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/misc/R40421.pdf
Discusses procedures for filling vacancies in the Senate in the context of four recent vacancies due to death and resignation. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/ffrdclist/
Provides name and location of research centers plus the federal agency sponsor of the center. From the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csdi/ACUSB.pdf
Describes the data collected for the Sourcebook including the variables and their coding. From the Adminiistrative Conference of the U.S. and Vanderbilt University.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csdi/Sourcebook12.pdf
Examines agencies and other organization entities of the federal executive establishment, including independent agencies. Covers characteristics of the entities, their place in the executive, how their features influence political control and performance, and emerging trends. Performed under contract from the Administrative Conference of the U.S. by Vanderbilt University
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43068.pdf
Discusses recent budget actions including the release of the adminstration’s FY2014 budget and the passage of budget resolutions by the House and Senate. Also discusses spending and revenue trends and the unsustainability of those trends. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
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