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• United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): CRS Experts, May 22, 2012
• The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues, May 22, 2012
• Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP): Implementation and Status, May 18, 2012
• How FDA Approves Drugs and Regulates Their Safety and Effectiveness, May 18, 2012
• Discretionary Spending in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), May 18, 2012
• Presidential Travel: Policy and Costs, May 17, 2012
• Economic Recovery: Sustaining U.S. Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy, May 17, 2012
• Submission of the President's Budget in Transition Years, May 17, 2012
• Congressional Member Organizations: Their Purpose and Activities, History, and Formation, May 17, 2012
• Canadian Oil Sands: Life-Cycle Assessments of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, May 15, 2012
• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria: Issues for Congress and U.S. Contributions from FY2001 to FY2013, May 15, 2012
• Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies, May 15, 2012
• Immigration Provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), May 15, 2012
• Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction over Non-Indians in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization and the SAVE Native Women Act, May 15, 2012
• Table Egg Production and Hen Welfare: The UEP-HSUS Agreement and H.R. 3798, May 14, 2012
• The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2012: Frequently Asked Questions, May 14, 2012
• Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS): A Primer, May 14, 2012
• How Measures Are Brought to the House Floor: A Brief Introduction, May 14, 2012
• Federal Labor Relations Statutes: An Overview, May 11, 2012
• Medicare Financing, May 11, 2012
• Medicare: History of Insolvency Projections, May 11, 2012
• Immigration of Foreign Nationals with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degrees, May 11, 2012
• Vulnerable Youth: Employment and Job Training Programs, May 11, 2012
• Youth and the Labor Force: Background and Trends, May 10, 2012
• Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: An Economic Analysis, May 10, 2012
• Job Growth During the Recovery, May 10, 2012
• Outsourcing and Insourcing Jobs in the U.S. Economy: Evidence Based on Foreign Investment Data, May 10, 2012
• The Violence Against Women Act: Overview, Legislation, and Federal Funding, May 10, 2012
• Rural Broadband: The Roles of the Rural Utilities Service and the Universal Service Fund, May 9, 2012
• Proposals to Change Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC) Premium Structure: Issues for Congress, May 9, 2012
• Same-Sex Marriages: Legal Issues, May 9, 2012
• Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues, May 9, 2012
• Clean Energy Standard: Summary and Analysis of S.2146, May 9, 2012
• Veterans' Medical Care: FY2013 Appropriations, May 8, 2012
• Federal Contracting and Subcontracting with Small Businesses: Issues in the 112th Congress, May 7, 2012
• Insourcing Functions Performed by Federal Contractors: An Overview of the Legal Issues, May 7, 2012
• Interest Rates on Subsidized Stafford Loans to Undergraduate Students, May 4, 2012
• An Overview of Major Tax Proposals in the President's FY2012 Budget, May 4, 2012
• The Budget Control Act of 2011: The Effects on Spending and the Budget Deficit When the Automatic Spending Cuts Are Implemented, May 4, 2012
• U.S. Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage, May 3, 2012
• The "Deeming Resolution": A Budget Enforcement Tool, May 2, 2012
• Federal Agency Actions Following the Supreme Court's Climate Change Decision in Massachusetts v. EPA: A Chronology, May 1, 2012
• The Federal Budget: Issues for FY2013 and Beyond, May 1, 2012
• U.S. Government Agencies Involved in Export Promotion: Overview and Issues for Congress, May 1, 2012
• United States v. Jones: GPS Monitoring, Property, and Privacy, April 30, 2012
• Issues and Challenges for Federal Geospatial Information, April 27, 2012
• U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing: Industry Trends, Global Competition, Federal Support, April 27, 2012
• Budget "Sequestration" and Selected Program Exemptions and Special Rules, April 27, 2012
• Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, April 26, 2012
• Subsidy Cost of Federal Credit: Cost to the Government or Fair Value Cost?, April 25, 2012
• EPA Regulations: Too Much, Too Little, or On Track?, April 25, 2012
• The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Authorization, Operation, and Drawdown Policy, April 25, 2012
• Members of Congress Who Die in Office: Historic and Current Practices, April 25, 2012
• Hydraulic Fracturing and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Selected Issues, April 25, 2012
• Domestic Content Legislation: The Buy American Act and Complementary Little Buy American Provisions, April 25, 2012
• Crime Victims' Rights Act: A Summary and Legal Analysis of 18 U.S.C. 3771, April 24, 2012
• Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: History, Impact, and Issues, April 24, 2012
• WTO Dispute Settlement: Status of U.S. Compliance in Pending Cases, April 23, 2012
• Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Research, Development, and Demonstration at the U.S. Department of Energy, April 23, 2012
• Cybersecurity: Selected Legal Issues, April 20, 2012
• The STOCK Act, Insider Trading, and Public Financial Reporting by Federal Officials, April 19, 2012
• Reexamination of Agency Reporting Requirements: Annual Process Under the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA), April 18, 2012
• Economic Growth and the Unemployment Rate, April 18, 2012
• Farm Safety Net Proposals for the 2012 Farm Bill, April 18, 2012
• An Overview of Tax Provisions Expiring in 2012, April 17, 2012
• Budget Issues Shaping a 2012 Farm Bill, April 17, 2012
• Racial Profiling: Legal and Constitutional Issues, April 16, 2012
• Trade Primer: Qs and As on Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy, April 16, 2012
• Private Health Insurance Market Reforms in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), April 16, 2012
• Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC): A Fact Sheet, April 16, 2012
• Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer, April 13, 2012
• U.S. Trade Deficit and the Impact of Changing Oil Prices, April 13, 2012
• The Lacey Act: Protecting the Environment by Restricting Trade, April 12, 2012
• Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: Statistics and Programs, April 12, 2012
• Inland Waterways: Recent Proposals and Issues For Congress, April 12, 2012
• U.S. Energy: Overview and Key Statistics, April 11, 2012
• Financial Services and General Government: A Summary of the President's FY2013 Budget Request, April 10, 2012
• Data Security Breach Notification Laws, April 10, 2012
• Hydraulic Fracturing and Safe Drinking Water Act Issues, April 10, 2012
• Ballast Water Management to Combat Invasive Species, April 10, 2012
• Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues, April 10, 2012
• Selected Federal Data Security Breach Legislation, April 9, 2012
• Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate, April 9, 2012
• Medicare Trigger, April 9, 2012
• An Analysis of STEM Education Funding at the NSF: Trends and Policy Discussion, April 9, 2012
• Government Procurement in Times of Fiscal Uncertainty, April 9, 2012
• Requiring Individuals to Obtain Health Insurance: A Constitutional Analysis, April 6, 2012
• Advertising by the Federal Government: An Overview, April 6, 2012
• Lean Finely Textured Beef: The "Pink Slime" Controversy, April 6, 2012
• Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress, April 5, 2012
• The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA): A Summary, April 5, 2012
• Water Infrastructure Financing: History of EPA Appropriations, April 5, 2012
• The Army Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permits Program: Issues and Regulatory Developments, April 5, 2012
• Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview, April 5, 2012
• The Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": Issues for Congress, April 5, 2012
• Hydraulic Fracturing: Chemical Disclosure Requirements, April 4, 2012
• U.S. Oil Imports and Exports, April 4, 2012
• The U.S. Infant Mortality Rate: International Comparisons, Underlying Factors, and Federal Programs, April 4, 2012
• The Role of Local Food Systems in U.S. Farm Policy, April 4, 2012
• The Peace Corps: Current Issues, April 4, 2012
• National Science Foundation: Major Research Equipment and Facility Construction, April 4, 2012
• Export-Import Bank: Background and Legislative Issues, April 3, 2012
• Legislative Options for Financing Water Infrastructure, April 3, 2012
• Conservation Compliance and U.S. Farm Policy, April 2, 2012
• Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's Financial Problems, April 2, 2012
• Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Dai-ichi on the U.S. Marine Environment, April 2, 2012
• FY2013 Budget Documents: Internet and GPO Availability, April 2, 2012
• Tariff Modifications: Miscellaneous Tariff Bills, April 2, 2012
• Expiring Farm Bill Programs Without a Budget Baseline, March 30, 2012
• Selected Agency Budget Justifications for FY2013, March 30, 2012
• Federal Depository Library Program: Issues for Congress, March 29, 2012
• Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 112th Congress, March 28, 2012
• An Analysis of the "Buffett Rule", March 28, 2012
• Energy Storage for Power Grids and Electric Transportation: A Technology Assessment, March 27, 2012
• The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Background, Funding and Activities, March 27, 2012
• Possible Extension or Expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill, March 26, 2012
• Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: FY2013 Appropriations, March 26, 2012
• Health Care: Constitutional Rights and Legislative Powers, March 23, 2012
• Mandatory Spending Since 1962, March 23, 2012
• Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension: Issues and Background, March 23, 2012
• Budget Control Act: Potential Impact of Automatic Spending Reduction Procedures on Health Reform Spending, March 23, 2012
• The Challenge of Individual Income Tax Reform: An Economic Analysis of Tax Base Broadening, March 22, 2012
• Federal Health Centers, March 21, 2012
• Unauthorized Alien Students: Issues and "DREAM Act" Legislation, March 21, 2012
• Federal Statutes: What They Are and Where to Find Them, March 21, 2012
• U.S. Crude Oil Production in Federal and Non-Federal Areas, March 20, 2012
• America COMPETES 2010 and the FY2013 Budget, March 20, 2012
• The Global Climate Change Initiative (GCCI): Budget Authority and Request, FY2010-FY2013, March 15, 2012
• U.S. National Science Foundation: An Overview, March 15, 2012
• Congressional Oversight of Agency Public Communications: Implications of Agency New Media Use, March 14, 2012
• Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy, March 13, 2012
• Changing the Federal Reserve's Mandate: An Economic Analysis, March 13, 2012
• Congressional Budget Resolutions: Historical Information, March 13, 2012
• Cybersecurity: Cyber Crime Protection Security Act (S.2111) -- A Legal Analysis, March 12, 2012
• The Independent Payment Advisory Board, March 12, 2012
• Wildfire Damages to Homes and Resources: Understanding Causes and Reducing Losses, March 12, 2012
• Cooperative R&D: Federal Efforts to Promote Industrial Competitiveness, March 12, 2012
• U.S. Trade Remedy Laws and Nonmarket Economies: A Legal Overview, March 9, 2012
• The Federal Excise Tax on Gasoline and the Highway Trust Fund: A Short History, March 9, 2012
• EPA's Boiler MACT: Controlling Emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants, March 9, 2012
• Renewable Energy R&D Funding History: A Comparison with Funding for Nuclear Energy, Fossil Energy, and Energy Efficiency R&D, March 7, 2012
• Refugee Admissions and Resettlement Policy, March 7, 2012
• The U.S. Income Distribution and Mobility: Trends and International Comparisons, March 7, 2012
• Forest Fire/Wildfire Protection, March 7, 2012
• Biomass: Comparison of Definitions in Legislation Through the 111th Congress, March 7, 2012
• Surface Transportation Reauthorization in the 112th Congress: Summary and Sources, March 7, 2012
• Medical Marijuana: The Supremacy Clause, Federalism, and the Interplay Between State and Federal Laws, March 6, 2012
• The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices, March 5, 2012
• The National Institute of Standards and Technology: An Appropriations Overview, March 5, 2012
• Gun Control Legislation, March 2, 2012
• The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Categorical Eligibility, March 2, 2012
• Budget Process Reform: Proposals and Legislative Actions in 2012, March 2, 2012
• The Proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Background and Key Issues, March 1, 2012
• Rising Gasoline Prices 2012, March 1, 2012
• Economic Development Administration: Reauthorization and Funding Issues in the 112th Congress, March 1, 2012
