Policy Library

When a Social Security–insured worker dies, the surviving spouse who was living with the deceased is entitled to a one-time lump-sum death benefit of $255. If they were living apart, the surviving spo...

Following the end of the Cold War, policymakers began to be concerned with a rise in international and domestic terrorism threats. Because of this, Congress debated and legislated on the security of l...

Federal financial assistance for students pursuing postsecondary education is primarily provided through Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA). The general intent for such aid is to assist in mak...