The paper must describe the policy issue and its significance, based on evidence only. Questions to consider: What is the policy issue or problem, why is it important, and to whom? Include all background information necessary to place the decision in its proper context (describing trends in politics, economics, technology, etc). What are the circumstances that have brought about the policy issue or problem, and how have they influenced what is currently happening? The data to inform this paper may be from federal, state or local government agencies, policy think tanks, associations or professional societies, or from the scientific literature. The source of the information should be fully documented.
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