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States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States

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RAND Public Policy Workshop

Aug 9, 2017

In this two-day public policy analysis workshop led by RAND's Jeffrey Wasserman, participants learn about policy analysis tools and techniques—and gain an understanding of how they can be used to improve the quality of public policy decisionmaking. [Washington, DC]

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Health Legislation

Newsletter

Analysis of Health Care Tax Subsidies Under the ACA and its Alternatives

Jul 13, 2017

A new report compares the implications of different tax-based approaches to subsidizing health insurance enrollment in the individual market.
Terrorism Threat Assessment

Testimony

The Terrorist Diaspora: After the Fall of the Caliphate

Jul 13, 2017

As operations against ISIS in Mosul conclude, militants are likely already fleeing—and preparing to wage jihad elsewhere. How can the United States identify and mitigate the threat posed by these foreign fighters?
Al Qaida

Testimony

How Al-Qaida Could Resurge

Jul 13, 2017

Several factors may impact al-Qaida's rise or decline over the next several years. Most of these are outside of al-Qaida's control, but much would depend on how al-Qaida or similar groups responded to them.
Veteran Health Care

Multimedia

Creating Better Support for Our Nation's Hidden Heroes

Jun 14, 2017

An overview of the testimony presented by Terri Tanielian before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on June 14, 2017.
National Security

Newsletter

What Causes Individuals in Yemen to Reject Violent Extremism?

Jun 19, 2017

Yemen—afflicted by civil war and home to one of al Qaeda's most dangerous affiliates—offers ample opportunity for individuals to embrace violent extremism. Given these conditions, what causes some Yemenis to reject such violence?
North Korea

Multimedia

China and North Korea

Jun 8, 2017

Overview of testimony presented by Andrew Scobell before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on June 8, 2017.

Latest Multimedia

Recent Findings

Commentary

Russian Information Warfare: A Reality That Needs a Response

Jul 21, 2017

Bruce H. McClintock
Commentary

Should California Drop Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession?

Jul 20, 2017

Beau Kilmer @BeauKilmer, Robert J MacCoun
Commentary

Anti-Drug Education: Time for a New Bumper Sticker

Jul 20, 2017

Matthew Chinman
Report

U.S. Weapons Are the Main Source of Illegal Arms on the Dark Web

Jul 19, 2017

Giacomo Persi Paoli @GPersiPaoli, Judith Aldridge, et al.
Report

Pittsburgh's Options to Address Lead in Its Water

Jul 18, 2017

Linnea Warren May, Jordan R. Fischbach @fischinwater, et al.

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National Security; International Affairs
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Education; Child Policy; RAND Gulf States Policy Institute; Energy & Environment; Judiciary
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Terrorism and Homeland Security; Safety & Justice; Transportation & Infrastructure
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Congressional Resources

Informing the Public Debate

RAND Congressional Resources offers an easy way for policymakers to access research and analysis that is relevant to current Congressional agendas.

IN BRIEF

States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States

Upcoming Event

RAND Public Policy Workshop

Legislative Issue Areas

New from Congressional Relations

Analysis of Health Care Tax Subsidies Under the ACA and its Alternatives

The Terrorist Diaspora: After the Fall of the Caliphate

How Al-Qaida Could Resurge

Creating Better Support for Our Nation's Hidden Heroes

What Causes Individuals in Yemen to Reject Violent Extremism?

China and North Korea

Latest Multimedia

Creating Better Support for Our Nation's Hidden Heroes

States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States

China and North Korea

Gaming Solutions to Global Problems

Preventing a Syrian Lost Generation: RAND's Work on Refugees

Recent Findings

Russian Information Warfare: A Reality That Needs a Response

Should California Drop Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession?

Anti-Drug Education: Time for a New Bumper Sticker

U.S. Weapons Are the Main Source of Illegal Arms on the Dark Web

Pittsburgh's Options to Address Lead in Its Water

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