• Sovereign Debt in Advanced Economies: Overview and Issues for Congress, February 29, 2012
• Changes to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA): Overview of the New Framework of Products and Processes, February 29, 2012
• Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches, February 27, 2012
• Issues in International Trade Law: Restricting Exports of Electronic Waste, February 24, 2012
• The Global Challenge of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, February 23, 2012
• The Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory, February 23, 2012
• The Depreciating Dollar: Economic Effects and Policy Response, February 23, 2012
• The Congressional Appropriations Process: An Introduction, February 23, 2012
• Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Highlighted Activities, February 23, 2012
• Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate, February 21, 2012
• Oil Spill Legislation in the 112th Congress, February 21, 2012
• The Federal Communications Commission: Current Structure and Its Role in the Changing Telecommunications Landscape, February 21, 2012
• Representatives and Senators: Trends in Member Characteristics Since 1945, February 17, 2012
• The Paris Club and International Debt Relief, February 17, 2012
• Financial Performance of the Major Oil Companies, 2007-2011, February 17, 2012
• Senate Committee Rules in the 112th Congress: A Comparison of Key Provisions, February 17, 2012
• Who Earns Pass-Through Business Income? An Analysis of Individual Tax Return Data, February 16, 2012
• Identity Theft: Trends and Issues, February 15, 2012
• Extraterritorial Application of American Criminal Law, February 15, 2012
• Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act: Federal Contractor Criminal Liability Overseas, February 15, 2012
• The Interplay of Borders, Turf, Cyberspace, and Jurisdiction: Issues Confronting U.S. Law Enforcement, February 15, 2012
• Reducing the Budget Deficit: Policy Issues, February 15, 2012
• Congressional Commissions: Overview, Structure, and Legislative Considerations, February 15, 2012
• Previewing the Next Farm Bill, February 15, 2012
• U.S. Farm Income, February 15, 2012
• Multilateral Development Banks: U.S. Contributions FY2000-FY2013, February 14, 2012
• Discretionary Budget Authority by Subfunction: An Overview, February 14, 2012
• Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): A Primer for the 112th Congress, February 14, 2012
• Federal Employees' Retirement System: Benefits and Financing, February 14, 2012
• Domestic Food Assistance: Summary of Programs, February 13, 2012
• The President's Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for Congress, February 10, 2012
• Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress, February 9, 2012
• International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 112th Congress, Second Session, February 8, 2012
• Money Laundering: An Overview of 18 U.S.C. 1956 and Related Criminal Law, February 8, 2012
• Money Laundering: An Abridged Overview of 18 U.S.C. 1956 and Related Federal Criminal Law, February 8, 2012
• Federal Land Ownership: Overview and Data, February 8, 2012
• Sourcing Policy: Selected Developments and Issues, February 7, 2012
• Energy and Water Development: FY2012 Appropriations, February 6, 2012
• Smart Meter Data: Privacy and Cybersecurity, February 3, 2012
• Suicide Prevention Efforts of the Veterans Health Administration, February 3, 2012
• Veterans and Homelessness, February 2, 2012
• Closing Yucca Mountain: Litigation Associated with Attempts to Abandon the Planned Nuclear Waste Repository, February 2, 2012
• Votes on Measures to Adjust the Statutory Debt Limit, 1978 to Present, February 1, 2012
• Energy Projects on Federal Lands: Leasing and Authorization, February 1, 2012
• Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank: Issues and Policy Options for Congress, January 31, 2012
• Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve: Current Policy and Conditions, January 30, 2012
• Evaluating the Current Stance of Monetary Policy Using a Taylor Rule, January 30, 2012
• The U.S. Postal Service's Financial Condition: Overview and Issues for Congress, January 27, 2012
• The Small Business Lending Fund, January 27, 2012
• Presidential Nominating Process: Current Issues, January 27, 2012
• Multilateral Development Banks: General Capital Increases, January 27, 2012
• Women in the United States Congress: 1917-2012, January 27, 2012
• Recess Appointments Made by President Barack Obama, January 26, 2012
• The U.S. Trade Situation for Fruit and Vegetable Products, January 25, 2012
• Deregulating Genetically Engineered Alfalfa and Sugar Beets: Legal and Administrative Responses, January 23, 2012
• President Obama's January 4, 2012, Recess Appointments: Legal Issues, January 23, 2012
• Biological Opinions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: A Case Law Summary, January 23, 2012
• Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Overview and Issues, January 23, 2012
• Legal Issues Associated with the Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, January 23, 2012
• "Who is a Veteran?" -- Basic Eligibility for Veterans' Benefits, January 23, 2012
• Wildfire Protection in the Wildland-Urban Interface, January 23, 2012
• The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases, January 20, 2012
• Agriculture-Based Biofuels: Overview and Emerging Issues, January 20, 2012
• U.S. Trade and Investment in the Middle East and North Africa: Overview and Issues for Congress, January 20, 2012
• Vulnerable Youth: Federal Mentoring Programs and Issues, January 20, 2012
• The Federal Food Safety System: A Primer, January 20, 2012
• Constitutional Analysis of Suspicionless Drug Testing Requirements for the Receipt of Governmental Benefits, January 19, 2012
• Hemp as an Agricultural Commodity, January 19, 2012
• Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress, January 19, 2012
• U.S. National Science Foundation: Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), January 19, 2012
• Circular A-76 and the Moratorium on DOD Competitions: Background and Issues for Congress, January 17, 2012
• Loan Guarantees for Clean Energy Technologies: Goals, Concerns, and Policy Options, January 17, 2012
• Agricultural Conservation and the Next Farm Bill, January 17, 2012
• Organized Retail Crime, January 17, 2012
• Text and Multimedia Messaging: Issues for Congress, January 12, 2012
• Privacy Protection for Customer Financial Information, January 12, 2012
• Nuclear Power Plant Design and Seismic Safety Considerations, January 12, 2012
• Oil Spills in U.S. Coastal Waters: Background and Governance, January 11, 2012
• Meeting the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Mandate for Cellulosic Biofuels: Questions and Answers, January 11, 2012
• Biofuels Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs, January 11, 2012
• Contemporary Developments in Presidential Elections, January 9, 2012
• Federal Aid to Roads and Highways Since the 18th Century: A Legislative History, January 6, 2012
• Organized Crime: An Evolving Challenge for U.S. Law Enforcement, January 6, 2012
• Spectrum Policy in the Age of Broadband: Issues for Congress, January 5, 2012
• U.S. Response to the Global Threat of Tuberculosis: Basic Facts, January 5, 2012
• U.S. Manufacturing in International Perspective, January 5, 2012
• Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Federal Civil Service Annuities, January 3, 2012
• Changes in the Distribution of Income Among Tax Filers Between 1996 and 2006: The Role of Labor Income, Capital Income, and Tax Policy, December 29, 2011
• Continuing Resolutions: Latest Action and Brief Overview of Recent Practices, December 29, 2011
• Landsat and the Data Continuity Mission, December 28, 2011
• U.S. Fossil Fuel Resources: Terminology, Reporting, and Summary, December 28, 2011
• Unauthorized Alien Students, Higher Education, and In-State Tuition Rates: A Legal Analysis, December 22, 2011
• Veterans' Benefits: Burial Benefits and National Cemeteries, December 21, 2011
• Tax Cuts on Repatriation Earnings as Economic Stimulus: An Economic Analysis, December 20, 2011
• A Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Background and Congressional Options, December 20, 2011
• Economic Downturns and Crime, December 19, 2011
• Tax Gap: Should the 3% Withholding Requirement on Payments to Contractors by Government Be Repealed?, December 16, 2011
• National Infrastructure Bank: Overview and Current Legislation, December 14, 2011
• Veterans' Benefits: Pension Benefit Programs, December 13, 2011
• Drug Offenses: Maximum Fines and Terms of Imprisonment for Violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and Related Laws, December 12, 2011
• Recess Appointments: Frequently Asked Questions, December 12, 2011
• International Climate Change Financing: The Green Climate Fund (GCF), December 12, 2011
• World Trade Organization Negotiations: The Doha Development Agenda, December 12, 2011
• DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues, December 7, 2011
• "Super PACs" in Federal Elections: Overview and Issues for Congress, December 2, 2011
• Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2012, December 1, 2011
• The Budget Control Act of 2011: Effects on Spending Levels and the Budget Deficit, November 29, 2011
• Boosting U.S. Exports: Selected Issues for Congress, November 29, 2011
• Military Retirement Reform: A Review of Proposals and Options for Congress, November 17, 2011
• Fund for "Gifts to the United States for Reduction of the Public Debt": Current Law and Proposed Legislation, November 16, 2011
• Finance and the Economy: Occupy Wall Street in Historical Perspective, November 14, 2011
• Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: New Independent Agency Status, November 14, 2011
• Qualifications for President and the "Natural Born" Citizenship Eligibility Requirement, November 14, 2011
• FY2012 Appropriations Overview: Status of Discretionary Appropriations Legislation, November 10, 2011
• Financial Services and General Government: FY2012 Appropriations, November 8, 2011
• Small Business Administration 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program, November 8, 2011
• Pesticide Use and Water Quality: Are the Laws Complementary or in Conflict?, November 8, 2011
• Animal Waste and Water Quality: EPA's Response to the Waterkeeper Alliance Court Decision on Regulation of CAFOs, November 8, 2011
• Animal Waste and Hazardous Substances: Current Laws and Legislative Issues, November 8, 2011
• Water Quality Issues in the 112th Congress: Oversight and Implementation, November 7, 2011
• U.S. Natural Gas Exports: New Opportunities, Uncertain Outcomes, November 4, 2011
• Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress, November 4, 2011
• Why Certain Trade Agreements Are Approved as Congressional-Executive Agreements Rather Than as Treaties, November 3, 2011
• Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Its Role in U.S. Trade Policy, November 2, 2011
• Legislative Branch Agency Appointments: History, Processes, and Recent Proposals, November 1, 2011
• Lobbying the Executive Branch: Current Practices and Options for Change, October 31, 2011
• Synthetic Drugs: Overview and Issues for Congress, October 28, 2011
• Dairy Farm Support: Legislative Proposals in the 112th Congress, October 28, 2011
• The FCC's Authority to Regulate Net Neutrality After Comcast v. FCC, October 27, 2011
• Reauthorizing the Office of National Drug Control Policy: Issues for Consideration, October 20, 2011
• The Federal Budget: Issues for FY2011, FY2012, and Beyond, October 13, 2011
• Agriculture in Pending U.S. Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama, October 6, 2011
• Trade Preferences for Developing Countries and the World Trade Organization (WTO), October 5, 2011
• U.S. Wind Turbine Manufacturing: Federal Support for an Emerging Industry, September 23, 2011
• Emergency Relief Program: Federal-Aid Highway Assistance for Disaster-Damaged Roads and Bridges, September 23, 2011
• Unauthorized Aliens Residing in the United States: Estimates Since 1986, September 22, 2011
• The Role of Public Works Infrastructure in Economic Recovery, September 21, 2011
• Community Development Block Grant Funds in Disaster Relief and Recovery, September 21, 2011
• Membership of the 112th Congress: A Profile, September 20, 2011
• International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress, September 19, 2011
• Limiting Central Government Budget Deficits: International Experiences, September 15, 2011
• U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts, September 6, 2011
• Earthquakes: Risk, Detection, Warning, and Research, September 2, 2011
• Proposals to Reform "Holds" in the Senate, August 31, 2011
• Cost-Benefit and Other Analysis Requirements in the Rulemaking Process, August 30, 2011
• Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal, August 30, 2011
• Clean Water Act Section 401: Background and Issues, August 30, 2011
• Climate Change: Conceptual Approaches and Policy Tools, August 29, 2011
• Financing Recovery After a Catastrophic Earthquake or Nuclear Power Incident, August 25, 2011
