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Thursday, June 11, 2015
Senate Rule XIV Procedure for Placing Measures Directly on the Senate Calendar – RS22309
When a Senator introduces a bill or joint resolution, or a House-passed b ... http://p.ost.im/rV6tgu
Bypassing Senate Committees: Rule XIV and Unanimous Consent – RS22299
Most bills and joint resolutions introduced in the Senate, and many House ... http://p.ost.im/r42XbP
Earmark Disclosure Rules in the Senate: Member and Committee Requirements – RS22867
Earmark disclosure rules in both the House and Senate establish certain a ... http://p.ost.im/rXyQ8Y
Transportation Conformity Under the Clean Air Act – R44050
Under the Clean Air Act, areas that have not attained one or more of the ... http://p.ost.im/r4y4E5
Congressional Budget Office: Appointment and Tenure of the Director and Deputy Director – RL31880
The requirements regarding the appointment and tenure of the CBO director ... http://p.ost.im/r4tK9E
Legal Services Corporation: Background and Funding – RL34016
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is a private, nonprofit, federally f ... http://p.ost.im/rqwEbU
Agricultural Disaster Assistance – RS21212
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers several programs to help ... http://p.ost.im/rqNEXe
Federal Land Ownership: Acquisition and Disposal Authorities – RL34273
The federal government owns roughly 640 million acres, heavily concentrat ... http://p.ost.im/rqLTns
Invasive Species: Issues in Brief – R44049
For the first few centuries after the arrival of Europeans in North Ameri ... http://p.ost.im/r4EJFU
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions on Regulatory and Other Collegial Boards and Commissions, 113th Congress – R44043
The President makes appointments to certain positions within the federal ... http://p.ost.im/rV3GPm
Selected Issues in Homeland Security Policy for the 114th Congress – R44041
In 2001, in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, homeland ... http://p.ost.im/r4mMGn
ARPA-E and the FY2016 Budget Request – R43986
The Advanced Research Projects AgencyEnergy, or ARPA-E, was established t ... http://p.ost.im/rXbeE8
Defense Spending and the Budget Control Act Limits – R44039
Enacted on August 1, 2011, the Budget Control Act (BCA) as amended (P.L. ... http://p.ost.im/r4SFAD
Overview of Constitutional Challenges to NSA Collection Activities – R43459
Beginning in summer 2013, media reports of foreign intelligence activitie ... http://p.ost.im/rX5eNV
Government Collection of Private Information: Background and Issues Related to the USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization in Brief – R44042
This is an abbreviated version of an earlier report, CRS Report R40980, G ... http://p.ost.im/r4vFYe
In Brief: Options to Help Meet a Congressional Requirement for Nuclear Weapon “Pit” Production – R44047
A pit is the plutonium core of a thermonuclear weapon. Imploding it with ... http://p.ost.im/rXynTW
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Trade Facilitation, Enforcement, and Security – R43014
International trade is a critical component of the U.S. economy, with U.S ... http://p.ost.im/rX7FBE
Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies – R41981
The principles of disaster management assume a leadership role by the loc ... http://p.ost.im/rXcgmR
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/rV6Hsr
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Waiver Authority and Modification of Volumes – R44045
Federal law requires that transportation fuels contain a minimum amount o ... http://p.ost.im/rVguRJ
Stored Communications Act: Reform of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) – R44036
In 1986, Congress enacted the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA ... http://p.ost.im/r4f6Rm
Indian Health Service FY2016 Budget Request and Funding History: Fact Sheet – R44040
The Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Department of Health and Human ... http://p.ost.im/rXf9yD
Insurance Regulation: Background, Overview, and Legislation in the 114th Congress – R44046
The individual states have been the primary regulators of insurance since ... http://p.ost.im/rCmEBY
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/r4xTMS
Cuba: Issues for the 114th Congress – R43926
Cuba remains a one-party communist state with a poor record on human righ ... http://p.ost.im/rXgxT5
El Salvador: Background and U.S. Relations – R43616
Congress has long maintained interest in El Salvador, a small Central Ame ... http://p.ost.im/rVgTje
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
International Investment Agreements (IIAs): Frequently Asked Questions – R44015
In recent decades, the United States has entered into binding investment ... http://p.ost.im/rQ2fsH
Consumers and Food Price Inflation – R40545
