WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Dec. 22, 2021, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn: * * * SUMMARY This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the seven federal regional commissions and authorities: * the Appalachian Regional Commission; * the Delta Regional Authorit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 3418) to "provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by substance use disorder, including the use of opioids and stimulants, and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, public or private nonprofit entities, and certain health providers, to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation   more