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North Korea-Russia Relations: Current Developments
Congressional Research Service · 2024-05-06 · Posts · 1,019 words · PDF available
Since 2023, North Korea (officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or DPRK) and the Russian Federation (Russia) have upgraded their partnership, a development that could potential...
Older Americans Act: Overview and Funding
Congressional Research Service · 2024-05-06 · Reports · 9,366 words · PDF available
The Older Americans Act (OAA; P.L. 89-73, as amended) is the primary federal statute for the delivery of social and nutrition services for older persons. The act authorizes a wide array of health and ...
Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (April 29–May 5, 2024)
Congressional Research Service · 2024-05-06 · Posts · 2,365 words · PDF available
The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the past week that may be of particular interest to fede...
The Scope of ACA Section 1557: “Health Program or Activity”
Congressional Research Service · 2024-05-06 · Posts · 3,387 words · PDF available
On May 6, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS, or the Department) finalized a new rule under Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Section 1557 appli...
U.S. International Climate Finance: FY2025
Congressional Research Service · 2024-05-06 · Resources · 1,287 words · PDF available
U.S. International Climate Finance Over the past several decades, to substantially varying degrees, the United States has delivered financial and technical assistance for climate change initiatives in...
Older Americans Act: Summary in Brief
Congressional Research Service · 2024-05-06 · Resources · 1,512 words
Overview The Older Americans Act (OAA; P.L. 89-73, as amended; 42 U.S.C. Ch. 35) supports a wide range of social and health-related services and programs for older adults, including supportive service...