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Arms Control After New START: Comatose, Not Dead

There has beenmuch concernabout the “death of arms control” following the expiration ofNew START—the last remaining nuclear arms-control treaty between the United States and Russia.Itsexpiration, comb...

2026-03-25

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H.R. 2148, Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment and Retirement Act

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on February 12, 2026

2026-03-25

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Workforce or Middle-Income Housing: Analysis and Policy Considerations

Workforce housingis generally understood to be housing that is affordable and available for a population distinct from either low-income or upper-income households,thoughthe term is not defined in fed...

2026-03-25

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Alabama’s Justices Are Quite Capable, Thank You

Recently, I wrote that the Alabama Supreme Court should end its reliance on the American Bar Association (ABA) as the accreditor of law schools whose graduates may sit for the state bar exam. I follow...

2026-03-25

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H.R. 2860, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025

As reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on January 12, 2026

2026-03-24

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Social Security: A Discussion on the Facts and the Path Forward

Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Merkley, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for inviting me to testify onSocial Security: A Discussionon the Facts and the Path Forward. My name is Barry Huston an...

2026-03-25

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A Prophetic Warning: Orestes Augustus Brownson on the Rise of Socialism

Introduction: Socialism Resurgent“We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.”—Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City, January 1, 2026[REF]“Democracy and soc...

2026-03-25

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H.R. 7283, Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act of 2026

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 4, 2026

2026-03-24

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Terrorist and Other Militant Groups in Pakistan

September 23, 2021 – March 25, 2026IF11934 U.S. officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations and/or target for numerous armed, nonstate militant groups, some of which have existed si...

2026-03-25

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Refuting False Claims of Fraud in Arizona’s School Choice Program

Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program enables families to customize their children’s education. But critics like reporter Craig Harris at KPNX 12News in Phoenix have been pushing a m...

2026-03-23

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Japan’s Pacific Defense Push

Japan is revamping its cooperation with Pacific Island nations. Humanitarian assistance has long defined Tokyo’s regional engagement; now, the East Asian nation is pursuing collaboration in a more con...

2026-03-23

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Section 117 of the Higher Education Act: Reporting of Foreign Gifts and Contracts

February 26, 2025 – March 25, 2026IF12927 Section 117of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA;P.L. 89-329, as amended) establishes foreign gift and contract reporting requirements for certain dome...

2026-03-25

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations

Enacted on January 23, 2026, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-74) provided funding for the U.S. Environment...

2026-03-25

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A Visual Depiction of the Shift from Defined Benefit (DB) to Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Plans in the Private Sector

December 27, 2021 – March 25, 2026IF12007 One of the notable trends in theU.S. retirement systemover the past five decades is that private sector employees have become less likely to be covered by...

2026-03-25

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Medicaid: Selected Resources for National, State, and Local Enrollment Data

May 14, 2025 – March 25, 2026R48536 Medicaid is a means-tested entitlement program that finances the delivery of primary and acute medical services, as well as long-term services and supports (LTS...

2026-03-25

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S. 1518, Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 4, 2026

2026-03-24

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H.R. 3959, Protecting Private Job Creators Act

As reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on February 25, 2026

2026-03-24

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The Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025 (H.R. 3383)

Capital markets have continuously drawn policy attention, especially with regard to capital formation; investor protection; and fair, orderly, and efficient markets—the three-part mission of the mar...

2026-03-24

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Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources

April 8, 2011 – March 24, 2026R41759 When federal government agencies and programs lack budget authority after the expiration of either full-year or interim appropriations, they experience a "fund...

2026-03-24

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H.R. 2102, Major Richard Star Act

As introduced in the House of Representatives on March 14, 2025

2026-03-23