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Statutory Qualifications for Executive Branch Positions
Congressional Research Service · 2015-09-09 · Reports · 16,403 words
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, some Members of Congress and others questioned the competence of leadership at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). After investigating the federal re...
Veterans’ Benefits: Pension Benefit Programs
Congressional Research Service · 2015-09-09 · Reports · 3,481 words
This report discusses selected veteran pension programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): The Improved Disability Pension makes payments to certain low-income veterans. In FY20...
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Commercial Outlook for a New Industry
Congressional Research Service · 2015-09-09 · Reports · 7,084 words · PDF available
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—commonly referred to as drones—have become a staple of U.S. military reconnaissance and weapons delivery in overseas war zones such as Afghanistan. Now some new technol...