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Special Operations Forces Reference Manual

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 National Security

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 Security Clearance

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 Recent Administrative Changes

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 Control

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 House and Senate

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 Circuit Says “Yes”

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 Congress

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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A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice

A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity...

This Framework is in response to the 2021 Presidential Memorandum on Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking, which directed the Office of Science and Technology Policy…

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