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Quick ViewThis book is a compilation of CRS (Congressional Research Services) reports on Foreign Policy and Regional Affairs. The first chapter is a 58-page report including frequently asked questions on US Trade Policy. The second report provides an overview and issues on International Trade and Finance for Congress. Next, an introduction, background and leadership selection process…
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This book is a compilation of government reports from 2018 and 2019 on secrecy and information policies and procedures. The first 49-page report is from January 2019 and begins with an overview of the standards governing – and exceptions applicable to grand jury secrecy. The report examines whether and how the rule of grand jury…
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The book argues that there are numerous distractions (e.g., Mueller investigation; Stormy Daniels; Michael Cohen; etc.) that have led the mainstream media and various pundits to ignore the real damage being done to America’s democracy and American governance. The author assesses the implications of the damage being done to day-to-day governance. (Imprint: Nova)
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Democracy in America, written by French lawyer Alexis de Tocqueville in 1831, documents his travels through America where he finds an equality unknown in Europe. When Alexis de Tocqueville came to study Democracy in America, the trial of nearly a half-century of the working of our system had been made, and it had been proved,…
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Democracy in America, written by French lawyer Alexis de Tocqueville in 1831, documents his travels through America where he finds an equality unknown in Europe. When Alexis de Tocqueville came to study Democracy in America, the trial of nearly a half-century of the working of our system had been made, and it had been proved,…
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Social Security is a self-financing program that provides monthly cash benefits to retired or disabled workers and their family members and to the family members of deceased workers. Workers become eligible for Social Security benefits for themselves and their family members by working in Social Security-covered employment. Social Security is of ongoing interest both because…
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Quick ViewTens of thousands of foreign nationals travel to the United States each year under the H-2A (agricultural) and H-2B (nonagricultural) visa programs. These programs are designed to fill a temporary need that U.S. workers are unavailable to fill. Employers may use third parties to recruit these workers and recruitment generally takes place outside the United…
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Quick ViewGenerally speaking, whistleblowers are those who expose misconduct (e.g., fraud, abuse, or illegal activity) within an organization. Legal protections for employees who report illegal misconduct by their employers have increased dramatically since the late 1970s when such protections were first adopted for federal employees in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. Since that time,…
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Quick ViewPersistent weaknesses at 24 federal agencies illustrate the challenges they face in effectively applying information security policies and practices. Most agencies continue to have weaknesses in (1) limiting, preventing, and detecting inappropriate access to computer resources; (2) managing the configuration of software and hardware; (3) segregating duties to ensure that a single individual does not…
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Quick ViewU.S. savings bonds provide Americans with an affordable way to save. In 2012, Treasury stopped selling paper savings bonds at banks as part of its broader electronic initiative. As a result, savings bonds generally must be purchased through TreasuryDirect®. The one exception is the Tax Time Savings Bond program, established in 2010 to enable taxpayers…
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Quick ViewSince 2001, successive U.S. administrations have increasingly prioritized efforts to build foreign security forces—particularly in weak and failing states—arguing that doing so advances U.S. national security objectives. In turn, the Department of Defense (DOD) has invested billions of dollars in “Building Partner Capacity,” (BPC) a term that refers to a broad set of missions, programs,…
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Quick ViewThe case of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who allegedly attempted to ignite an explosive device on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on December 2009, refocused attention on the responsibilities of the Departments of State and Homeland Security for the visa process. He was traveling on a multi-year, multiple-entry tourist visa issued to him in June 2008. In…
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Quick ViewViolent crimes committed by drug trafficking organizations in Mexico often involve firearms, and a 2009 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that many of these firearms originated in the United States. The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have…
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Quick ViewOn March 16, 2016, President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. Circuit) to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court created by the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February. Judge Garland was appointed to the D.C. Circuit by President Clinton in…
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Quick ViewMore than half the states require a voter to provide a specified identification document (ID) to cast a ballot at the polling place, and a few extend the requirement to absentee or mail-in voting. Many states require an ID with a photograph of the voter (photo ID). Some require a document that does not need…
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Quick ViewForeign assistance is a fundamental component of the international affairs budget and is viewed by many as an essential instrument of U.S. foreign policy. On the basis of national security, commercial, and humanitarian rationales, U.S. assistance flows through many federal agencies and supports myriad objectives, including promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, improving governance, expanding access…
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Quick ViewIn today’s ever-expanding global movement of people border security becomes increasingly important. Stopping the illegal movement of weapons, drugs, and people, while allowing lawful trade and travel, is essential to our nation’s security and economic prosperity. This book examines the funding, technologies and enforcement used to keep our borders secure. Chapter 1 reviews the critical…
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Quick ViewThis collective volume provides information on issues at the heart of public discourse on immigration. It includes chapters written by prominent scholars from different countries. The studies presented use a wide array of methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative research, longitudinal studies, and analyses of macro-level data. The book provides a broad time perspective on immigration…
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Quick ViewIn this book, Chapter One explains how President Trump has organized his security apparatus, offers observations on his NSA and HSA, notes the way Trump has fused the NSC and HSC support staffs, assesses how the new commander -in – chief might employ his decision making system in the event certain national security scenarios arise,…
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Quick ViewAmerica was discovered in a search for trade routes, but our country has been in larger part maintained and transmitted to us directly or indirectly as the result of war. Almost from the outset there were conflicting claims on the part of Spain, France, and England, and also Holland. The struggles against hostile native tribes…
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Quick ViewThis book is a compilation of speeches of the former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. This includes topics on: • Benghazi/Libya • China • Campaign Contributions • Egypt • Government Surveillance • Haiti • Russia • Taxes • Personal Wealth • North Korea • Mexico • Syria • Islam and much more. The information included…
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Quick ViewThe Federalist Papers, originally published in 1788, is a series of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. The articles were submitted to local newspapers under the pseudonym Publius in response to articles criticizing the newly proposed Constitution. The articles were written in an attempt to influence the vote in favor…
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Quick ViewBoth the United States and the European Union (EU) maintain that they are committed to upholding individual privacy rights and ensuring the protection of personal data. Nevertheless, data privacy and protection issues have long been sticking points in US – EU economic and security relations, in part because of differences in US and EU data…
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Quick ViewThe authors begin this collection by linking human and ecological systems research to analyze resource management decisions for Alaska’s first submerged aquatic invasive plant, Elodea spp.. A case study is presented which may aid other countries in management of elodea by outlining steps for future policy-making, with the goal of retaining the ecological integrity and…
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