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DoD Law of War Policies: Actions Needed to Ensure...
The U.S. military must follow the law of war, which sets out rules—such as prohibiting torture and unnecessary destruction—for armed conflicts. The Department of Defense (DOD) has procedures for complying…
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The AI Executive Order and Considerations for...
With the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI), Congress and the executive branch may explore whether agency roles and responsibilities relating to privacy have kept pace with emerging technologies and…
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Homeland Security Grants: DHS Implemented National...
The Government Accountability Office was asked to examine how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established and made changes to National Priority Areas. This report examines the extent to which…
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Federal Support for Law Enforcement: Selected...
Congress has authorized a range of grant programs that support state, local, and tribal law enforcement. This report provides information on selected Department of Justice grants administered by the Office…
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Section 230: An Overview
Section 230 of the Communications Act, enacted as part of the Communications Decency Act, provides limited federal immunity to providers and users of interactive computer services. The statute generally precludes…
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Department of Defense Contract Pricing
The Department of Defense (DOD) frequently turns to private contractors to provide it with the goods and services that DOD needs to carry out its mission. Federal contracting regulations require…
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The Case for Multiparty Presidentialism in the U.S.
The intense partisan polarization and hatred in the U.S., alongside the growing willingness of many politicians and voters to support authoritarian practices, have generated deep concern about democracy in the…
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Special Operations Forces Reference Manual
Special operations encompass the use of small units in direct or indirect military actions focused on strategic or operational objectives. These actions require units with combinations of specialized personnel, equipment,…
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Presidential Transitions are a Perilous Moment for...
One of the top priorities of any presidential administration is to protect the country from foreign and domestic threats. While a challenge at all times, the country is especially vulnerable…
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Reel Life vs Real Life: Social Media and Your...
As the federal government adapts to rapidly changing technology and online behaviors by individuals using social media, it is imperative that it update policies and procedures associated with personnel vetting.…
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Small Disadvantage Business Goals: The Effects of...
While the origins of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contracting program and its prime contracting goals date to 1958, the history of the program is one…
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Enhancing Cyber Event Recovery: From Chaos to...
In today’s dynamic digital landscape, organizations face constant cyber threats with the potential to severely disrupt operations and compromise sensitive data. Whether agencies take a proactive or reactive approach to…
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War Powers Resolution: Expedited Procedures in the...
This report examines the various expedited parliamentary procedures available to Congress under the War Powers Resolution (WPR). To provide an understanding of the deadlines for congressional action associated with these…
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Are Public Charter Schools State Actors? Fourth...
Public charters are schools that operate within the bounds of a contract (or charter) with a state or local government. Because public charters operate through this separate agreement rather than…
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Copyright Law: An Introduction and Issues for...
The main goal of copyright law is to spur the growth and spread of knowledge by encouraging authors to create new works. Copyright protections are critical to many areas of…
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