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We Can’t Build Things if We Don’t Fix Government Hiring

Without the permitting workforce needed for implementation, the American public will not reap the benefits of rural broadband access, resilient supply chains, and clean, accessible water.

09.18.24 | 3 min read
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Improving Public Awareness and Understanding of Advisory Committees

Improving public awareness of FDA Advisory Committees would improve public trust and deter misinformation related to the approval of medical products.

09.13.24 | 4 min read
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Environment
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Federation of American Scientists among leading voices for federal policy action at White House Summit on Extreme Heat

FAS has been a leading voice for action on this topic, and has developed a compendium of 150+ heat-related federal policy recommendations. 

09.13.24 | 3 min read
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Emerging Technology
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Three Artificial Intelligence Bills Endorsed by Federation of American Scientists Advance from the House Committee

Proposed bills advance research ecosystems, economic development, and education access and move now to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote

09.12.24 | 4 min read
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The Role of Patient Advocacy in the AdComm Process

The absence of consistent voting privileges for patient representatives on Advisory Committees hinders representatives from providing an voice on behalf of the community they represent.

09.12.24 | 7 min read
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Global Risk
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FAS Receives $1.5 Million Grant on The Artificial Intelligence / Global Risk Nexus

Grant funds research of AI’s impact on nuclear weapons, biosecurity, military autonomy, cybersecurity, and other global issues.

09.11.24 | 3 min read
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FDA Staff and Leadership Disagreements and the Role of the AdComm in the Regulatory Process

Internal disagreements present a growing concern about FDA leadership overruling the expert opinions of scientific staff and proceeding with official approvals, thus undermining staff expertise, decreasing agency morale, and potentially diminishing public trust.

09.10.24 | 6 min read
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Leveraging AdComm Membership

AdComm members note a lack of transparency in recruitment methods, insufficient training, and limited understanding of regulatory procedures.

09.09.24 | 8 min read
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The Future of Voting for FDA Advisory Committees

Public meetings led by FDA Advisory Committees are instrumental in facilitating transparent deliberation between the FDA, the advisory body, and the American public.

09.09.24 | 4 min read
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Global Risk
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Federation of American Scientists Releases Latest India Edition of Nuclear Notebook

FAS estimates that India has produced enough weapons-grade plutonium for up to 210 nuclear warheads, but has likely assembled closer to 172.

09.06.24 | 2 min read
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FAS
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The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Voluntarily Recognizes First Employee Union in Organization’s Nearly 80 Year History

We are excited to engage in a productive and collaborative partnership with IAM, with the goal of fostering a positive and mutually beneficial working environment for all FAS employees.

08.30.24 | 2 min read
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Scaling Effective Methods across Federal Agencies: Looking Back at the Expanded Use of Incentive Prizes between 2010-2020

Incentive prizes moved from a tool used primarily outside of the federal government to one used commonly across federal agencies, due to a concerted, multi-pronged effort led by policy entrepreneurs and incentive prize practitioners in the EOP and across federal agencies, with bipartisan congressional support.

08.29.24 | 31 min read
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