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| Date May 14, 2019 |
Report No. R45719 |
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Marijuana Use and Highway Safety David Randall Peterman Analyst in Transportation Policy May 14, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R45719 SUMMARY Marijuana Use and Highway Safety A growing number of Americans report that they use marijuana. Most states now allow the use of marijuana for treatment of medical conditions. Ten states and the District of Columbia, representing a ...
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| Date May 14, 2019 |
Report No. R44121 |
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Land and Water Conservation Fund: Appropriations for Other Purposes Carol Hardy Vincent Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Updated May 14, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R44121 Land and Water Conservation Fund: Appropriations for Other Purposes Summary The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965 (P.L. 88-578) created the LWCF in the Treasury as a funding ...
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| Date May 14, 2019 |
Report No. IN11117 |
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INSIGHTi U.S-Iran Tensions Escalate Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs May 14, 2019 Overview U.S.-Iran tensions have escalated in recent weeks as the Trump Administration has taken several additional steps to implement its maximum pressure campaign on Iran s economy and government, and Iranian leaders have announced responses. U.S. steps have included designating Iran s Islamic ...
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| Date May 13, 2019 |
Report No. R43911 |
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The Community Health Center Fund: In Brief Elayne J. Heisler Specialist in Health Services Updated May 13, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43911 The Community Health Center Fund: In Brief Contents Background ..................................................................................................................................... 1 CHCF as a Percentage of Health ...
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| Date May 10, 2019 |
Report No. R45406 |
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FY2018 and FY2019 Appropriations for Agricultural Conservation Megan Stubbs Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy Updated May 10, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R45406 SUMMARY FY2018 and FY2019 Appropriations for Agricultural Conservation The Agriculture appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) except for the Forest ...
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| Date May 10, 2019 |
Report No. R45716 |
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Long Live Cash: The Potential Decline of Cash Usage and Related Implications David W. Perkins Analyst in Macroeconomic Policy May 10, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R45716 SUMMARY Long Live Cash: The Potential Decline of Cash Usage and Related Implications Electronic forms of payment have become increasingly available, convenient, and cost efficient due to technological ...
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| Date May 10, 2019 |
Report No. R45683 |
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Cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Southeastern Africa: Humanitarian and Recovery Response in Brief Nicolas Cook Specialist in African Affairs Rhoda Margesson Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy Updated May 10, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R45683 Cyclone Idai in Southern Africa: Humanitarian and Recovery Response in Brief Contents Overview ...
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| Date May 10, 2019 |
Report No. IN11115 |
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INSIGHTi DOD s Proposal to Reduce Military Medical End Strength Bryce H. P. Mendez Analyst in Defense Health Care Policy May 10, 2019 In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 115, Congress annually authorizes the end strength for active duty and reserve component personnel. End strength is the maximum number of personnel permitted in each military service (e.g., Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force) as of ...
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| Date May 10, 2019 |
Report No. LSB10297 |
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Legal Sidebari Attorney General Rules that Unlawful Entrants Generally Must Remain Detained While Asylum Claims Are Considered Hillel R. Smith Legislative Attorney May 10, 2019 Non-U.S. nationals (aliens) apprehended by immigration authorities when attempting to unlawfully enter the United States are generally subject to a streamlined, expedited removal process and must be detained while awaiting ...
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| Date May 9, 2019 |
Report No. LSB10251 |
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Legal Sidebari Migrant Protection Protocols : Legal Issues Related to DHS s Plan to Require Arriving Asylum Seekers to Wait in Mexico Ben Harrington Legislative Attorney Hillel R. Smith Legislative Attorney Updated May 9, 2019 Update: The Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) remain in effect after an initial round of litigation (which followed initial publication of this Sidebar). On May 7, 2019, a ...
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| Date May 8, 2019 |
Report No. R45230 |
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Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2019 Appropriations Updated May 8, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45230 Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2019 Appropriations Summary The Agriculture appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) except for the Forest Service. It also funds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in evennumbered ...
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| Date May 8, 2019 |
Report No. R45712 |
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FY2018 and FY2019 Agriculture Appropriations: International Food Aid May 8, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45712 SUMMARY FY2018 and FY2019 Agriculture Appropriations: International Food Aid The Agriculture appropriations bill formally known as the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funds the ...
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| Date May 8, 2019 |
Report No. IF11204 |
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May 8, 2019 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2020 Appropriations Introduction Congress generally funds the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS, an agency within the Department of the Interior) in annual appropriations laws for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Discretionary appropriations for FWS fund many of the essential functions related to the agency s mission ...