The heightened price volatility of global commodity markets in 2008, the ... http://p.ost.im/rxQxXT
United Nations Reform: Background and Issues for Congress – RL33848
Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations (U.N.) has undergone ... http://p.ost.im/rCWTjN
Nuclear Weapon “Pit” Production: Options to Help Meet a Congressional Requirement – R44033
A pit is the plutonium core of a thermonuclear weapon. Imploding it with ... http://p.ost.im/r9GexT
Pakistan-U.S. Relations: Issues for the 114th Congress – R44034
Congress has taken keen interest in U.S. relations with Pakistan, especia ... http://p.ost.im/r96Tpb
Iran Sanctions – RS20871
International sanctions on Irans key energy and financial sectors harmed ... http://p.ost.im/rCdq8n
Genomic Data and Privacy: Background and Relevant Law – R44026
Advances in genomics technology and information technology infrastructure ... http://p.ost.im/rQvFGa
The Future of Internet Governance: Should the U.S. Relinquish Its Authority Over ICANN? – R44022
Currently, the U.S. government retains limited authority over the Interne ... http://p.ost.im/rCJW8d
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/rHvLbS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Functions and Funding – R44038
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency within the D ... http://p.ost.im/rQDqyP
Child Support Enforcement: Program Basics – RS22380
The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program was enacted in 1975 as a fede ... http://p.ost.im/rxTmYp
The 2015 National Security Strategy: Authorities, Changes, Issues for Congress – R44023
The Obama Administration released a new National Security Strategy (NSS) ... http://p.ost.im/rx3Jrq
The Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program – R44028
Congress created the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (R ... http://p.ost.im/r9pJAu
Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: Statistics and Programs – RS20301
In 2013, U.S. teen births accounted for 7.0% of all births and 15.4% of a ... http://p.ost.im/rxFaLU
Arms Control and Nonproliferation: A Catalog of Treaties and Agreements – RL33865
Arms control and nonproliferation efforts are two of the tools that have ... http://p.ost.im/rCeM3a
Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief – R44037
The United States and the Kingdom of Cambodia have been strengthening bil ... http://p.ost.im/rxupDB
Legislative Branch: FY2016 Appropriations – R44029
The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senat ... http://p.ost.im/rQNdM6
FY2016 Appropriations: District of Columbia – R44030
On February 2, 2015, the Obama Administration released its budget request ... http://p.ost.im/rQWeaD
“Regulatory Relief” for Banking: Selected Legislation in the 114th Congress – R44035
The 114th Congress is considering legislation to provide regulatory relie ... http://p.ost.im/rxn2nq
Proposed Amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the 114th Congress: S. 697, S. 725, and a House Discussion Draft – R44024
Enacted in 1976, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the primary f ... http://p.ost.im/r9QEbg
Tracking Federal Funds: USAspending.gov and Other Data Sources – R44027
Finding data on federal grants and contracts awarded to states and congre ... http://p.ost.im/rCYJPB
ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress: Selected Key Issues – R43916
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was last comprehensivel ... http://p.ost.im/rHsvRv
Membership of the 114th Congress: A Profile – R43869
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 114th Congress (2 ... http://p.ost.im/rQ9xBX
Perspectives on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) Study and Enhanced Interrogation Techniques: In Brief – R43906
Much of the discussion and debate following the December release of the S ... http://p.ost.im/rxGuR4
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2016 Budget and Appropriations – R43901
On February 2, 2015, the Obama Administration submitted to Congress its b ... http://p.ost.im/rQgcjE
Clean Air Issues in the 114th Congress: An Overview – R43851
Oversight of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory actions has ... http://p.ost.im/rX6nQd
EPA and the Army Corps’ Proposed “Waters of the United States” Rule: Congressional Response and Options – R43943
In April 2014, the Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) and the Environmen ... http://p.ost.im/rx6x8E
State Challenges to Federal Enforcement of Immigration Law: Historical Precedents and Pending Litigation in Texas v. United States – R43839
States and localities can have significant interest in the manner and ext ... http://p.ost.im/r9wNKa
The America COMPETES Acts: An Overview – R43880
Scientific and technological advancement played a central role in ensurin ... http://p.ost.im/rQ9KRU
House Committee Funding: Description of Process and Analysis of Disbursements – R42778
