American National Government
Commemorate the Fourth of July by actually learning how the government works. Decentralized power, checks and balances, you get the drift. Read this CRS report to find out what George Washington, Sam Adams, and Thomas Jefferson were fighting for.
Anti-Terrorism Authority Under the Laws of the United Kingdom and the United States
The botched terror attacks in London and Glasgow have led many to question whether the legal authorities and extensive surveillance granted to UK authorities should be adopted here in the United States. This CRS report from last fall compares the anti-terror legal authorities of these two allies.
Congressional Investigations: Subpoenas and Contempt Power
The White House claims executive privilege over documents and testimony and Congressional investigators fire back, claiming they will hold the White House in contempt. What are the limits of Congress’ power to compel testimony and subpoenaed documents? Who has won these inter-branch battles in the past? This CRS report will answer these questions with all the details you need to write that blog post about the showdown between Sen. Leahy and the White House.
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