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| Date April 7, 2017 |
Report No. IF10631 |
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April 7, 2017 The U.S. Department of State s Dissent Channel Two recently leaked Dissent Channel messages pertaining to the Obama Administration s policy toward Syria and the Trump Administration s first travel ban on seven Muslimmajority countries have helped facilitate broader political debate and scrutiny of both policies. Congress s decisions regarding the Department of State s Dissent Channel ...
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| Date April 6, 2017 |
Report No. IN10683 |
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CRS INSIGHT The Value of Energy Tax Incentives Across Energy Resources: Trends over Time April 6, 2017 (IN10683) | Related Author Molly F. Sherlock | Molly F. Sherlock, Specialist in Public Finance (msherlock@crs.loc.gov, 7-7797) Over time, the proportion of energy-specific tax incentives benefitting different energy resources has shifted. Figure 1 illustrates the value of energy-related tax ...
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| Date April 6, 2017 |
Report No. 98-425 |
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Invoking Cloture in the Senate Christopher M. Davis Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process April 6, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-425 Invoking Cloture in the Senate loture is the only procedure by which the Senate can vote to set an end to a debate without also rejecting the bill, amendment, conference report, motion, or other matter it has been debating. A ...
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| Date April 5, 2017 |
Report No. R44500 |
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD): FY2017 Appropriations Maggie McCarty Specialist in Housing Policy David Randall Peterman Analyst in Transportation Policy April 5, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44500 Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies (THUD): FY2017 Appropriations Summary The House and Senate Transportation, Housing and ...
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| Date April 5, 2017 |
Report No. R43474 |
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Implementing the Affordable Care Act: Delays, Extensions, and Other Administrative Actions Taken by the Obama Administration ,name redacted, Specialist in Health Policy ,nameredacted, Information Research Specialist April 5, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43474 ACA Administrative Actions by the Obama Administration Summary During the Obama Administration, the two federal ...
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| Date April 5, 2017 |
Report No. R43415 |
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Keystone XL: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessments in the Final Environmental Impact Statement Richard K. Lattanzio Specialist in Environmental Policy April 5, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43415 Keystone XL: GHG Emissions Assessments in the Final Environmental Impact Statement Summary On March 23, 2017, the State Department issued a Presidential Permit for the border ...
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| Date April 4, 2017 |
Report No. R44499 |
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Department of Transportation (DOT): FY2017 Appropriations David Randall Peterman Analyst in Transportation Policy April 4, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44499 Department of Transportation (DOT): FY2017 Appropriations Summary In February 2016, the Obama Administration proposed a $96.9 billion budget for the Department of Transportation (DOT) for FY2017. That is ...
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| Date April 4, 2017 |
Report No. R44311 |
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Employer Wellness Programs and Genetic Information: Frequently Asked Questions Updated April 4, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44311 Employer Wellness Programs and Genetic Information: Frequently Asked Questions Contents The Collection of Genetic Information in Employer Wellness Programs: Current Law ................. 3 How are the terms genetic information ...
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| Date April 4, 2017 |
Report No. SMITH |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar UPDATE: Smith v. Obama: A Servicemember s Legal Challenge to the Campaign Against the Islamic State 04/04/2017 UPDATE: The Plaintiff, Captain Smith, appealed the dismissal of his suit to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. An opening brief and joint appendix have been filed in the appellate proceedings. On November 21, 2016, a ...
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| Date April 4, 2017 |
Report No. IN10674 |
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CRS INSIGHT Scientific Basis of Environmental Protection Agency Actions: H.R. 1430 and H.R. 1431 April 4, 2017 (IN10674) | Related Author Jerry H. Yen | Jerry H. Yen, Analyst in Environmental Policy (jyen@crs.loc.gov, 7-9113) The scientific basis of regulation is a long-standing issue. In the 115th Congress, H.R. 1430 and H.R. 1431 are intended to address the public disclosure and transparency of ...
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| Date April 4, 2017 |
Report No. IN10682 |
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CRS INSIGHT FirstNet's Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network Moves Forward April 4, 2017 (IN10682) | Related Author Lennard G. Kruger | Lennard G. Kruger, Specialist in Science and Technology Policy (lkruger@crs.loc.gov, 7-7070) On March 30, 2017, FirstNet announced a public-private partnership with AT&T to build a dedicated interoperable wireless broadband network for use by public safety ...
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| Date April 3, 2017 |
Report No. R44806 |
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The Trump Administration s March 2017 Defense Budget Proposals: Frequently Asked Questions Pat Towell Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget Lynn M. Williams Analyst in U.S. Defense Budget Policy April 3, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44806 The Trump Administration s March 2017 Defense Budget Proposals: FAQs Contents Introduction ...
