This document presents memos compiled by Joshua Hampson during his time as a Foreign Policy Fellow in Congressman McDermott's office. It includes memos on various defense, foreign policy, veterans, and domestic policy topics researched between September 2014 and November 2014. The memos follow a standard format of providing background on the topic, a report of discussions or presentations, and an analysis section. The memos were intended to brief the Congressman on issues relevant to both his work and the 7th district of Washington.

1. Memos
Joshua Hampson
Congressman McDermott
Washington 7th District
Memorandums
This document presents the memos researched and compiled during Joshua’s
time at Congressman McDermott’s office as a Foreign Policy Fellow.
Defense Memos
Rethinking Armed Forces Readiness Sept. 9, 2014
Update on US Nuclear Submarine Fleet Sept. 18,
2014
Sexual Assault Prevention in the US Navy Oct. 3, 2014
US Navy League Update Regarding US Marine Corps Oct. 9, 2014
US Navy League on DoD Acquisition Nov. 5, 2014
Foreign Policy Memos
Pakistan Army and its Implications for US-PK
Relations
Sept. 19,
2014
Christian Communities and Minority Rights in the
Middle East
Sept. 10,
2014
Cyber Security and International Law Sept. 26,
2014
Fragile States and International Terrorism Sept. 29,
2014
Human Rights and Accountability in India Sept. 30,
2014
US Cybersecurity Policy and National Security
Implications
Oct. 15,
2014
Water Issues Confronting Jordan, Israel, and the
Palestinian Territories
Oct. 22,
2014
Human Rights and US Security Policy in Mexico and
Central America
Oct. 29,
2014
Iranian-American Public Opinion on US-Iran Relations Nov. 12,
2014
Human Rights Dilemmas in Ethiopia Nov. 14,
2014
Sections
Congressional memos had three
sections:
• Background
• Report
• Analysis
Background
The background would provide
information about the topic, the groups
involved in the briefing or discussion, and
the presenters themselves.
Report
The report would provide details on the
actual presentation, including pertinent
questions from the audience. The report
could not include every piece of
information, so would focus on issues of
importance for the Congressman.
Analysis
The analysis would present the impression
of the briefing, include practical
application and possible development of
the ideas proposed. The analysis would
also include a section detailing the
possible effects of the presented
information on the Washington 7th
Congressional District.
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2. Veterans Memos
Military Veterans and Job Opportunities in the
Manufacturing Sector
Sept. 10, 2014
Putting Wounded Veterans to Work on Capitol Hill Sept. 19, 2014
Domestic / Business Memos
Increasing Access to Frontline Health Workers Sept. 3, 2014
Neonicotinoids, CCD, and Bees Sept. 18, 2014
US Corporate Experiences in China Oct. 10, 2014
The FCC and Internet Regulation Oct. 14, 2014
Mobile Device Privacy and Cybersecurity Oct. 30, 2014
Solar Energy Costs and DoE SunShot Initiative Nov. 14, 2014
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