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Macroeconomic Theory for Policymakers: An Illustrated Guide
Congressional Research Service · 2024-09-10 · Reports · 2,462 words · PDF available
This report serves as a visual guide to macroeconomic theory, and includes graphics related to economic growth, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, fiscal policy, monetary policy, the dollar, excha...
The FY2025 President’s Budget in Historical Context
Congressional Research Service · 2024-09-10 · Posts · 1,391 words · PDF available
On March 11, 2024, the Biden Administration submitted its budget for FY2025, which proposes increased federal revenues, continued growth in mandatory outlays, and decreased discretionary outlays relat...
Iraq: Attacks and U.S. Strikes Reopen Discussion of U.S. Military Presence
Congressional Research Service · 2024-09-10 · Posts · 1,031 words · PDF available
After a months-long pause (Figure 1), recurrent attacks on facilities in Iraq hosting U.S. personnel and U.S. defensive measures could affect U.S.-Iraqi talks on the future of U.S. forces in Iraq. Ira...
Regulating Contaminants Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Congressional Research Service · 2024-09-10 · Reports · 13,693 words · PDF available
Detections of contaminants in public water supplies in numerous states have raised questions about drinking water quality and have increased congressional interest in the Environmental Protection Agen...
The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Overview and Issues
Congressional Research Service · 2024-09-10 · Resources · 1,756 words · PDF available
The final HIPAA Privacy Rule (the Rule) was first issued in December 2000, and a final modified rule was issued in August of 2002, pursuant to authority in the Health Insurance Portability and Account...
Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability: Frequently Asked Questions
Congressional Research Service · 2024-09-10 · Reports · 5,263 words · PDF available
Congress determined that because military service in Iraq and Afghanistan following September 11, 2001, was particularly challenging, servicemembers from that era deserved a veterans educational assis...
Joint Employment and the National Labor Relations Act
Congressional Research Service · 2024-09-10 · Reports · 5,158 words · PDF available
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) recognizes the right of most private sector employees to engage in collective bargaining through their chosen representatives. By “encouraging the practice and ...
The United Nations System: Frequently Asked Questions
Congressional Research Service · 2024-09-10 · Reports · 11,816 words · PDF available
The United Nations (UN) system is a group of interconnected entities that includes the United Nations itself, UN specialized agencies, UN peacekeeping operations, UN funds and programs, and other rela...