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| Date March 31, 2017 |
Report No. R44805 |
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The Hardest Hit Fund: Frequently Asked Questions Updated March 31, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44805 The Hardest Hit Fund: Frequently Asked Questions What is the Hardest Hit Fund? The Hardest Hit Fund (HHF), created in 2010, is one of several temporary programs that were established to help prevent home mortgage foreclosures in the wake of housing and ...
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| Date March 31, 2017 |
Report No. R44128 |
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HUD s Reverse Mortgage Insurance Program: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy March 31, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44128 HUD s Reverse Mortgage Insurance Program Summary Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to borrow against the equity in their homes and repay the loans at a later time, after they sell the home or pass away. ...
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| Date March 31, 2017 |
Report No. IN10679 |
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CRS INSIGHT The Army's Sustainable Readiness Model (SRM) March 31, 2017 (IN10679) | Andrew Feickert, Specialist in Military Ground Forces (afeickert@crs.loc.gov, 7-7673) The Army's Definition of Readiness The Army defines readiness as the capability of its forces to conduct the full range of military operations, including the defeat of all enemies regardless of the threats they pose. In this ...
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| Date March 30, 2017 |
Report No. IN10677 |
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CRS INSIGHT Expiring Funds for Primary Care March 30, 2017 (IN10677) | Related Authors Elayne J. Heisler C. Stephen Redhead | Elayne J. Heisler, Specialist in Health Services (eheisler@crs.loc.gov, 7-4453) C. Stephen Redhead, Specialist in Health Policy (credhead@crs.loc.gov, 7-2261) The Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted on March 23, 2010, appropriated billions of dollars of mandatory funds to ...
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| Date March 30, 2017 |
Report No. IN10678 |
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CRS INSIGHT Keystone XL Pipeline: Development Issues March 30, 2017 (IN10678) | Related Author Paul W. Parfomak | Paul W. Parfomak, Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy (pparfomak@crs.loc.gov, 7-0030) Keystone XL Presidential Permit On March 23, 2017, the U.S. State Department issued a Presidential Permit for the border facilities of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, having determined ...
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| Date March 30, 2017 |
Report No. IN10676 |
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CRS INSIGHT President's Budget Blueprint Seeks Changes for Public Health Service Agencies March 30, 2017 (IN10676) | Related Author C. Stephen Redhead | C. Stephen Redhead, Specialist in Health Policy (credhead@crs.loc.gov, 7-2261) The White House has released a "budget blueprint" that outlines President Trump's priorities for funding the federal government in FY2018. The document covers only ...
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| Date March 30, 2017 |
Report No. IN10554 |
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CRS INSIGHT Overview of CEQ Guidance on Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change March 30, 2017 (IN10554) | Related Author Linda Luther | Linda Luther, Analyst in Environmental Policy (lluther@crs.loc.gov, 7-6852) In 1997, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) informed federal agencies that, to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), they may need to ...
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| Date March 30, 2017 |
Report No. IN10460 |
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The Federal Coal Leasing Moratorium Recent Events The Trump Administration issued an Executive Order on March 28, 2017, that would amend or withdraw Secretarial Order 3338 and lift "any and all" moratoria on federal coal leasing. On January 11, 2017, the Obama Administration published its scoping report (Bureau of Land Management, Federal Coal Program: Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement ...
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| Date March 29, 2017 |
Report No. R43883 |
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Major Disaster Assistance from the Disaster Relief Fund: State Profiles Jaclyn Petruzzelli Research Assistant March 29, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43883 Major Disaster Assistance from the Disaster Relief Fund: State Profiles Summary The primary source of funding for federal assistance authorized by a major disaster declaration is the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), which ...
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| Date March 29, 2017 |
Report No. R44803 |
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The Civil Service Reform Act: Due Process and Misconduct-Related Adverse Actions Jared P. Cole Legislative Attorney March 29, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44803 The Civil Service Reform Act: Adverse Actions and Due Process Summary Federal employees receive statutory protections that differ from those of the private sector, including more robust limits on when they can be ...
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| Date March 29, 2017 |
Report No. IN10675 |
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CRS INSIGHT The President's FY2018 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture March 29, 2017 (IN10675) | Related Author Jim Monke | Jim Monke, Specialist in Agricultural Policy (jmonke@crs.loc.gov, 7-9664) Background The Trump Administration released its first budget request on March 16, 2017. Titled "America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again," the request for FY2018 ...
