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- 01Hearing· Congress 119· Feb 10, 2026
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2027
- 02CRSReport· Oct 23, 2026
Removing PRC Artificial Intelligence Models from Federal Agencies
- 03CRSReport· Oct 21, 2026
The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978: Preemption of State Law
- 04Hearing· Congress 119· Mar 18, 2026
Hearing Examining the Challenges and Opportunities with Implementing the Endangered Species Act
- 05CRSReport· Oct 22, 2026
The U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)
- 06CRSReport· Oct 21, 2026
ANC, Tribal, NHO, and CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program
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