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Farm Service Agency Committees: In Brief
Congressional Research Service · 2021-01-29 · Reports · 1,730 words · PDF available
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) relies heavily on state and local officials to administer Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs. These officials include State Executive Directors and s...
Possible U.S. Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement: Frequently Asked Questions
Congressional Research Service · 2021-01-29 · Reports · 10,685 words · PDF available
President Joseph Biden and members of his Administration have expressed an intention to reverse various Trump Administration policies toward Iran, particularly the Trump Administration’s decision to e...
State Innovation Waivers: Frequently Asked Questions
Congressional Research Service · 2021-01-29 · Reports · 10,550 words · PDF available
Section 1332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as amended) provides states with the option to waive specified requirements of the ACA. In the absence of these requi...
Vaccine Safety in the United States: Overview and Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccines
Congressional Research Service · 2021-01-29 · Reports · 22,767 words · PDF available
Widespread immunization efforts have been linked to increased life expectancy and reduced illness. U.S. vaccination programs, headed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the ...