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| Date March 29, 2017 |
Report No. IF10624 |
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March 29, 2017 Farm Bill Primer: Horticulture Title Provisions Industry Overview The Horticulture title of the 2014 farm bill (P.L. 113-79, Title X) covers a diverse set of agricultural producers, including specialty crops, certified organic agriculture, and local and regional foods. These sectors have long argued that their industries should occupy a larger role in farm bill policy discussions ...
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| Date March 29, 2017 |
Report No. IN10619 |
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CRS INSIGHT EPA's Mid-Term Evaluation of Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards March 29, 2017 (IN10619) | Related Author Richard K. Lattanzio | Richard K. Lattanzio, Specialist in Environmental Policy (rlattanzio@crs.loc.gov, 7-1754) The One National Program In 2009, the Obama Administration through authorities provided to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the ...
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| Date March 29, 2017 |
Report No. IN10511 |
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CRS INSIGHT Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles March 29, 2017 (IN10511) | Related Author Richard K. Lattanzio | Richard K. Lattanzio, Specialist in Environmental Policy (rlattanzio@crs.loc.gov, 7-1754) On October 25, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration jointly published the ...
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| Date March 28, 2017 |
Report No. R42734 |
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Income Eligibility and Rent in HUD Rental Assistance Programs: Frequently Asked Questions Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy Maggie McCarty Specialist in Housing Policy March 28, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42734 Income Eligibility and Rent in HUD Housing Programs: Frequently Asked Questions Summary The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers ...
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| Date March 28, 2017 |
Report No. R44531 |
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FY2017 Defense Appropriations Fact Sheet: Selected Highlights of H.R. 5293, S. 3000, and H.R. 1301 Pat Towell Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget Lynn M. Williams Analyst in U.S. Defense Budget Policy March 28, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44531 FY2017 Defense Appropriations Fact Sheet: Selected Highlights of H.R. 5293, S. 3000, a This Fact Sheet summarizes ...
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| Date March 28, 2017 |
Report No. R40210 |
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Preserving Homeownership: Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives Katie Jones Analyst in Housing Policy March 28, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40210 Preserving Homeownership: Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives Summary The home mortgage foreclosure rate began to rise rapidly in the United States beginning around the middle of 2006 and remained elevated for several years ...
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| Date March 28, 2017 |
Report No. TE10015 |
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Statement of Chris Jaikaran Analyst in Cybersecurity Policy Before Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection U.S. House of Representatives Hearing on The Current State of DHS s Efforts to Secure Federal Networks March 28, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov TE10015 Congressional Research Service 1 Introduction ...
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| Date March 27, 2017 |
Report No. IN10443 |
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CRS INSIGHT CRS Products on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) March 27, 2017 (IN10443) | Related Authors Ian F. Fergusson Brock R. Williams | Ian F. Fergusson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance (ifergusson@crs.loc.gov, 7-4997) Brock R. Williams, Analyst in International Trade and Finance (bwilliams@crs.loc.gov, 7-1157) The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed free trade ...
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| Date March 27, 2017 |
Report No. R42079 |
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Federal Reserve: Oversight and Disclosure Issues Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy March 27, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42079 Federal Reserve: Oversight and Disclosure Issues Summary Critics of the Federal Reserve (Fed) have long argued for more oversight, transparency, and disclosure. Criticism intensified following the extensive assistance the Fed ...
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| Date March 27, 2017 |
Report No. R41546 |
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A Brief Overview of Rulemaking and Judicial Review Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney March 27, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41546 A Brief Overview of Rulemaking and Judicial Review Summary The Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which applies to all agencies of the federal government, provides the general procedures for various types of rulemaking. The APA details the ...
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| Date March 27, 2017 |
Report No. IF10593 |
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Updated March 27, 2017 Hong Kong s 2017 Chief Executive Elections On March 26, 2017, the Election Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China (Hong Kong, or HKSAR) selected Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor to be the HKSAR s next Chief Executive. Lam will be Hong Kong s first woman Chief Executive and the fourth Chief Executive since Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule on July 1, ...
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| Date March 24, 2017 |
Report No. R44470 |
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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2017 Appropriations Updated March 24, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44470 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2017 Appropriations Summary The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill includes funding for approximately 30 agencies and entities. They include most of the Department ...
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| Date March 24, 2017 |
Report No. R44800 |
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Issues with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business March 24, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44800 Issues with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Summary Federal motor vehicle safety regulation was established more than 50 years ago by the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (P.L. 89-563) to address ...
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| Date March 23, 2017 |
Report No. R44797 |
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The Federal Government s Authority to Impose Conditions on Grant Funds Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney March 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44797 The Federal Government s Authority to Impose Conditions on Grant Funds Summary Commonly known as the Spending Clause, Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution has been widely recognized as providing the ...
