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Veterans Benefits: More Thorough Planning Needed to Help Better Protect Veterans Assisted by Representatives

Veterans Benefits: More Thorough Planning Needed...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accredits representatives to assist veterans with benefit claims, but oversight gaps remain. While VA has policies in place and generally follows them, its Accreditation,…

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EU Regulatory Actions Against US Tech Companies Are a De Facto Tariff System

EU Regulatory Actions Against US Tech Companies...

The European Union’s regulatory actions against U.S. tech giants—through laws like the Digital Markets Act, GDPR, and the AI Act—are increasingly functioning as de facto tariffs. While marketed as consumer…

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Providing Supplemental Remedies for Service Members and Veterans Negatively Impacted by the Department of Defense Defunct Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Mandate

Providing Supplemental Remedies for Service...

In April 2025, the Secretary of Defense issued a directive to provide supplemental remedies for service members and veterans negatively affected by the now-defunct COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Department of…

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Bankwise: Your Rights Simplified

Bankwise: Your Rights Simplified

Electronic Fund Transfer Act (Regulation E) The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA), enforced through Regulation E, provides key protections for consumers engaging in electronic fund transfers (EFTs) such as debit…

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Standards and Machines

Standards and Machines

What can Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) gain from the rise of industry-specific data models? SDOs and organizations in regulated industries are seeing a huge shift towards machine learning and the…

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Creating a Privacy Program: A Roadmap for States

Creating a Privacy Program: A Roadmap for States

As states expand digital services and data-sharing partnerships, the demand for formal privacy governance is rising—prompting a sharp increase in the appointment of state Chief Privacy Officers (CPOs). NASCIO’s roadmap…

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Investment Management: Federal Entities’ Efforts to Increase Opportunities for Minority- and Women-Owned Asset Managers

Investment Management: Federal Entities’ Efforts...

Despite growing attention on equity in federal investment practices, minority- and women-owned (MWO) asset management firms still face steep barriers to entry. While five federal investment plans now use 61…

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The Effects of State Paid Sick Leave Mandates on Parental Childcare Time

The Effects of State Paid Sick Leave Mandates on...

As more U.S. states adopt paid sick leave (PSL) mandates, new research reveals that these policies are helping parents spend more time caring for their children. Using nearly two decades…

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Chinese State Influence: Tariffs to Tension

Chinese State Influence: Tariffs to Tension

This report from Graphika highlights how Chinese state-aligned influence operations are amplifying narratives aimed at undermining U.S. policies and strengthening China’s global position. From spreading criticism of U.S. tariffs to…

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How China’s State-Backed E-Commerce Platforms Threaten American Consumers and U.S. Technology Leadership

How China’s State-Backed E-Commerce Platforms...

China’s state-backed e-commerce platforms—like Temu, SHEIN, and AliExpress—are expanding rapidly in the U.S., leveraging subsidies, tax breaks, and government-supported infrastructure to gain market dominance. These platforms exploit gaps in U.S.…

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YOUR RIGHTS in the Congressional Workplace

YOUR RIGHTS in the Congressional Workplace

This poster from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights outlines the protections afforded to legislative branch employees under the Congressional Accountability Act. It covers a wide range of rights, including…

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Safe Money: Imposter Scams

Safe Money: Imposter Scams

Imposter scams are on the rise, with fraudsters posing as trusted figures—like government officials, relatives, or tech support—to steal personal information or money. Common tactics include urgent demands for payment…

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Identifying the Economic Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Copyright Policy

Identifying the Economic Implications of...

This volume explores the complex intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright policy, emphasizing the need for rigorous economic research to guide future decisions. It analyzes how AI-generated content challenges traditional…

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General Processed Procedures Manual

General Processed Procedures Manual

This manual from USDA’s Specialty Crops Inspection Division outlines the official procedures for inspecting processed fruits and vegetables. It details protocols for grading, in-plant inspections, label use, sample handling, and…

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Federal Tools for Production and Preservation of Affordable Rental Housing

Federal Tools for Production and Preservation of...

The federal government has developed a wide array of tools to support the production and preservation of affordable rental housing, ranging from public housing bonds to tax credits and block…

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