http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/590970.pdf
Reviews the array of federal student aid programs and who benefits from what types of assistance. Reveals that tax filers do not always select options that maximize their potential tax benefits while paying higher education bills. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL34580.pdf
This report provides information about the physical causes of drought, drought history in the U.S., examples of regional drought conditions, and policy challenges related to drought. Also considers the prospect of extended droughts in the western part of the U.S. from climate change and the resulting challenges to federal water projects. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL31458.pdf
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of employee stock options as compensation schemes, the different types of stock options, and key laws and regulations affecting stock options. Also discusses the controversies surrounding the so-called “book-tax” gap. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41039.pdf
Reviews how the Superfund law works, the responsibilities for federal and state authorities for cleaning up the hazardous sites, and the financial responsibilities for the private owners or former owners of the sites. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RS22478.pdf
Reviews the history of how Naval ships have been named, the role of the public and Congress in this process, and cites recent decisions on names for newly built carriers, destroyers, submarines, and cargo ships. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RS22373.pdf
Describes the role of Naval special forces including the SEALs unit that killed Bin Laden, future plans for such units within the Navy, and oversight issues for Congress. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42137.pdf
Reviews the situation in Afghanistan as the U.S. is poised to end its military involvement even as it extends its diplomatic engagement. Also reviews current debates about troop levels, economic development plans for Afghanistan, elections and the Afghan political future, and the role of Pakistan in providing sanctuary for insurgents. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13355
This report examines the potential for newer energy technologies such as hydraulic fracturing, carbon capture/storage, shale gas recovery, and geothermal energy production to cause earthquakes. From the National Research Council