Funding for House committees (except for the Committee on Appropriations) ... http://p.ost.im/rQVD4h
The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA): A Legal Analysis – R42652
Introduced in each of the last several congressional sessions, the Studen ... http://p.ost.im/rQwE56
Individual Mandate under ACA – R41331
Since 2014, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111 ... http://p.ost.im/rQm3Ts
Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents – R43317
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities challenge governments, businesses, and indi ... http://p.ost.im/rxCw5M
Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions – R43780
Recent reports that certain entities continued to receive federal governm ... http://p.ost.im/rQ8ddK
Employment for Veterans: Trends and Programs – R42790
Veterans employment outcomes in the civilian labor market are an issue of ... http://p.ost.im/rxnLkA
Senate Committee Funding: Description of Process and Analysis of Disbursements – R43160
Funding for Senate committees (except for the Committee on Appropriations ... http://p.ost.im/rCcaw8
U.S. Global Health Assistance: FY2001-FY2016 – R43115
Congressional support for global health programs has remained strong for ... http://p.ost.im/rQbUnd
Deployable Federal Assets Supporting Domestic Disaster Response Operations: Summary and Considerations for Congress – R43560
For most disasters across the nation, the affected local, state, or triba ... http://p.ost.im/rC2Hgc
Legislative Actions to Repeal, Defund, or Delay the Affordable Care Act – R43289
Congress remains deeply divided over implementation of the Patient Protec ... http://p.ost.im/r98fRf
U.S. Grain Standards Act: Potential Reauthorization in the 114th Congress – R43803
Under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) of 1916, the federal ... http://p.ost.im/r97v6p
Iran-North Korea-Syria Ballistic Missile and Nuclear Cooperation – R43480
Congress has at times expressed concern regarding ballistic missile and n ... http://p.ost.im/rCyq7W
Human-Induced Earthquakes from Deep-Well Injection: A Brief Overview – R43836
The development of unconventional oil and natural gas resources using hor ... http://p.ost.im/rXJ6yw
Appropriations and Fund Transfers in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – R41301
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Afforda ... http://p.ost.im/rQbJwV
Monday, June 8, 2015
Iran’s Nuclear Program: Tehran’s Compliance with International Obligations – R40094
The U.N. Security Council has required Iran to cooperate fully with the I ... http://p.ost.im/r9TMTp
Consumers and Food Price Inflation – R40545
The heightened price volatility of global commodity markets in 2008, the ... http://p.ost.im/r9nRUj
Preserving Homeownership: Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives – R40210
The home mortgage foreclosure rate began to rise rapidly in the United St ... http://p.ost.im/rHxj6e
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Congressional Franking Privilege: Background and Recent Legislation – RS22771
The congressional franking privilege, which dates from 1775, allows Membe ... http://p.ost.im/rHDdWx
Kuwait: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy – RS21513
Kuwait remains pivotal to U.S. efforts to secure the Persian Gulf region ... http://p.ost.im/rACRvT
“The Expanding Cyber Threat” – T-012715
Chairwoman Comstock, Ranking Member Johnson, and distinguished Members of ... http://p.ost.im/ruuPkH
Title X (Public Health Service Act) Family Planning Program – RL33644
The federal government provides grants for voluntary family planning serv ... http://p.ost.im/rHHcnY
Iran’s Foreign Policy – R44017
Irans foreign policy is product of many (and sometimes conflicting) facto ... http://p.ost.im/rmkgpU
The Future of Internet Governance: Should the U.S. Relinquish Its Authority Over ICANN? – R44022
Currently, the U.S. government retains limited authority over the Interne ... http://p.ost.im/rSmGq3
“Does Administrative Amnesty Harm our Efforts to Gain and Maintain Operational Control of the Border?” – T-100411
Chairman Miller, Ranking Member Cuellar, and members of the House Homelan ... http://p.ost.im/rfFuGq
United States Senate Fiscal 2015 Budget Request – T-040814
Madam Chair, Senator Hoeven, and Members of the Subcommittee: It is a p ... http://p.ost.im/ryLfNj
Franking Privilege: Mass Mailings and Mass Communications in the House, 1997-2014 – RL34458
Despite significant reductions in congressional mail postage costs over t ... http://p.ost.im/rmrPRK
International Air Service Controversies: Frequently Asked Questions – R44016
Open skies agreements are a form of international civil air service agree ... http://p.ost.im/rudkVN
U.S.-China Nuclear Cooperation Agreement – RL33192
Negotiated by the Reagan Administration nearly 30 years ago, the current ... http://p.ost.im/rUstcR
