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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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The Department of Defense has issued a directive to remove all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) content from its digital platforms by March 5, 2025. This includes articles, photos, and…

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This research paper explores how to create unbiased estimators from statistics protected by differential privacy, focusing on Laplace noise—a widely used mechanism in privacy-preserving data analysis. The authors develop mathematical…

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Executive Order 14249, issued on March 25, 2025, aims to safeguard the integrity of America’s “bank account” by tightening oversight of federal payments. It empowers the Treasury to verify and…

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President Biden’s Executive Order 14247, issued on March 25, 2025, sets a clear path to phase out paper-based federal payments and move toward fully electronic transactions. Citing high costs, fraud…

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President Biden’s Executive Order 14243, issued on March 20, 2025, calls for eliminating information silos across federal agencies to combat waste, fraud, and abuse. It mandates full access to unclassified…

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This Executive Order marks a continued rollback of previous administration policies, rescinding a wide range of executive actions spanning labor rights, climate policy, bioeconomy initiatives, national security, and COVID-19 response.…

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In an effort to rein in government spending and boost transparency, this Executive Order launches a sweeping cost-efficiency initiative across federal agencies. Agencies must justify spending on contracts, grants, and…

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In a renewed push for healthcare transparency, the President has issued an Executive Order aimed at empowering patients with clear, accurate, and actionable pricing information. The directive builds on previous…

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Following a surge in passport applications in 2023, Americans faced significant delays—some missing trips entirely. The State Department has a long-term “Transformation Roadmap” to modernize passport services, but key milestones…

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Lobbying disclosures are holding steady, with most lobbyists meeting legal requirements and providing proper documentation for their activities. However, GAO’s audit revealed persistent gaps, like undisclosed past government roles and…

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Not all pharmaceutical breakthroughs are brand-new molecules—some of the most impactful innovations are the ones that refine what already exists. Follow-on biopharma innovations enhance existing therapies by improving safety, tailoring…

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Behind every food product on your table lies a complex system of data, surveys, and calculations. This report from USDA’s Economic Research Service details how the agency estimates costs and…

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The Department of Defense’s pilot program to engage employee-owned businesses through ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) is off the ground—but far from perfect. While DOD awarded over $450 million in…

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As AI systems grow more powerful, understanding how likely they are to be misused becomes critical. This brief introduces the PPOu Framework—plausibility, performance, and observed use—as a structured way to…

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