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Enabling Intent-Based Autonomous Networks
This paper explores how intent-based autonomous networks (IBANs) are transforming the way telecommunications and digital infrastructure are managed. By combining AI, automation, real-time analytics, and programmable architecture, these networks can…
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How the Universal Service Fund Can Better Serve...
The Universal Service Fund (USF) is facing calls for reform as broadband deployment goals are largely met. This report argues that continuing to subsidize Internet service providers’ operating costs wastes…
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Preventing Wildlife Rabies Saves Lives and Money
Rabies remains a deadly threat to people and animals, with wildlife accounting for over 90% of U.S. cases. USDA’s Wildlife Services leads large-scale oral rabies vaccine (ORV) programs, dropping millions…
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Executive Order 14344: Making Federal Architecture...
Executive Order 14344 calls for a renewed focus on beauty and tradition in Federal architecture. Drawing inspiration from Washington and Jefferson, the order emphasizes classical and traditional styles that embody…
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Lessons From France’s Nuclear Program
France is pressing forward with a bold new nuclear strategy, aiming to build six next-generation reactors after decades of delays and cost overrun. The EPR2 program focuses on simplified designs,…
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Border Security
A new GAO report highlights challenges DHS faces in managing border facilities for individuals held in short-term custody. Between 2019 and 2024, CBP spent over $4 billion operating temporary soft-sided…
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Tornadoes
Tornadoes remain one of the deadliest and most costly natural disasters in the U.S., with over 2,100 recorded in 2024 alone—the highest on record. FEMA has invested billions in assistance…
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Executive Order 14335: Enabling Competition in the...
The United States is pushing to strengthen its leadership in the commercial space industry by streamlining regulations and fostering innovation. This executive order directs federal agencies to remove barriers for…
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Water Infrastructure Resilience
Across the U.S., vulnerable communities face growing risks to their drinking water and wastewater systems from natural disasters. Between 2014 and 2023, EPA, FEMA, and USDA delivered billions in grants…
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The Relationship Between the Population...
A small but significant share of Americans experiencing homelessness live in shelters—and their connection to poverty is both deep and complex. Over three-quarters of this group are in poverty, often…
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Consumer Prices
Aging offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico pose growing risks to safety, the environment, and taxpayers. This GAO report calls for stronger federal oversight and coordination…
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Availability, Use, and Operating and Support Costs...
The Congressional Budget Office’s June 2025 report explores the real-world performance of the F-35 fighter aircraft, detailing how availability, use, and costs differ across the Air Force, Marine Corps, and…
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Field of Bachelor’s Degree in the United States:...
Population shifts across U.S. counties don’t happen in a vacuum—they reflect broader trends in migration, economic opportunity, and local policy. This American Community Survey brief explores 2022 population changes, highlighting…
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Finding Suburbia in the Census
What exactly is a suburb—and why has it been so hard to define? This research from the U.S. Census Bureau dives deep into that question, introducing a new method for…
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The U.S. Geological Survey National Streamgage...
In 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey operated over 12,000 streamgages to monitor surface water conditions across the country. These instruments collect river height and streamflow data—most of it updated in…
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