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| Date July 13, 2016 |
Report No. R44414 |
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Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program: Frequently Asked Questions Annie L. Mach Specialist in Health Care Financing Grant A. Driessen Analyst in Public Finance July 13, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44414 Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program: Frequently Asked Questions Summary The Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program was ...
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| Date July 13, 2016 |
Report No. IN10520 |
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Legislators and individuals continue to express discontent with the recent pace of economic growth in the United States, particularly since the end of the recession in 2009. A recent poll found that nearly 60% of U.S. adults believe that the economy is performing poorly. Although this expansion is already the fourth longest since the 1850s (34 quarters to date), the slow pace of economic growth ...
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| Date July 13, 2016 |
Report No. R44561 |
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Acquisition Reform in the House and Senate Versions of the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act Moshe Schwartz Specialist in Defense Acquisition July 13, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44561 Acquisition Reform in the House and Senate Versions of the FY2017 NDAA Contents Introduction ...
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| Date July 13, 2016 |
Report No. R44377 |
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Disposal of Unneeded Federal Buildings: Legislative Proposals in the 114th Congress (name redacted) Specialist in American National Government July 13, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R44377 Disposal of Unneeded Federal Buildings: Legislative Proposals in the 114th Congress Summary Real property disposal is the process by which federal agencies identify and then transfer, ...
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| Date July 13, 2016 |
Report No. IN10528 |
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Referendum Result Shakes Up British Politics The result of the June 23 referendum on whether the United Kingdom (UK) should leave the European Union (EU) sent convulsions through the country's political establishment. The regional dimensions of the voting have also fueled questions about the future of the UK's political union. For additional information about the referendum result, see CRS Insight ...
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| Date July 13, 2016 |
Report No. IN10529 |
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Will Japan Amend Its Constitution? In elections on July 10, 2016, for the Upper House of Japan's Parliament, known as the Diet, the ruling coalition enlarged its majority from 135 to 146 seats out of 242. The conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, now holds two-thirds of the Lower House and a solid majority in the Upper House (see Figure 1) with its junior ...
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| Date July 12, 2016 |
Report No. TE10012 |
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Statement of Ronald O'Rourke Specialist in Naval Affairs Before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Hearing on Coast Guard Arctic Implementation Capabilities July 12, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov TE10012 Congressional Research Service 1 Chairman Hunter, Ranking Member Garamendi, distinguished ...
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| Date July 12, 2016 |
Report No. R44447 |
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Campaign Contributions and the Ethics of Elected Officials: Regulation Under Federal Law Updated July 12, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44447 Campaign Contributions and the Ethics of Elected Officials Summary Allegations of political corruption often involve questions regarding a public official or candidate s use of campaign funds or the relationship between ...
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| Date July 12, 2016 |
Report No. IN10526 |
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The United States, which played a key role in South Sudan's independence and is the country's largest donor, declared itself a steadfast partner of the world's newest country in 2011. Two years later, in December 2013, South Sudan collapsed into civil war. An August 2015 peace agreement led to the much-delayed formation of a Transitional Government of National Unity in April 2016. That event, ...
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| Date July 11, 2016 |
Report No. IN10532 |
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Overview Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called an early double dissolution election on July 2, 2016, in an attempt to unblock legislation, obtain a direct mandate from the people and consolidate his position as prime minister. Instead, it appears Turnbull's right-of-center Coalition will return to office with the narrowest of margins in the House and significant opposition in the Senate. Turnbull ...
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| Date July 8, 2016 |
Report No. R44558 |
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Amendments to the Higher Education Act in the 114th Congress: Current Legislation David P. Smole, Coordinator Specialist in Education Policy Benjamin Collins Analyst in Labor Policy Alexandra Hegji Analyst in Social Policy July 8, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44558 Amendments to the Higher Education Act in the 114th Congress: Current Legislation Summary On Wednesday, ...
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| Date July 8, 2016 |
Report No. IF10283 |
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Updated July 8, 2016 Restoring Chesapeake Bay s Water Quality: Where It Stands Since 2009, the Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions (New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia) have made progress in reducing pollutants that impair the quality of Bay waters. However, further reductions are needed in order to reach water quality goals established for ...
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| Date July 8, 2016 |
Report No. IN10525 |
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LNG Exports Are Starting Up Large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the lower 48 states began in February 2016 with a shipment from the Sabine Pass Liquefaction facility in Louisiana (see Table 1). For additional information on U.S. natural gas exports see CRS Report R42074, U.S. Natural Gas Exports: New Opportunities, Uncertain Outcomes, by [author name scrubbed] et al. The Sabine ...
