Government Information

http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/assets/crs/R42388.pdf

Reviews the annual appropriations cycle, types of appropriation measures, and the role of spending ceilings for appropriation measures.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by National Agricultural Law Center

http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/assets/crs/R41459.pdf

This report discusses the environmental regulation relating to power plant emissions known as the Maximum Achievable Control Technology standards for boilers.  Final regulations are expected in mid-2012.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by National Agricultural Law Center

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42069.pdf

Provides background information about the private health insurance market and analyzes provisions of the ACA that impose requirements on private health insurance plans in the name of reform.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/RL34603.pdf

Nothing about the scandal with prostitutes in this report, which covers the Service’s dual missions of criminal investigations and dignitary protection.  Also considers current policy considerations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/590147.pdf

Discusses the attempt to fill vacancies at the FBI at a time the agency’s workforce was growing by 38% to accommodate the post-2001 intelligence mission.  The report represents the first inquiry by the GAO into intelligence matters following a two year controversy over whether the agency would be given intelligence oversight powers.  From the Government Accountability Office

http://www.unodc.org/documents/crop-monitoring/Afghanistan/ORAS_report_2012.pdf

Describes the level of opium cultivation in various parts of the country and the reasons, mostly related to security variations, for higher levels in some parts.  From the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/04/13/president-obama-and-vice-president-biden-s-2011-tax-returns

Provides details of taxes paid, charitable donations, and effective tax rate.  From the White House

http://www.sapr.mil/media/pdf/reports/Department_of_Defense_Fiscal_Year_2011_Annual_Report_on_Sexual_Assault_in_the_Military.pdf

Presents statistics and analysis of reports on sexual assault, discuss policy and program improvements, and outlines plans to enhance support for victims.  From the Department of Defense