policy.house.gov     Congressional Research Service Issue Briefs The Congressional Research Service provides research on various issues to pending before Congress.   Until recently, these "Issue Briefs" were only available in writing from congressional offices.   Because of a change in regulations, these Issue Briefs are now be available via congressional websites.   Here are the Issue Briefs Policy Committee staff find most helpful. Budget: Budget and the National Debt Budget: Appropriations for FY2002 Congressional Budget Actions in 2002 The Debt Limit: The Need to Raise It After Four Years of Surpluses   Defense: Appropriations for FY2002 Homeland Security: Coast Guard Operations Tactical Aircraft Modernization Combating Terrorism: Are There Lessons to Be Learned from Foreign Experiences? Cyberwarfare Missile Defense: The Current Debate Peacekeeping: Issues of U.S. Military Involvement Economic Security: Child Welfare: Federal Program Requirements for States The Current Economic Recession: How Long, How Deep, and How Different From the Past? Long-Term Economic Growth and Budget Projections National Security: Terrorism, the Future, and U.S. Foreign Policy Intelligence to Counter Terrorism: Issues for Congress Accessibility Alphabetical Site Index Search Site Map Site Navigator What's New? Biotechnology, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Freedom, Civil Liberties, and Human Rights Civil Justice Health National Security and Foreign Affairs Redesigning Government Tax Reform Agenda: 108th Congress 107th Congress 106th Congress 105th Congress Annual Reports of the United States: 1996 | 1997 | 1998 1999 | 2000 | 2001 2002 Budget Process Reform Freedom in China Report on Russia Why We Are Liberals Why We Are Conservatives Committee Members Multimedia Contact Information Subscribe to E-mail Alerts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Accessibility Committee Internships White House Policy Offices Senate Policy Committee Policy Related Links Committee Rules (PDF) CRS Issue Briefs