• Addressing the Long-Run Budget Deficit: A Comparison of Approaches, August 25, 2011
• The 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Natural Resource Damage Assessment Under the Oil Pollution Act, August 25, 2011
• Rising Economic Powers and the Global Economy: Trends and Issues for Congress, August 22, 2011
• The Congressional Budget Process: A Brief Overview, August 22, 2011
• The Budget Control Act of 2011, August 19, 2011
• Army Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects: Authorization and Appropriations, August 19, 2011
• The Economic Implications of the Long-Term Federal Budget Outlook, August 16, 2011
• Desalination: Technologies, Use, and Congressional Issues, August 15, 2011
• Treasury Securities and the U.S. Sovereign Credit Default Swap Market, August 15, 2011
• The National Guard State Partnership Program: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress, August 15, 2011
• Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2011, August 12, 2011
• Standard & Poor's Downgrade of U.S. Government Long-Term Debt, August 9, 2011
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization: An Overview of Legislative Action in the 112th Congress, August 9, 2011
• EPA's Regulation of Coal-Fired Power: Is a "Train Wreck" Coming?, August 8, 2011
• U.S. Renewable Electricity Generation: Resources and Challenges, August 5, 2011
• The U.S. Postal Service: Common Questions About Post Office Closures, August 4, 2011
• Legislative Procedures for Adjusting the Public Debt Limit: A Brief Overview, August 4, 2011
• Legislative Branch: FY2012 Appropriations, August 3, 2011
• Veterans' Medical Care: FY2012 Appropriations, August 1, 2011
• The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Background and Policy Issues, August 1, 2011
• The Obama Administration's Cybersecurity Proposal: Criminal Provisions, July 29, 2011
• The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): A Summary of the Act and Its Major Requirements, July 29, 2011
• Military Funeral Honors and Military Cemetaries: Frequently Asked Questions, July 29, 2011
• U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy, July 29, 2011
• Reaching the Debt Limit: Background and Potential Effects on Government Operations, July 27, 2011
• Legislative Procedure in Congress: Basic Sources for Congressional Staff, July 27, 2011
• Inflation: Causes, Costs, and Current Status, July 26, 2011
• Statutory Limits on Total Spending as a Method of Budget Control, July 26, 2011
• International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues, July 26, 2011
• Challenge to the Boeing-Airbus Duopoly in Civil Aircraft: Issues for Competitiveness, July 25, 2011
• Mail and Wire Fraud: A Brief Overview of Federal Criminal Law, July 21, 2011
• Mail and Wire Fraud: An Abridged Overview of Federal Criminal Law, July 21, 2011
• House Rules Changes Affecting the Congressional Budget Process Made at the Beginning of the 112th Congress, July 20, 2011
• The Debate Over Selected Presidential Assistants and Advisors: Appointment, Accountability, and Congressional Oversight, July 19, 2011
• Suicide, PTSD, and Substance Use Among OEF/OIF Veterans Using VA Health Care: Facts and Figures, July 18, 2011
• The State of Campaign Finance Policy: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress, July 18, 2011
• Public Health Service (PHS) Agencies: Overview and Funding, FY2010-FY2012, July 15, 2011
• State and Local Economic Sanctions: Constitutional Issues, July 15, 2011
• Other Transaction (OT) Authority, July 15, 2011
• Reduing the Budget Deficit: Tax Policy Options, July 13, 2011
• Fairness Doctrine: History and Constitutional Issues, July 13, 2011
• Holocaust-Era Insurance Claims: Background and Proposed Legislation, July 13, 2011
• Regulation of Debit Interchange Fees, July 13, 2011
• Chinese Tire Imports: Section 421 Safeguards and the World Trade Organization (WTO), July 12, 2011
• The World Bank Group Energy Sector Strategy, July 12, 2011
• Potential Trade Implications of Restrictions on Antimicrobial Use in Animal Production, July 11, 2011
• Financial Services and General Government (FSGG): FY2011 Appropriations, July 11, 2011
• America Competes 2010: FY2012 Funding and FY2008-FY2011 Funding Summary, July 8, 2011
• Presidential Appointments, the Senate's Confirmation Process, and Proposals for Change, 112th Congress, July 8, 2011
• The Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF): State Insolvency and Federal Loans to States, July 8, 2011
• The Proposed AT&T/T-Mobile Merger: Would It Create a Virtuous Cycle or a Vicious Cycle?, July 7, 2011
• A Legal Analysis of S.968, the PROTECT IP Act, July 7, 2011
• Real Earnings, Health Insurance and Pension Coverage, and the Distribution of Earnings, 1979-2009, July 6, 2011
• Is Biopower Carbon Neutral?, July 6, 2011
• Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies: An Overview and Resources for Outreach and Management, July 5, 2011
• Federal Funding for Wildfire Control and Management, July 5, 2011
• The Overseas Private Investment Corporation: Background and Legislative Issues, July 5, 2011
• House Offset Amendments to Appropriations Bills: Procedural Considerations, July 5, 2011
• Selected Characteristics of Private and Public Sector Workers, July 1, 2011
• Statutory Budget Controls in Effect Between 1985 and 2002, July 1, 2011
• Job Creation in the Manufacturing Revival, July 1, 2011
• National Flood Insurance Program: Background, Challenges, and Financial Status, July 1, 2011
• Patent Reform in the 112th Congress: Innovation Issues, June 30, 2011
• Competition in Federal Contracting: An Overview of the Legal Requirements, June 30, 2011
• USAID Global Health Programs: FY2001-FY2012 Request, June 30, 2011
• GAO Bid Protests: An Overview of Timeframes and Procedures, June 30, 2011
• Universal Service Fund: Background and Options for Reform, June 30, 2011
• Hedge Fund Speculation and Oil Prices, June 29, 2011
• Congressional Salaries and Allowances, June 28, 2011
• The Sustainability of the Federal Budget Deficit: Market Confidence and Economic Effects, June 28, 2011
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health Programs: FY2001-FY2012 Request, June 27, 2011
• The Help America Vote Act and Elections Reform: Overview and Issues, June 27, 2011
• Financial Aid for Students: Print and Web Guides, June 24, 2011
• Brief History of the Gold Standard in the United States, June 23, 2011
• The Quasi Government: Hybrid Organizations with Both Government and Private Sector Legal Characteristics, June 22, 2011
• Sex Trafficking of Children in the United States: Overview and Issues for Congress, June 21, 2011
• Federal Support for Academic Research, June 17, 2011
• Warrantless, Police-Triggered Exigent Searches: Kentucky v. King in the Supreme Court, June 17, 2011
• Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: FY2012 Budget Request Fact Sheet, June 16, 2011
• The Smart Grid and Cybersecurity -- Regulatory Policy and Issues, June 15, 2011
• Legislative History Research: A Basic Guide, June 15, 2011
• Senate Select Committee on Ethics: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction, June 14, 2011
• Enforcement of Congressional Rules of Conduct: An Historical Overview, June 14, 2011
• Presidential Authority to Impose Requirements on Federal Contractors, June 14, 2011
• Congressional Oversight Manual, June 10, 2011
• Federal R&D, Drug Discovery, and Pricing: Insights from the NIH-University-Industry Relationship, June 10, 2011
• Use of National Statuary Hall: Assignment and Historic Events, June 9, 2011
• Reducing the Budget Deficit: The President's Fiscal Commission and Other Initiatives, June 8, 2011
• Federal Government Corporations: An Overview, June 8, 2011
• FBI Directorship: History and Congressional Action, July 25, 2011
• State Taxation of Internet Transactions, June 7, 2011
• Can Contractionary Fiscal Policy Be Expansionary?, June 6, 2011
• DNA Databanking: Selected Fourth Amendment Issues and Analysis, June 6, 2011
• The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): Budget and Operations for FY2011, June 6, 2011
• Federal Assistance for Wildifire Response and Recovery, June 6, 2011
• Economic Development Administration: A Review of Elements of Its Statutory History, June 3, 2011
• Legislative Branch: FY2011 Appropriations, June 2, 2011
• Tax Expenditures and the Federal Budget, June 1, 2011
• The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, June 1, 2011
• Interagency Collaborative Arrangements and Activities: Types, Rationales, Considerations, May 31, 2011
• Crimes of Violence Committed Against Federal Officials or Employees: A Brief Overview of Federal Criminal Law, May 31, 2011
• Murder or Attempted Murder of a Member of Congress and Other Federal Officials and Employees: Implications in Federal Criminal Law and Procedure of Events in Tucson, May 31, 2011
• Executive Branch Reorganization Initiatives During the 112th Congress: A Brief Overview, May 26, 2011
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), May 26, 2011
• Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States, May 26, 2011
• The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami, May 23, 2011
• Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress, May 19, 2011
• Application of Religious Law in U.S. Courts: Selected Legal Issues, May 18, 2011
• Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Overview for Congress, May 18, 2011
• Status of Mexican Trucks in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions, May 16, 2011
• Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government, May 12, 2011
• Overview of the Federal Debt, May 11, 2011
• Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Highlighted Actions and Issues, May 11, 2011
• Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act: Selected Policy Provisions, Funding, and Implementation Issues, May 11, 2011
• P.L. 111-92, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010: Summary of Provisions and Possible Issues for Oversight, May 11, 2011
• Nuclear Energy Policy, May 10, 2011
• Litigation Seeking to Establish Climate Change Impacts as a Common Law Nuisance, May 9, 2011
• State and Local Government Series (SLGS) Treasury Debt: A Description, May 6, 2011
• Outer Continental Shelf Moratoria on Oil and Gas Development, May 6, 2011
• Clean Energy Standard: Potential Qualifying Energy Sources, May 3, 2011
• Offshore Oil and Gas Development: Legal Framework, May 2, 2011
• Exemptions for Firearms in Bankruptcy, May 2, 2011
• Duration of Continuing Resolutions in Recent Years, April 28, 2011
• DC Gun Laws and Proposed Amendments, April 26, 2011
• Lobbying Registration and Disclosure: Before and After the Enactment of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, April 22, 2011
• Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Independent and Other Agencies During the 110th Congress, April 20, 2011
• Federal Funding Gaps: A Brief Overview, April 20, 2011
• Davis v. United States: Retroactivity and the Good-Faith Exception to the Exclusionary Rule, April 19, 2011
• Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP): Status and Issues, April 19, 2011
• Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region, April 15, 2011
• State and Local Government Debt: An Analysis, April 14, 2011
• Consumers and Food Price Inflation, April 14, 2011
• FY2011 Appropriations in Budgetary Context, April 14, 2011
• Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs, April 12, 2011
• The Congressional Research Service and the American Legislative Process, April 12, 2011
• Disaster Relief Funding and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, April 12, 2011
• Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources, April 9, 2011
• African-American Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2011, April 8, 2011
• Judicial Discipline Process: An Overview, April 7, 2011
• Tort Suits Against Federal Contractors: An Overview of the Legal Issues, April 7, 2011
• Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and the Role of Congress in Trade Policy, April 7, 2011
• Privacy Protections for Personal Information Online, April 6, 2011
• Locally Operated Levees: Issues and Federal Programs, April 5, 2011
• The Japanese Nuclear Incident: Technical Aspects, April 5, 2011
• U.S. Oil Imports: Context and Considerations, April 1, 2011
• Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Issues, April 1, 2011
• The Changing Demographic Profile of the United States, March 31, 2011
• Privacy: An Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, March 30, 2011
• Privacy: An Abridged Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, March 30, 2011
• Nuclear Power Plant Sites: Maps of Seismic Hazards and Population Centers, March 29, 2011
• Foreign Holdings of Federal Debt, March 25, 2011
• Funeral Protests: Selected Federal Laws and Constitutional Issues, March 22, 2011
• Battery Manufacturing for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Policy Issues, March 22, 2011
• Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs, March 22, 2011
• FY2012 Budget Documents: Internet and GPO Availability, March 22, 2011
• U.S. Tsunami Programs: A Brief Overview, March 18, 2011
• Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues, March 18, 2011
• The Origination Clause of the U.S. Constitution: Interpretation and Enforcement, March 15, 2011
• Federal Disaster Recovery Programs: Brief Summaries, March 14, 2011
• Congressional Gold Medals, 1776-2010, March 14, 2011
• The Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Refined Product Reserves: Authorization and Drawdown Policy, March 11, 2011
• Liability and Compensation Issues Raised by the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill, March 11, 2011
• Supreme Court Nominations: Senate Floor Procedure and Practice, 1789-2011, March 11, 2011
• The U.S. Trade Deficit, the Dollar, and the Price of Oil, March 2, 2011
• The 2010 Oil Spill: MMS/BOEMRE and NEPA, March 2, 2011
• Law Enforcement Use of Global Positioning (GPS) Devices to Monitor Motor Vehicles: Fourth Amendment Considerations, February 28, 2011
• Changing the Federal Reserve's Mandate: An Economic Analysis, February 25, 2011
• U.S. Global Climate Change Policy: Evolving Views on Cost, Competitiveness, and Comprehensiveness, February 24, 2011
• Mandatory Vaccinations: Precedent and Current Laws, February 24, 2011
• Trade Preferences: Economic Issues and Policy Options, February 24, 2011
• U.S. Response to the Global Threat of HIV/AIDS: Basic Facts, February 22, 2011
• U.S. Response to the Global Threat of Malaria: Basic Facts, February 22, 2011
• Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Processes, and Effects, February 18, 2011
• Public Health and Medical Emergency Management: Issues in the 112th Congress, February 18, 2011
• The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the Gulf of Mexico Fishing Industry, February 17, 2011
• Selected Theories of Constitutional Interpretation, February 15, 2011
• International Food Aid: U.S. and Other Donor Contributions, February 11, 2011
• The Speaker of the House: House Officer, Party Leader, and Representative, February 11, 2011
• Committee Types and Roles, February 11, 2011
• Party Leaders in the United States Congress, 1789-2011, February 11, 2011
• Food Safety Issues for the 112th Congress, February 10, 2011
• A U.S.-centric Chronology of the International Climate Change Negotiations, February 8, 2011
• The 2010 Decennial Census: Background and Issues, February 3, 2011
• The Financial Action Task Force: An Overview, February 1, 2011
• Trade Agreements: Impact on the U.S. Economy, February 1, 2011
• The United States as a Net Debtor Nation: Overview of the International Investment Position, February 1, 2011
• U.S. Direct Investment Abroad: Trends and Current Issues, February 1, 2011
• Currency Manipulation: The IMF and WTO, January 28, 2011
• Violence Against Members of Congress and Their Staff: Selected Examples and Congressional Responses, January 25, 2011
• Federal Crime Control Issues in the 111th Congress, January 25, 2011
• Comparison of the Current World Trade Center Medical Monitoring and Treatment Programs and the World Trade Center Health Program Proposed by Title I of H.R. 847, January 25, 2011
• Neglected Tropical Diseases: Background, Responses, and Issues for Congress, January 21, 2011
• Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration, January 20, 2011
• Emergency Response: Civil Liability of Volunteer Health Professionals, January 19, 2011
• The U.S. Foreign-Born Population: Trends and Selected Characteristics, January 18, 2011
• Can Marine Highways Deliver?, January 14, 2010
• House Apportionment 2010: States Gaining, Losing, and on the Margin, January 13, 2011
• Managing Disaster Debris: Overview of Regulatory Requirements, Agency Roles, and Selected Challenges, January 13, 2011
• Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Projects, January 13, 2011
• Cellulosic Biofuels: Analysis of Policy Issues for Congress, January 13, 2011
• Trade Promotion Authority and Fast-Track Negotiating Authority for Trade Agreements: Major Votes, January 12, 2011
• Spyware: Background and Policy Issues for Congress, January 12, 2011
• Samantar v. Yousef: The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and Foreign Officials, January 11, 2011
• Unemployment: Issues in the 112th Congress, January 11, 2011
• The Obama Administration's Feed the Future Initiative, January 10, 2011
• Geoengineering: Governance and Technology Policy, January 10, 2011
• Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Expenditures, January 10, 2011
• Methane Capture: Options for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction, January 7, 2011
• Retirement Benefits for Members of Congress, January 7, 2011
• Delegates to the U.S. Congress: History and Current Status, January 6, 2011
• Speakers of the House: Elections, 1913-2011, January 6, 2011
• Emergency Designation: Current Budget Rules and Procedures, January 6, 2011
• Clean Air Act: A Summary of the Act and Its Major Requirements, January 5, 2011
• Federalism Issues in Surface Transportation Policy: Past and Present, January 5, 2011
• Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS): Background, Legislation, and Issues, January 4, 2011
• What Is the "Farm Bill"?, January 3, 2011
• Habeas Corpus Legislation in the 111th Congress, December 30, 2010
• Legislative Approaches to Defining "Waters of the United States", December 29, 2010
• Cybercrime: An Overview of the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Statute and Related Federal Criminal Laws, December 27, 2010
• Cybercrime: A Sketch of 18 U.S.C. 1030 and Related Federal Criminal Laws, December 27, 2010
• Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress, December 23, 2010
• Organized Crime in the United States: Trends and Issues for Congress, December 22, 2010
• The Helium-3 Shortage: Supply, Demand, and Options for Congress, December 22, 2010
• Global Natural Gas: A Growing Resource, December 22, 2010
• The TANF Emergency Contingency Fund, December 22, 2010
• The Trend in Long-Term Unemployment and Characteristics of Workers Unemployed for More than 99 Weeks, December 20, 2010
• Immigration of Foreign Workers: Labor Market Tests and Protections, December 20, 2010
• State and Local Restrictions on Employing, Renting Property to, or Providing Services for Unauthorized Aliens: Legal Issues and Recent Judicial Developments, December 20, 2010
• Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: The Fate of the Oil, December 16, 2010
• Federal Civil and Criminal Penalties Possibly Applicable to Parties Responsible for the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, December 16, 2010
• Food Safety on the Farm: Federal Programs and Legislative Action, December 15, 2010
• Piracy: A Legal Definition, December 13, 2010
• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA): A Summary of the Act and Its Major Requirements, December 10, 2010
• The Bush Tax Cuts and the Economy, December 10, 2010
• Impeachment: An Overview of Constitutional Provisions, Procedure, and Practice, December 9, 2010
• Who Regulates Whom? An Overview of U.S. Financial Supervision, December 8, 2010
• Renewable Energy Programs in the 2008 Farm Bill, December 8, 2010
• Double-Dip Recession: Previous Experience and Current Prospect, December 3, 2011
• Seafood Safety: Background and Issues, December 2, 2010
• Food Safety in the 111th Congress: H.R. 2749 and S. 510, December 1, 2010
• Islamic Finance: Overview and Policy Concerns, November 30, 2010
• Energy's Water Demand: Trends, Vulnerabilities, and Management, November 24, 2010
• International Financing of Responses to Climate Change, November 23, 2010
• International Parental Child Abductions, November 22, 2010
• Long-Term Unemployment and Recessions, November 22, 2010
• The U.S. Oil Refining Industry: Background in Changing Markets and Fuel Policies, November 22, 2010
• EPA's BACT Guidance for Greenhouse Gases from Stationary Sources, November 22, 2010
• Membership of the 111th Congress: A Profile, November 19, 2010
• Regular Vetoes and Pocket Vetoes: An Overview, November 18, 2010
• International Climate Change: A Negotiations Side-by-Side, November 18, 2010
• The President's State of the Union Address: Tradition, Function, and Policy Implications, November 17, 2010
• Structure and Functions of The Federal Reserve System, November 10, 2010
• Reorganization of the Minerals Management Service in the Aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, November 10, 2010
• The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor, November 8, 2010
• Perjury Under Federal Law: A Sketch of the Elements, November 5, 2010
• Perjury Under Federal Law: A Brief Overview, November 5, 2010
• Roles and Duties of a Member of Congress, November 4, 2010
• Contested Election Cases in the House of Representatives: 1933 to 2009, November 2, 2010
• Winter Fuels Outlook 2010-2011, October 29, 2010
• The Federal Government's Role in Electric Transmission Facility Siting, October 28, 2010
• Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in U.S. Institutions and the Labor Force, October 28, 2010
• Water Infrastructure Projects Designated in EPA Appropriations: Trends and Policy Implications, October 28, 2010
• The Status of the Basel III Capital Adequacy Accord, October 28, 2010
• History of the Joint Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures (1941-1974), with Observations on Oversight Today, October 26, 2010
• Agricultural Disaster Assistance, October 25, 2010
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Congressional Interest and Executive Enforcement, October 21, 2010
• Legal Issues Relating to the Disposal of Dispensed Controlled Substances, October 19, 2010
• Intermediate-Level Blends of Ethanol in Gasoline, and the Ethanol "Blend Wall", October 18, 2010
• Oil Spill Legislation in the 111th Congress, October 15, 2010
• "Don't Ask, Don't Tell:" The Law and Military Policy on Same-Sex Behavior, October 14, 2010
• The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Schools: The Legal Issues, October 14, 2010
• Armed Career Criminal Act (18 U.S.C. 924(e)): An Overview, October 13, 2010
• Drug Courts: Background, Effectiveness, and Policy Issues for Congress, October 12, 2010
• Environmental Laws: Summaries of Major Statutes Administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, October 8, 2010
• The 2007-2009 Recession: Similarities to and Differences from the Past, October 6, 2010
• Biomass Feedstocks for Biopower: Background and Selected Issues, October 6, 2010
• The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act: Overview and Issues, October 6, 2010
• What Effects Would the Expiration of the 2001 and 2003 Tax Cuts Have on the Economy?, October 5, 2011
• The Specialty Metal Provision and the Berry Amendment: Issues for Congress, October 5, 2010
• Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Legislation Pending in the 111th Congress, October 5, 2010
• Selected Church-State Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education, October 1, 2010
• Contract Types: An Overview of the Legal Requirements and Issues, October 1, 2010
• Inherently Governmental Functions and Other Work Reserved for Performance by Federal Government Employees, October 1, 2010
• "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": A Legal Analysis, September 30, 2010
• Safeguarding the Nation's Drinking Water: EPA and Congressional Actions, September 30, 2010
• Veterans Benefits: Current Life Insurance Programs, September 30, 2010
• Marine Protected Areas: An Overview, September 29, 2010
• State Statutes Governing Hate Crimes, September 28, 2010
• Managing Electronic Waste: Issues with Exporting E-Waste, September 27, 2010
• Social Security: Raising or Eliminating the Taxable Earnings Base, September 24, 2010
• Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 111th Congress, September 24, 2010
• Regulating Coal Combustion Waste Disposal: Issues for Congress, September 21, 2010
• False Patent Marking: Litigation and Legislation, September 20, 2010
• Poverty in the United States: 2009, September 20, 2010
• An Overview of Recent U.S. Supreme Court Jurisprudence in Patent Law, September 17, 2010
• The Federal Debt: An Analysis of Movements from World War II to the Present, September 17, 2010
• The SPEECH Act: The Federal Response to "Libel Tourism", September 16, 2010
• Statutory Damage Awards in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Cases Involving Copyrighted Sound Recordings: Recent Legal Developments, September 16, 2010
• America COMPETES Act and the FY2010 Budget, September 16, 2010
• Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS): Current Legislative Issues, September 15, 2010
• State Efforts to Deter Unauthorized Aliens: Legal Analysis of Arizona's S.B. 1070, September 14, 2010
• Saving Rates in the United States: Calculation and Comparison, September 14, 2010
• Veterans Affairs: Presumptive Service Connection and Disability Compensation, September 13, 2010
• Climate Change and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): Looking to 2020, September 10, 2010
• Trends in Discretionary Spending, September 10, 2010
• The U.S. Newspaper Industry in Transition, September 9, 2010
• The 2010 Oil Spill: Natural Resource Damage Assessment Under the Oil Pollution Act, September 8, 2010
