http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL34547_20080623.pdf
Speculates on the possible federal revenues that could be derived from exploration and extraction of oil from the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the uses to which such revenue could be put. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS22902_20080625.pdf
Provides an overview of major benefits for veterans and the budget for the Veterans Administration. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org
http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/reports/ssissuebriefno.%205%20no%20cover.pdf
The 5th in a series of issue briefs on topics related to Social Security reform. This brief discusses the possible role that progressive reductions in scheduled benefits, reductions that would cause high earners to bear a relatively larger share of the burden, would play in contemplated reform. From the Treasury Department.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL33110.pdf
Latest accounting puts cost at $700 billion for military operations, reconstruction, security, foreign aid, and veterans' expenses. The administration has requested an additional $260 billion for FY 2008 and 2009. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/CCR45/CCR45.pdf
In 2005, overpayments cost the Food Stamp Program $1.29 billion. This report looks at state level efforts to reduce errors. From the Economic Research Service.
http://www.transportation.virginia.gov/
Details of the plan, proposed by Governor Kaine, for funding roads and other transportation needs. Calls, among other things, for retail sales tax hikes for Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. From the Office of the Governor.
http://www.gao.gov/press/press-boeing2008jun18_3.pdf
Press release on the decision of the Government Accountability Office to sustain the protest of Boeing, which lost a lucrative contract to build aerial refueling tankers for the Air Force to Northrop Grumman and Airbus. The report accuses the Air Force of significant errors which affected the outcome of the competition and recommends the bid process be reopened. From the Government Accountability Office.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL34497_20080520.pdf
Discusses the current debate about whether to create an advanced research projects agency, modeled after a Defense Department counterpart, within the Energy Department to work on transformational energy technology research projects. Examines the arguments for and against and what sources would be available for funding such an agency. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/93xx/doc9318/06-09-Shipbuilding_Letter.pdf
Document in the form of a letter which presents an assessment of the plans of the Navy to expand the size of its fleet from 285 battle force ships to more than 310 by 2020 and beyond at an estimated cost of $20 billion per year. From the Congressional Budget Office.
http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/92xx/doc9284/06-05-PriceTransparency.pdf
This brief explores whether increased information about prices for specific health care services and drugs would help to control the rapid growth in costs. From the Congressional Budget Office.
http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/93xx/doc9316/05-29-SourcesHealthCostGrowth_Brief.pdf
Predicts that health care costs per beneficiary will grow more quickly than per capita GDP and that health care cost growth will be a larger factor in increased Medicare/Medicaid spending than the number of beneficiaries to be covered. From the Congressional Budget Office.
