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Policy Paper Research: Resources

Use the following pre-selected articles to start your research and add to your understanding of a topic.

On The Issue
Non-partisan information gathered from newspapers, speeches, press releases, and the Internet.

TPP

Trans-Pacific Partnership
Source: White House website
TPP: What is it and why does it matter?
Source: BBC News website
This Was the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Soirce: New York Times website
TPP Topic Page
Source: Global Issues in Context Topic Page

Environment

Natural Gas Extraction - Hydraulic Fracturing
Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website
Global Warming Topic Page
Source: Global Issues in Context Topic Page

ISIS and Foreign Policy

Islamic State Topic Page
Source: Global Issues in Context Topic Page
Presidential Memorandum Plan to Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
Source: White House website
America First Foreign Policy
Source: White House website

Afghanistan

Congress looking for a Trump war plan for Afghanistan
Source: Politico website
Trump Inherits the 'Good War'
Source: The Atlantic
In Afghanistan, Trump aide promises coordinated response to enemies
Source: Reuters News Agency
Afghan War Topic Page
Source: Global Issues in Context Topic Page

Affordable Care Act

Get Set For Trump Revisions To Your Affordable Care Act Insurance
Source: NPR
Uphill battle looms as Trump seeks revamped healthcare plan
Source: Politico website

NAFTA

North American Free Trade Agreement
Source: White House website
NAFTA: What it is, and why Trump hates it
Source: CNN website
NAFTA Topic Page
Source: Global Issues in Context Topic Page

Dakota Access Pipeline

The Route
Source: Energy Transfer website
Stand Against the Dakota Access Pipeline
Source: Facebook page
NPR Dakota Access Pipeline Page
NPR

NATO

North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Source: NATO website
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Source: New York Times topic page
NATO Expansion Topic Page
Source: Global Issues in Context Topic Page

Immigration

Immigrants and Immigration Topic Page
Source: Global Issues in Context Topic Page
Executive Order: Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements
Source: White House website
Trump immigration court defeat is 'bananas', says White House
Source: BBC

Gun Control

Gun Control
Source: Pew Research Center
Gun Control Topic Page
Source: Global Issues in Context Topic Page
Gun control groups ready for showdown with NRA: 'We'll spend what it takes'
Source: The Guardian
The Trump administration is quietly rolling back Obama-era gun regulations
Source: Salon

Taxes

Who Benefits From Donald Trump's Tax Plan?
Source: NPR website
Preparing for the 2017 Tax Debate
Source: Tax Policy Center website

Banking Regulations: Dodd Frank

Making Sense of Dodd-Frank
Source: Stinson Leonard Street website
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Source: Investopedia website
Republicans Begin Hearings To Peel Back Dodd-Frank
Source: NPR (Plug in your earbuds and listen!)

Iran Nuclear Deal

6 Things You Should Know About The Iran Nuclear Deal
Source: NPR website
The Iran Nuclear Deal – A Simple Guide
Source: New York Times website
Iran Nuclear Program Topic Page
Source: Global Issues in Context Topic Page
Trump Administration Sends Mixed Signals About Iran Nuclear Deal
Source: NPR
Iran nuclear deal: Trump administration approves agreement but review looms
Source: The Guardian

LGBTQ / Transgender Issues

Trump Victory Alarms Gay and Transgender Groups
Source: New York Times Article
First 100 Days: How President Trump Has Impacted LGBTQ Rights
Source: NBC News

Supreme Court

UPDATE: Confirming Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court
Source: White House website
Trump's high court pick vows independence, says he is no 'rubber stamp'
Source: Reuters News Agency