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/rDN87Q
In-Country Refugee Processing: In Brief – R44020
The Obama Administration has established a new refugee program for certai ... http://p.ost.im/runnvV
Fact Sheet: Selected Highlights of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2016 – R44019
Following are selected highlights of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Auth ... http://p.ost.im/rDnLxY
“Water as a Geopolitical Threat” – T-011614
Chairman Rohrabacher, Ranking Member Keating, other distinguished Members ... http://p.ost.im/ru8AL4
Burundi’s Electoral Crisis: In Brief – R44018
Widespread opposition to Burundian President Pierre Nkurunzizas decision ... http://p.ost.im/ryx4wv
Federal Grand Juries: The Law in a Nutshell – RS20214
The federal grand jury exists to investigate crimes against the United St ... http://p.ost.im/rA9K43
S.132, the New Columbia Admissions Act – T-091514
Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Coburn, and members of the Committee: M ... http://p.ost.im/raxNVC
What’s the Difference? — Comparing U.S. and Chinese Trade Data – RS22640
The size of the U.S. bilateral trade deficit with China has been and cont ... http://p.ost.im/rybcqR
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Frequently Asked Questions – R43491
Legislation to reauthorize Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), sometimes cal ... http://p.ost.im/rmBJWG
Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress – R42351
The Internet is often described as a network of networks because it is no ... http://p.ost.im/raKQ9U
Youth and the Labor Force: Background and Trends – R42519
Congress has indicated a strong interest in ensuring that todays young pe ... http://p.ost.im/rDp7Qe
Maternal and Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program: Background and Funding – R43930
The federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) ... http://p.ost.im/rUAD2V
Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic – R42507
This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity fr ... http://p.ost.im/ruqJ4q
Current Debates over Exchange Rates: Overview and Issues for Congress – R43242
Exchange rates are among the most important prices in the global economy. ... http://p.ost.im/rf3Xtp
Older Americans Act: Background and Overview – R43414
Originally enacted in 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) supports a wide ... http://p.ost.im/ryNRst
School Meals Programs and Other USDA Child Nutrition Programs: A Primer – R43783
Child nutrition programs is an overarching term used to describe the U.S. ... http://p.ost.im/rDtQub
The First Responder Network (FirstNet) and Next-Generation Communications for Public Safety: Issues for Congress – R42543
Congress included provisions in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creat ... http://p.ost.im/rUYpAy
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for the 114th Congress – R43923
Congress established the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) t ... http://p.ost.im/ryShqG
The America COMPETES Acts: An Overview – R43880
Scientific and technological advancement played a central role in ensurin ... http://p.ost.im/rUGx7d
A Fact Sheet on Post-Acute Care Payment System Reform Efforts – M-061013
At your request, this memorandum contains an overview of payment system r ... http://p.ost.im/rAppCM
Funding History for the World Trade Center Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program – M-062510
Per your request, this memorandum provides a funding history for the Worl ... http://p.ost.im/rDwRn6
Selected Health-Related Expiring Provisions, 1st Session of the 113th Congress – M-062413
Among the duties of the Congressional Research Service, as specified in 2 ... http://p.ost.im/rfvSBK
Presidential Permitting of Border Crossing Energy Facilities – M-081613
You asked us to provide information and analysis responsive to various qu ... http://p.ost.im/ru3w2H
Historical Role of the Federal Government in Catastrophic Disasters – M-102207
Per your request, I have prepared this memorandum providing information o ... http://p.ost.im/ruDdxn
Budget Process Considerations Associated with the Immigration Examinations Fee Account, 8 U.S.C. 1356(m) and (n) – M-120814
This memorandum responds to your request for a brief explanation of the b ... http://p.ost.im/rH6Vhu
Vulnerable Youth: Employment and Job Training Programs – R40929
In an increasingly global economy, and with retirement underway for the B ... http://p.ost.im/ruvegR
Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate – R40616
As congressional policymakers continue to debate telecommunications refor ... http://p.ost.im/rytnHE
RMP Facilities in the United States as of December 2014 – M-120314
This memorandum responds to your request regarding facilities that submit ... http://p.ost.im/rDmMmF
U.S.-Mexican Security Cooperation: The Mérida Initiative and Beyond – R41349
