http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/R41694.pdf
Brief discussion of the nature of the damage to nearby nuclear reactors caused by the March 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the east coast of Japan. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL31133.pdf
This report provides historical background on the enactment of declarations of war and authorizations for the use of force and analyzes their legal effects under international and domestic law. Includes an extensive listing of statutes that are invoked by a declaration of war or national emergency, and congressional procedures relating to the War Powers Act. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R41701.pdf
Examines the legal basis for the establishment of a no-fly zone over Libya, whether congressional authorization is required under the War Powers Act for U.S. involvement in the operation, and the potential costs. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/121xx/doc12101/03-23-HighwayFunding.pdf
Analyzes the effects of alternative approaches to funding highways, especially switching from taxes based on fuel consumption to taxes based on miles traveled. From the Congressional Budget Office
http://www.hrtpo.org/Documents/CROSSINGS/HR%20Regional%20Transit%20Vision%20Plan.pdf
Provides a concept for a regional rapid transit network that connects major population and employment centers in Hampton Roads and relief from traffic congestion for an expected 1.8 million cars by 2034. From the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization