Executive Summaries of All CRS Reports

Friday, February 28, 2014

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress – R42886

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a ... http://p.ost.im/88HLEU

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic – R42507

This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity fr ... http://p.ost.im/88qwyC

China/Taiwan: Evolution of the “One China” Policy-Key Statements from Washington, Beijing, and Taipei – RL30341

Despite broadly consistent statements, the U.S. “one China” policy co ... http://p.ost.im/8R7SCk

Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Research, Development, and Demonstration at the U.S. Department of Energy – R42496

On September 20, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) re- ... http://p.ost.im/8NWwck

The 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) and Defense Strategy: Issues for Congress – R43403

By statute, the Department of Defense (DOD) is required, by Section 118, ... http://p.ost.im/8NJ76d

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: Living Resources Provisions – RL32185

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea established a compreh ... http://p.ost.im/8LguuC

America COMPETES Acts: FY2008-FY2013 Funding Tables – R42779

Major provisions of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 are ... http://p.ost.im/8LeHAV

Career and Technical Education (CTE): A Primer – R42748

Career and Technical Education (CTE), often referred to as vocational edu ... http://p.ost.im/8N3nqL

Congressional Budget Resolutions: Historical Information – RL30297

The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (Titles I-IX of P.L. 93-344, as amen ... http://p.ost.im/88T6RF

Lebanon: Background and U.S. Policy – R42816

Lebanon’s small geographic size and population belie the important role ... http://p.ost.im/8NxSTq

Daily Report of CRS Documents 02/28/2014

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Firearms at Army Corps Water Resources Projects: Proposed Legislation and Issues for Congress – R42602

As part of its civil works mission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mana ... http://p.ost.im/88YPxD

Visa Waiver Program – RL32221

The visa waiver program (VWP) allows nationals from certain countries to ... http://p.ost.im/8LLB76

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/8RX2dQ

Thursday, February 27, 2014

The Federal Communications Commission: Current Structure and Its Role in the Changing Telecommunications Landscape – RL32589

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent federal age ... http://p.ost.im/8NL98m

The FutureGen Carbon Capture and Sequestration Project: A Brief History and Issues for Congress – R43028

More than a decade after the George W. Bush Administration announced its ... http://p.ost.im/8NR7Cc

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/8LnumG

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/8L6Nys

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Legislation in the 113th Congress – R43296

Defendants convicted of violating certain federal criminal laws face the ... http://p.ost.im/88BK6Y

Itemized Tax Deductions for Individuals: Data Analysis – R43012

Reforming or limiting itemized tax deductions for individuals has gained ... http://p.ost.im/8Nna7c