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| Date May 8, 2019 |
Report No. IF11206 |
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May 8, 2019 FY2020 Budget Request for the Military Health System On March 11, 2019, President Donald Trump submitted his Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget request to Congress. The Department of Defense (DOD) budget request totals $761.8 billion, including $49.5 billion (6.5%) to fund the Military Health System (MHS). DOD refers to this latter portion of the DOD budget request as the unified medical ...
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| Date May 8, 2019 |
Report No. LSB10296 |
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Legal Sidebari Does ATF s Bump-Stock Ban Comport with the APA? Sarah Herman Peck Legislative Attorney May 8, 2019 Congressional interest in regulating bump stock devices grew after authorities discovered that the perpetrator of the October 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas had attached to his semiautomatic firearms an accessory that allowed his rifles to effectively mimic the firing capabilities of ...
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| Date May 7, 2019 |
Report No. R45295 |
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Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2019 Appropriations: Overview Updated May 7, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45295 SUMMARY Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2019 Appropriations: Overview The Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill includes funding for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive ...
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| Date May 7, 2019 |
Report No. IF11203 |
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May 7, 2019 Proposed Civilian Personnel System Supporting Space Force Background The Department of Defense (DOD) proposed legislation to Congress that would establish a sixth armed service United States Space Force inside the Department of the Air Force (Air Force). The proposal s various provisions include the establishment of a space civilian personnel system (SCPS) in the excepted service. ...
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| Date May 6, 2019 |
Report No. R45711 |
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Enhanced Prudential Regulation of Large Banks Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy May 6, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R45711 SUMMARY Enhanced Prudential Regulation of Large Banks The 2007-2009 financial crisis highlighted the problem of too big to fail financial institutions the concept that the failure of large financial firms could trigger financial ...
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| Date May 6, 2019 |
Report No. R45713 |
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Terrorism, Violent Extremism, and the Internet: Free Speech Considerations May 6, 2019 Congressional Research Service SUMMARY Terrorism, Violent Extremism, and the Internet: Free Speech Considerations R45713 May 6, 2019 Victoria L. Killion Recent acts of terrorism and hate crimes have prompted a renewed focus on the possible links Legislative Attorney between internet content and offline violence. ...
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| Date May 6, 2019 |
Report No. IF11202 |
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May 6, 2019 Oil Price Volatility and the Department of Defense Oil Price Volatility The price of crude oil historically rises or falls with the world economy. However, supply generally does not smoothly follow demand and numerous factors can impact crude oil prices (e.g., supply, demand, available supply, value of the dollar, geopolitical risks). Thus, oil prices can be volatile. Volatility in ...
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| Date May 3, 2019 |
Report No. RL30478 |
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Federally Supported Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Programs Updated May 3, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL30478 Federally Supported Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Programs Summary For more than four decades, Congress has authorized and refined several programs to help communities address water supply and wastewater problems. The agencies that ...
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| Date May 3, 2019 |
Report No. R44795 |
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Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Federal, State, and Local Policies and Related Litigation Sarah Herman Peck Legislative Attorney Updated May 3, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R44795 Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Federal, State, and Local Policies and Related Litigation Summary There is no official or agreed-upon definition of what constitutes a sanctuary jurisdiction, and there has ...
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| Date May 3, 2019 |
Report No. IF11199 |
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May 3, 2019 2018 Farm Bill Primer: Title II Conservation Programs Title II of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill, P.L. 115-334) authorizes programs and provisions that assist farmers and ranchers in addressing environmental resource concerns on private land. The 2018 farm bill reauthorized and amended a number of existing programs, directed existing program resources, shifted ...
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| Date May 3, 2019 |
Report No. IF11198 |
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May 3, 2019 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF): Frequently Asked Questions What is the Land and Water Conservation Fund? The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (LWCF Act; 54 U.S.C. 200301 et seq.) was enacted to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation resources. The law created the LWCF in the Department of the Treasury as a dedicated funding source to ...
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| Date May 2, 2019 |
Report No. R45709 |
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Social Security: The Trust Funds and Alternative Investments May 2, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45709 SUMMARY Social Security: The Trust Funds and Alternative Investments The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program provides monthly benefits to retired or disabled workers and their family members and to the family members of deceased ...
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| Date May 2, 2019 |
Report No. R43317 |
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Cybersecurity: Legislation and Hearings, 115th116th Congresses Updated May 2, 2019 (R43317) Jump to Main Text of Report Contents Cybersecurity Legislation and Hearings in the 116th and 115th Congresses 116 th Congress: Legislative Action 115 th Congress: Legislative Action CRS Products: Legislation Hearings in the 116th Congress Hearings in the 115th Congress Tables Table Table Table Table Table ...
