WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48481) on April 2, 2025, entitled "The Appointments Clause: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions" by legislative attorney Victoria L. Killion: * * * SUMMARY The Appointments Clause is a provision in Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the Constitution that provides the "exclusive means" of appointing "Officers of the United States," as distinct from "mere employees" or "lesser functionaries" of the f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48481) on April 2, 2025, entitled "The Appointments Clause: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions" by legislative attorney Victoria L. Killion: * * * What Are the Permissible Methods of Appointing Officers? The "default" method of appointment for any officer of the United States is appointment by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate./122 This process is also the required method of  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Federal Court Halts Florida's Cruel Anti-Immigrant Law SB 4-C in Major Victory for Immigrant Justice A federal court has granted a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Florida Senate Bill 4-C (SB 4-C), an extreme anti-immigrant law that created new state crimes targeting immigrants entering and living in Florida. The court ruled that the plaintiffs more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11682) on April 1, 2025, by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction to Financial Services: Consumer Finance Consumer finance refers to the borrowing, saving, and investment choices that consumers and households make over time. Understanding why and how consumers make financial decisions is important when considering policy issues in consumer more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10043) on April 1, 2025, by financial economics specialist Baird Webel. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction to Financial Services: Insurance This In Focus provides a summary of the insurance market and regulatory system in the United States. Market Structure Insurance companies constitute a major segment of the U.S. financial services industry. The insurance industry is often separa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE ECONOMY IS CRASHING AND DONALD TRUMP IS ON THE GOLF COURSE" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend where he emphasized that Donald Trump's reckless tariffs will raise costs on hardworking American taxpayers. MICHAEL STEELE : Joining us now to discuss is Democratic Leader and friend of the show, Hakeem Jeffries. We more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE ECONOMY IS CRASHING AND DONALD TRUMP IS ON THE GOLF COURSE" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend where he emphasized that Donald Trump's reckless tariffs will raise costs on hardworking American taxpayers. MICHAEL STEELE : Joining us now to discuss is Democratic Leader and friend of the show, Hakeem Jeffries. Welcome, sir. ALICIA MENEN more PR