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| Date July 7, 2016 |
Report No. R44506 |
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FHFA s Administrative Reform of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Housing Finance System Sean M. Hoskins Analyst in Financial Economics July 7, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44506 FHFA s Administrative Reform of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Housing Finance System Summary Housing finance reform remains one of the major unresolved issues stemming from the financial crisis. ...
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| Date July 7, 2016 |
Report No. R44104 |
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Federal Power over Local Law Enforcement Reform: Legal Issues Jared P. Cole Legislative Attorney July 7, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44104 Federal Power over Local Law Enforcement Reform: Legal Issues Summary Several protests around the country regarding police use of force and a perceived lack of accountability for law enforcement officers have sparked a discussion ...
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| Date July 6, 2016 |
Report No. R41865 |
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Legislative History Research: A Guide to Resources for Congressional Staff Julia Taylor Section Head - ALD Section July 6, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41865 Legislative History Research: A Guide to Resources for Congressional Staff Summary This report provides an overview of federal legislative history research, the legislative process, and where to find congressional ...
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| Date July 6, 2016 |
Report No. R44163 |
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act s Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Updated July 6, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44163 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act s Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Summary The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as amended) requires all non-grandfathered health plans in the non-group ...
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| Date July 6, 2016 |
Report No. IF10287 |
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July 6, 2016 The Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Overview The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as amended) requires all non-grandfathered health plans in the non-group and small-group private health insurance markets to offer a core package of health care services, known as the essential health benefits (EHB). The ACA does not specifically define this core package. ...
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| Date July 6, 2016 |
Report No. IF10431 |
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July 6, 2016 TPP: Estimates of Economic Effects Background The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) among the United States and 11 Asia-Pacific countries that would reduce and eliminate tariff and nontariff barriers on goods, services, and agriculture, establish trade rules and disciplines that expand on commitments at the World Trade Organization (WTO), and ...
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| Date July 6, 2016 |
Report No. R44555 |
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Arbitration Case Between the Philippines and China Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Ben Dolven Specialist in Asian Affairs Susan V. Lawrence Specialist in Asian Affairs Thomas Lum Specialist in Asian Affairs Ronald O'Rourke Specialist in Naval Affairs July 6, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44555 Arbitration Case between the Philippines and ...
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| Date July 5, 2016 |
Report No. R44299 |
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Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2016 Appropriations: Independent Agencies and General Provisions Baird Webel, Coordinator Acting Section Research Manager July 5, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44299 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2016 Appropriations Introduction The Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill ...
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| Date July 5, 2016 |
Report No. R41204 |
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Child Support Enforcement: Tribal Programs Carmen Solomon-Fears Specialist in Social Policy July 5, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41204 Child Support Enforcement: Tribal Programs Summary The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program was enacted in 1975 as a federal-state program. Its mission is to enhance the well-being of children by helping custodial parents and children ...
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| Date July 5, 2016 |
Report No. IN10508 |
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CRS INSIGHT North American Leaders' Summit July 5, 2016 (IN10508) | Related Author M. Angeles Villarreal | M. Angeles Villarreal, Specialist in International Trade and Finance (avillarreal@crs.loc.gov, 7-0321) Introduction Since 2005, the United States, Canada, and Mexico have made efforts to increase cooperation on broad economic and security issues through various endeavors, most notably by ...
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| Date July 1, 2016 |
Report No. R44532 |
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The Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA; H.R. 5278, S. 2328) D. Andrew Austin, Coordinator Analyst in Economic Policy July 1, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44532 Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act Summary Representative Duffy introduced H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability ...
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| Date July 1, 2016 |
Report No. R44351 |
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Derivatives: Introduction and Legislation in the 114th Congress Rena S. Miller Specialist in Financial Economics July 1, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44351 Derivatives: Introduction and Legislation in the 114th Congress Summary Derivatives are financial instruments that come in several different forms, including futures, options, and swaps. A derivative is a contract ...
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| Date July 1, 2016 |
Report No. R44553 |
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SBA and CDBG-DR Duplication of Benefits in the Administration of Disaster Assistance: Background, Policy Issues, and Options for Congress (name redacted) Analyst in American National Government (name redacted) Analyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy July 1, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R44553 SBA and CDBG-DR Duplication of Benefits in the Administration of ...
