Government Information

http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/06-13-Smoking_Reduction.pdf

Analyzes a policy involving smoking—a hypothetical increase of 50 cents per pack in the federal excise tax on cigarettes and small cigars—to demonstrate the links between policies that aim to improve health and effects on the federal budget.  Estimates that such a tax increase would increase federal revenues by $41 billion and reduce f ederal spending by less than $1 billion through 2021.  From the Congressional Budget Office

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42561.pdf

Provides an analysis of benefits from the American Opportunity Tax Credit for higher education costs, a discussion of who receives those benefits, and policy options for future ways to make college more affordable.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/R41129.pdf

Discusses issues related to the research and development of a new class of ballistic missile submarines including cost, quantity, timetable and force strength, and selection of shipyard to build the ships, whether Newport News, Virginia or the General Dynamic’s yard in Groton, CT.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/R40094.pdf

This report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the UN Security Council.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40934.pdf

Describes the features and exceptions of the proposed law which would prohibit discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity by private and public sector employers.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RS22534.pdf

Discusses the implementation of the Multilaterial Debt Relief Initiative, launched by the G8 finance ministers in 2005 and raises issues regarding the effectiveness of debt relief as a form of foreign assistance.  .   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41576.pdf

This report provides background information on drug trafficking in Mexico, identifies the major organizations, discusses how the crime landscape has been altered by fragmentation, and assesses the context, scope, and scale of the violence.  Also compares Mexican drug violence with Colombian drug violence and analyzes prospects for curbing violence in the future.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42019.pdf

This report evaluates the purpose, membership, financing, and focus of the IMF’s activities.  It also discusses the role of Congress in shaping U.S. policy at the IMF and covers key policy issues that Congress may consider.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists