Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/20/2014

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Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress – R41129

The Navy’s proposed FY2015 budget requests $1,219.3 million for continu ... http://p.ost.im/NeAG2b

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/NJ7tNM

Federal Crop Insurance: Background – R40532

The federal crop insurance program began in 1938 when Congress authorized ... http://p.ost.im/NJqSTu

The Federal Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes – 95-416

This report contains an explanation of the major provisions of the federa ... http://p.ost.im/NenGhf

Navy Shipboard Lasers for Surface, Air, and Missile Defense: Background and Issues for Congress – R41526

Department of Defense (DOD) development work on high-energy military lase ... http://p.ost.im/LKKeSM

Canada-U.S. Relations – 96-397

Relations between the United States and Canada have generally been cordia ... http://p.ost.im/Lcwak6

USDA’s “GIPSA Rule” on Livestock and Poultry Marketing Practices – R41673

The 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-246) included new provisions that amended th ... http://p.ost.im/Ne7aYj

The State of Campaign Finance Policy: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress – R41542

Minor and major changes have occurred in campaign finance policy since 20 ... http://p.ost.im/NeTqXS

Commemorative Commissions: Overview, Structure, and Funding – R41425

Commemorative commissions are entities established to oversee the commemo ... http://p.ost.im/LTcEsC

The Presidential Records Act: Background and Recent Issues for Congress – R40238

Presidential documents are historical resources that capture each incumbe ... http://p.ost.im/NeYaEG

Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress – RL32109

As part of its proposed FY2015 budget, the Navy is requesting funding for ... http://p.ost.im/Lwn6qr

Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding – RL32341

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, also known as fire gr ... http://p.ost.im/NeAF9G

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/19/2014

[category daily_report] Thursday June 19, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Iss ... http://p.ost.im/L3erSn

A Retrospective of House Rules Changes Since the 110th Congress – R42395

One of the majority party’s prerogatives is writing House rules and usi ... http://p.ost.im/Ne6YHm

Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress – R41909

Multiyear procurement (MYP) and block buy contracting (BBC) are special c ... http://p.ost.im/Lc7eQ2

U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress – RL32496

This CRS report, updated as warranted, discusses policy issues regarding ... http://p.ost.im/L3k29g

Biological Opinions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: A Case Law Summary – R41876

For decades biologists, water users, and lawmakers (both federal and stat ... http://p.ost.im/L3HhmS

Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress – RL32418

The Navy has been procuring Virginia (SSN-774) class nuclear-powered atta ... http://p.ost.im/LTTUPq

Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations – RL33003

This report provides an overview of the key issues for Congress related t ... http://p.ost.im/LEwn2m