Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region – R41082

Charles V. Stern Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Harold F. Upton A ... http://p.ost.im/RtsjMS

Trafficking in Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean – RL33200

Clare Ribando Seelke Specialist in Latin American Affairs Trafficking in ... http://p.ost.im/Rvucfd

Products Liability: A Legal Overview – R40148

Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney Products liability generally refers to ... http://p.ost.im/RGa2LG

Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP ) Provisions in ACA: Summary and Timeline – R41210

Evelyne P. Baumrucker Analyst in Health Care Financing Cliff Binder Analy ... http://p.ost.im/RcHERF

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant: An Introduction – R40946

Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy The Temporary Assistance for Needy ... http://p.ost.im/RcJXLc

Federal Employees’ Retirement System: Benefits and Financing – 98-810

Katelin P. Isaacs Analyst in Income Security Most civilian federal employ ... http://p.ost.im/RTVwr6

Iran Sanctions – RS20871

Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs Strict sanctions on Ira ... http://p.ost.im/RvVYQY

Army Corps of Engineers Water Resource Authorization, Appropriations and Activites – R41243

Nicole T. Carter Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Charles V. Stern ... http://p.ost.im/RvvxnP

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: A Primer on TANF Financing and Federal Requirements – RL32748

Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy The Temporary Assistance for Needy ... http://p.ost.im/RvuM3p

Agriculture in the WTO: Limits on Domestic Support – RS20840

Randy Schnepf Specialist in Agricultural Policy Omnibus U.S. farm legislatio ... http://p.ost.im/R7CnDf

Venue: A Legal Analysis of Where a Federal Crime May Be Tried – RL33223

Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law The United States ... http://p.ost.im/RT44YH

Legal Protections for Subcontractors on Federal Prime Contracts – R41230

Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Payment and other protections for sub ... http://p.ost.im/RTdqmF

Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations – RL33546

Jeremy M. Sharp Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs This report provides ... http://p.ost.im/R7Hyrj

Unauthorized Aliens Residing in the United States: Estimates Since 1986 – RL33874

Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Immigration Policy Estimates derived from ... http://p.ost.im/RtaaNr

“Leahy Law” Human Rights Provisions and Security Assistance: Issue Overview – R43361

Nina M. Serafino Coordinator, Specialist in International Security Affair ... http://p.ost.im/RsTevM

Federal Funding of Presidential Nominating Conventions: Overview and Policy Options – RL34630

R. Sam Garrett Specialist in American National Government Shawn Reese Ana ... http://p.ost.im/Rthht7

Public Financing of Presidential Campaigns: Overview and Analysis – RL34534

R. Sam Garrett Specialist in American National Government The presidentia ... http://p.ost.im/RT4q8q

The Palestinians: Background and U.S. Relations – RL34074

Jim Zanotti Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs This report covers curre ... http://p.ost.im/RcgceJ

Political Transition in Tunisia – RS21666

Alexis Arieff Analyst in African Affairs Carla E. Humud Analyst in Middle ... http://p.ost.im/RTayWJ

Wildfire Protection in the Wildland-Urban Interface – RS21880

Kelsi Bracmort Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resour ... http://p.ost.im/RTWLRS

International Parental Child Abductions – RS21261

Alison M. Smith Legislative Attorney International child custody disputes ... http://p.ost.im/RGRQTH

Crisis in the Central African Republic – R43377

Alexis Arieff Analyst in African Affairs This report provides background ... http://p.ost.im/RTbmrY

Medicaid: An Overview – R43357

Alison Mitchell Coordinator, Analyst in Health Care Financing Evelyne P. ... http://p.ost.im/R7Nyc3

Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments – RL34751

David F. Burrelli Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Barbara Salazar ... http://p.ost.im/Rnu5Tr

Congressional Action on FY2014 Appropriations Measures – R43338

Jessica Tollestrup Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process The an ... http://p.ost.im/RG7daE

Legal Services Corporation: Background and Funding – RL34016

Carmen Solomon-Fears Specialist in Social Policy The Legal Services Corpo ... http://p.ost.im/RcYhQD

Individual Development Accounts (IDAs): Background on Federal Grant Programs to Help Low-Income Families Save – RS22185

Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy Individual Development Accounts (ID ... http://p.ost.im/Rtk7hp

Kuwait: Security, Reform, and U.S. Policy – RS21513

Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs Kuwait has been pivo ... http://p.ost.im/RWy4pn

