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Radicalization in the U.S. and the Rise of Terrorism

PURPOSE: To address the scope of radicalization, and assess what steps can be taken to mitigate the rise of terror via lone wolf attacks and organized terrorist plots. BACKGROUND: There have been numerous terrorist atrocities conducted by radicalized ...
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Examining the Affordable Care Act’s Premium Increases

TAKEAWAYS: Despite President Obama’s promise that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) would lower health insurance premiums, costs have steadily increased since enactment. Premiums are expected to increase at an even higher rate for the 2017 plan year than in ...
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21st Century Conservation Practices

PURPOSE: To explore the benefits conservation grazing provides in restoring and maintaining grassland and heathland ecosystems. BACKGROUND: Conservation grazing is the use of grazing livestock to maintain and increase the biodiversity of natural or ...
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Examining Preservation of State Department Records

TAKEAWAYS: Former State employee Bryan Pagliano
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Classifications and Redactions in FBI’s Investigative File

TAKEAWAYS: After the FBI refused to commit to providing the complete investigative file to Congress, Chairman Chaffetz issued a
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Oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Response to the Baton Rouge Flood Disaster

PURPOSE: To examine the extent of damage to the region, oversee the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) recovery efforts and identify areas for improvement. BACKGROUND: Between August 12 and August 13, 2016, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and surrounding ...
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Examining FOIA Compliance at the Department of State

TAKEAWAYS: Despite an affidavit signed by Secretary Clinton on Aug. 8, 2015, stating all of her records were turned over to State, in just the last month, State received
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Oversight of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s Military Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations

PURPOSE: To examine the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General's (DODIG) efforts to ensure compliance with the statutory notification requirement, develop an implementation plan for expanding the IG's case management system, and issue guidance governing the oversight process. To examine the DODIG's performance in working with and protecting whistleblowers. BACKGROUND: The DODIG is responsible ...
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Oversight of the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program

PURPOSE: To review the process by which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines which Metropolitan Statistical Areas receive Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funding. To evaluate UASI funding history for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida area, and the decision not to fund that area for the last two fiscal years. BACKGROUND: The UASI grant program provides financial assistance ...
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Examining Mismanagement in Office of Justice Programs Grantmaking

PURPOSE: To understand the difficulties faced in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and similar grant programs. BACKGROUND: The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) labeled oversight of grants as a “top management challenge” in fiscal year 2015, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s 2012 duplication report found duplication and overlap in DOJ grant programs. ...