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Report
What Is the Sole Purpose of U.S. Nuclear Weapons?

Read the full report PDF here. Summary Prior to assuming office, President Biden indicated that he would establish that “the sole purpose of our nuclear arsenal is to deter—and, if…

09.16.21 | 7 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Ensuring Good Governance of Carbon Dioxide Removal

Climate change is an enormous environmental, social, and economic threat to the United States. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from burning fossil fuels and other industrial processes are a major driver…

07.15.21 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Reforming Federal Rules on Corporate-Sponsored Research at Tax-Exempt University Facilities

Improving university/corporate research partnerships is key to advancing U.S. competitiveness. Reform of the IRS rules surrounding corporate sponsored research taking place in university facilities funded by tax-exempt bonds has long…

07.08.21 | 6 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Expanding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Fund Local News

The Biden administration can respond to the rise in disinformation campaigns and ensure the long-term viability of American democracy by championing an expanded Corporation for Public Broadcasting to transform, revive,…

06.30.21 | 14 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
The “FASTER” Act for the Federal Laboratory System

The federal lab system is an enormous, $50 billion-plus enterprise of internal research and development (R&D) across the United States. As governments around the world, including China, pour billions of…

06.28.21 | 2 min read
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