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Mandatory Minimum Sentencing, and More from CRS

10.23.13 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

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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