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Congressional Newsletters

RAND Congressional newsletters and alerts highlight our research on the most relevant issues in the public policy debate. See the most recent issues below.

Iran

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Could the Houthis Be the Next Hizballah?
Iran has dramatically increased its investment in the Houthi movement, raising speculation that the Houthis will evolve into another regional proxy that serves to promote Iranian interests.
Aug 27, 2020
Homeland Security

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Homeland Security: COVID-19 Response, Terrorist Organizational Structure, Coast Guard Airpower, and more
RAND experts have testified and answered questions for staff on a variety of homeland security topics, including federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, terrorism prevention, and transportation security issues.
Aug 20, 2020
Telemedicine

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What We Really Need to Make Telehealth Stick
In response to COVID-19, Congress temporarily expanded telehealth services to help make sure that people still have access to care during this public health crisis. With many of the temporary telehealth flexibilities set to expire, policymakers are looking at ways to make these changes permanent.
Aug 20, 2020
United States

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Summer Reading List for Congress
While this year's August may be less of a respite than those of the past, staff should still have an opportunity to step back from the fast pace of votes and hearing preparation to examine priorities for the fall and beyond.
Aug 19, 2020
Epidemic

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Tracking the Spread of COVID-19 with Air Travel Data
At the strategic level, projections of how COVID-19 is likely to propagate can inform defense-related decisions on global deployments, force health protection measures, and emerging risks that competitors may exploit infection patterns for strategic advantage.
Jul 28, 2020
Military Veterans

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Improving Treatment for Post-9/11 Veterans with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
Veterans who have served in the military since September 11, 2001, are at particularly high risk for co-occurring substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder and depression. According to a new RAND report, veterans with co-occurring mental health and SUDs require evidence-based treatment for both types of disorders.
Jul 23, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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In Case You Missed It: The Strategic National Stockpile and COVID-19
COVID-19 has exposed serious weaknesses in our national preparedness for a global pandemic, including with the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Daniel Gerstein provides recommendations for rethinking the SNS to help prepare for future emergencies.
Jul 8, 2020
Military Strategy

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The Future of Warfare in 2030
What will future conflicts look like in 2030? A new RAND series seeks to answer this question by examining the factors that shape conflict, including trends in geopolitics, the global economy, and even climate change.
Jun 26, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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COVID-19 and Education: RAND Resources
RAND researchers have examined several aspects of pandemics, including COVID-19, in relation to education issues. Policymakers may find some recent examples helpful as they continue to look into policy responses to COVID-19.
Jun 11, 2020
Medicare

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Public Options for Individual Health Insurance
There has been growing interest at the state and federal levels in a "public option" for individual market insurance. According to a new report, offering a public option for people who buy their own insurance could lower the cost of premiums, but on its own it is unlikely to substantially increase the overall number of people with coverage.
Jun 1, 2020
Military Strategy

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Establishing an Enduring Commitment in Iraq
Recent events have caused uncertainty about the future of the U.S. military's presence in Iraq. However, these setbacks should be viewed in a larger context: U.S. interests could suffer if strategic competition in Iraq is abandoned.
May 29, 2020
Return-to-Work Programs and Policies

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PPP Changes: Insights from RAND
As Congress prepares to vote to amend the Paycheck Protection Program, a new RAND paper highlights changes that small business owners say may help them survive during the COVID-19 pandemic and thrive after reopening.
May 26, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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COVID-19 Decision-Support Tool for Policymakers
To slow the spread of COVID-19, state and local leaders have implemented a range of non-pharmaceutical interventions to protect communities. Now, policymakers face tough questions about when to relax or lift interventions, and how to weigh the economic cost of prolonged mitigation measures against the risk of a second wave of the crisis.
May 4, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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What Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Mean for the Defense Budget?
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a dramatic toll on the economy, and government relief efforts have increased the federal deficit. What could this crisis mean for defense spending?
Apr 30, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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COVID-19 and Education: RAND Resources
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is disrupting nearly every facet of daily life--including education. The nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation has examined several aspects of pandemics, including COVID-19, in relation to education issues.
Apr 9, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Critical Care Surge Response Strategies for the COVID-19 Outbreak
U.S. hospitals can prepare for a surge of patients critically ill with COVID-19, but it will require hospital leaders, practitioners and regional officials to adopt drastic measures that challenge the standard way of providing care.
Apr 7, 2020
Russia

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Why Should the New START Agreement Be Extended?
Only one nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia remains: the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). But that agreement expires next year.
Mar 31, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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In Case You Missed It: How Does COVID-19 Impact Small and Medium-Sized Businesses?
Social distancing is the only current public health tool to contain the spread of COVID-19, but it will negatively impact small and medium-sized businesses. RAND's Jennifer Bouey shares some policy options to support these businesses and their employees.
Mar 24, 2020
Pandemic

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RAND COVID-19 Resources
As nationwide community spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) increases, policymakers are grappling with what actions are appropriate and necessary to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on communities, the economy, the nation's health, and the U.S. health care system.
Mar 13, 2020
Russia

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What Provokes Putin's Russia?
Deterring Russia without provoking it requires an understanding of what Russia considers to be redlines. A deterrent that is too heavy-handed might prompt the precise response that it sought to avoid.
Feb 27, 2020
Pandemic

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In Case You Missed It: From SARS to the Coronavirus
China's battle against the coronavirus highlights the importance of transparency and open collaboration among scientists globally. RAND's Jennifer Bouey shares some ways the United States can help China manage the pandemic.
Feb 18, 2020
Iran

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In Case You Missed It: Escalation with Iran
In response to the killing of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, Iran is likely to continue to take action against the United States. RAND's Ariane Tabatabai describes some of the tools Iran could use to challenge the United States.
Feb 13, 2020
Military Strategy

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Competing against Russia in the Gray Zone
RAND researchers ran a series of war games to explore Russian gray zone aggression--ranging from disinformation to electoral interference to little green men--in Europe.
Jan 30, 2020
Homeland Security

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Countering Coercion in Cyberspace, Terrorism Prevention, Opioids at the Border, and More
RAND experts have testified and answered questions for staff on a variety of homeland security topics in recent years, including terrorism prevention, fentanyl flows into the United States, and Coast Guard workforce issues.
Jan 17, 2020
Public Health

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Health Care Issues in 2020
What are some of the health care issues at the forefront of the congressional agenda in 2020? RAND experts offer up insight on a variety of topics, including the opioid crisis, drug pricing, delivery of care, and more.
Jan 14, 2020

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