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Register Now - Around the Bureaus

Join us on November 21, 10-11 a.m. ET for a presentation by Adam Vaccaro, Director of the Office of Investment Security (OIS) in the International Trade Administration. Mr. Vaccaro will discuss his team’s role in the interagency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the outbound investment program. He will provide a brief overview of CFIUS and outline the equities and expertise OIS brings forth as the policy lead for the Department of Commerce that works across numerous important Commerce equities including BIS and OGC. Mr. Vaccaro will also discuss Commerce’s role in developing and implementing the outbound investment program, which targets U.S. investment into certain entities in the People’s Republic of China involved in three critical technology sectors. In addition, he will highlight the expertise and resources OIS can provide to offices across Commerce.

New Books!

D&B Investigate - Now Available!

D&B Investigate is now available! With access to over 550 million global records, it offers expanded data on corporate linkage, beneficial ownership, contacts, maritime shipping, and government contracting—perfect for all of your investigative needs.

D&B Investigate is available to Commerce HQ staff and all BEA, ITA, and OIG staff. To sign in, use your OpenAthens library account.

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting a new project.

A Literature Search can help you get up to speed on a topic fast.  Our guide will walk you through using the library catalog and a few other databases to quickly locate relevant materials on a topic.

When you're done, you'll have a better understanding of available resources and an informational background to help you take your project forward successfully.