• Tax Havens: International Tax Avoidance and Evasion, September 3, 2010
• Public Safety Communications and Spectrum Resources: Policy Issues for Congress, September 1, 2010
• Deflation: Economic Significance, Current Risk, and Policy Responses, August 30, 2010
• Interagency Contracting: An Overview of Federal Procurement and Appropriations Law, August 30, 2010
• FEMA Disaster Housing: From Sheltering to Permanent Housing, August 27, 2010
• The House of Representatives Apportionment Formula: An Analysis of Proposals for Change and Their Impact on States, August 26, 2010
• Spectrum Policy: Public Safety and Wireless Communications Interference, August 25, 2010
• The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Regulations to be Issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, August 25, 2010
• Unemployment and Economic Recovery, August 20, 2010
• The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Standards of Conduct of Brokers, Dealers, and Investment Advisers, August 19, 2010
• Responsibility Determinations Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation: Legal Standards and Procedures, August 18, 2010
• The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Insurance Provisions, August 17, 2010
• Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects, August 13, 2010
• Birthright Citizenship Under the 14th Amendment of Persons Born in the United States to Alien Parents, August 12, 2010
• Proposed Amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): Senate and House Bills Compared with Current Law, August 12, 2010
• The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Coastal Wetland and Wildlife Impacts and Response, August 5, 2010
• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, August 4, 2010
• Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Selected Issues for Congress, July 30, 2010
• Commercial Fishery Disaster Assistance, July 29, 2010
• Public Employees' Right to Privacy in Their Electronic Communications: City of Ontario v. Quon in the Supreme Court, July 28, 2010
• Deprivation of Honest Services as a Basis for Federal Mail and Wire Fraud Convictions, July 28, 2010
• Proposals to Change the Operation of Cloture in the Senate, July 27, 2010
• Veterans Medical Care: FY2011 Appropriations, July 27, 2010
• FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs, July 27, 2010
• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA): Selected Regulatory and Legislative Issues, July 27, 2010
• Potential Stafford Act Declarations for the Gulf Coast Oil Spill: Issues for Congress, July 23, 2010
• Issues in Green Building and the Federal Response: An Introduction, July 20, 2010
• Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook, July 20, 2010
• National Monuments and the Antiquities Act, July 20, 2010
• Veto Override Procedure in the House and Senate, July 19, 2010
• Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods, July 15, 2010
• Tax Issues and the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: Legal Analysis of Payments and Tax Relief Policy Options, July 15, 2010
• Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster: Risk, Recovery, and Insurance Implications, July 12, 2010
• The National Broadband Plan, July 9, 2010
• Resources for Grantseekers, July 6, 2010
• The 2010 Oil Spill: Criminal Liability Under Wildlife Laws, June 28, 2010
• Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan: Administrative Law and the Nondelegation Doctrine, June 25, 2010
• Questioning Supreme Court Nominees About Their Views on Legal or Constitutional Issues: A Recurring Issue, June 23, 2010
• From Solicitor General to Supreme Court Nominee: Responsibilities, History, and the Nomination of Elena Kagan, June 23, 2010
• The "Volcker Rule": Proposals to Limit "Speculative" Proprietary Trading by Banks, June 22, 2010
• The Nunn-McCurdy Act: Background, Analysis, and Issues for Congress, June 21, 2010
• Environmental Considerations in Federal Procurement: An Overview of the Legal Authorities and Their Implementation, June 21, 2010
• The Economic Effects of Capital Gains Taxation, June 18, 2010
• Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan: Selected Freedom of Speech Scholarship, June 18, 2010
• The Size and Role of Government: Economic Issues, June 14, 2010
• The Technology Innovation Program, June 14, 2010
• Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan: Defamation and the First Amendment, June 10, 2010
• EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases: Congressional Responses and Options, June 8, 2010
• The Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens: Selected Opinions on the Jury's Role in Criminal Sentencing, June 7, 2010
• Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan: Presidential Authority and the Separation of Powers, June 4, 2010
• A Federal Chief Technology Officer in the Obama Administration: Options and Issues for Consideration, June 4, 2010
• Deferred Examination of Patent Applications: Implications for Innovation Policy, May 27, 2010
• The Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens: The Chevron Doctrine, May 26, 2010
• The Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens: Selected Federalism Issues, May 19, 2010
• The Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens: The Constitutionality of Congressional Term Limits and the Presidential Line Item Veto, May 18, 2010
• The Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens: Selected Opinions of Intellectual Property Law, May 14, 2010
• The Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens: Leading Opinions on Wartime Detentions, May 13, 2010
• Post-Employment, "Revolving Door," Laws for Federal Personnel, May 12, 2010
• Federal Conspiracy Law: A Brief Overview, April 30, 2010
• Federal Conspiracy Law: A Sketch, April 30, 2010
• Unintended Acceleration in Passenger Vehicles, April 26, 2010
• TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), April 22, 2010
• Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA): Issues and Options for Congress, April 14, 2010
• Economic Impacts of Prison Growth, April 13, 2010
• Causes of the Financial Crisis, April 9, 2010
• The Role of the Senate in Judicial Impeachment Proceedings: Procedure, Practice, and Data, April 9, 2010
• Supreme Court Justices: Demographic Characteristics, Professional Experience, and Legal Education, 1789-2010, April 9, 2010
• Military Personnel and Freedom of Religious Expression: Selected Legal Issues, April 8, 2010
• U.S. Initiatives to Promote Global Internet Freedom: Issues, Policy, and Technology, April 5, 2010
• Medical Marijuana: Review and Analysis of Federal and State Policies, April 2, 2010
• Budget Reconciliation Process: Timing of Committee Responses to Reconciliation Directives, March 30, 2010
• The U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry: Confronting a New Dynamic in the Global Economy, March 26, 2010
• Executive Orders: Issuance and Revocation, March 25, 2010
• Deforestation and Climate Change, March 24, 2010
• The Impact of Major Legislation on Budget Deficits: 2001 to 2009, March 23, 2010
• Extradition To and From the United States: Overview of the Law and Recent Treaties, March 17, 2010
• Filibusters and Cloture in the Senate, March 12, 2010
• Legislative Options After Citizens United v. FEC: Constitutional and Legal Issues, March 8, 2010
• FY2011 Budget Documents: Internet and GPO Availability, March 8, 2010
• House Committee Markups: Manual of Procedures and Procedural Strategies, February 25, 2010
• Congressional Oversight: An Overview, February 22, 2010
• Supreme Court Appointment Process: Roles of the President, Judiciary Committee, and Senate, February 19, 2010
• Compulsory DNA Collection: A Fourth Amendment Analysis, February 16, 2010
• Architect of the Capitol: Appointment Process and Current Legislation, February 16, 2010
• Pandemic Flu and Medical Biodefense Countermeasure Liability Limitation, February 10, 2010
• International Food Aid Programs: Background and Issues, February 3, 2010
• Metropolitan Transportation Planning, February 3, 2010
• The Federal Government Debt: Its Size and Economic Significance, February 3, 2010
• Social Networking and Constituent Communications: Member Use of Twitter During a Two-Month Period in the 111th Congress, February 3, 2010
• Veterans Health Care: Project HERO Implementation, February 3, 2010
• Biochar: Examination of an Emerging Concept to Mitigate Climate Change, February 1, 2010
• Government Interventions in Response to Financial Turmoil, February 1, 2010
• Ozone Air Quality Standards: EPA's Proposed January 2010 Revisions, February 1, 2010
• Aviation and Climate Change, January 27, 2010
• International Law and Agreements: Their Effect Upon U.S. Law, January 26, 2010
• Charitable Contributions for Haiti's Earthquake Victims, January 22, 2010
• The Rum Excise Tax Cover-Over: Legislative History and Current Issues, January 20, 2010
• Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2010, January 12, 2010
• Managing Coal Combustion Waste (CCW): Issues with Disposal and Use, January 12, 2010
• Honey Bee Colony Collapse Disorder, updated January 7, 2010
• Intellectual Property in Industrial Designs: Issues in Innovation and Competition, January 6, 2010
• Using Army Corps of Engineers Reservoirs for Municipal and Industrial Water Supply: Current Issues, January 4, 2010
• The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act: Overview and Issues for Congress, December 14, 2009
• Field Hearings: Fact Sheet on Purposes, Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines, December 8, 2009
• High Speed Rail (HSR) in the United States, December 8, 2009
• California Drought: Hydrological and Regulatory Water Supply Issues, December 7, 2009
• U.S. Aerospace Manufacturing: Industry Overview and Prospects, December 3, 2009
• Key Issues in Derivatives Reform, December 1, 2009
• Senate Rule XIV Procedures for Placing Measures Directly on the Senate Calendar, November 30, 2009
• An Overview of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Control Policies in Various Countries, November 30, 2009
• Traumatic Brain Injury: Care and Treatment of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans, November 25, 2009
• Legislative Branch Revolving Funds, November 23, 2009
• The Market Structure of the Health Insurance Industry, November 17, 2009
• An Overview of the Nonprofit and Charitable Sector, November 17, 2009
• Advertising Industry in the Digital Age, November 9, 2009
• Statutory Offices of Inspectors General (IGs): Methods of Appointment and Legislative Proposals, November 6, 2009
• Status of the Copenhagen Climate Change Negotiations, November 5, 2009
• Congressional Printing: Background and Issues for Congress, November 5, 2009
• Electoral College Reform: 111th Congress Proposals and Other Current Developments, November 4, 2009
• Unconventional Gas Shales: Development, Technology, and Policy Issues, October 30, 2009
• The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: Selected Legal Issues, October 29, 2009
• Presidential Terms and Tenure: Perspectives and Proposals for Change, October 19, 2009
• Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment, October 16, 2009
• Guide to Individuals Seated on the Senate Dais, October 16, 2009
• The Global Financial Crisis: Analysis and Policy Implications, October 2, 2009
• Senate Committee Hearings: Witness Testimony, September 25, 2009
• Removing Aliens from the United States: Judicial Review of Removal Orders, September 25, 2009
• Senate Committee Hearings: Arranging Witnesses, September 25, 2009
• Calling Up Measures on the Senate Floor, September 22, 2009
• The Second Amendment and Incorporation: An Overview of Recent Appellate Cases, September 21, 2009
• Social Networking and Constituent Communication: Member Use of Twitter During a Two-Week Period in the 111th Congress, September 21, 2009
• Senate Committee Hearings: Preparation, September 17, 2009
• Senate Consideration of Treaties, September 15, 2009
• Legal Standing Under the First Amendment's Establishment Clause, September 15, 2009
• Quarantine and Isolation: Selected Legal Issues Relating to Employment, September 11, 2009
• The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: An Overview, September 10, 2009
• Health Care Reform: An Introduction, August 31, 2009
• Filling U.S. Senate Vacancies: Perspectives and Contemporary Developments, August 21, 2009
• Social Security: What Would Happen If the Trust Funds Ran Out?, August 20, 2009
• The Federal Protective Service and Contract Security Guards: A Statutory History and Current Status, August 20, 2009
• The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues, August 18, 2009
• Post Office and Retail Postal Facility Closures: Overview and Issues for Congress, August 7, 2009
• Qui Tam: The False Claims Act and Related Federal Statutes, August 6, 2009
• Qui Tam: An Abbreviated Look at the False Claims Act and Related Federal Statutes, August 6, 2009
• Carbon Sequestration in Forests, August 6, 2009
• Measuring and Monitoring Carbon in the Agricultural and Forestry Sectors, August 6, 2009
• Federal Complaint-Handling, Ombudsman, and Advocacy Offices, August 4, 2009
