Recent CRS Reports – July 2021

“The Debt Limit in 2021,” CRS Insight IN11702, July 30, 2021 (6-page PDF) “Salaries of Members of Congress: Recent Actions and Historical Tables,” CRS Report 97-1011, July 29, 2021 (34-page PDF) “Budget Reconciliation Measures Enacted into Law: 1980-2021,” CRS Report R40480, July 28, 2021 (19-page PDF) “House Office of Congressional Ethics: History, Authority, and Procedures,” … Read more

Office of Personnel Management / Other People’s Money / OPM (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Office of Personnel Management / Other People’s Money / OPM The core mission of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM): “serves the public by providing human resource management leadership and high-quality services that protect and strengthen the merit system of government in partnership with other … Read more

Deflation / Inflation / Real Dollar (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Deflation / Inflation / Real Dollar Whip Inflation Now (WIN) Deflation: A sustained decrease in the general price level. Deflator: An index used to adjust a current dollar amount to its real dollar counterpart, that is, to remove the effects of inflation. Inflation: A rise … Read more

Carlos E. Tingle (OPM) Completes Congressional Operations Certificate from TheCapitol.Net

Carlos E. Tingle (OPM) Completes Congressional Operations Certificate from TheCapitol.Net Carlos E. Tingle completed his certificate in Congressional Operations from TheCapitol.Net. The Certificate in Congressional Operations is awarded to participants in the program who have completed more than 75 hours of congressional related training. Carlos Tingle is a Constituent Services Representative at the Rayburn House … Read more