Violence perpetrated by a range of criminal groups continues to threaten ... http://p.ost.im/rDynDr
Discussion of Tax Reform That Cuts the Top Income Tax Rate to 28% – M-100512
This memorandum responds to your request for a discussion of the effect o ... http://p.ost.im/ryFCY5
Evaluating Whether the HHS Information Memorandum Regarding Section 1115 Waivers for State TANF Programs is a Rule Under the Congressional Review Act – M-091212
This memorandum responds to your question about the Information Memorandu ... http://p.ost.im/rPpnnK
Federal Agency Actions Following the Supreme Court’s Climate Change Decision in Massachusetts v. EPA: A Chronology – R41103
In 2007, the Supreme Court rendered one of its most important environment ... http://p.ost.im/rHeVgt
Medicare and Medicaid Expiring Provisions, 1st Session of the 113th Congress – M-053113
Among the duties of the Congressional Research Service, as specified in 2 ... http://p.ost.im/rfd3qb
EPA Grants to Members of Selected EPA Advisory Committees – M-082712
This memorandum responds to your request for information about current an ... http://p.ost.im/rHehWJ
High Risk Pools Under PPACA and the Coverage of Elective Abortion Service – M-082310
This memorandum responds to your request concerning the temporary high ri ... http://p.ost.im/ruF4Wj
Legal Analysis of Availability of Premium Tax Credits in State and Federally Created Exchanges Pursuant to the Affordable Care Act – M-072312-B
This memorandum analyzes whether premium tax credits available to certain ... http://p.ost.im/rHk8s6
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Explanation and Illustration of the Johnson-Crapo GSE Reform Proposal – M-040714
This memorandum was prepared to enable distribution to more than one cong ... http://p.ost.im/rUwrCJ
Revenue Estimate Request – M-052314
This memorandum is in response to your request for revenue estimates of t ... http://p.ost.im/rA5GBp
Distribution of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Fee-for-Service Enrollment for Beneficiaries in the Community by Race/Ethnicity and Income – M-050214
You requested a memorandum that compared the distribution of enrollment i ... http://p.ost.im/rU4UYV
The Student Loan Refinancing Act: Calculation Showing Changes in Loan Payment Amounts for the Borrower Case – M-050614
This memorandum presents calculations showing how the amounts paid by bor ... http://p.ost.im/ry6NBu
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Retroactive Advance Premium Tax Credits Under February 27, 2014, CCIIO Bulletin – M-031414
This memorandum responds to your request for a legal analysis of a Februa ... http://p.ost.im/rmNACd
EPA Grants to Members of Selected EPA Advisory Committees – M-031213
This memorandum responds to your request for information about current an ... http://p.ost.im/rUNDvF
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy – 95-1013
An uprising against Bahrains Al Khalifa royal family that began on Februa ... http://p.ost.im/rfKSYQ
Funding of Risk Corridor Payments Under ACA § 1342 – M-012314
This memorandum responds to your request for an analysis of the following ... http://p.ost.im/rDRrkk
Tax Policy and Gasoline Prices – M-030811
This memorandum is written in response to your request for an analysis of ... http://p.ost.im/ram2bL
Answers to Questions on P.L. 111-347, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 – M-012011
This memorandum provides answers to the questions on P.L. 111-347, the Ja ... http://p.ost.im/rUy76w
The Federal Grand Jury – 95-1135
The federal grand jury exists to investigate crimes against the United St ... http://p.ost.im/rDqRcL
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
New Abortion Law Prohibits “Dismemberment Abortions” – NB201504176
A Kansas bill that prohibits the performance of dismemberment abortions w ... http://p.ost.im/rrbTAj
Supreme Court Again Considers Required Accommodations for Religious Beliefs in the Workplace – NB201504177
While the landmark 2014 decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. p ... http://p.ost.im/rhKTAA
Yates v. U.S.: Plain Text v. Context – NB201503173
A May 2014 Legal Sidebar opened with a question: Can a foot-and-a-half lo ... http://p.ost.im/rrv2rL
Separating Power Series: Presidential Influence v. Control Over Independent Agencies Continued – NB201503169
As described in the prior Sidebar, existing statutory provisions generall ... http://p.ost.im/rrQEQy
“Not a Couple of Bad Apples” – FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Apples and Potatoes – NB201504178
On March 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed its ev ... http://p.ost.im/rSxWJQ
The “M” in MBank is Not for “Marijuana” – NB201504181
In mid-January, MBank, a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-ins ... http://p.ost.im/rhs28y
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to 2012 Deferred Action Program – NB201504174
