Whistleblower Protections Under Federal Law, and More from CRS
New reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made available to the public include the following.
Whistleblower Protections Under Federal Law: An Overview, September 13, 2012
Post-Employment, “Revolving Door,” Laws for Federal Personnel, September 13, 2012
The Corporate Income Tax System: Overview and Options for Reform, September 13, 2012
Iran Sanctions, updated September 13, 2012
Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations, updated September 13, 2012
The emphasis on interagency consensus, while well-intentioned, has become a structural impediment to bold or innovative policy options. When every agency effectively holds veto power over proposals, the path of least resistance becomes maintaining existing approaches with minor modifications.
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.