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Exploring issues, ideas, and perspectives outside the usual focus
The Briefing Room is where articles and reflections are shared that reach beyond Texas and Central Texas policy. It’s a collection of thought-provoking pieces, side projects, and explorations that don’t always fit neatly into one category but still add perspective worth considering.
Army Modernization: Billions Spent, Readiness in Question
Army Modernization: Billions Spent, Readiness in Question
A GAO report warns that despite $46.5 billion invested in modernization, poor planning may keep new Army equipment from reaching the units that need it.
Every Student Succeeds Act in 30 Seconds
Every Student Succeeds Act in 30 Seconds
The Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in 2015, replaced No Child Left Behind and gave states more control over education while keeping federal accountability in place.
The Wounded Warrior Project: Lessons in Nonprofit Accountability
The Wounded Warrior Project: Lessons in Nonprofit Accountability
This case study looks at how the Wounded Warrior Project lost public trust, the legal and ethical failures behind it, and what reforms are needed to restore credibility in large nonprofits.
The U.S. Federal Deficit: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done
The U.S. Federal Deficit: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done
This analysis explores how the U.S. budget deficit grew to historic levels, what’s driving it today, and the policy options that could restore balance without sacrificing fairness.
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