Jason Grumet: How America Forgot ‘Never Forget’
The 9/11 Commission warned us once. Let it be a lesson again.
Why Are Families Being Separated at the Border?
Explaining the new “zero-tolerance policy” against illegal entry into the United States implemented by the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security.
Fact Sheet: Military on the Border
This fact sheet presents basic information about the use of the United States Armed Forces to secure the border.
Rescission, What’s That?
While it is unusual for a president to seek a rescission, Congress itself regularly does rescission packages within annual supplemental appropriations.
Federal Prosecutions of Illegal Immigrants
The higher number of immigrants in federal prison is not proof of higher rates of overall criminality among immigrants, but ultimately is a product of a decade of more prosecutions of immigrants for illegal immigration.
Presidential Evidence Initiatives
The evidence initiatives over the past 20 years suggest that future initiatives aimed at improving government’s effectiveness can certainly be better.
The First Year of Nominations
After one year in office, the current administration has nominated for and filled through confirmation fewer key appointed management positions than either of its two predecessors.
Don’t Lose Sight of Why CFPB Was Created
No matter how the legal struggle over control of CFPB is decided, the next director should start with a balanced view of the agency.
Oversight Expert Dan Blair Joins BPC as Senior Counselor
Dan G. Blair, former president and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration, has joined the Bipartisan Policy Center as a senior counselor to the Democracy Project
Management Excellence Tracker
The report covers about 50 key Senate-confirmable management positions from nomination through Senate review to confirmation for the three most recent presidential administrations.