All,
in addition to the blog post that Hillary sent to the list, you might find these links interesting. 

Thanks to Larry and team for such a timely and positive response to the latest ICANN status report.

Best,
Thomas

Letter to ICANN CEO Marby Regarding IANA Stewardship Transition Status Update
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/letter-icann-ceo-marby-regarding-iana-stewardship-transition-status-update
 
Blog: Update on the IANA Transition
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2016/update-iana-transition