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Venezuela: Background and U.S. Relations
Congressional Research Service · 2022-12-06 · Reports · 17,085 words · PDF available
Venezuela remains in a deep economic and humanitarian crisis under the authoritarian rule of Nicolás Maduro, who has consolidated power since his reelection in a 2018 presidential vote widely deemed f...
Poverty Among the Population Aged 65 and Older
Congressional Research Service · 2022-12-06 · Reports · 11,129 words · PDF available
Among the aged population (persons aged 65 and older) in the United States, the poverty rate (the percentage of individuals living in poverty, or economic hardship characterized by low income) has dec...
Recent Developments in Marijuana Law
Congressional Research Service · 2022-12-06 · Posts · 3,023 words · PDF available
Marijuana and other products derived from the cannabis plant are regulated under both federal and state law. In recent years, a significant divide has developed between federal and state regulation. U...
Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act: Data Integration and Individual Rights
Congressional Research Service · 2022-12-06 · Reports · 21,615 words · PDF available
Computers and information technologies have increased the amount of data that can be collected, stored, and processed. Computers make it easier to exchange, share, and match data on individuals across...