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Trade Dispute with China and Rare Earth Elements
Congressional Research Service · 2019-06-28 · Resources · 1,528 words · PDF available
Background Since 2018, the United States and China have been engaged in a trade dispute resulting from U.S. use of Section 301 provisions (which deals with foreign trade barriers). The dispute has led...
The Opioid Epidemic: Supply Control and Criminal Justice Policy—Frequently Asked Questions
Congressional Research Service · 2019-06-28 · Reports · 15,829 words · PDF available
Over the last several years, lawmakers in the United States have responded to rising drug overdose deaths, which increased four-fold from 1999 to 2017, with a variety of legislation, hearings, and ove...
Long-Term Budgeting within the Congressional Budget Process: In Brief
Congressional Research Service · 2019-06-28 · Reports · 5,367 words · PDF available
Members of Congress, the Administration, and outside groups have expressed concern over long-term projections of deficits and debt levels. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated that federal...