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Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 117th Congress, First Session
Congressional Research Service · 2022-02-15 · Reports · 14,897 words · PDF available
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides oversight of state Unemployment Compensation (UC) programs and the state admini...
Stalking Concerns Raised by Bluetooth Tracking Technologies: In Brief
Congressional Research Service · 2022-02-15 · Reports · 3,286 words · PDF available
Recent media reports have raised concerns about the use of Bluetooth tracking technologies (e.g., Apple AirTags, Tile trackers; hereinafter, e-trackers) to facilitate crimes such as motor vehicle thef...
Traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): A Primer
Congressional Research Service · 2022-02-15 · Reports · 12,656 words · PDF available
In response to concerns over the adequacy of retirement savings, Congress has created incentives to encourage individuals to save for retirement through a variety of retirement plans. Some retirement ...
Veterans and Homelessness
Congressional Research Service · 2022-02-15 · Resources · 1,466 words · PDF available
The federal government assists veterans experiencing homelessness through a number of targeted federal programs. This In Focus describes the major federal programs that assist homeless veterans, fundi...
Roles and Duties of a Member of Congress: Brief Overview
Congressional Research Service · 2022-02-15 · Reports · 3,055 words
The duties carried out by a Member of Congress are understood to include representation, legislation, and constituent service and communication, as well as electoral activities. The expectations and d...