CRS Issue Statement on Europe: Regional Policy, Bilateral Relations, and Key Issues – R43375

Derek E. Mix Coordinator Analyst in European Affairs THIS IS THE ENTIRE R ... http://p.ost.im/RteJLM

Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods and the WTO Trade Dispute on Meat Labeling – RS22955

Remy Jurenas Specialist in Agricultural Policy Joel L. Greene Analyst in ... http://p.ost.im/RcLwGs

Gulf Coast Restoration: RESTORE Act and Related Efforts – R43380

Pervaze A. Sheikh Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Jonathan L. Rams ... http://p.ost.im/Rc6ctQ

An Overview of USDA Rural Development Programs – RL31837

Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development More tha ... http://p.ost.im/RcxEDD

Qatar: Background and U.S. Relations – RL31718

Christopher M. Blanchard Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs Qatar, a sm ... http://p.ost.im/RvDcyQ

The Child Care and Development Block Grant: Background and Funding – RL30785

Karen E. Lynch Specialist in Social Policy The Child Care and Development ... http://p.ost.im/RTHA5H

Venue: A Brief Look at Federal Law Governing Where a Federal Crime May Be Tried – RS22361

Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law The United States ... http://p.ost.im/RTu2Pe

Overview of Labor Enforcement Issues in Free Trade Agreements – RS22823

Mary Jane Bolle Specialist in International Trade and Finance Since 1993, ... http://p.ost.im/RTv79N

An Analysis of the Geographic Distribution of the Mortgage Interest Deduction – R43385

Mark P. Keightley Specialist in Economics This report analyzes variation ... http://p.ost.im/RcR86R

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics: Security and Human Rights Issues – R43383

Jim Nichol Coordinator Specialist in Russian and Eurasian Affairs Elaine ... http://p.ost.im/Rt8RvX

Millennium Challenge Corporation – RL32427

Curt Tarnoff Specialist in Foreign Affairs The Millennium Challenge Corpo ... http://p.ost.im/Rv4Are

Emergency Relief for Disaster Damaged Roads and Transit Systems: In Brief – R43384

Robert S. Kirk, Specialist in Transportation Policy Major roads and bridg ... http://p.ost.im/RcPasE

Dynamic Scoring for Tax Legislation: A Review of Models – R43381

Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy Dynamic scoring for ... http://p.ost.im/Rn7Qrs

Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer – RS22937

Paul K. Kerr Analyst in Nonproliferation Mary Beth Nikitin Specialist in ... http://p.ost.im/RWVHn2

P.L. 111-3: The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 – R40226

Evelyne P. Baumrucker Analyst in Health Care Financing Elicia J. Herz Spe ... http://p.ost.im/R7MmBp

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – 94-486

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

Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification – R40446

Andorra Bruno Specialist in Immigration Policy Comprehensive immigration ... http://p.ost.im/R76tb5

Identity Theft: Trends and Issues – R40599

Kristin M. Finklea Specialist in Domestic Security In the current fiscal ... http://p.ost.im/RGuheX

Vulnerable Youth: Employment and Job Training Programs – R40929

Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantaga Specialist in Social Policy In an increas ... http://p.ost.im/R7YN2m

Multifamily and Commercial Mortgages: An Overview of Issues – R41046

N. Eric Weiss Specialist in Financial Economics As the recovery from the ... http://p.ost.im/R7hpNG

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS): Current Legislative Issues – R40709

Nathan James Analyst in Crime Policy The Community Oriented Policing Serv ... http://p.ost.im/R79ys8

Federal Student Loans Made Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program and the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program: Terms and Conditions for Borrowers – R40122

David P. Smole Specialist in Education Policy The William D. Ford Federal ... http://p.ost.im/RcDjFd

Block Grants: Perspectives and Controversies – R40486

Robert Jay Dilger Senior Specialist in American National Government Eugen ... http://p.ost.im/RndV4b

The President’s State of the Union Address: Tradition, Function, and Policy Implications – R40132

Colleen J. Shogan Deputy Director and Senior Specialist Thomas H. Neale S ... http://p.ost.im/RWkpNs

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses – RL32048

Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs A priority of Obama ... http://p.ost.im/Rt9JS7

Delphi Corporation: Pension Plans and Bankruptcy – R42076

John J. Topoleski Analyst in Income Security The Delphi Corporation is a ... http://p.ost.im/RGnANw

