Use of U.S. Forces Abroad, 1798-2009, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2009,” January 27, 2010.
“Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians,” February 26, 2010.
“China-North Korea Relations,” January 22, 2010.
“Honduran Political Crisis, June 2009-January 2010,” February 1, 2010.
“Southwest Border Violence: Issues in Identifying and Measuring Spillover Violence,” February 16, 2010.
“Satellite Surveillance: Domestic Issues,” February 1, 2010.
The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 471, the re-introduction of the Fix Our Forests Act.
As people become less able to distinguish between what is real and what is fake, it has become easier than ever to be misled by synthetic content, whether by accident or with malicious intent. This makes advancing alternative countermeasures, such as technical solutions, more vital than ever before.
Throughout this phase of work, there are many actions hiring managers and staffing specialists can take to streamline the process and improve the quality of eligible candidates. Most importantly, hiring managers and staffing specialists can collaborate within and across agencies to expedite and simplify the process.
The next administration should establish a Participatory Technology Assessment unit to ensure federal S&T decisions benefit society.