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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS): Toxicity Assessment of Chemicals
Congressional Research Service · 2022-09-12 · Resources · 1,617 words · PDF available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program in 1985 to consolidate human health toxicity assessments that the agency had prepared i...
State and Local Law Enforcement Officer Staffing
Congressional Research Service · 2022-09-12 · Resources · 1,797 words · PDF available
Some policymakers have raised concerns about a perceived police staffing crisis and what this might mean for public safety. This In Focus provides an overview of state and local law enforcement office...
Prescription Drug Discount Coupons and Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
Congressional Research Service · 2022-09-12 · Reports · 17,080 words · PDF available
U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers fund a variety of programs to help consumers defray the cost of prescription drugs. Industry assistance includes drug discount coupons as well as free drugs or insura...