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Earl Gregg Swem Library

Recess Appointments Made by President Barack Obama

Categories: Congress,Govt Processes/Organization,Presidency

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42329.pdf

Identifies the recess appointments made by President Obama, discusses them in the context of recess appointment authorities, provides related statistics, and covers Congressional efforts to prevent further recess appointments.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

 

“Fast Track” Legislative Procedures Governing Congressional Consideration of a Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission Report

Categories: Congress,Defense/Military,Laws/Regulations

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R43102.pdf

In anticipation of a new round of defense base closings requested by the Defense Department, this report reviews the expedited parliamentary procedures which enabled base closings to proceed on five previous occasions and how they differ from the regular legislative processes of Congress.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Oversight: Pending Legislation Regarding Sexual Assaults in the Military

Categories: Congress,Crime/Justice,Defense/Military,Headlines,Laws/Regulations,Sex Issues,Women

http://www.armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/event.cfm?eventid=a98b6adb153eafb92badf66142162840

Prepared statements of Joint Chiefs during congressional hearing into legislation needed to prevent sexual assaults in the military.  From the Senate Committee on Armed Services

 

Expulsion, Censure, Reprimand, and Fine: Legislative Discipline in the House of Representatives

Categories: Congress,Govt Processes/Organization,Govt/Business Scandals

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL31382.pdf

Discusses the various types of punishment that may be imposed, the grounds, precedents, and consequences by the House.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Tax Reform in the 113th Congress: An Overview of Proposals

Categories: Congress,Govt Processes/Organization,Laws/Regulations,Taxes

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43060.pdf

Discusses discussion drafts, policy papers, and legislation introduced in Congress to create a simpler and fairer tax system.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Comprehensive Tax Reform

Categories: Congress,Taxes

https://taxreform.gov/

Site launched by two members of Congress to solicit citizen suggestions about how to make the tax code more simple and fair.    From the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee

 

Why Certain Trade Agreements are Approved as Congressional-Executive Agreements Rather than Treaties

Categories: Congress,Foreign Trade/Investment,Presidency,Treaties

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/97-896.pdf

Discusses the role that Trade Promotion Authority plays in the establishment of foreign trade agreements.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Procedural Analysis of Private Laws Enacted: 1986-2013

Categories: Congress,Govt Processes/Organization,Laws/Regulations

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS22450.pdf

Examines broad distinctions among the 170 private laws enacted during this time period, including subject matter, sponsorship, method of consideration, amendment, and reconciling of differences between House and Senate versions.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

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