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| Date March 23, 2017 |
Report No. R44798 |
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Congressional Redistricting Law: Background and Recent Court Rulings L. Paige Whitaker Legislative Attorney March 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44798 Congressional Redistricting Law: Background and Recent Court Rulings Summary In addition to various state processes, the legal framework for congressional redistricting involves constitutional and federal statutory ...
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| Date March 23, 2017 |
Report No. RS21904 |
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The Financial Action Task Force: An Overview James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance March 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21904 The Financial Action Task Force: An Overview Summary The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, or the 9/11 Commission, recommended that tracking terrorist financing must remain front and ...
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| Date March 22, 2017 |
Report No. BAT-WTO |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Border-Adjusted Taxes and the Rules of the World Trade Organization: The Distinction Between Direct and Indirect Taxes (Part I) 03/22/2017 In the coming months, Congress may consider tax reform proposals that provide for adjustment at the border of a federal tax imposed on a U.S. business cash flow. Such proposals may raise questions about the interplay of ...
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| Date March 21, 2017 |
Report No. R44793 |
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Sub-Saharan Africa: Key Issues, Challenges, and U.S. Responses Nicolas Cook Specialist in African Affairs Alexis Arieff Specialist in African Affairs Lauren Ploch Blanchard Specialist in African Affairs Brock R. Williams Analyst in International Trade and Finance Tomas F. Husted Research Associate March 21, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44793 Sub-Saharan Africa: Key ...
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| Date March 21, 2017 |
Report No. R44556 |
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Geographical Indications (GIs) in U.S. Food and Agricultural Trade Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy March 21, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44556 Geographical Indications (GIs) in U.S. Food and Agricultural Trade Summary Geographical indications (GIs) are place names used to identify products that come from these places and to protect the quality and ...
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| Date March 21, 2017 |
Report No. R44262 |
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DOE s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE): Appropriations Status Kelsi Bracmort Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy March 21, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44262 DOE s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE): Appropriations Status Summary The U.S. Department of Energy s (DOE s) Office of Energy ...
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| Date March 21, 2017 |
Report No. R44657 |
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Federal Citations to the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy March 21, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44657 Federal Citations to the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases Introduction Executive Order 12866 requires that federal agencies assess the cost and the benefits of intended regulations as part of their regulatory ...
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| Date March 21, 2017 |
Report No. R44792 |
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Commercial Truck Safety: Overview David Randall Peterman Analyst in Transportation Policy March 21, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44792 Commercial Truck Safety: Overview Summary More than 11 million large trucks travel U.S. roads, and almost 4 million people hold commercial driver s licenses. In 2015, large trucks were involved in more than 400,000 motor vehicle crashes ...
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| Date March 21, 2017 |
Report No. R44794 |
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Collective Bargaining and the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute: Selected Legal Issues Jon O. Shimabukuro Legislative Attorney March 21, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44794 Collective Bargaining and the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute Summary Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, commonly referred to as the Federal Service ...
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| Date March 21, 2017 |
Report No. IF10620 |
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March 21, 2017 Waiting Lists in Medicaid Section 1915(c) Waivers Background The Social Security Act (SSA) authorizes several waiver and demonstration authorities that give states flexibility in operating their Medicaid programs. Each waiver authority has a distinct purpose and specific requirements. Medicaid waivers provide states the opportunity to try new or different approaches to the delivery ...
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| Date March 21, 2017 |
Report No. IF10630 |
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March 21, 2017 Stocks of Oil: Security and Price Effects In January 2017, almost 1.2 billion barrels of crude oil, or about 60 days of consumption, were held as stocks, or inventories, in the United States. This In Focus examines the ownership and potential uses of these oil stocks while also examining their relationship to important issues of oil security and oil price determination. Oil stocks ...
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| Date March 20, 2017 |
Report No. RS34391 |
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Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress Ronald O'Rourke Specialist in Naval Affairs March 20, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34391 Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress Summary The Coast Guard s proposed FY2017 budget requests $150 million in acquisition funding for a new polar icebreaker that ...
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| Date March 20, 2017 |
Report No. IN10671 |
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CRS INSIGHT DOD Issues Additional Guidance on Federal Hiring Freeze March 20, 2017 (IN10671) | Related Author Kathryn A. Francis | Kathryn A. Francis, Analyst in Government Organization and Management (kfrancis@crs.loc.gov, 7-2351) On February 2, 2017, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued initial guidance on implementing the federal hiring freeze instituted by President Trump an order that ...
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