• Climate Change: The Role of the U.S. Agriculture Sector and Congressional Action, July 31, 2009
• Federal Domestic Illegal Drug Enforcement Efforts: Are They Working?, July 28, 2009
• Issues Regarding a National Land Parcel Database, July 22, 2009
• Inherently Governmental Functions and Department of Defense Operations: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress, July 22, 2009
• Senate Confirmation Process: A Brief Overview, July 20, 2009
• Ocean Acidification, July 17, 2009
• Agricultural Conservation Issues in the 111th Congress, July 7, 2009
• Forest Carbon Market: Potential and Drawbacks, July 3, 2009
• The Manhattan Project, the Apollo Program, and Federal Energy Technology R&D Programs: A Comparative Analysis, updated June 30, 2009
• The U.S. Science and Technology Workforce, updated June 30, 2009
• Science, Technology, and American Diplomacy: Background and Issues for Congress, updated June 29, 2009
• Federally Funded Innovation Inducement Prizes, June 29, 2009
• Potential Farm Sector Effects of 2009 H1N1 "Swine Flu": Questions and Answers, June 24, 2009
• The Financial Crisis: Impact on and Response by The European Union, June 24, 2009
• The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: U.S. Responses to Global Human Cases, June 23, 2009
• Judge Sonia Sotomayor: Analysis of Selected Opinions, June 19, 2009
• Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS), June 19, 2009
• Estimates of Carbon Mitigation Potential from Agricultural and Forestry Activities, June 19, 2009
• Emergency Communications: The Future of 911, June 16, 2009
• Economic Development Assistance for Communities Affected by Employment Changes Due to Military Base Closures (BRAC), June 16, 2009
• Legislative Branch: FY2010 Appropriations, June 11, 2009
• Service by a Member of Congress in the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves, June 10, 2009
• Federal Rulemaking: The Role of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, June 9, 2009
• VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Program, June 9, 2009
• Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Current Issues and Future Challenges, June 8, 2009
• Congressional Oversight and Related Issues Concerning International Security Agreements Concluded by the United States, June 2, 2009
• Airport Improvement Program (AIP): Reauthorization Issues for Congress, May 29, 2009
• Science and Technology Policymaking: A Primer, May 27, 2009
• Gun Control: Statutory Disclosure Limitations on ATF Firearms Trace Data and Multiple Handgun Sales Reports, May 27, 2009
• Gas Hydrates: Resource and Hazard, May 25, 2010
• Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2009, May 22, 2009
• Concurrent Receipt: Background and Issues for Congress, May 21, 2009
• The Global Financial Crisis: Increasing IMF Resources and the Role of Congress, May 14, 2009
• Military Medical Care: Questions and Answers, updated May 14, 2009
• Unanimous Consent Agreements Establishing a 60-Vote Threshold for Passage of Legislation in the Senate, May 12, 2009
• Congressional Commissions, Committees, Boards, and Groups: Appointment Authority and Membership, May 11, 2009
• Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Overview and Assessment, May 7, 2009
• U.S. Tree Planting for Carbon Sequestration, May 4, 2009
• Banking and Financial Infrastructure Continuity: Panemic Flu, Terrorism, and Other Challenges, May 4, 2009
• Proposals for a Congressional Commission on the Financial Crisis: A Comparative Analysis, April 29, 2009
• Sending Mail to Members of the Armed Forces at Reduced or Free Postage: An Overview, April 27, 2009
• Disconnected Youth: A Look at 16- to 24-Year Olds Who Are Not Working or In School, April 22, 2009
• The U.S. Mental Health Delivery System Infrastructure: A Primer, April 21, 2009
• Federal Advisory Committees: An Overview, April 16, 2009
• Legal Analysis of Religious Exemptions for Photo Identification Requirements, April 13, 2009
• Assessment in Elementary and Secondary Education: A Primer, April 9, 2009
• The Global Financial Crisis: Foreign and Trade Policy Effects, April 7, 2009
• Cloture Attempts on Nominations, March 30, 2009
• House Committee Party Ratios: 98th-111th Congresses, March 30, 2009
• U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations: Senate Rejections and Committee Votes Other Than to Report Favorably, 1939-2009, March 24, 2009
• Senate Unanimous Consent Agreements: Potential Effects on the Amendment Process, March 23, 2009
• The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Does It Provide for a Private Cause of Action?, March 23, 2009
• The Global Peace Operations Initiative: Background and Issues for Congress, updated March 19, 2009
• Ongoing Government Assistance for American International Group (AIG), March 16, 2009
• Rothe Development Corporation v. Department of Defense: The Constitutionality of Federal Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Businesses, March 16, 2009
• Carbon Tax and Greenhouse Gas Control: Options and Considerations for Congress, March 10, 2009
• Credit for Military Service Under Civilian Federal Employee Retirement Systems, March 9, 2009
• Climate Change: Current Issues and Policy Tools, March 6, 2009
• Supreme Court Appellate Jurisdiction Over Military Court Cases, updated March 5, 2009
• A Parliamentary-Style Question Period: Proposals and Issues for Congress, updated March 5, 2009
• Climate Change: Science Highlights, February 23, 2009
• The Carbon Cycle: Implications for Climate Change and Congress, February 18, 2009
• GAO Bid Protests: Trends, Analysis, and Options for Congress, February 11, 2009
• The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law?, February 5, 2009
• Herring v. United States: Extension of the Good-Faith Exception to the Exclusionary Rule in Fourth Amendment Cases, February 2, 2009
• U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry: Federal Financial Assistance and Restructuring, January 30, 2009
• Islam: Sunnis and Shiites, updated January 28, 2009
• Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies, January 23, 2009
• The Special Inspector General (SIG) for the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP), January 14, 2009
• Office of the House of Representatives Inspector General, January 14, 2009
• An Overview of the Presidential Pardoning Power, January 7, 2009
• Flag Protection: A Brief History and Summary of Recent Supreme Court Decisions and Proposed Constitutional Amendment, updated January 7, 2009
• The United States Flag: Federal Law Relating to Display and Associated Questions, January 7, 2009
• Carbon Control in the U.S. Electricity Sector: Key Implementation Uncertainties, December 23, 2008
• Measuring and Monitoring Carbon in the Agricultural and Forestry Sectors, December 19, 2008
• Climate Change: Federal Laws and Policies Related to Greenhouse Gas Reductions, updated December 8, 2008
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Perspectives on the Top 20 Emitters and Developed Versus Developing Nations, updated November 28, 2008
• The Executive Office of the President: An Historical Overview, updated November 26, 2008
• Global Climate Change: Three Policy Perspectives, updated November 26, 2008
• Presidential Directives: Background and Overview, updated November 26, 2008
• The President-Elect: Succession and Disability Issues During the Transition Period, November 26, 2008
• Executive Branch Reorganization and Management Initiatives: A Brief Overview, updated November 26, 2008
• Federal Pollution Control Laws: How Are They Enforced?, updated November 26, 2008
• Presidential Transitions: Issues Involving Outgoing and Incoming Administrations, updated November 25, 2008
• The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and Current Financial Turmoil: Issues and Analysis, updated November 25, 2008
• House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction, updated November 25, 2008
• Organic Agriculture in the United States: Program and Policy Issues, updated November 25, 2008
• Containing Financial Crisis, updated November 24, 2008
• Climate Change: Design Approaches for a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program, updated November 24, 2008
• Climate Change and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): Kyoto and Beyond, updated November 24, 2008
• Midnight Rulemaking: Considerations for Congress and a New Administration, updated November 24, 2008
• Worker Safety in the Construction Industry: The Crane and Derrick Standard, updated November 21, 2008
• Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Preliminary Analysis of Oversight Provisions, updated November 20, 2008
• The Motion to Recommit in the House of Representatives: Effects, Recent Trends, and Options for Change, November 20, 2008
• Nonmarital Childbearing: Trends, Reasons, and Public Policy Interventions, November 20, 2008
• Membership of the 110th Congress: A Profile, November 20, 2008
• Debarment and Suspension of Government Contractors: An Overview of the Law Including Recently Enacted and Proposed Amendments, November 19, 2008
• The Constitutionality of Campaign Finance Regulation: Buckley v. Valeo and Its Supreme Court Progeny, updated November 18, 2008
• Developments in Oil Shale, November 17, 2008
• Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments, November 17, 2008
• Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions on Regulatory and Other Collegial Boards and Commissions, 109th Congress, November 14, 2008
• Power Plants: Characteristics and Costs, November 13, 2008
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress, updated November 13, 2008
• Expulsion and Censure Actions Taken by the Full Senate Against Members, updated November 12, 2008
• The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIG TARP), November 5, 2008
• Recess Appointments Made by President George W. Bush, January 20, 2001-October 31, 2008, updated November 3, 2008
• Environmental Activities of the U.S. Coast Guard, updated November 3, 2008
• Intellectual Property Rights Violations: Federal Civil Remedies and Criminal Penalties Related to Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents, updated October 31, 2008
• Presidential Transition Act: Provisions and Funding, October 30, 2008
• The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the Senate Floor, October 29, 2008
• Federal Civil Rights Statutes: A Primer, updated October 24, 2008
• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Officials: Process for Adjusting Pay and Current Salaries, updated October 23, 2008
• Status of a Senator Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony, October 22, 2008
• Transatlantic Regulatory Cooperation: Background and Analysis, October 22, 2008
• "Political" Activities of Private Recipients of Federal Grants or Contracts, October 21, 2008
• Salary Linkage: Members of Congress and Certain Federal Executive and Judicial Officials, updated October 21, 2008
• Nominations to Article III Lower Courts by President George W. Bush During the 110th Congress, updated October 20, 2008
• Would an Influenza Pandemic Qualify as a Major Disaster Under the Stafford Act?, October 20, 2008
• Are Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rising More Rapidly Than Expected?, October 17, 2008
• Federal Personnel: Conversion of Employees from Appointed (Noncareer) Positions to Career Positions in the Executive Branch, October 14, 2008
• Financial Turmoil: Comparing the Troubled Asset Relief Program to the Federal Reserve's Response, October 8, 2008
• Energy and Water Development: FY2009 Appropriations, updated October 6, 2008
• Administering Green Programs in Congress: Issues and Options, October 6, 2008
• Presidential Succession: Perspectives, Contemporary Analysis, and 110th Congress Proposed Legislation, October 3, 2008
• Tsunami Detection and Warnings for the United States, updated September 25, 2008
• Statutory Offices of Inspector General: Past and Present, updated September 25, 2008
• Side-by-Side Comparison of Energy Tax Provisions of H.R. 6899 and S. 3478, September 18, 2008
• Net Neutrality: Background and Issues, updated September 16, 2008
• Judicial Salary: Current Issues and Options for Congress, updated September 16, 2008
• GAO: Government Accountability Office and General Accounting Office, updated September 10, 2008
• Statutory Interpretation: General Principles and Recent Trends, updated August 31, 2008
• Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development, updated August 25, 2008
• Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits, August 22, 2008
• Veterans' Benefits: The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program, August 21, 2008
• Capturing CO2 from Coal-Fired Power Plants: Challenges for a Comprehensive Strategy, August 15, 2008
• Nomination and Confirmation of Lower Federal Court Judges in Presidential Election Years, August 13, 2008
• Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E): Background, Status, and Selected Issues for Congress, updated August 12, 2008
• Congressional Influence on Rulemaking and Regulation Through Appropriations Restrictions, updated August 5, 2008
• Department of Justice (DOJ) Appropriations for FY2008 and FY2009, updated August 1, 2008
