Navy Ship Names: Background For Congress – RS22478

Names for Navy ships traditionally have been chosen and announced by the ... http://p.ost.im/Y33M3K

Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments – RS22570

Since 2000, the U.S. military has been building up forward-deployed force ... http://p.ost.im/2eFtLj

Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer – RS22937

In order for the United States to engage in civilian nuclear cooperation ... http://p.ost.im/Y77RBp

Railroad Retirement Board: Retirement, Survivor, Disability, Unemployment, and Sickness Benefits – RS22350

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers retirement, survivor, dis ... http://p.ost.im/YTKVmA

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/Ywhj9h

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit – R43729

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a provision of the Internal Rev ... http://p.ost.im/YESu2j

Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights – RS21968

Since the 2011 U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, sectarian and ethnic d ... http://p.ost.im/Y7wUjm

Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress – RL33436

Japan is a significant partner for the United States in a number of forei ... http://p.ost.im/2JbAms

Agriculture in the WTO: Rules and Limits on Domestic Support – RS20840

Omnibus U.S. farm legislation—referred to as the farm bill—is renewed ... http://p.ost.im/Yvkr7u

Proposed Train and Equip Authorities for Syria: In Brief – R43727

The President’s requests for authority and funding for the Department o ... http://p.ost.im/Y7JJyg

The No Fly List: Procedural Due Process and Hurdles to Litigation – R43730

In order to protect national security, the government maintains various t ... http://p.ost.im/YGwpXy

Poverty: Major Themes in Past Debates and Current Proposals – R43731

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, but poverty r ... http://p.ost.im/YvMxEJ

The U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Provisions and Implications – RL34330

President Obama signed the legislation implementing the U.S.-South Korea ... http://p.ost.im/Y3ebj4

The “Islamic State” Crisis and U.S. Policy – R43612

The Islamic State is a transnational Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrori ... http://p.ost.im/2Jm2gy

Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response – RL33487

The summer 2014 offensive in neighboring Iraq by the insurgent terrorist ... http://p.ost.im/Y325pB

Social Security Reform: Legal Analysis of Social Security Benefit Entitlement Issues – RL32822

Calculations indicating that the Social Security program will not be fina ... http://p.ost.im/Y3cG5d

Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2010 (74th-112th Congresses) – RL33677

A “lame duck” session of Congress occurs whenever one Congress meets ... http://p.ost.im/2ecqkX

Common Core State Standards: Frequently Asked Questions – R43728

Over the last two decades, there has been interest in developing federal ... http://p.ost.im/YWU8f3

The Child Care and Development Block Grant: Background and Funding – RL30785

The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies to ... http://p.ost.im/YG98DN

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions – RL32760

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant funds a wi ... http://p.ost.im/2engUj

Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA) – R43490

One hundred fifteen million U.S. households watch television. Approximate ... http://p.ost.im/Ycaqd5

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance – RS21922

The capacity, transparency, legitimacy, and cohesiveness of Afghan govern ... http://p.ost.im/Yn4EJg

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/Y395Rv

Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies – 98-446

This list of about 200 congressional liaison offices is intended to help ... http://p.ost.im/YGUKCt

Federal Reserve: Oversight and Disclosure Issues – R42079

Critics of the Federal Reserve (Fed) have long argued for more oversight, ... http://p.ost.im/YvSqrp

Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues – 97-868

Navigating the Internet requires using addresses and corresponding names ... http://p.ost.im/Y7hJfX

Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2013 – R42738

This report lists hundreds of instances in which the United States has us ... http://p.ost.im/2JnUVq

EPA’s Vessel General Permits: Background and Issues – R42142

In November 2011 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed two C ... http://p.ost.im/Yt4Cx3

Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues – R42756

Energy policy in the United States has focused on three major goals: assu ... http://p.ost.im/YGskf9

Burma’s Political Prisoners and U.S. Sanctions – R42363

The release of all Burma’s political prisoners is one of the fundamenta ... http://p.ost.im/Y7gQMH

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic – R42507

This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity fr ... http://p.ost.im/YKT3jV

Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress – R42351

The Internet is often described as a “network of networks” because it ... http://p.ost.im/YGETFF

Libya: Transition and U.S. Policy – RL33142

Libya’s post-Qadhafi transition has been disrupted by armed non-state g ... http://p.ost.im/Yt5A7p

Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Processes, and Effects – RL34680

When federal agencies and programs lack funding after the expiration of f ... http://p.ost.im/YtQ5Xw

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions – RL32760

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant funds a wi ... http://p.ost.im/Y4BDTF

Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response – RL33487

The summer 2014 offensive in neighboring Iraq by the insurgent terrorist ... http://p.ost.im/YbsP9c

The Help America Vote Act and Election Administration: Overview and Issues – RS20898

The deadlocked November 2000 presidential election focused national atten ... http://p.ost.im/YGKMcQ

Health Care Fraud and Abuse Laws Affecting Medicare and Medicaid: An Overview – RS22743

A number of federal statutes aim to combat fraud and abuse in federally f ... http://p.ost.im/YGAVpd

Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs – R43725

Congress has enacted a series of legislative provisions since 2006 to ena ... http://p.ost.im/YspaUL

The Child Care and Development Block Grant: Background and Funding – RL30785

The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies to ... http://p.ost.im/Yn5Fva

Delayed Federal Grant Closeout: Issues and Impact – R43726

Federal outlays for grants to state and local governments have grown from ... http://p.ost.im/YtBssa

Casework in a Congressional Office: Background, Rules, Laws, and Resources – RL33209

In a congressional office, the term casework refers to the response or se ... http://p.ost.im/YGt6fV

Postponement and Rescheduling of Elections to Federal Office – RL32623

The prospect and potential for severe weather or other natural disasters, ... http://p.ost.im/Ygt7VR

Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA, P.L. 111-353) – R43724

Congress passed comprehensive food safety legislation in December 2010 (F ... http://p.ost.im/YsLDDx

The Federal Trade Commission’s Regulation of Data Security Under Its Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) Authority – R43723

The Federal Trade Commission Act established the Federal Trade Commission ... http://p.ost.im/YtXVnw

Offices of Inspectors General and Law Enforcement Authority: In Brief – R43722

Federal inspectors general (IGs) have been granted substantial independen ... http://p.ost.im/YVKFUf

NATO’s Wales Summit: Expected Outcomes and Key Challenges – R43698

On September 4-5, the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ... http://p.ost.im/Yp4dvT

U.S. Military Action Against the Islamic State: Answers to Frequently Asked Legal Questions – R43720

The capture of significant portions of Iraqi territory in June 2014 by th ... http://p.ost.im/YsaRf6

The “Islamic State” Crisis and U.S. Policy – R43612

The Islamic State is a transnational Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrori ... http://p.ost.im/YbPbX4

Campaign Finance: Constitutionality of Limits on Contributions and Expenditures – R43719

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that “Congress sh ... http://p.ost.im/YbbaeL

Diplomatic and Embassy Security Funding Before and After the Benghazi Attacks – R43721

Congressional investigations into the September 11, 2012, attacks on U.S. ... http://p.ost.im/Ypen3a

Rural Development Provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill (P.L. 113-79) – R43718

While many legislative proposals introduced in a given Congress may have ... http://p.ost.im/YgE95j

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization: Frequently Asked Questions – R43671

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank or the Bank), a w ... http://p.ost.im/YptBM6

Legislative Actions to Repeal, Defund, or Delay the Affordable Care Act – R43289

Congress is deeply divided over implementation of the Patient Protection ... http://p.ost.im/YbTpmQ

Same-Sex Marriage: A Legal Background After United States v. Windsor – R43481

The issue of same-sex marriage generates debate on both the federal and s ... http://p.ost.im/YCY7bT

Drought in the United States: CRS Experts – R42610

Severe drought can cause significant economic harm, affect nearly all are ... http://p.ost.im/YpJLfN

Unlawfully Present Aliens, Driver’s Licenses, and Other State-Issued ID: Select Legal Issues – R43452

One aspect of the broader debate over aliens who are present in the Unite ... http://p.ost.im/YXNqwj

EPA and the Army Corps’ Proposed Rule to Define “Waters of the United States” – R43455

On March 25, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. ... http://p.ost.im/Ysf7DA

U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean: Recent Trends and FY2015 Appropriations – R43577

Geographic proximity has forged strong linkages between the United States ... http://p.ost.im/YCGx6S

Federal Labor Relations Statutes: An Overview – R42526

Since 1926, Congress has enacted three major laws that govern labor-manag ... http://p.ost.im/YgAhfd

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Welfare-to-Work Revisited – R42767

One of the central features of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Familie ... http://p.ost.im/YgJYGt

Unaccompanied Alien Children: An Overview – R43599

The number of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) arriving in the United S ... http://p.ost.im/YqxyM7

Klamath Basin Settlement Agreements – R42158

The Klamath River Basin on the California-Oregon border is a focal point ... http://p.ost.im/YgcWhY

Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment – 95-815

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that “Co ... http://p.ost.im/YptSSh

Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies – 98-446

This list of about 200 congressional liaison offices is intended to help ... http://p.ost.im/YXuBGm

Social Security Administration (SSA): Budget Issues – R41716

The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the Old Age and Surv ... http://p.ost.im/YC6aKd

Medal of Honor: History and Issues – 95-519

The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for bravery. ... http://p.ost.im/Yqvs7X

Medicare Primer – R40425

Medicare is a federal program that pays for covered health care services ... http://p.ost.im/Y4768P

Judicial Activity Concerning Enemy Combatant Detainees: Major Court Rulings – R41156

As part of the conflict with Al Qaeda and the Taliban, the United States ... http://p.ost.im/YsLA6S

An Overview of the HOME Investment Partnership Program – R40118

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program was authorized by the Cranston-G ... http://p.ost.im/YbbsfD

Cooling Water Intake Structures: Summary of the EPA Rule – R41786

Thermoelectric generating plants and manufacturing facilities withdraw la ... http://p.ost.im/YqcYeX

Authorization of Appropriations: Procedural and Legal Issues – R42098

To provide funding for discretionary spending programs of the government, ... http://p.ost.im/YgmmkW

All Penny Hill Press Sites

Penny Hill Press updates CRS products on a daily basis. These products in ... http://p.ost.im/YX3Vxc

U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations: Trends, Issues, and Implications – RL32934

During the remainder of the 113th Congress, policy makers will likely mai ... http://p.ost.im/Y9RsNT

Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments – RS22570

Since 2000, the U.S. military has been building up forward-deployed force ... http://p.ost.im/Y9twB3

U.S. Farm Income – R40152

According to USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), national net farm ... http://p.ost.im/Y5RuxR

U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues – RL33640

Even though the United States plans to reduce the number of warheads depl ... http://p.ost.im/YaT638

Ukraine: Current Issues and U.S. Policy – RL33460

After a failed effort to violently disperse pro-European Union protests, ... http://p.ost.im/YaAXeg

Research Tax Credit: Current Law and Policy Issues for the 113th Congress – RL31181

Technological innovation is a primary engine of long-term economic growth ... http://p.ost.im/YfWEs2

Recess Appointments: A Legal Overview – RL33009

The U.S. Constitution explicitly provides the President with two methods ... http://p.ost.im/YuXXbh

Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations – RL33533

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ruled by the Al Saud family since its foundi ... http://p.ost.im/YfBAeG

Defense Surplus Equipment Disposal: Background Information – RS20549

The effort to dispose of surplus military equipment dates back to the end ... http://p.ost.im/YDhrHs

Pakistan Political Unrest: In Brief – R43717

Beginning on August 15, 2014, Pakistan’s struggle to establish a sustai ... http://p.ost.im/Yx7akS

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses – RL32048

A priority of U.S. policy has been to reduce the perceived threat posed b ... http://p.ost.im/Yfbgp4

The Wetlands Coverage of the Clean Water Act (CWA): Rapanos and Beyond – RL33263

In 1985 and 2001, the Supreme Court grappled with issues as to the geogra ... http://p.ost.im/YPGQWH

Title X (Public Health Service Act) Family Planning Program – RL33644

The federal government provides grants for voluntary family planning serv ... http://p.ost.im/YytJAF

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Right of Northwestern University Football Players to Unionize: Background and Related Issues – R43713

In late January 2014, a group of students who play football for Northwest ... http://p.ost.im/YHAjTj

Overview of the Relationship between Federal Student Aid and Increases in College Prices – R43692

College affordability is an issue that has received considerable attentio ... http://p.ost.im/YH8HT4

The Doctrine of Constitutional Avoidance: A Legal Overview – R43706

Article III of the Constitution established the judicial branch of the Un ... http://p.ost.im/YBwh7L

Protection of Trade Secrets: Overview of Current Law and Legislation – R43714

A trade secret is confidential, commercially valuable information that pr ... http://p.ost.im/Y9S54k

Asylum and Gang Violence: Legal Overview – R43716

The recent increase in the number of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) ... http://p.ost.im/YxY8V5

Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 3230; P.L. 113-146) – R43704

On August 7, 2014, the President signed the Veterans Access, Choice, and ... http://p.ost.im/Y9h5fD

Article III Standing and Congressional Suits Against the Executive Branch – R43712

On July 30, 2014, the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 67 ... http://p.ost.im/YDATKE

