RAND Congressional Briefing Series

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States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States Jun 09, 2017

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In this June 9th, 2017 congressional briefing, Beau Kilmer, codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, provides an overview of recent changes in marijuana policies as well as options for the federal government.

Informing Investments in High-Quality Preschool May 05, 2017

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Lynn Karoly presents findings from her research, which compiles the most reliable evidence concerning the effects of high-quality preschool programs on participating children and the associated costs, benefits, and economic returns.

Repeal, Replace, Repair, or Improve? The Future of the ACA Mar 17, 2017

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RAND senior economist Christine Eibner discusses the use of economic modeling to predict how individuals and employers will respond to major health care policy changes as the new administration reassesses the Affordable Care Act.

Getting to Yes with China in Cyberspace: Is It Possible? May 12, 2016

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In this May 2016 congressional briefing, RAND experts Scott W. Harold and Martin Libicki discuss the differing perspectives and interests of the United States and China in cyberspace.

Meeting the Health Care Needs of America's Veterans: A Summary of Three RAND Assessments Conducted Under the Veterans Choice Act Feb 18, 2016

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Senior policy researcher Carrie Farmer discusses RAND's findings from three assessments conducted under the Veterans Choice Act.

Lessening the Risk of Refugee Radicalization Feb 16, 2016

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Senior political scientist Barbara H. Sude discusses historical examples of radicalization among refugee groups, factors that can increase the risk of radicalization, measures to reduce the risk, and considerations for policymakers and legislators.

United States and China: Trends in Military Competition Oct 14, 2015

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Eric Heginbotham discusses relative U.S. and Chinese military capabilities, including the evolution of Chinese military capabilities and steps the United States can take to limit the impact of a growing Chinese military on deterrence.

Lessons from a Hacker: Cyber Concepts for Policymakers Oct 01, 2015

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In this September 2015 congressional briefing, RAND's Lillian Ablon discusses the basics of cyber and information security and provides insights into some of the complexities of cybersecurity policymaking.

Strategic Rethink: Choices for America in a Turbulent World Aug 06, 2015

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Ambassador James Dobbins discusses the report he coauthored with Howard Shatz and David Ochmanek, Choices for America in a Turbulent World.

The Use of Long-Range Armed Drones: Fact v. Myth Mar 10, 2015

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A panel of RAND experts discuss the effect of armed drones on global warfare, whether U.S. policy on armed drones shapes the way other nations deploy them, and the sale of armed drones to allies.