• Community Acceptance of Carbon Capture and Sequestration Infrastructure: Siting Challenges, July 29, 2008
• Veterans Medical Care: FY2009 Appropriations, July 29, 2008
• Annual Appropriations Acts: Consideration During Lame-Duck Sessions, July 25, 2008
• Homosexuals and the U.S. Military: Current Issues, updated July 18, 2008
• Presidential Advisers' Testimony Before Congressional Committees: An Overview, updated July 16, 2008
• Ordering a Roll Call Vote in the Senate, July 11, 2008
• Evolution of the Senate's Role in the Nomination and Confirmation Process: A Brief History, updated July 2, 2008
• A Brief History of Veterans' Education Benefits and Their Value, June 25, 2008
• Awards of Attorneys' Fees by Federal Courts and Federal Agencies, updated June 20, 2008
• Wind Power in the United States: Technology, Economic, and Policy Issues, June 20, 2008
• Veterans Affairs: Historical Budget Authority, Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007, June 13, 2008
• Presidential Appointments to Full-time Positions in Executive Departments During the 109th Congress, 2005-2006, June 10, 2008
• Energy Tax Policy: History and Current Issues, updated June 10, 2008
• Pages of the United States Congress: Selection, Duties, and Program Administration, May 21, 2008
• "Holds" in the Senate, May 19, 2008
• Super-Majority Votes in the Senate, May 19, 2008
• Cloture: Its Effect on Senate Proceedings, May 19, 2008
• Electronic Rulemaking in the Federal Government, updated May 16, 2008
• Nanotechnology and U.S. Competitiveness: Issues and Options, May 15, 2008
• Congressional Review of Agency Rulemaking: An Update and Assessment of The Congressional Review Act after a Decade, updated May 8, 2008
• A User's Guide to the Congressional Record, May 6, 2008
• Congressional Record: Its Production, Distribution, and Accessibility, May 5, 2008
• Suicide Prevention Among Veterans, May 5, 2008
• Tuberculosis: International Efforts and Issues for Congress, updated May 1, 2008
• Does Price Transparency Improve Market Efficiency? Implications of Empirical Evidence in Other Markets for the Health Sector, updated April 29, 2008
• House and Senate Chaplains, April 25, 2008
• Lighting Efficiency Standards in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: Are Incandescent Light Bulbs "Banned"?, April 23, 2008
• Congress's Contempt Power: Law, History, Practice, and Procedure, updated April 15, 2008
• Congress's Contempt Power: A Sketch, updated April 15, 2008
• Can the President Compel Domestic Enforcement of an International Tribunal's Judgment? Overview of Supreme Court Decision in Medellín v. Texas, April 10, 2008
• Judicial Security: Responsibilities and Current Issues, updated April 7, 2008
• Former Presidents: Federal Pension and Retirement Benefits, March 18, 2008
• Presidential Transitions, updated February 11, 2008
• Disaster Debris Removal After Hurricane Katrina: Status and Associated Issues, updated April 2, 2008
• The REAL ID Act of 2005: Legal, Regulatory, and Implementation Issues, April 1, 2008
• Office of Legislative Counsel: Senate, March 31, 2008
• Publications of Congressional Committees: A Summary, March 31, 2008
• Saving for College Through Qualified Tuition (Section 529) Programs, updated March 26, 2008
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Issues and Legislative Options, updated March 21, 2008
• The Congressional Budget Process Timetable, March 20, 2008
• The Budget for Fiscal Year 2009, March 19, 2008
• Presidential Appointee Positions Requiring Senate Confirmation and Committees Handling Nominations, updated March 18, 2008
• Senate Policy on "Holds": Action in the 110th Congress, March 14, 2008
• Selected Laws Governing the Disclosure of Customer Phone Records by Telecommunications Carriers, March 10, 2008
• Role of Home State Senators in the Selection of Lower Federal Court Judges, March 6, 2008
• U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations: Rejections by the Senate and Votes by the Senate Judiciary Committee Other Than To Report Favorably, 1939-2007, updated February 26, 2008
• The Social Security Number: Legal Developments Affecting Its Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality, updated February 21, 2008
• Asylum Law and Female Genital Mutilation: Recent Developments, February 15, 2008
• Earmarks Executive Order: Legal Issues, February 13, 2008
• "Wounded Warrior" and Veterans Provisions in the FY2008 National Defense Authorization Act, February 13, 2008
• Senate Consideration of Presidential Nominations: Committee and Floor Procedure, updated February 11, 2008
• Electronic Voting System in the House of Representatives: History and Evolution, February 11, 2008
• Veterans Affairs: Health Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange, February 11, 2008
• Election Reform and Local Election Officials: Results of Two National Surveys, updated February 7, 2008
• Passports: Current Regulations, February 5, 2008
• Federalism, State Sovereignty and the Constitution: Basis and Limits of Congressional Power, updated February 1, 2008
• Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education: Farm Bill Issues, February 1, 2008
• Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation, updated January 31, 2008
• Temporarily Filling Presidentially Appointed, Senate-Confirmed Positions, updated January 25, 2008
• The Islamic Traditions of Wahhabism and Salafiyya, updated January 24, 2008
• Islamic Religious Schools, Madrasas: Background, updated January 23, 2008
• Judicial Security: Comparison of Legislation in the 110th Congress, updated January 23, 2008
• The Federal Grand Jury, updated January 22, 2008
• Statutory Qualifications for Executive Branch Positions, updated January 22, 2008
• Engineered Nanoscale Materials and Derivative Products: Regulatory Challenges, January 22, 2008
• North American Oil Sands: History of Development, Prospects for the Future, updated January 17, 2008
• Supreme Court Nominations Not Confirmed, 1789-2007, updated January 9, 2008
• Recall of Legislators and the Removal of Members of Congress from Office, January 7, 2008
• Direct Assaults Against Presidents, Presidents-Elect, and Candidates, updated January 7, 2008
• How Crime in the United States Is Measured, January 3, 2008
• Avian Flu Pandemic: Potential Impact of Trade Disruptions, updated January 3, 2008
• Obstruction of Congress: a Brief Overview of Federal Law Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities, December 27, 2007
• Obstruction of Justice: an Overview of Some of the Federal Statutes that Prohibit Interference with Judicial, Executive, or Legislative Activities, December 27, 2007
• Obstruction of Justice: An Abridged Overview of Related Federal Criminal Laws, December 27, 2007
• Smart Grid Provisions in H.R. 6, 110th Congress, updated December 20, 2007
• Side-by-Side Comparison of Climate Change Provisions in Omnibus Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress, updated December 14, 2007
• Federal Tort Claims Act, updated December 11, 2007
• Congressional Franking Privilege: Background and Current Legislation, December 11, 2007
• Entering the Executive Branch of Government: Potential Conflicts of Interest With Previous Employments and Affiliations, updated December 11, 2007
• Franking Privilege: Historical Development and Options for Change, December 5, 2007
• The Amending Process in the Senate, November 26, 2007
• Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2007, updated November 13, 2007
• Crop Insurance and Disaster Assistance: 2007 Farm Bill Issues, October 15, 2007
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Proposed Amendments in the 110th Congress, October 10, 2007
• The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 110th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices, October 10, 2007
• Status of a Member of the House Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony, updated October 5, 2007
• Burning Crosses, Hangman's Nooses, and the Like: State Statutes That Proscribe the Use of Symbols of Fear and Violence with the Intent to Threaten, October 5, 2007
• Congressional Investigations of the Department of Justice, 1920-2007: History, Law, and Practice, October 3, 2007
• Senate Rules Changes in the 110th Congress Affecting Restrictions on the Content of Conference Reports, October 3, 2007
• Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2008, updated September 20, 2007
• The Public Health and Medical Response to Disasters: Federal Authority and Funding, September 19, 2007
• Statutory Inspectors General: Legislative Developments and Legal Issues, September 18, 2007
• U.S. International HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Spending: FY2004-FY2008, updated September 11, 2007
• The Role of National Oil Companies in the International Oil Market, August 21, 2007
• Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76: Implications for the Future, August 21, 2007
• Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2008 Appropriations, updated August 2, 2007
• Manipulating Molecules: Federal Support for Nanotechnology Research, updated August 2, 2007
• Capital Punishment Overview: 2006-2007 Term of the Supreme Court, July 20, 2007
• Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: FY2008 Appropriations, July 20, 2007
• Financial Services and General Government (FSGG): FY2008 Appropriations, updated July 20, 2007
• Constitutional Limits on Punitive Damages Awards: An Analysis of the Supreme Court Case Philip Morris USA v. Williams, updated July 17, 2007
• Energy and Water Development: FY2008 Appropriations, updated July 13, 2007
• Federal Prison Industries, updated July 13, 2007
• Clinical Trials Reporting and Publication, updated July 12, 2007
• Internet Search Engines: Copyright's "Fair Use" in Reproduction and Public Display Rights, updated July 12, 2007
• Recess Appointments: A Legal Overview, updated July 11, 2007
• Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Background, Legal Analysis, and Policy Options, updated June 30, 2007
• Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress, updated June 20, 2007
• Federal Crime Control: Background, Legislation, and Issues, updated June 12, 2007
• "No Confidence" Votes and Other Forms of Congressional Censure of Public Officials, June 11, 2007
• Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB): Quarantine and Isolation, June 5, 2007
• Invoking Cloture in the Senate, June 4, 2007
• Tsunamis: Monitoring, Detection, and Early Warning Systems, updated May 10, 2007
• Crime and Forfeiture, updated May 9, 2007
• Data Security Breaches: Context and Incident Summaries, updated May 7, 2007
• Climate Change: Science and Policy Implications, updated May 2, 2007
• Arsenic in Drinking Water: Regulatory Developments and Issues, updated May 1, 2007
• Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education: Status and Issues, updated April 23, 2007
• Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs): An Institutional Overview, updated April 23, 2007
• Stem Cell Research: Federal Research Funding and Oversight, updated April 18, 2007
• The Speech or Debate Clause: Recent Developments, updated April 17, 2007
• Greenhouse Gas Reductions: California Action and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, April 13, 2007
• Speechwriting in Perspective: A Brief Guide to Effective and Persuasive Communication, April 12, 2007
• Statutes of Limitation in Federal Criminal Cases: An Overview, updated April 9, 2007
• Environmental Impacts of Airport Operations, Maintenance, and Expansion, April 5, 2007
• Opening of the International Tracing Service's Holocaust-Era Archives in Bad Arolsen, Germany, April 5, 2007
• Polar Bears: Proposed Listing Under the Endangered Species Act, updated March 30, 2007
• Federal Advisory Committees: A Primer, updated March 20, 2007
• Nuclear Power: Outlook for New U.S. Reactors, updated March 9, 2007
• Energy Policy: Conceptual Framework and Continuing Issues, updated March 7, 2007
• Tracking Current Federal Legislation and Regulations: A Guide to Resources, February 28, 2007
• Airport Improvement Program: Issues for Congress, February 26, 2007
• Pandemic Influenza: Domestic Preparedness Efforts, updated February 20, 2007
• Pages of the United States Congress: History, Background Information, and Proposals for Change, updated February 6, 2007
• Changes to the OMB Regulatory Review Process by Executive Order 13422, February 5, 2007
• The Economics of the Federal Budget Deficit, updated January 24, 2007
• Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2006, updated January 24, 2007
• U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations by President George W. Bush During the 107th-109th Congresses, updated January 23, 2007
• Federal and State Quarantine and Isolation Authority, updated January 23, 2007
• Pandemic Influenza: Appropriations for Public Health Preparedness and Response, January 23, 2007
• The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, updated January 19, 2007
• The Endangered Species Act and "Sound Science", updated January 8, 2007
• Countries of the World and International Organizations: Sources of Information, updated January 8, 2007
• Russian Natural Gas: Regional Dependence, January 5, 2007
