http://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/12-398
Unanimous Supreme Court decision that parts of human genes as naturally occurring phenomena cannot be patented by corporations. The decision reversed three decades of patent awards. From the Legal Information Institute of Cornell University
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
Warns that the world is drifting into apathy about greenhouse gas emissions and sets out four specific measures to help keep the 2 degree Celsius target alive at no net economic cost. From the International Energy Agency
http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/44318-StudentLoans.pdf
Provides information about the direct student loan program and its effect on the federal budget under current law. Also presents an analysis of the expected budgetary effects of various options for changing the terms on new subsidized loans. From the Congressional Budget Office
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/gdp_state/2013/pdf/gsp0613.pdf
Reports that real gross domestic product increased in 49 states and DC during 2012. Real GDP by state increased by 2.5% in 2012 with durable good manufacturing, finance and insurance, and wholesale trade as the leading sectors. From the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/655066.pdf
Covers the efforts publishers have made to provide textbook cost information to faculty, students, and college bookstores and to make bundled materials available for sale individually under the Higher Education Opportunity Act. Also reports on the resulting costs and benefits. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/fed_reg_notices/337/337-794_notice06042013sgl.pdf
Agency ruling that Apple violated Samsung patents in developing iPhones and iPads and bans the company from further sales of older devices that work on AT&T’s Wireless network. From the U.S. International Trade Commission
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