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| Date May 2, 2019 |
Report No. RL33275 |
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The LIHEAP Formula Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy Updated May 2, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33275 SUMMARY RL33275 The LIHEAP Formula The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funds to states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and commonwealths, and Indian tribal organizations (collectively referred to as grantees) primarily to ...
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| Date May 2, 2019 |
Report No. IN11111 |
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INSIGHTi Spain s 2019 Election May 2, 2019 Many U.S. officials and Members of Congress consider Spain to be an important U.S. ally and one of the closest U.S. partners in Europe. Spain s April 2019 election returned a fragmented result, but most seated parties favor the continuation of close U.S.-Spain relations. Socialist Party Wins, But No Majority The center-left Socialist Workers Party (PSOE), ...
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| Date May 2, 2019 |
Report No. IF10846 |
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Updated May 2, 2019 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2019 Appropriations Introduction Congress generally funds the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS, an agency within the Department of the Interior) in Title I of annual appropriations laws for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Discretionary appropriations for FWS fund most of the essential functions related to ...
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| Date May 1, 2019 |
Report No. R43315 |
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Water Infrastructure Financing: The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy Mary Tiemann Specialist in Environmental Policy Elena H. Humphreys Analyst in Environmental Policy Updated May 1, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43315 Water Infrastructure Financing: The WIFIA Program Summary The Water ...
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| Date May 1, 2019 |
Report No. IN11110 |
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CRS INSIGHT Administration Proposal to Reorganize the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) May 1, 2019 (IN11110) | Related Author Barbara L. Schwemle | Barbara L. Schwemle, Coordinator, Analyst in American National Government (bschwemle@crs.loc.gov, 7-8655) Kathryn A. Francis, Analyst in Government Organization and Management (kfrancis@crs.loc.gov, 7-2351) Katelin P. Isaacs, Specialist in ...
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| Date April 29, 2019 |
Report No. IN11109 |
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CRS INSIGHT Japan's New Emperor and Era April 29, 2019 (IN11109) | Related Authors Joshua A. Williams Emma Chanlett-Avery View More... | Joshua A. Williams, Research Associate (jawilliams@crs.loc.gov, 7-5050) Emma Chanlett-Avery, Specialist in Asian Affairs (echanlettavery@crs.loc.gov, 7-7748) Mark E. Manyin, Specialist in Asian Affairs (mmanyin@crs.loc.gov, 7-7653) Introduction On April 30th, the ...
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| Date April 25, 2019 |
Report No. R45705 |
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Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC): Background and Issues for Congress April 25, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45705 Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Summary Since 1977, statutory thresholds have effectively constrained the President s ability to close or realign major military installations in the United States. Congress has instead periodically granted ...
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| Date April 25, 2019 |
Report No. RL32341 |
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Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding Updated April 25, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL32341 Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding Summary The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, also known as fire grants or the FIRE Act grant program, was established by Title XVII of the FY2001 ...
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| Date April 25, 2019 |
Report No. RL33375 |
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Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program Updated April 25, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL33375 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program Summary In response to concerns over the adequacy of firefighter staffing, the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Act, known as the SAFER Act ...
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| Date April 25, 2019 |
Report No. R45684 |
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Selected Homeland Security Issues in the 116th Congress: CRS Experts William L. Painter Specialist in Homeland Security and Appropriations Updated April 25, 2019 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R45684 Selected Homeland Security Issues in the 116th Congress: CRS Experts n 2001, in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, homeland security went from being a concept ...
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| Date April 25, 2019 |
Report No. RS20071 |
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United States Fire Administration: An Overview Updated April 25, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS20071 United States Fire Administration: An Overview Summary The United States Fire Administration (USFA) which includes the National Fire Academy (NFA) is currently housed within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Department of Homeland Security ...
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| Date April 25, 2019 |
Report No. IF11192 |
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April 25, 2019 The Automobile Lending Market and Policy Issues An automobile (auto) loan allows a consumer to finance the purchase of a new or used car. In most parts of the United States, access to a car is critical for people to be able to get to work and other important activities. According to Kelley Blue Book, a vehicle valuation and research company, the average cost of a new car was more ...
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| Date April 25, 2019 |
Report No. IF11195 |
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April 25, 2019 Financial Innovation: Reducing Fintech Regulatory Uncertainty Many companies are developing innovative financial technology or fintech. Broadly, fintech aspires to provide financial products using technological advances. Given that most of the federal financial regulatory framework was created prior to these technologies, fintech companies often face uncertainty over how or whether ...