• Privatization and the Federal Government: An Introduction, December 28, 2006
• Veterans Affairs: The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims -- Judicial Review of VA Decision Making, December 27, 2006
• Incapacity of a Member of the Senate, December 15, 2006
• The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW): Congressional Issues, updated December 14, 2006
• Radioactive Waste Streams: Waste Classification for Disposal, updated December 13, 2006
• An Overview of the Presidential Pardoning Power, updated December 12, 2006
• The WTO, Intellectual Property Rights, and the Access to Medicines Controversy, updated December 12, 2006
• Natural Gas Markets in 2006, updated December 12, 2006
• Mad Cow Disease and U.S. Beef Trade, updated December 6, 2006
• U.S. Foreign Trade in Services: Definition, Patterns and Policy Challenges, updated December 5, 2006
• The Foreign Service and a New Worldwide Compensation System, updated November 16, 2006
• U.S. International Borders: Brief Facts, updated November 9, 2006
• Federal R&D Funding Under a Continuing Resolution, October 31, 2006
• Veterans' Health Care Issues in the 109th Congress, updated October 26, 2006
• The National Institutes of Health (NIH): Organization, Funding, and Congressional Issues, October 19, 2006
• Extradition Between the United States and Great Britain: The 2003 Treaty, updated October 10, 2006
• Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2007, updated October 10, 2006
• Supreme Court Nominations, 1789 - 2006: Actions by the Senate, the Judiciary Committee, and the President, updated September 15, 2006
• Science and Technology Policy: Issues for the 109th Congress, updated September 1, 2006
• Steel: Price and Policy Issues, updated August 31, 2006
• U.S. Policy Regarding the International Criminal Court, updated August 29, 2006
• Legal Developments in International Civil Aviation, updated August 25, 2006
• Free Mail for Troops Overseas, updated August 22, 2006
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation in the 109th Congress, updated August 14, 2006
• Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA): A Brief Overview of Legislative Proposals, updated July 21, 2006
• Human Cloning, updated July 20, 2006
• Changing Postal ZIP Code Boundaries, June 23, 2006
• An Overview and Funding History of Select Department of Justice (DOJ) Grant Programs, June 23, 2006
• U.S. and International Responses to the Global Spread of Avian Flu: Issues for Congress, updated May 1, 2006
• Federal Habeas Corpus: An Abridged Sketch, April 28, 2006
• Federal Habeas Corpus: A Brief Legal Overview, April 26, 2006
• Line Item Veto: A Constitutional Analysis of Recent Proposals, April 17, 2006
• Oil Shale: History, Incentives, and Policy, April 13, 2006
• Patent Reform: Issues in the Biomedical and Software Industries, April 7, 2006
• Immigration Enforcement Within the United States, April 6, 2006
• China's Impact on the U.S. Automotive Industry, April 4, 2006
• Lobbying, Ethics and Related Procedural Reforms: Comparison of Current Provisions of S. 2349 and H.R. 4975, March 23, 2006
• Lobbying and Related Reform Proposals: Consideration of Selected Measures, 109th Congress, updated March 23, 2006
• Lobbying Disclosure and Ethics Proposals Related to Lobbying Introduced in the 109th Congress: A Comparative Analysis, updated March 23, 2006
• Lobbying Reform: Background and Legislative Proposals, 109th Congress, updated March 23, 2006
• The Congressional Charter of the American National Red Cross: Overview, History, and Analysis, March 15, 2006
• The Crude Oil Windfall Profit Tax of the 1980s: Implications for Current Energy Policy, March 9, 2006
• Global Climate Change: Federal Research on Possible Human Health Effects, updated February 10, 2006
• Conducting Foreign Relations Without Authority: The Logan Act, February 1, 2006
• Earmarks in Appropriation Acts: FY1994, FY1996, FY1998, FY2000, FY2002, FY2004, FY2005, January 26, 2006
• Stem Cell Research, January 11, 2006
• Congressional Oversight, updated January 3, 2006
• Disaster Response and Appointment of a Recovery Czar: The Executive Branch's Response to the Flood of 1927, October 25, 2005
• Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Katrina Relief, September 7, 2005
• Hurricane Katrina: Fishing and Aquaculture Industries -- Damage and Recovery, September 7, 2005
• Oil and Gas: Supply Issues After Katrina, updated September 6, 2005
• New Orleans Levees and Floodwalls: Hurricane Damage Protection, September 6, 2005
• Price Increases in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Authority to Limit Price Gouging, September 2, 2005
• Disaster Evacuation and Displacement Policy: Issues for Congress, September 2, 2005
• Tax Deductions for Catastrophic Risk Insurance Reserves: Explanation and Economic Analysis, September 2, 2005
• Congressional or Federal Charters: Overview and Current Issues, August 25, 2005
• Minority Rights and Senate Procedures, August 22, 2005
• Postal Reform Bills: A Side-by-Side Comparison of H.R. 22 and S. 662, updated August 4, 2005
• Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: 109th Congress Proposed Refinements, updated July 1, 2005
• Federal Flood Insurance: The Repetitive Loss Problem, June 30, 2005
• Judicial Recess Appointments: A Legal Overview, June 30, 2005
• Presidential Succession: An Overview with Analysis of Legislation Proposed in the 109th Congress, June 29, 2005
• Constitutionality of a Senate Filibuster of a Judicial Nomination, updated June 14, 2005
• World Oil Demand and its Effect on Oil Prices, updated June 9, 2005
• Drug Control: International Policy and Approaches, updated June 7, 2005
• Federal Protection for Human Research Subjects: An Analysis of the Common Rule and Its Interactions with FDA Regulations and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, updated June 2, 2005
• War on Drugs: Reauthorization of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, updated June 1, 2005
• Strategic Petroleum Reserve, updated May 31, 2005
• Membership of the 109th Congress: A Profile, updated May 31, 2005
• Homelessness: Recent Statistics, Targeted Federal Programs, and Recent Legislation, updated May 31, 2005
• Congressional Oversight of Judges and Justices, May 31, 2005
• D-Day: The French Jubilee of Liberty Medal and the 60th Anniversary Commemoration on June 6, 2004, and Events for June 6, 2005, updated May 27, 2005
• Consular Identification Cards: Domestic and Foreign Policy Implications, the Mexican Case, and Related Legislation, updated May 26, 2005
• Implications of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations upon the Regulation of Consular Identification Cards, updated May 23, 2005
• Technology Assessment in Congress: History and Legislative Options, updated May 20, 2005
• Vaccine Policy Issues, updated May 19, 2005
• Parliament and Congress: A Brief Comparison of the British House of Commons and the U.S. House of Representatives, updated May 19, 2005
• International Government-Procurement Obligations of the United States: An Overview, updated May 17, 2005
• Congressional Authority Over the Federal Courts, May 16, 2005
• FY2005 Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq and Afghanistan, Tsunami Relief, and Other Activities, updated May 12, 2005
• U.S. Immigration Policy on Asylum Seekers, updated May 5, 2005
• Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook, updated May 5, 2005
• Military Medical Care Services: Questions and Answers, updated May 5, 2005
• The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Funding Issues and Activities, updated May 2, 2005
• The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Budget, Programs, and Issues, updated April 11, 2005
• Tsunamis and Earthquakes: Is Federal Disaster Insurance in our Future?, April 6, 2005
• Detention of American Citizens as Enemy Combatants, updated March 31, 2005
• "Entrenchment" of Senate Procedure and the "Nuclear Option" for Change: Possible Proceedings and Their Implications, March 28, 2005
• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria: Background and Current Issues, updated March 24, 2005
• Social Security Reform, updated March 23, 2005
• Federal Research and Development: Budgeting and Priority-Setting Issues, 109th Congress, updated March 22, 2005
• Public Relations and Propaganda: Restrictions on Executive Agency Activities, updated March 21, 2005
• Judicial Discipline Process: An Overview, March 18, 2005
• The World Bank: Changing Leadership and Issues for the United States and Congress, updated March 17, 2005
• Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2006, March 14, 2005
• Appropriations Subcommittee Structure: History of Changes from 1920-2005, updated March 9, 2005
• Exempting Food and Agriculture Products from U.S. Economic Sanctions: Status and Implementation, updated February 25, 2005
• Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy, updated February 11, 2005
• U.N. Convention Against Torture (CAT): Overview and Application to Interrogation Techniques, updated February 10, 2005
• Islam in South and Southeast Asia, updated February 8, 2005
• Islam: A Primer, February 19, 2003
• U.S. Public Diplomacy: Background and the 9/11 Commission Recommendations, updated February 4, 2005
• The Economics of the Federal Budget Deficit, updated January 28, 2005
• National Security Education Program: Background and Issues, updated January 21, 2005
• Mandatory Vaccinations: Precedent and Current Laws, updated January 18, 2005
• Capital Punishment: An Overview of Federal Death Penalty Statutes, updated January 5, 2005
• Internet: An Overview of Key Technology Policy Issues Affecting Its Use and Growth, updated December 29, 2004
• Current Economic Conditions and Selected Forecasts, updated November 15, 2004
• Emergency Communications: The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and All-Hazard Warnings, updated November 12, 2004
• Scientific Research and the Experimental Use Privilege in Patent Law, October 28, 2004
• Postponement and Rescheduling of Elections to Federal Office, October 4, 2004
• Presidential and Vice Presidential Succession: Overview and Current Legislation, updated September 27, 2004
• State Election Laws: Overview of Statutes Regarding Emergency Election Postponement Within the State, September 22, 2004
• The Multi-State Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange (MATRIX) Pilot Project, August 18, 2004
• 9/11 Commission Recommendations: A Civil Liberties Oversight Board, August 9, 2004
• Executive Branch Power to Postpone Elections, July 14, 2004
• Federal Budget Process Reform: A Brief Overview, updated July 8, 2004
• The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Funding Issues and Activities, updated July 1, 2004
• Same-Sex Marriages: Legal Issues, September 24, 2004
• Regulation of Broadcast Indecency: Background and Legal Analysis, updated September 28, 2004
• Flat Tax Proposals and Fundamental Tax Reform: An Overview, updated September 30, 2004
• American National Government: An Overview, updated May 20, 2004
• The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Possible Effects on Gasoline Prices of Selected Fill Policies, updated September 27, 2004
• Energy: Useful Facts and Numbers, updated March 18, 2004
• The Electoral College: How It Works in Contemporary Presidential Elections, updated September 8, 2003
• Information Warfare and Cyberwar: Capabilities and Related Policy Issues, updated July 19, 2004
• Military Tribunals: Historical Patterns and Lessons, July 9, 2004
• Immigration-Related Detention: Current Legislative Issues, April 28, 2004
• Computer Security: A Summary of Selected Federal Laws, Executive Orders, and Presidential Directives, April 16, 2004
• The Economic Impact of Cyber-Attacks, April 1, 2004
• Congressional Intervention in the Administrative Process: Legal and Ethical Considerations, September 25, 2003
• Bomb-Making Online: An Abridged Sketch of Federal Criminal Law, September 10, 2003
• How Bills Amend Statutes, August 4, 2003
• The Economic Effects of 9/11: A Retrospective Assessment, September 27, 2002
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress, April 25, 2003
• Congressional Investigations: Subpoenas and Contempt Power, April 2, 2003
• Electronic Congress: Proposals and Issues, updated July 2, 2002
• Military Transformation: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, updated January 17, 2003
• Fair Use on the Internet, May 21, 2002
• Military Tribunals: The Quirin Precedent, March 26, 2002
• Legislative History: A Basic Guide For Constituents, March 22, 2002
• The Pocket Veto: Its Current Status, March 30, 2001
• The Vice Presidency: Evolution of the Modern Office, 1933-2001, February 13, 2001
• Presidential Elections in the United States: A Primer, April 17, 2000
• Staff Depositions in Congressional Investigations, December 3, 1999
• Impeachment Grounds: Part 2: Selected Constitutional Convention Materials, October 30, 1998
• Impeachment Grounds: A Collection of Selected Materials, October 29, 1998
• Investigative Oversight: An Introduction to the Law, Practice and Procedure of Congressional Inquiry, April 7, 1995

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