Yesterday, April 7, 2015, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fi ... http://p.ost.im/rhH4fy
Retroactivity of LWOP Sentencing for Juvenile Offenders Still in Flux – NB201503168
Tate was a juvenile convicted of second degree murder. He was sentenced t ... http://p.ost.im/rSVUJ5
The EPA and Army Corps’ Proposed Redefinition of “Waters of the United States”: Legal Background – NB201503172
From its earliest days, Congress grappled with how far geographically to ... http://p.ost.im/rBLVkG
Cybersecurity Doesn’t Trump National Interest in Labor Certifications – NB201504175
The national interest is not harmed by requiring an immigrant seeking wor ... http://p.ost.im/rhsJwb
Proposed Legislation Would Amend “Nonmanufacturer Rule” in Response to Rotech Decision – NB201504179
Among the provisions in the procurement reform legislation introduced in ... http://p.ost.im/rrHF59
Supreme Court Sends Pregnancy Discrimination Case Back to Lower Court – NB201503171
In a highly anticipated ruling in Young v. United Parcel Service, the Sup ... http://p.ost.im/rAk2DQ
Another Year, Another Hobby Lobby? Challenges to the Contraceptive Coverage Requirement by Religious Nonprofits Continue Winding Through the Courts – NB201504174
Leading to speculation that another significant Affordable Care Act (ACA) ... http://p.ost.im/rrnD34
Supreme Court Rules: Incorrect Standards Used in Upholding Alabama Redistricting Map Against Claim of Unconstitutional Racial Gerrymandering – NB201504180
The U.S. Supreme Court decided on March 25 that a lower court applied inc ... http://p.ost.im/rSCtXt
Rail Safety Efforts Miss Leading Cause of Fatalities – IN10257
As it debates reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ... http://p.ost.im/rhrj7H
H.R. 2: What Happens If the “Doc Fix” Expires Without New Legislation? – IN10255
On March 26, 2015, the House passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthor ... http://p.ost.im/rrcRV2
Israel After the 2015 Elections: What Does Netanyahu’s Victory Mean for U.S. Policy? – IN10251
"The Israeli Knesset elections held on March 17, 2015, were a subject of ... http://p.ost.im/rhQj7L
Will the Lawful Collection of Genetic Information as Part of an Employer Wellness Program Remain Voluntary? – IN10253
"Since the passage of health reform, which encouraged use of wellness pro ... http://p.ost.im/rksKA8
The State of Federal Recordkeeping: Emails and Private Communication Devices – IN10254
"The use of private communications devices and computer servers by execut ... http://p.ost.im/rh9ggW
Queen-of-the-Hill and Amendments to the FY16 Budget Resolution in the House – IN10252
"A resolution reported by the House Rules Committee can be used to regula ... http://p.ost.im/rr9sUa
Draft Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement Reached in Burma – IN10256
Burma has endured more than six decades of low-grade civil war since its ... http://p.ost.im/rhDDYK
OSHA’s Proposed Crystalline Silica Standards – IN10258
On September 12, 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ... http://p.ost.im/rSgaxj
Attribution in Cyberspace: Challenges for U.S. Law Enforcement – IN10259
Who did it? Attribution, some may argue, is a challenge "as old as crime ... http://p.ost.im/rS59sg
CHIP Extension in Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Bill – IN10247
FY2015 is the final year for which federal funding for the State Children ... http://p.ost.im/rAhXjd
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Overview of EPA and the Army Corps’ Proposed Rule to Define “Waters of the United States” – IF10125
In April 2014, the Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) and the Environmen ... http://p.ost.im/rr62X6
Cuba: President Obama’s New Policy Approach – IF10045
On December 17, 2014, President Obama announced major developments in U.S ... http://p.ost.im/rS4gDr
U.S. International Food Aid Programs – IF10194
For over six decades, the United States has played a leading role in glob ... http://p.ost.im/rM3A7R
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Al Murabitoun – IF10172
AQIM was formed when the Algerian Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat ... http://p.ost.im/rkbxBB
Army Corps of Engineers: FY2016 Appropriations – IF10176
The Energy and Water Development bill provides funding for the civil prog ... http://p.ost.im/rBctxh
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – IF10154
On October 24, 2014, China launched a new development bank, the Asian Inf ... http://p.ost.im/rr49ud
California Drought: Water Supply and Conveyance Issues – IF10133
More than 93% of the state of California is experiencing severe drought, ... http://p.ost.im/rkcnHJ
Ansar al Sharia in Tunisia and the Okba Ibn Nafaa Brigade – IF10171
Ansar al Sharia in Tunisia (AAS-T) was founded in 2011, after the popular ... http://p.ost.im/rBHqcW
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