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| Date July 1, 2016 |
Report No. FOIA-FIFTY |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar The Freedom of Information Act Turns Fifty & Is Revised 07/01/2016 Fifty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) into law to confer the public with a statutory right of access to many federal agency records. On June 30, 2016, President Barack Obama signed The FOIA Improvement Act (S.337) into law to reform FOIA. The ...
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| Date July 1, 2016 |
Report No. ZZZE86E93DEF044D9F5 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar The Freedom of Information Act Turns Fifty & Is Revised 07/01/2016 Fifty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) into law to confer the public with a statutory right of access to many federal agency records. On June 30, 2016, President Barack Obama signed The FOIA Improvement Act (S.337) into law to reform FOIA. The ...
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| Date June 30, 2016 |
Report No. R44545 |
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Zika Virus in Latin America and the Caribbean: U.S. Policy Considerations Clare Ribando Seelke, Coordinator Specialist in Latin American Affairs Tiaji Salaam-Blyther Specialist in Global Health June S. Beittel Analyst in Latin American Affairs June 30, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44545 Zika Virus in Latin America and the Caribbean: U.S. Policy Considerations Summary ...
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| Date June 30, 2016 |
Report No. R44551 |
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Analysis of Economic Studies James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance June 30, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44551 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Analysis of Economic Studies Summary Congress plays a major role in formulating and implementing U.S. trade policy through its legislative and oversight ...
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| Date June 30, 2016 |
Report No. IN10519 |
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CRS INSIGHT Senate Action on U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During the Eighth Year of a Presidency June 30, 2016 (IN10519) | Related Author Barry J. McMillion | Barry J. McMillion, Analyst in American National Government (bmcmillion@crs.loc.gov, 7-6025) The process by which lower federal court judges are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate during the final year of a ...
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| Date June 30, 2016 |
Report No. IN10521 |
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CRS INSIGHT "Right-Sizing" the National Security Council Staff? June 30, 2016 (IN10521) | Related Author Kathleen J. McInnis | Kathleen J. McInnis, Analyst in International Security (kmcinnis@crs.loc.gov, 7-1416) Currently, the main vehicle through which coordination among different U.S. government agencies on national security matters takes place is the National Security Council (NSC). As part of ...
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| Date June 30, 2016 |
Report No. IN10494 |
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On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (P.L. 114-182). The act primarily amends Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA; 15 U.S.C. 2601-2629) but also amends other existing law with regard to the long-term management and storage of elemental mercury, the federal authority to investigate potential cancer clusters, and the ...
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| Date June 29, 2016 |
Report No. IN10518 |
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CRS INSIGHT After Brexit: A Diminished or Enhanced EU? June 29, 2016 (IN10518) | Related Author Kristin Archick | Kristin Archick, Specialist in European Affairs (karchick@crs.loc.gov, 7-2668) EU in Uncharted Territory On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) held a public referendum on whether to remain a member of the European Union (EU). Voters favored leaving by 51.9% to 48.1%. This decision ...
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| Date June 29, 2016 |
Report No. R44548 |
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions (name redacted) Analyst in Labor Policy (name redacted) Legislative Attorney June 29, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R44548 The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions Summary The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 prohibits the employment of oppressive child labor in the United States, which the ...
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| Date June 28, 2016 |
Report No. IN10517 |
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CRS INSIGHT Possible Economic Impact of Brexit June 28, 2016 (IN10517) | Related Authors James K. Jackson Shayerah Ilias Akhtar | James K. Jackson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance (jjackson@crs.loc.gov, 7-7751) Shayerah Ilias Akhtar, Specialist in International Trade and Finance (siliasakhtar@crs.loc.gov, 7-9253) In a June 23, 2016 referendum, a majority of British voters supported ...
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| Date June 28, 2016 |
Report No. IF10327 |
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Updated June 28, 2016 The IMF s Special Drawing Right and China s Renminbi Overview During 2015, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reviewed the basket of currencies used to determine the value of the Special Drawing Right (SDR), the international reserve asset created and used by the IMF. Following a recommendation by IMF staff, the IMF Executive Board decided on November 30, 2015 to include ...
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| Date June 27, 2016 |
Report No. R44275 |
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Puerto Rico and Health Care Finance: Frequently Asked Questions Annie L. Mach, Coordinator Specialist in Health Care Financing June 27, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44275 Puerto Rico and Health Care Finance: Frequently Asked Questions Summary Puerto Rico s financial circumstances, including uncertainty about its ability to service its large public debt, have drawn ...