The Elder Justice Act: Background and Issues for Congress – R43707

Elder abuse is a complex issue that often requires a multifaceted policy ... http://p.ost.im/YPjnmJ

A Primer on the Reviewability of Agency Delay and Enforcement Discretion – R43710

Congress regularly authorizes and requires administrative agencies to imp ... http://p.ost.im/YHNmVb

The Take Care Clause and Executive Discretion in the Enforcement of Law – R43708

The Take Care Clause would appear to stand for two, at times diametricall ... http://p.ost.im/Y9XnKV

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): FY2015 Appropriations – R43709

On July 15, 2014, the House Appropriations Committee approved $30.22 bill ... http://p.ost.im/YSDk9Q

Aviation War Risk Insurance: Background and Options for Congress – R43715

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, coverage for such ... http://p.ost.im/YmYcs8

Common Core State Standards and Assessments: Background and Issues – R43711

Over the last two decades, there has been interest in developing federal ... http://p.ost.im/YHfL4V

Energy and Water Development: FY2015 Appropriations – R43567

The Energy and Water Development appropriations bill provides funding for ... http://p.ost.im/YPWB37

EPA and the Army Corps’ Proposed Rule to Define “Waters of the United States” – R43455

On March 25, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. ... http://p.ost.im/YH9nnC

Same-Sex Marriage: A Legal Background After United States v. Windsor – R43481

The issue of same-sex marriage generates debate on both the federal and s ... http://p.ost.im/Y98LQh

Practical Implications of Noel Canning on the National Labor Relations Board: In Brief – R43032

On January 4, 2012, President Obama exercised his recess appointment powe ... http://p.ost.im/YDVtf2

Emergency Relief for Disaster Damaged Roads and Transit Systems: In Brief – R43384

Major roads and bridges are part of the federal-aid highway system and ar ... http://p.ost.im/Yat2Tt

Corporate Expatriation, Inversions, and Mergers: Tax Issues – R43568

News reports in the late 1990s and early 2000s drew attention to a phenom ... http://p.ost.im/YAtxXw

Funding and Financing Highways and Public Transportation – R42877

Federal surface transportation programs are currently funded primarily th ... http://p.ost.im/YBfAep

Mongolia: Issues for Congress – R41867

Mongolia is a sparsely populated young democracy in a remote part of Asia ... http://p.ost.im/YaXe6P

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/YxcPAH

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund: Programs and Policy Issues – R42770

As communities face a variety of economic challenges, some are looking to ... http://p.ost.im/YS5UtW

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC): A Primer – 95-118

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is a federal government a ... http://p.ost.im/YAaxhB

Government Assistance for GMAC/Ally Financial: Unwinding the Government Stake – R41846

Ally Financial, formerly known as General Motors Acceptance Corporation o ... http://p.ost.im/YHFt4E

Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies – 98-446

This list of about 200 congressional liaison offices is intended to help ... http://p.ost.im/Yfuqv7

Small Business Administration Microloan Program – R41057

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Microloan program provide ... http://p.ost.im/YBwm5H

Latin America and the Caribbean: Key Issues for the 113th Congress – R42956

Geographic proximity has ensured strong linkages between the United State ... http://p.ost.im/YP3AjD

Congressional Participation in Article III Courts: Standing to Sue – R42454

In disputes between Congress and the executive, questions arise about Con ... http://p.ost.im/YxG6Yn

Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP): Implementation and Status – R41427

The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was created by the Emergency Eco ... http://p.ost.im/YBj4v6

Social Services Block Grant: Background and Funding – 94-953

The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) is a flexible source of funds that ... http://p.ost.im/YkaNR6

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): An Overview – RL31768

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC) began in 1975 as a temporary p ... http://p.ost.im/YyQhmJ

Unaccompanied Children from Central America: Foreign Policy Considerations – R43702

In recent months, U.S. policy makers have expressed concerns about a sign ... http://p.ost.im/YSujHF

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief – R43141

Under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), four fed ... http://p.ost.im/YB5Qat

U.S. Textile Manufacturing and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations – R42772

Textiles are a contentious and unresolved issue in the ongoing Trans-Paci ... http://p.ost.im/YSReTS

Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies – 98-446

This list of about 200 congressional liaison offices is intended to help ... http://p.ost.im/Yyy8US

Agricultural Exports and 2014 Farm Bill Programs: Background and Issues – R43696

U.S. agricultural exports have long been a bright spot in the U.S. balanc ... http://p.ost.im/YUtYr3

