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Low Unemployment in 2023: Can It Last?
Congressional Research Service · 2023-12-19 · Resources · 1,645 words · PDF available
The United States has experienced unusually low unemployment in the past two years: The unemployment rate has been 4% or lower in every month since December 2021. It hit its lowest level (3.4%) since ...
“Who Says It’s a Disaster?”: Podcast Companion
Congressional Research Service · 2023-12-19 · Posts · 1,065 words · PDF available
This Insight accompanies the CRS podcast episode “Who Says It’s a Disaster?” and includes background information on the issues discussed on the podcast. Four Families of Disaster Declarations Stafford...
Department of Defense Contract Pricing
Congressional Research Service · 2023-12-19 · Reports · 9,097 words · PDF available
The Department of Defense (DOD) frequently turns to private contractors to provide it with the goods and services that DOD needs to carry out its mission. Federal contracting regulations require that ...