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How Congressional Investigations Work
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Investigations have been a part of the U.S. Congress since 1790. Learn about how effective they are in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How Is the National Guard Different from the U.S. Army?
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The National Guard serves many purposes and does many jobs for the United States. Learn what the National Guard is and how it differs from the Army.
Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border
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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Cost of Living Raises Work
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Cost of living raises help to adjust your salary along with inflation. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about cost of living raises.
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
How Itemized Deductions Work
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When you're doing your taxes, it's nice to see all the deductions. Learn how itemized deductions work at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Ignore a Subpoena?
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The Select Committee investigating Jan. 6 just subpoenaed former president Donald Trump. What happens if he ignores the subpoena?
Are There Limits to Freedom of the Press in the U.S.?
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What is freedom of the press in the United States and what are the limits? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
How a Filibuster Works
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What exactly is a filibuster and why are they happening more frequently? Read about filibusters at HowStuffWorks.