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

Lennard G. Kruger Specialist in Science and Technology Policy The Assista ... http://p.ost.im/RcysJv

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic – R42507

Rita Tehan Information Research Specialist This report provides reference ... http://p.ost.im/RvWVTp

Border Security: Immigration Enforcement Between Ports of Entry – R42138

Lisa Seghetti Section Research Manager Border enforcement is a core eleme ... http://p.ost.im/RcxeGf

Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program: Overview and Current Issues – R41934

William R. Morton Analyst in Income Security Title I of the Ticket to Wor ... http://p.ost.im/RcuP88

Controversies over Redefining “Fill Material” Under the Clean Water Act – RL31411

Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy In May ... http://p.ost.im/RWCP8F

“Who is a Veteran?”-Basic Eligibility for Veterans’ Benefits – R42324

Umar Moulta-Ali Analyst in Disability Policy A broad range of benefits ar ... http://p.ost.im/RtLgeB

The Social Security Retirement Age: In Brief – R41962

Gary Sidor Information Research Specialist Two important ages may affect ... http://p.ost.im/RT6Psy

Detention of U.S. Persons as Enemy Belligerents – R42337

Jennifer K. Elsea Legislative Attorney The detainee provisions passed as ... http://p.ost.im/R78jDb

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

Linda K. Moore Specialist in Telecommunications Policy The National Telec ... http://p.ost.im/RcNyMT

Overview of the Federal Tax System – RL32808

Molly F. Sherlock Specialist in Public Finance Donald J. Marples Speciali ... http://p.ost.im/Rvs66u

SBA Veterans Assistance Programs: An Analysis of Contemporary Issues – R42695

Robert Jay Dilger Senior Specialist in American National Government Sean ... http://p.ost.im/RtyVLM

United States Fire Administration: An Overview – RS20071

Lennard G. Kruger Specialist in Science and Technology Policy The United ... http://p.ost.im/RtRnUK

Small Business Administration: A Primer on Programs – RL33243

Robert Jay Dilger Senior Specialist in American National Government Sean ... http://p.ost.im/RnT4jF

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD): FY2013 Appropriations – R42578

Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy David Randall Peterman Analyst in ... http://p.ost.im/R7Fg25

International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress, Second Session – R42882

William H. Cooper Coordinator Specialist in International Trade and Finan ... http://p.ost.im/RvEw8B

Organization of American States: Background and Issues for Congress – R42639

Peter J. Meyer Analyst in Latin American Affairs The Organization of Amer ... http://p.ost.im/RcrrnY

International Law and Agreements: Their Effect Upon U.S. Law – RL32528

Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney This report provides an introduc ... http://p.ost.im/RvGtJt

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program – RL33375

Lennard G. Kruger Specialist in Science and Technology Policy In response ... http://p.ost.im/RvhsAm

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

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

The Lacey Act: Protecting the Environment by Restricting Trade – R42067

Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney The Lacey Act was enacted in 1900 ... http://p.ost.im/RGEJAF

State Government Fiscal Stress and Federal Assistance – R41773

Robert Jay Dilger Senior Specialist in American National Government No tw ... http://p.ost.im/RtQJT3

District of Columbia: A Brief Review of Provisions in District of Columbia Appropriations Acts Restricting the Funding of Abortion Services – R41772

Eugene Boyd Analyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy The pub ... http://p.ost.im/Rc5aPx

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act: Innovation Issues – R42014

John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar Following several years of legislative di ... http://p.ost.im/RcbFjJ

The District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) Program – R41313

Alexandra Hegji Analyst in Social Policy To address concerns about the pu ... http://p.ost.im/RnRbvA

The Role of Trade Secrets in Innovation Policy – R41391

John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar Many businesses have developed proprietar ... http://p.ost.im/RcLapS

Follow-On Biologics: The Law and Intellectual Property Issues – R41483

John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar The term “biologics” refers to a cate ... http://p.ost.im/RtUqhk

Discretionary Budget Authority by Subfunction: An Overview – R41726

D. Andrew Austin Analyst in Economic Policy This report provides a graphi ... http://p.ost.im/RvAXfS

The U.S. Export Control System and the President’s Reform Initiative – R41916

Ian F. Fergusson Specialist in International Trade and Finance Paul K. Ke ... http://p.ost.im/R75JYt