Monday, August 25, 2014
Insurance Regulation: Issues, Background, and Legislation in the 113th Congress – R43067
The individual states have been the primary regulators of insurance since ... http://p.ost.im/FaDcS7
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights – RS21968
Since the 2011 U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, sectarian and ethnic d ... http://p.ost.im/FtDxuq
Pesticide Use and Water Quality: Are the Laws Complementary or in Conflict? – RL32884
This report provides background on the emerging conflict over interpretat ... http://p.ost.im/FGtP9N
Manufacturing Nuclear Weapon “Pits”: A Decisionmaking Approach for Congress – R43685
A “pit” is the plutonium “trigger” of a thermonuclear weapon. Dur ... http://p.ost.im/FtLA2D
Securities Fraud Class Action Certification: Halliburton Co. v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc. – R43686
On June 23, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a much-anticipated case ... http://p.ost.im/FsPNS7
Offshore Drilling Safety: A Status Report – R43687
More than four years after the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon offshor ... http://p.ost.im/FHQFbc
Unemployment Insurance: Programs and Benefits – RL33362
Several types of benefits may be available to unemployed workers to provi ... http://p.ost.im/FgtHa6
Senate Unanimous Consent Agreements: Potential Effects on the Amendment Process – 98-310
The Senate frequently enters into unanimous consent agreements (also called ... http://p.ost.im/FpdmwM
Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues – R40860
Small business size standards are of congressional interest because the s ... http://p.ost.im/FxhC52
Synthetic Drugs: Overview and Issues for Congress – R42066
Synthetic drugs, as opposed to natural drugs, are chemically produced in ... http://p.ost.im/FtVPrC
Health Insurance Exchanges: Health Insurance “Navigators” and In-Person Assistance – R43243
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148) a ... http://p.ost.im/FXDygM
Implementation of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS): Issues for Congress – R43346
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements the Chemical Facilit ... http://p.ost.im/FGVt7t
U.S.-Vietnam Economic and Trade Relations: Issues for the 113th Congress – R41550
Since the resumption of trade relations in the 1990s, Vietnam rapidly has ... http://p.ost.im/Fuuqha
Party Leaders in the House: Election, Duties, and Responsibilities – RS20881
Each major party in the House has a leadership hierarchy. This report sum ... http://p.ost.im/FuxGM3
S. 1961 and H.R. 4024: Legislative Responses to a Chemical Storage Facility Spill – R43441
In January 2014, an estimated 10,000 gallons of 4-methylcyclohexanemethan ... http://p.ost.im/FphLjx
Congressional Member Organizations: Their Purpose and Activities, History, and Formation – R40683
There are 737 informal Member organizations listed in the Congressional Y ... http://p.ost.im/Fg7xD3
Small Refineries and Oil Field Processors: Opportunities and Challenges – R43682
The last refinery constructed in the United States opened in 1977. Since ... http://p.ost.im/FPfXXB
Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC08): Current Status of Benefits – R42444
Until its expiration at the end of December 2013, the temporary Emergency ... http://p.ost.im/Fn58tC
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms: Economic, Program, and Policy Issues – RS20210
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) programs were authorized by Congres ... http://p.ost.im/F9wYQn
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress – RL33741
The LCS is a relatively inexpensive Navy surface combatant equipped with ... http://p.ost.im/FXcgbK
Social Security: Calculation and History of Taxing Benefits – RL32552
Social Security provides monthly cash benefits to retired or disabled wor ... http://p.ost.im/FbTyBN
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress – RS22942
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is being developed by the Army an ... http://p.ost.im/FH9ypS
Field Hearings: Fact Sheet on Purposes, Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines – RS20928
Field hearings are congressional hearings held outside Washington, DC. Th ... http://p.ost.im/FpupMn
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities-Background and Issues for Congress – RL33153
China is building a modern and regionally powerful Navy with a modest but ... http://p.ost.im/Fpkgrf
Social Security: The Trust Fund – RL33028
The Social Security program pays benefits to retired or disabled workers ... http://p.ost.im/FxEp3N
Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress – RL34391
The Coast Guard’s FY2013 budget initiated a new project for the design ... http://p.ost.im/FpBBAJ
Juvenile Victims of Domestic Sex Trafficking: Juvenile Justice Issues – R43677
There has been growing concern over sex trafficking of children in the Un ... http://p.ost.im/Fg6xPq
SAMHSA FY2015 Budget Request and Funding History: A Fact Sheet – R43681
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a ... http://p.ost.im/Fuk2Qx
Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Wyoming’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43676
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/Fpw5jf
Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2015 Appropriations and Policy – R43678
The annual appropriation for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies ... http://p.ost.im/FaPYhP
Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in West Virginia’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43674
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FsXvUJ
Reducing the Budget Deficit: Overview of Policy Issues – R43680
The federal budget deficit was the largest it has been since World War II ... http://p.ost.im/FpNBD6
Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Utah’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43672
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FHdfhT
India’s New Government and Implications for U.S. Interests – R43679
The United States and India have been pursuing a “strategic partnership ... http://p.ost.im/Fggypf
Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Wisconsin’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43675
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FpTCV5
Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Virginia’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43673
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FpcEJW
Iraq Crisis and U.S. Policy – R43612
The offensive in northern and central Iraq, led by the Sunni Islamist ins ... http://p.ost.im/Fav6AW
Department of Housing and Urban Development: FY2015 Appropriations – R43548
The President’s FY2015 budget requested $46.7 billion in gross discreti ... http://p.ost.im/FXVMUJ
Spectrum Policy: Provisions in the 2012 Spectrum Act – R43256
The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-96, si ... http://p.ost.im/FpbR5m
Navy LX(R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress – R43543
The LX(R) program is a program to build a new class of 11 amphibious ship ... http://p.ost.im/FaW5uG
Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA) – R43490
There are three primary ways for a household to receive broadcast televis ... http://p.ost.im/Fq5gXC
Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China: Issues for Congress – R42784
China’s actions for asserting and defending its maritime territorial an ... http://p.ost.im/FgvHay
Federal Permitting and Oversight of Export of Fossil Fuels – R43231
Recent technological developments have led to an increase in domestic pro ... http://p.ost.im/FmPvD7
Summary Cost Data for Federally-Facilitated Exchanges, 2014 – R43484
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FVqD2v
NATO: Response to the Crisis in Ukraine and Security Concerns in Central and Eastern Europe – R43478
Russia’s actions in Ukraine and its alleged role in the downing of Mala ... http://p.ost.im/Fs4P6j
Congressional Action on FY2014 Appropriations Measures – R43338
This report provides background and analysis on congressional action rela ... http://p.ost.im/FQwU7e
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Size and Characteristics of the Cash Assistance Caseload – R43187
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides s ... http://p.ost.im/F92bwN
U.S.-Vietnam Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress – R43433
U.S.-Vietnamese cooperation on nuclear energy and nonproliferation has gr ... http://p.ost.im/Fmpahp
SBA Small Business Investment Company Program – R41456
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Small Business Investment ... http://p.ost.im/FmF3bb
Social Security Primer – R42035
The Social Security program began in the 1930s and has been modified by C ... http://p.ost.im/FpJF4y
Small Business Administration HUBZone Program – R41268
The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs to s ... http://p.ost.im/FssvVn
Systemically Important or “Too Big to Fail” Financial Institutions – R42150
Although “too big to fail” (TBTF) has been a perennial policy issue, ... http://p.ost.im/F5Nv54
The Military Commissions Act of 2009 (MCA 2009): Overview and Legal Issues – R41163
On November 13, 2001, President Bush issued a Military Order (M.O.) perta ... http://p.ost.im/FamXed
Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues – R40860
Small business size standards are of congressional interest because the s ... http://p.ost.im/FQVMKn
Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress – R42567
The Coast Guard’s program of record (POR) calls for procuring 8 Nationa ... http://p.ost.im/F9KtW7
Guatemala: Political, Security, and Socio- Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations – R42580
Since the 1980s, Guatemala, the most populous country in Central America ... http://p.ost.im/FGFSan
Mail and Wire Fraud: An Abridged Overview of Federal Criminal Law – R41931
It is a federal crime to devise a scheme to defraud another of property, ... http://p.ost.im/Fs2c45
Mail and Wire Fraud: A Brief Overview of Federal Criminal Law – R41930
It is a federal crime to devise a scheme to defraud another of property, ... http://p.ost.im/FVMGKF
Small Business: Access to Capital and Job Creation – R40985
The SBA administers several programs to support small businesses, includi ... http://p.ost.im/Fgdndj
Compensated Work Sharing Arrangements (Short-Time Compensation) as an Alternative to Layoffs – R40689
Short-time compensation (STC) is a program within the federal-state unemp ... http://p.ost.im/FurFGN
National Park Service: FY2015 Appropriations and Recent Trends – R42757
The National Park Service (NPS) receives appropriations in the annual Int ... http://p.ost.im/Fs2RPn
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress – R41153
The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities ... http://p.ost.im/F5bhQy
The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 GI Bill): Primer and Issues – R42755
The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 GI Bill ... http://p.ost.im/FQ5xDm