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Gun Crime Penalty Tossed
Congressional Research Service · 2019-06-20 · Posts · 1,334 words · PDF available
Summary The full United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Sixth Circuit) (sitting en banc), in United States v. Havis, recently held that prior attempt convictions do not warrant a felon-...
Fiscal Policy Considerations for the Next Recession
Congressional Research Service · 2019-06-20 · Reports · 9,837 words · PDF available
Although the United States is currently experiencing its longest economic expansion, history has shown that economic expansions inevitably give way to economic slowdowns. If the next slowdown is signi...
Technology Service Providers for Banks
Congressional Research Service · 2019-06-20 · Resources · 1,423 words · PDF available
Surveys suggest that convenience is the primary reason why consumers select a bank or credit union. Features such as mobile and online banking have become an important contributor to consumer satisfac...
Major Features of 529 Plans and Coverdells
Congressional Research Service · 2019-06-20 · Resources · 1,129 words · PDF available
There are two types of tax-advantaged education savings accounts. The first are qualified tuition programs (QTPs), commonly called 529 plans (referring to the section of the tax code that dictates the...