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| Date June 27, 2016 |
Report No. R44544 |
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U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing: Industry Trends, Global Competition, Federal Policy Michaela D. Platzer Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business John F. Sargent Jr. Specialist in Science and Technology Policy June 27, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44544 U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing: Industry Trends, Global Competition, Federal Policy Summary Invented and ...
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| Date June 27, 2016 |
Report No. IN10516 |
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CRS INSIGHT Midnight Rules: Congressional Oversight and Options June 27, 2016 (IN10516) | Related Author Maeve P. Carey | Maeve P. Carey, Specialist in Government Organization and Management (mcarey@crs.loc.gov, 7-7775) During the final months of recent presidential administrations, federal agencies have typically issued a larger number of rules relative to comparable time periods earlier in the ...
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| Date June 27, 2016 |
Report No. RL31382 |
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Expulsion, Censure, Reprimand, and Fine: Legislative Discipline in the House of Representatives Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney June 27, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31382 Expulsion, Censure, Reprimand, and Fine in the House of Representatives Summary The House of Representatives in the same manner as the United States Senate is expressly authorized within the United ...
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| Date June 26, 2016 |
Report No. R44543 |
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Slow Growth in the Current U.S. Economic Expansion Mark P. Keightley Specialist in Economics Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy Jeffrey M. Stupak Analyst in Macroeconomic Policy June 24, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44543 Slow Growth in the Current U.S. Economic Expansion Summary Between 2008 and 2015, economic growth has been, depending on the indicator, ...
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| Date June 24, 2016 |
Report No. R44520 |
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Mass Shootings and Terrorism: CRS Products Updated June 24, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44520 Mass Shootings and Terrorism: CRS Products n Sunday, June 12, 2016, approximately 50 people were killed (including the alleged assailant), and 53 more were injured in an attack on a nightclub in Orlando, FL, that catered to the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and ...
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| Date June 24, 2016 |
Report No. IN10514 |
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CRS INSIGHT Financing U.S. Agricultural Exports to Cuba June 24, 2016 (IN10514) | Related Author Mark A. McMinimy | Mark A. McMinimy, Specialist in Agricultural Policy (mmcminimy@crs.loc.gov, 7-2172) In December 2014, President Obama announced a new policy approach toward Cuba that in part seeks to reduce the role of long-standing U.S. sanctions on commercial relations with Cuba while also ...
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| Date June 24, 2016 |
Report No. IMM-FAQ |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Supreme Court s 4-4 Split on Immigration 06/24/2016 On June 23, 2016, an evenly divided Supreme Court issued a decision that, consistent with recent practice, affirms without any opinion or indication of the Justices voting alignment an earlier decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit barring the Obama ...
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| Date June 24, 2016 |
Report No. IN10513 |
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CRS INSIGHT United Kingdom Votes to Leave the European Union June 24, 2016 (IN10513) | Related Author Derek E. Mix | Derek E. Mix, Analyst in European Affairs (dmix@crs.loc.gov, 7-9116) Leave Campaign Wins Referendum on EU Membership Nearly 52% of British voters in the June 23 referendum on European Union (EU) membership answered that the United Kingdom (UK) should leave the EU. The vote on a ...
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| Date June 24, 2016 |
Report No. IF10421 |
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Updated June 24, 2016 President Obama s June 2016 Meeting with Tibet s Dalai Lama Introduction President Barack Obama met with Tibet s exiled spiritual leader, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, at the White House on June 15, 2016. This was the fourth and likely final White House meeting between the two men during the Obama presidency. The day before, the Dalai Lama visited Capitol Hill for ...
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| Date June 23, 2016 |
Report No. RL34037 |
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Congressional Censure and No Confidence Votes Regarding Public Officials Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney Richard S. Beth Specialist on the Congress and Legislative Process June 23, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34037 Congressional Censure and No Confidence Votes Regarding Public Officials Summary The House and the Senate have, from time to time in the past, proposed ...
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| Date June 23, 2016 |
Report No. R44538 |
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Child Welfare: The Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016 Emilie Stoltzfus Specialist in Social Policy June 23, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44538 Child Welfare: The Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016 Summary The Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016 (H.R. 5456 and S. 3065) would amend the child welfare programs authorized in the Social Security ...
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| Date June 23, 2016 |
Report No. IN10512 |
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On May 25, 2016, the Senate passed S.J.Res. 28, which would disapprove the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) rule on catfish inspection. The rule transferred catfish inspection from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The joint resolution passed 55-43 and is now before the House for consideration. If the House passes the joint ...
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