Mandatory Minimum Sentencing, and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has withheld from online distribution include the following.
Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing: The 18 U.S.C. 924(c) Tack-On in Cases Involving Drugs or Violence, October 21, 2013
The Mental Health Workforce: A Primer, October 18, 2013
Student Bullying: Overview of Research, Federal Initiatives, and Legal Issues, October 18, 2013
Improper Payments and Recovery Audits: Legislation, Implementation, and Analysis, October 18, 2013
Tax-Advantaged Accounts for Health Care Expenses: Side-by-Side Comparison, 2013, October 18, 2013
Army Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects: Authorization and Appropriations, October 18, 2013
The 2013 Farm Bill: A Comparison of the Senate-Passed (S. 954) and House-Passed (H.R. 2642, H.R. 3102) Bills with Current Law, October 18, 2013
Budget Issues Shaping a Farm Bill in 2013, October 21, 2013
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs, October 18, 2013
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, October 18, 2013
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