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Uzbekistan: New Program Aims to Enhance Foreign Investments in Exchange for Residence Permits

06/27/2025 12:01 AM EDT

On April 18, 2025, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan signed a decree introducing a so-called “golden visa” program for foreign investors and stateless individuals. The new program simplifies the process of obtaining a residence permit in Uzbekistan, offering individuals residency in exchange for investing in the country’s economy. The decree took effect on June 1, …

 

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Thank You for the Music

06/27/2025 07:00 AM EDT

University of Kentucky MSLS graduate Jay Stringer-Vaught describes their time researching in the Music Division's collections as part of an Alternative Spring Break Program. Stringer-Vaught describes the "extraordinary" experience of seeing some of Stephen Sondheim's papers—recently acquired by the Library—up close. 

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Today in History - June 27

Today in History - June 27

British scientist James Smithson died on June 27, 1829.  Continue reading.

Paul Laurence Dunbar was born on June 27, 1872, in Dayton, Ohio.  Continue reading.

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A History of Self-Representation and How H.H. Holmes Represented Himself in His Criminal Trial

06/27/2025 08:00 AM EDT

This blog article tells a short history of self-representation in United States' court and America's first serial killer H.H Holmes' decision to represent himself in his own criminal trial.

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Law Library: News & Events: Join us on Thursday, July 10 for an Orientation to Legal Research Webinar: Federal Legislative History at 1PM EDT

On Thursday, July 10, join the Law Library of Congress for an Orientation to Legal Research focusing on Federal Legislative History. This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. federal legislative history resources, including information about the methods of identifying and locating them. In tackling this area of research, the focus will largely be on finding these documents online. We will be highlighting freely-available governmental websites like Congress.gov, GovInfo, and Law.gov, and quickly touch on subscription databases that can be accessed at one’s local public law or academic library.

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Bill Moyers: A Lifetime Preserved at the Library of Congress

06/27/2025 09:34 AM EDT

Bill Moyers, who died yesterday at the age of 91, was at the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium one night in the fall of 2023 to mark the preservation of more than 1,000 of his public television programs in The American Archive of Public Broadcasting. a collaboration between the Library and GBH, the public media production company in Boston. It was a crowning night to one of the most influential careers in American media.

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Innovator in Residence, Vivian Li, Visits the Library

06/27/2025 12:00 PM EDT

This blog post is co-authored by Isabel Brador and Sahar Kazmi. Vivian Li, the Library’s 2025 Innovator in Residence, spent several days learning from Library staff and exploring the collections during a visit to the Library in May.  Her trip followed the selection of Seattle, Southeastern Wyoming, and Chicago as the three locations for “Anywhere …

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - General Engineer (Vacancy#:VAR002907)

CLOSING SOON - General Engineer (Vacancy#:VAR002907)

  • Opening Date: June 18, 2025
  • Closing Date: July 2, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 839260100
  • Vacancy Number: VAR002907
  • LC Organization Unit: Office of the Chief Operating Officer
  • Grade: 14
  • Series: 0801
  • Minimum Salary: $142,488.00
  • Maximum Salary: $185,234.00
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in the Facility Services Division, Integrated Support Services Directorate, Office of the Chief Operating Officer.

The person selected plans, directs, coordinates and/or manages facility design and construction projects or project phases related to major organizational functions, programs, or initiatives.  The person overcomes and resolves technical, project management, and organizational problems using innovative and original approaches. 

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - CLOSING SOON - Section Research Manager Banking, Insurance, Securities and Macroeconomic Policy (Vacancy# VAR003123)

CLOSING SOON - Section Research Manager Banking, Insurance, Securities and Macroeconomic Policy (Vacancy# VAR003123)

  • Opening Date: June 12, 2025
  • Closing Date: July 3, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 838681700
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003123
  • LC Organization Unit: Congressional Research Service
  • Grade: GS-15
  • Series: 0101
  • Minimum Salary: $167,603.00
  • Maximum Salary: $195,200.00
  • Availability: U.S. Citizens Only
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Section Research Manager for the Banking, Insurance, Securities and Macroeconomics Policy Section in the Government and Finance Division. The Research Manager oversees and facilitates the Section’s public policy research and analysis in support of congressional oversight and legislative activities related to the regulation of the financial system and economic policy.

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