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Data can show if government programs work or not, but the Trump administration is suppressing the necessary information

Written by Sarah James, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Gonzaga University

Do government programs work? It's impossible to find out with no data.Andranik Hakobyan/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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Utilize Cloud Service Providers for Modern Business Advantage
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The importance of a frictionless customer messaging strategy
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Why Apptio is Enhancing Visibility into AI and Hybrid Cloud

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