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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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