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The nation’s health, wealth, and security rely on the production and distribution of certain goods and services. The array of physical assets, processes and organizations across which these goods and services move are called critical infrastructures (e.g. electricity, the power plants that generate it, and the electric grid upon which it is distributed). Computers and communications, themselves critical infrastructures, are increasingly tying these infrastructures together. This report aims to address the concern that this reliance on computers and computer networks raises the vulnerability of the nation’s critical infrastructures to “cyber” attacks.

In an effort to reduce costs, adopt commercial practices, and gain technological advantages, the DOD Food Policy Council directed the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) to establish a common food management system. Under DLA, DSCP is the inventory control point for food, clothing, textiles, medicines, medical equipment, general and industrial supplies and services for the military, their eligible dependents, and other non-DOD customers worldwide; under DSCP, the Subsistence Directorate serves as the operational manager for all food operations. This report will describe the origin, authority, policy, and military food acquisition process.

In an effort to collect scientifically credible data regarding the effect of animal agriculture on water resources (specifically animal waste and emissons from animal feeding operations (AFO), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in January 2005 announced the Air Compliance Agreement. The agreement is intended to produce air quality monitoring data on AFO emissions during a two-year study, while at the same time protecting participants through a “safe harbor” from liability under certain provisions of federal environmental laws. This report discusses the agreement and the perspectives of both its supporters and opponents.

This report is a guide to the regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Energy and Water Development. It summarizes the status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity, and is updated as events warrant. The report lists the key CRS staff relevant to the issues covered and related CRS products.

State Input (PA) - Regional Hearing - National Capital Area - NAS/JRB Willow Grove - Information and Materials for Chairman Anthony Principi and Staff - Assembled for Regional Military Affairs Committee

Community Correspondence - Letter from Johnny Ogden to the BRAC Commission regarding Cannon AFB, Clovis New Mexico, wishing to express his desire to keep the base open.

Community Correspondence - Letter from a concerned citizen to BRAC Commission regarding Cannon Air Force Base.

State Input (NV) Regional Hearing - Clovis, NM - Nevada Air National Guard Response to Department of Defense 2005 BRAC

Regional Hearing - Kentucky Regional Base Hearing with the Kentucky Delegation with Senator Mitch McConnell and Senator Jim Bunning in St. Louis, Missouri.

Community Correspondence - Letter from Dartha L. Hartle to the BRAC Commission regarding the DoD recommendation to close Cannon AFB in Clovis New Mexico, and the economic impact the recommendation may have in the local community.

Community Correspondence - Letter from Phyllis Neave to the BRAC Commission regarding Cannon AFB in Clovis New Mexico.

Community Correspondence - Letter from a concerned citizen to BRAC Commission regarding Cannon Air Force Base.

Community Correspondence - Letter from a concerned citizen to BRAC Commission regarding Cannon Air Force Base.

Community Correspondence - Letter from a concerned citizen to BRAC Commission regarding Cannon Air Force Base.

Community Input - Community Input from Hawthorne Army Depot, Nevada submitted to the BRAC Commission. Includes Short briefing, long briefing, BRAC fact sheet, Recommendation, Results, questions and concerns and any other general information.

Community Input - Community Input from Regional Hearing at the Carlson Center Fairbanks,Alaska submitted to the BRAC Commission. Includes Testimonies and Exhibits.

Community Correspondence - Letter from a concerned citizen to BRAC Commission regarding Cannon Air Force Base.

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission requesting questions for the record: The Honorable Gordon R. England, Secretary of the Navy; Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations; and General Michael W. Hagee, Commandant, Marine Corps from the hearing on May 17, 2005.

Community Correspondence - Letter from a concerned citizen to BRAC Commission regarding Cannon Air Force Base.

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to an e-mail from the BRAC Commission requesting questions for the record: The Honorable Michael L. Dominguez, Secretary of the Air Force and General John P. Jumper, Air Force Chief of Staff from the hearing on May 17, 2005.

"BRAC and Per Capita Income" by Jack Spencer, July 8, 2005. Backgounder published by the Heritage Foundation.