The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Reauthorization – R43118

The Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950 (P.L. 81-774, 50 U.S.C. Appx § ... http://p.ost.im/YSfG7F

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP): Status and Issues – R42783

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides payments to agricultural ... http://p.ost.im/YU7XfH

The Federal Excise Tax on Motor Fuels and the Highway Trust Fund: Current Law and Legislative History – RL30304

The federal government levies an excise tax on various motor fuels. Under ... http://p.ost.im/YyA8Mj

Latin America: Terrorism Issues – RS21049

U.S. attention to terrorism in Latin America intensified in the aftermath ... http://p.ost.im/Yy2CnG

The 2014 Ebola Outbreak: International and U.S. Responses – R43697

Ebola virus disease (Ebola or EVD) is a severe, often fatal disease that ... http://p.ost.im/Yy4XWx

Social Security: What Would Happen If the Trust Funds Ran Out? – RL33514

The Social Security Trustees project that, under their intermediate assum ... http://p.ost.im/YUa67G

Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy – RL30588

Afghan security forces have lead security responsibility throughout the c ... http://p.ost.im/YfFbhu

The “1033 Program,”Department of Defense Support to Law Enforcement – R43701

The United States has traditionally kept military action and civil law en ... http://p.ost.im/YfFH3a

Key Historical Court Decisions Shaping EPA’s Program Under the Clean Air Act – R43699

This report provides a selective overview of court decisions that histori ... http://p.ost.im/YyB2aq

Special Immigrant Juveniles: In Brief – R43703

Abused, neglected, or abandoned children who also lack authorization unde ... http://p.ost.im/YkXD2H

Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues – R41464

Conventional prompt global strike (CPGS) weapons would allow the United S ... http://p.ost.im/YAharF

Federal Financial Conflict of Interest Rules and Biomedical Research: A Legal Overview – R43693

Every year the federal government through a host of different agencies sp ... http://p.ost.im/Yy7Hm8

Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances – RL31139

Restrictions on travel to Cuba have been a key and often contentious comp ... http://p.ost.im/FKFH8F

Federalism Issues in Surface Transportation Policy: A Historical Perspective – R40431

P.L. 112-141, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP- ... http://p.ost.im/YL4wrm

Small Business Administration HUBZone Program – R41268

The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs to s ... http://p.ost.im/YLaLWc

Agricultural Conservation: A Guide to Programs – R40763

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Ag ... http://p.ost.im/YJTEES

How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal – RL32159

This report is intended for Members and staff assisting grant seekers in ... http://p.ost.im/FKkVwu

Selected Recently Expired Individual Tax Provisions (“Extenders”): In Brief – R43688

On April 3, 2014, the Senate Finance Committee voted to report the Expiri ... http://p.ost.im/FKPmQa

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/YeRyF6

Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources – R41759

When federal government agencies and programs lack budget authority after ... http://p.ost.im/FEgnXk

China’s Economic Rise: History, Trends, Challenges, and Implications for the United States – RL33534

Prior to the initiation of economic reforms and trade liberalization 35 y ... http://p.ost.im/FK93b4

Social Security Survivors Benefits – RS22294

Social Security is formally known as the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disabili ... http://p.ost.im/YRQvHN

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Resources for Frequently Asked Questions – R43215

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/YN6s6d

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2015 Budget and Appropriations – R43569

The annual State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs appropriations ... http://p.ost.im/FEQkwu

Climate Change and Existing Law: A Survey of Legal Issues Past, Present, and Future – R42613

This report surveys existing law for legal issues that have arisen, or ma ... http://p.ost.im/FwTupm

Air Quality Issues and Animal Agriculture: EPA’s Air Compliance Agreement – RL32947

From an environmental quality standpoint, much of the interest in animal ... http://p.ost.im/FE99JK

Unemployment Insurance: Consequences of Changes in State Unemployment Compensation Laws – R41859

This report analyzes recent changes to state Unemployment Compensation (U ... http://p.ost.im/YRuAXk

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Appropriations for FY2014 in P.L. 113-76 – R43689

Enacted on January 17, 2014, Title II of Division G of the Consolidated A ... http://p.ost.im/Y8yUPW

Youth Transitioning from Foster Care: Issues for Congress – R40218

Recent research has demonstrated that compared to their peers current and ... http://p.ost.im/YRUc5J

Iran Sanctions – RS20871

Strict sanctions on Iran’s key energy and financial sectors harmed Iran ... http://p.ost.im/FwwCnh

Small Business Administration: A Primer on Programs and Funding – RL33243

The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several types of prog ... http://p.ost.im/FKYxBx