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Medicare Overview
Congressional Research Service · 2024-07-08 · Resources · 1,499 words · PDF available
Medicare is a federal program that pays for covered health care services of qualified beneficiaries. It was established in 1965 under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide health insurance...
The United Kingdom’s 2024 Election
Congressional Research Service · 2024-07-08 · Posts · 1,030 words · PDF available
The center-left Labour Party won the general election held in the United Kingdom (UK) on July 4, 2024. With 34% of the vote, Labour won 411 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons (lower house of Parli...
Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (July 1–July 7, 2024)
Congressional Research Service · 2024-07-08 · Posts · 2,241 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...
CRS Services to District and State Offices: Overview and Selected Resources
Congressional Research Service · 2024-07-08 · Resources · 1,278 words · PDF available
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves all congressional offices—those on Capitol Hill, as well as those in a Member’s home district or state office. This resource guide provides a brief over...