Executive Summaries of All CRS Reports

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Deferred Action, Advance Parole, and Adjustment of Status

The Obama Administrations recent announcement that it is expanding its De ... http://p.ost.im/jHsAuL

Medicare Preferred Pharmacy Networks – IF10037

The Issue: Private insurers participating in the Medicare Part D prescrip ... http://p.ost.im/jW2nH7

Cuba: President Obama’s New Policy Approach – IF10045

On December 17, 2014, President Obama announced major developments in U.S ... http://p.ost.im/jGBa9q

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant – IF10036

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant was create ... http://p.ost.im/jmqVvb

Reductions to Mandatory Agricultural Conservation Programs in Appropriations Law – IF10041

Federal spending for agricultural conservation programs (which assist agr ... http://p.ost.im/jq8Bhs

DOD Train and Equip Authorities to Counter the Islamic State – IF10040

Department of Defense (DOD) programs to train and arm foreign military an ... http://p.ost.im/jQht85

Introduction to Financial Services: Banking – IF10035

The word bank is commonly used to refer to entities that act as financial ... http://p.ost.im/jxsxxR

Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) – IF10038

What is TPA? Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), previously fast track, is t ... http://p.ost.im/j5EGqb

Introduction to Financial Services: Insurance Regulation – IF10043

This In Focus provides a summary of the insurance regulatory system in th ... http://p.ost.im/jbX2YF

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Frequently Asked Questions – R43491

Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), formerly called fast track, likely will ... http://p.ost.im/js7QjS

State Challenges to Federal Enforcement of Immigration Law: Historical Precedents and Pending Litigation – R43839

States and localities can have significant interest in the manner and ext ... http://p.ost.im/jxGCKn

Research Tax Credit: Current Law and Policy Issues for the 114th Congress – RL31181

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

Congressional Salaries and Allowances: In Brief – RL30064

This report provides basic information on congressional salaries and allo ... http://p.ost.im/jWejrL

A Shift in the International Security Environment: Potential Implications for Defense-Issues for Congress – R43838

World events since late 2013 have led some observers to conclude that the ... http://p.ost.im/jQUrQR

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Eligibility and Benefit Amounts in State TANF Cash Assistance Programs – R43634

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant helps stat ... http://p.ost.im/jtguTb

Constitutional Authorities Under Which Congress Regulates State Taxation – R43842

A variety of clauses in the U.S. Constitution provide direct and implicit ... http://p.ost.im/jGQUSR

The U.S. Postal Service’s Financial Condition: A Primer – R43162

Since 1971, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been a self-supporting gov ... http://p.ost.im/jpY8AJ

Terrorism Risk Insurance Legislation in the 113th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by- Side Analysis – R43619

Prior to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, insurance covering te ... http://p.ost.im/jXbGvr

The ACA Medicaid Expansion – R43564

Historically, Medicaid eligibility has generally been limited to certain ... http://p.ost.im/jnNvBd

Federal Income Taxes and Noncitizens: Frequently Asked Questions – R43840

This report answers frequently asked questions about noncitizens and fede ... http://p.ost.im/jbVKjq