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Presidential Transition Act, and More from CRS

12.06.20 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Noteworthy new publications from the Congressional Research Service include the following.

Presidential Transition Act: Provisions and Funding, November 13, 2020

Federal Scientific Integrity Policies: A Primer, November 20, 2020

The Digital Divide: What Is It, Where Is It, and Federal Assistance Programs, November 17, 2020

Vaccine Safety in the United States: Overview and Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccines, November 4, 2020

Arms Sales in the Middle East: Trends and Analytical Perspectives for U.S. Policy, updated November 23, 2020

Federal Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology, October 27, 2020

Searches and Seizures at the Border and the Fourth Amendment, November 12, 2020

Emerging Military Technologies: Background and Issues for Congress, updated November 10, 2020

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From Strategy to Impact: Establishing an AI Corps to Accelerate HHS Transformation

To unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence within the Department of Health and Human Services, an AI Corps should be established, embedding specialized AI experts within each of the department’s 10 agencies.

12.23.24 | 10 min read
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Transforming the Carceral Experience: Leveraging Technology for Rehabilitation

Investing in interventions behind the walls is not just a matter of improving conditions for incarcerated individuals—it is a public safety and economic imperative. By reducing recidivism through education and family contact, we can improve reentry outcomes and save billions in taxpayer dollars.

12.20.24 | 7 min read
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12.20.24 | 7 min read
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