Executive Summaries of All CRS Reports

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

An Overview of Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas: Resources and Federal Actions – R43148

Michael Ratner Specialist in Energy Policy Mary Tiemann Specialist in Env ... http://p.ost.im/R7H2F7

Abortion: Judicial History and Legislative Response – RL33467

Jon O. Shimabukuro Legislative Attorney In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court c ... http://p.ost.im/Rc6ewJ

The Federal Minimum Wage: In Brief – R43089

David H. Bradley Specialist in Labor Economics The Fair Labor Standards A ... http://p.ost.im/R7ytnJ

Social Security Reform: Current Issues and Legislation – RL33544

Dawn Nuschler Specialist in Income Security Social Security reform is an ... http://p.ost.im/RWCUmB

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

Christopher M. Blanchard Coordinator Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs ... http://p.ost.im/RcLSYc

Supplemental Security Income (SSI):Income/Resource Limits and Accounts Exempt from Benefit Determinations – RS20294

Umar Moulta-Ali Analyst in Disability Policy The Supplemental Security In ... http://p.ost.im/RvwkB4

The Oregon & California Railroad Lands (O Lands): Issues for Congress – R42951

Katie Hoover Analyst in Natural Resources Policy The Oregon and Californi ... http://p.ost.im/R7R6De

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): The Five-Month Waiting Period for Benefits – RS22220

William R. Morton Analyst in Income Security Social Security Disability I ... http://p.ost.im/RnvVph

Small Business Administration Trade and Export Promotion Programs – R43155

Sean Lowry Analyst in Public Finance According to Census data, approximat ... http://p.ost.im/R7LHqj

Overview and Issues for Implementation of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative: Implications for Federal Information Technology Reform Management – R42887

Eric A. Fischer Senior Specialist in Science and Technology Patricia Molo ... http://p.ost.im/RW89rV

Monday, February 3, 2014

Waiver Authority Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) – RS22870

Brent D. Yacobucci Section Research Manager Transportation fuels are requ ... http://p.ost.im/Rvw6GS

Traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): A Primer – RL34397

John J. Topoleski Analyst in Income Security In response to concerns over ... http://p.ost.im/R7CJjA

Trends in Discretionary Spending – RL34424

D. Andrew Austin Analyst in Economic Policy Discretionary spending is pro ... http://p.ost.im/RWgMq7

FY2014 Appropriations: District of Columbia – R43253

Eugene Boyd Analyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy On Apri ... http://p.ost.im/RtNTMJ

Housing Issues in the 113th Congress – R43367

Katie Jones Coordinator Analyst in Housing Policy The 113th Congress has ... http://p.ost.im/RGPsAu

Contractors and HealthCare.gov: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions – R43368

Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Brandon J. Murrill Legislative Attorn ... http://p.ost.im/RcuNW2

U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During President Obama’s First Five Years: Comparative Analysis With Recent Presidents – R43369

Barry J. McMillion Analyst on the Federal Judiciary The selection and con ... http://p.ost.im/RWsLAc

Nonimmigrant Overstays: Brief Synthesis of the Issue – RS22446

Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Immigration Policy As Congress debates com ... http://p.ost.im/Rnrx7V

Executive Order 13438: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq – RL34254

M. Maureen Murphy Legislative Attorney On July 17, 2007, President Bush i ... http://p.ost.im/RWLYPX

Friday, January 31, 2014