Presidential Reorganization Authority, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made available to the public include the following.
Presidential Reorganization Authority: History, Recent Initiatives, and Options for Congress, December 11, 2012
Presidential Appointee Positions Requiring Senate Confirmation and Committees Handling Nominations, November 15, 2012
Legal Protections for Subcontractors on Federal Prime Contracts, December 10, 2012
Loss of Federal Pensions for Members of Congress Convicted of Certain Offenses, December 10, 2012
The National Defense Authorization Act for FY2012: Detainee Matters, December 11, 2012
“Gang of Four” Congressional Intelligence Notifications, November 19, 2012
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