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How does the US Congressional Research Service (or analogues) determine relevant topics for research?
I came upon a 2016 CRS report "Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress" whilst browsing Wikipedia. How does the communication process between members of the ...
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Why do Western countries seem to think Russia would rather be defeated than use nuclear weapons?
Latest example: UK urges China to prevent its companies supporting Russia's military.
Suppose China stops its companies from supporting Russia's military. The UK's desired outcome appears to be:
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Is it common in Western countries to attack politicians over the[ir] lack of biological children? And is it a winning argument?
Is it common in Western countries to attack politicians over the[ir] lack of biological children? And is it a winning argument in front of the electorate?
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How can I effectively advocate for same-day/on-demand transportation through a paratransit provider?
As a completely blind individual, I have thought of moving to a state that offered on-demand transportation, such as Access on Demand of Denver, Colorado and a few others, like Las Vegas or Los ...
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How are the two Bush presidents scored or ranked by Republicans?
I was fairly shocked by this poll:
Until I gave it a closer reading and realized it's asking about the "best" president, which forced people to choose just one. (BTW, Reagan was preferred ...
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Is the text of speeches by foreign leaders (given to the US Congress) entered into the Congressional Record?
I'm curious what is the record-keeping practice regarding speeches by foreign leaders given to the US Congress plenum. Is the full text of these speeches by foreign leaders usually entered into the ...
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Can one be restricted from carrying a gun on the metro in New York city? [migrated]
The Supreme Court decision in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) affirmed an individual's right to possess a firearm for self-defense within the home. However, I am curious about the implications ...
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Has any US president ever endorsed Trump for US presidency?
Currently, former/current US presidents Bill Clinton and Joe Biden are expressing support for US presidential candidate Kamala Harris. I may not be up to date, but I believe Barack Obama hasn't ...
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Is there any mechanism to demand order in a joint session of Congress from an unruly speaker?
Is there any mechanism to return Congress to order when a speaker is unruly? Let's say in the middle of a speech, something was said that was maximally distasteful to Congress,
What can the speaker ...
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Why don't countries announce they'll never try to save hostages to discourage the practice?
As an example, let's say Israel announced in 2020 that from now on they won't pay any ransoms, won't trade hostages for prisoners or any kind of favors and won't send in military personnel to save ...
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Why did Kamala Harris once describe her own appearance at the start of an important meeting?
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At the start of an important discussion, Kamala Harris describes her appearance:
I am ... sitting at the table wearing a blue suit.
This is being used as an argument against her potential ...
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What is the proper response when one country is maliciously harming another economically? [closed]
What would be an appropriate response if Country A is maliciously damaging Country B's economy, such as by counterfeiting Country B's currency?
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What are the specific terms in the "2024 Palestinian reconciliation agreement (also called the Beijing declaration)"?
It is claimed that the 2024 Palestinian reconciliation agreement (also called the Beijing declaration) is an agreement signed by 14 different Palestinian factions
Usually, a publicly signed agreement ...
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Does the "anti-dynasty" provision of the Philippines have parallels in other countries?
I've read an article about a proposed "anti-dynasty" bill in the Philippines:
Under SB 2730, [Senator] Padilla proposed that no spouse or person related within the fourth degree of ...
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Is endorsing a first lady to be president sign of nepotism? [closed]
This question was formed because of Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama being seen as viable Presidential Candidates.
Being first lady is a great position politically to know what it takes to do the ...
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