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Defense Primer: Army Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Resources · 1,419 words
As an operational concept, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) influence what types of weapon systems and equipment the Army procures, what types and numbers of soldiers are needed, the organizational struc...
Federal Habeas Corpus: A Legal Overview
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Reports · 25,446 words · PDF available
Federal habeas corpus is a procedure under which a federal court may review the legality of an individual’s incarceration. It is most often the stage of the criminal appellate process that follows dir...
Congressional Rules and Practices Concerning User Fees and Other Nonrevenue Collections in the Federal Budget
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Reports · 4,026 words · PDF available
The collection of funds to finance the operations of the federal government is a fundamental part of federal budgeting and the policymaking process. Although the power to “lay and collect taxes, dutie...
Agricultural Conservation: FY2023 and FY2024 Appropriations
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Reports · 6,183 words
The Agriculture appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) except for the U.S. Forest Service. The FY2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328, Division A) and the FY...
How would Trump and Harris handle the Russia-Ukraine war?
Brookings Institution · 2024-10-01 · Article · 2,049 words
Ukraine and its war with Russia have become a central and controversial topic in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign.
In the presidential election’s most important state, the race is a dead heat
Brookings Institution · 2024-10-01 · Article · 9,343 words · PDF available
In the 2024 presidential election, Pennsylvania is arguably the state neither candidate can afford to lose.
Who Has JD Vance’s Ear on AI and Should We Be Concerned?
Third Way · 2024-10-01 · Memo · 2,085 words
Third Way is a center-left think tank that champions modern solutions to the most challenging problems in US public policy, including the economy, climate and energy, national security, social policy,...
Central America: Policy Options Following Expiration of Targeted Sanctions Authority
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Resources · 1,470 words · PDF available
On December 27, 2023, a targeted sanctions authority created by Congress to respond to corruption and democratic backsliding in four Central American countries (Figure 1) expired along with any visa r...
Disaster Recovery Funding for Military Facilities on Guam
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Posts · 997 words · PDF available
Overview In May 2023, a category-four typhoon struck the U.S. territory of Guam, causing damage to U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force facilities, cutting power lines, and disrupting water supplies for some ...
FY2025 NDAA: Accelerating Technology Transitions
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Posts · 1,404 words · PDF available
The Defense Department seeks technological advantages to obtain battlefield overmatch, deter potential enemies, and contribute to decisive U.S. military victory. Underpinning U.S. technological advant...
Federal Habeas Corpus: An Abridged Sketch
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Reports · 5,886 words · PDF available
Federal habeas corpus is a procedure under which a federal court may review the legality of an individual’s incarceration. It is most often the stage of the criminal appellate process that follows dir...
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness and Loan Repayment Programs
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Reports · 41,698 words · PDF available
Service-contingent student loan forgiveness and loan repayment programs enable borrowers to have all or part of their student loan debt forgiven or repaid in exchange for work or service in specific f...
Blue-Slipping: Enforcing the Origination Clause in the House of Representatives
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Reports · 2,683 words · PDF available
Article I, Section 7, clause 1, of the U.S. Constitution is known generally as the Origination Clause because it requires that All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representat...
The Port Strike’s Effect on Maritime Commerce
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Posts · 902 words
The strike by port dockworkers (commonly called longshoremen) at East and Gulf Coast ports has raised concerns about the economic impact should the strike last more than a few days. The International ...
The Origination Clause of the U.S. Constitution: Interpretation and Enforcement
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-01 · Reports · 13,361 words · PDF available
Article I, Section 7, clause 1, of the U.S. Constitution is known as the Origination Clause because it provides that “All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives.” Th...