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RAND Congressional Briefing Series

The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. RAND Congressional Briefings connect RAND experts with lawmakers, legislati... Read more

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Protecting Consumer Data: Considerations for Congress

Protecting Consumer Data: Considerations for Congress

Rebecca Balebako and John S. Davis discuss the benefits and risks of data sharing, opportunities for protecting privacy ... Read more

8 Jun 2018

25mins

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Overcoming the Threats of Our Strategic Competitors

Overcoming the Threats of Our Strategic Competitors

David Ochmanek discusses challenges posed to U.S. force planning by China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Salafist-Jihad... Read more

27 Mar 2018

31mins

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Fixing What's Broken with Infrastructure Policy: Options for Congress

Fixing What's Broken with Infrastructure Policy: Options for Congress

An infrastructure bill is on the agenda for Congress, but what problems would it fix? In this RAND Congressional Briefin... Read more

24 Jan 2018

30mins

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Equifax and the Data-Breach Era: How Worried Should We Be?

Equifax and the Data-Breach Era: How Worried Should We Be?

Large-scale data breaches like those of Equifax and OPM compromised the personal data of millions of people. What can be... Read more

26 Oct 2017

31mins

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North Korea's Continuous Provocations

North Korea's Continuous Provocations

In this July 17th, 2017 congressional briefing, Bruce W. Bennett, Senior International/Defense Researcher, discusses Nor... Read more

17 Jul 2017

31mins

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States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States

States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States

In this June 9th, 2017 congressional briefing, Beau Kilmer, codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, provides... Read more

9 Jun 2017

20mins

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Informing Investments in High-Quality Preschool

Informing Investments in High-Quality Preschool

Lynn Karoly presents findings from her research, which compiles the most reliable evidence concerning the effects of hig... Read more

5 May 2017

35mins

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Repeal, Replace, Repair, or Improve? The Future of the ACA

Repeal, Replace, Repair, or Improve? The Future of the ACA

RAND senior economist Christine Eibner discusses the use of economic modeling to predict how individuals and employers w... Read more

17 Mar 2017

30mins

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Getting to Yes with China in Cyberspace: Is It Possible?

Getting to Yes with China in Cyberspace: Is It Possible?

In this May 2016 congressional briefing, RAND experts Scott W. Harold and Martin Libicki discuss the differing perspecti... Read more

12 May 2016

31mins

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Meeting the Health Care Needs of America's Veterans: A Summary of Three RAND Assessments Conducted Under the Veterans Choice Act

Meeting the Health Care Needs of America's Veterans: A Summary of Three RAND Assessments Conducted Under the Veterans Choice Act

Senior policy researcher Carrie Farmer discusses RAND's findings from three assessments conducted under the Veterans Cho... Read more

18 Feb 2016

23mins

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Lessening the Risk of Refugee Radicalization

Lessening the Risk of Refugee Radicalization

Senior political scientist Barbara H. Sude discusses historical examples of radicalization among refugee groups, factors... Read more

16 Feb 2016

23mins

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United States and China: Trends in Military Competition

United States and China: Trends in Military Competition

Eric Heginbotham discusses relative U.S. and Chinese military capabilities, including the evolution of Chinese military ... Read more

14 Oct 2015

30mins

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The Use of Long-Range Armed Drones: Fact v. Myth

The Use of Long-Range Armed Drones: Fact v. Myth

A panel of RAND experts discuss the effect of armed drones on global warfare, whether U.S. policy on armed drones shapes... Read more

10 Mar 2015

26mins

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Congressional Options and Their Likely Consequences for a Nuclear Deal with Iran

Congressional Options and Their Likely Consequences for a Nuclear Deal with Iran

In this December 2014 Congressional Briefing, Larry Hanauer identifies and assesses eight potential courses of action th... Read more

16 Dec 2014

31mins

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Israeli, Saudi, and Iranian Responses in the Days After a Deal With Iran: What Are the U.S. Options?

Israeli, Saudi, and Iranian Responses in the Days After a Deal With Iran: What Are the U.S. Options?

A panel of Middle East experts discuss concerns about Iran of two key U.S. partners; the internal dynamics and motivatio... Read more

4 Jun 2014

43mins

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"Self Driving" Vehicles: Great Benefits, but Barriers to Widespread Adoption

"Self Driving" Vehicles: Great Benefits, but Barriers to Widespread Adoption

In this March 24th 2014 Congressional Briefing, James Anderson discusses the advantages and disadvantages of autonomous ... Read more

24 Mar 2014

22mins

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The Future of Mobility: Transportation 2030

The Future of Mobility: Transportation 2030

In this December 2013 Congressional Briefing, Johanna Zmud and Peter Phleps illustrate two distinct scenarios for the fu... Read more

3 Dec 2013

29mins

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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Maintaining Accountability and Nurturing Innovation Through a Reauthorized ESEA

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Maintaining Accountability and Nurturing Innovation Through a Reauthorized ESEA

In this May 2012 briefing, RAND experts offer recommendations on ways to strengthen the Elementary and Secondary Educati... Read more

22 May 2012

39mins

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Defense Spending Efficiencies

Defense Spending Efficiencies

On March 29, Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, discussed the federal budget ... Read more

29 Mar 2012

26mins

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VA Mental Health Care: How Good Is It and How Can We Make It Better?

VA Mental Health Care: How Good Is It and How Can We Make It Better?

Katherine Watkins discusses the VA's capacity to deliver care to veterans with mental health and substance use disorders... Read more

5 Dec 2011

23mins

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