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| Date April 24, 2019 |
Report No. R45486 |
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Child Nutrition Programs: Current Issues January 31, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45486 SUMMARY Child Nutrition Programs: Current Issues The term child nutrition programs refers to several U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) programs that provide food for children in institutional settings. These include the school meals ...
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| Date April 24, 2019 |
Report No. IN11106 |
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CRS INSIGHT Community Disaster Loans: Homeland Security Issues in the 116th Congress April 24, 2019 (IN11106) | Related Author Michael H. Cecire | Michael H. Cecire, Analyst in Intergovernmental Relations and Economic Development Policy (mcecire@crs.loc.gov, 7-7109) The Community Disaster Loan (CDL) program was developed to help local governments manage tax and other revenue shortages following a ...
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| Date April 24, 2019 |
Report No. IF11188 |
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April 24, 2019 2018 Farm Bill Primer: Dairy Programs The 2018 farm bill (P.L. 115-334) revised the dairy program from the 2014 farm bill (P.L. 113-79, as amended by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 [BBA], P.L. 115123). The new program in the 2018 farm bill, Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), which replaces the Margin Protection Program (MPP), is designed to improve the safety net for milk producers. ...
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| Date April 24, 2019 |
Report No. IN11108 |
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CRS INSIGHT Iran Oil Sanctions Exceptions Ended April 24, 2019 (IN11108) | Related Author Kenneth Katzman | Kenneth Katzman, Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs (kkatzman@crs.loc.gov, 7-7612) Overview On April 22, 2019, the State Department announced that exceptions granted to eight countries enabling them to buy Iranian oil without U.S. penalty would not be renewed when they expire on May 2, ...
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| Date April 24, 2019 |
Report No. IN11107 |
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CRS INSIGHT Sri Lanka's 2019 Easter Bombings April 24, 2019 (IN11107) | Related Author Bruce Vaughn | Bruce Vaughn, Specialist in Asian Affairs (bvaughn@crs.loc.gov, 7-3144) The Attack A series of Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka claimed over 350 lives and left over 500 injured. At least 38 of the dead are foreigners, including four Americans. The bombings targeted churches in the capital ...
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| Date April 24, 2019 |
Report No. IN11105 |
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CRS INSIGHT Ukraine Elects a New President April 24, 2019 (IN11105) | Related Author Cory Welt | Cory Welt, Specialist in European Affairs (cwelt@crs.loc.gov, 7-0530) On April 21, 2019, Ukraine held the second round of its first presidential election since 2014, the year Russia occupied Ukraine's Crimea region and fostered a separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine. Popular actor-comedian and ...
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| Date April 24, 2019 |
Report No. LSB10293 |
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Legal Sidebari Lies and Schemes: Supreme Court Expands Securities Fraud Liability Jay B. Sykes Legislative Attorney April 24, 2019 The Supreme Court recently held in Lorenzo v. Securities and Exchange Commission that persons who knowingly disseminate false statements to investors violate the scheme liability provisions of federal securities law even if they do not have ultimate authority over the ...
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| Date April 24, 2019 |
Report No. LSB10292 |
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Legal Sidebari When Can the Firearm Industry Be Sued? Sarah Herman Peck Legislative Attorney April 24, 2019 There has been increased interest in the scope of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) after the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit may go forward against the manufacturer, distributor, and dealer of the semiautomatic rifle used by the assailant in ...
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| Date April 23, 2019 |
Report No. R45410 |
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The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Historical Overview, Funding, and Reauthorization Updated April 23, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45410 SUMMARY The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Historical Overview, Funding, and Reauthorization R45410 April 23, 2019 Lisa N. Sacco Analyst in Illicit Drugs and Crime Policy The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA; Title ...
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| Date April 23, 2019 |
Report No. R45493 |
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The World Oil Market and U.S. Policy: Background and Select Issues for Congress Updated April 23, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45493 SUMMARY The World Oil Market and U.S. Policy: Background and Select Issues for Congress The United States, as the largest consumer and producer of oil, plays a major role in the world market. Policy decisions can affect the ...
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| Date April 23, 2019 |
Report No. R45700 |
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Assessing Commercial Disclosure Requirements under the First Amendment April 23, 2019 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45700 SUMMARY Assessing Commercial Disclosure Requirements under the First Amendment Federal law contains a wide variety of disclosure requirements, including food labels, securities registrations, and disclosures about prescription drugs in direct- ...
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