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| Date March 9, 2016 |
Report No. IN10461 |
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CRS INSIGHT The Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Leak: State and Federal Response and Oversight March 9, 2016 (IN10461) | Related Authors Richard K. Lattanzio Paul W. Parfomak | Richard K. Lattanzio, Specialist in Environmental Policy (rlattanzio@crs.loc.gov, 7-1754) Paul W. Parfomak, Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy (pparfomak@crs.loc.gov, 7-0030) Background Between October 23, 2015, and ...
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| Date March 9, 2016 |
Report No. R44411 |
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Daylight Saving Time Beth Cook Information Research Specialist March 9, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44411 Daylight Saving Time Summary Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST is currently observed in the United States from 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in ...
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| Date March 8, 2016 |
Report No. RS22955 |
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Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods and the WTO Trade Dispute on Meat Labeling Joel L. Greene Analyst in Agricultural Policy March 8, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22955 Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods and the WTO Trade Dispute on Meat Labeling Summary Since the final rule to implement country-of-origin labeling (COOL) took effect in March 2009, most retail food ...
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| Date March 8, 2016 |
Report No. IF10374 |
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March 8, 2016 Health Privacy: Updating Federal Protections for Patient Records at Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Protecting Privacy in an Evolving Health System On February 5, 2016, the Secretary for Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed changes to the federal regulations that protect the privacy of patient records maintained by substance abuse treatment programs across the ...
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| Date March 7, 2016 |
Report No. RL33508 |
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Section 202 and Other HUD Rental Housing Programs for Low-Income Elderly Residents Updated March 7, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL33508 Section 202 and Other HUD Rental Housing Programs for Low-Income Elderly Residents Summary The population of persons age 65 and older in the United States is expected to grow both in numbers and as a percentage of the total ...
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| Date March 7, 2016 |
Report No. R41283 |
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First-Term Members of the House of Representatives and Senate, 64th 114th Congresses Jennifer E. Manning Senior Research Librarian R. Eric Petersen Specialist in American National Government March 7, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41283 First-Term Members of the House of Representatives and Senate, 64th 114th Congresses Summary This report provides summary data on the ...
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| Date March 7, 2016 |
Report No. RL34728 |
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Section 811 and Other HUD Housing Programs for Persons with Disabilities Updated March 7, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL34728 Section 811 and Other HUD Housing Programs for Persons with Disabilities Summary The ability of persons with disabilities to live independently in affordable, accessible housing became a prominent issue starting in 1999 as the result ...
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| Date March 7, 2016 |
Report No. R44164 |
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ESEA Title I-A Formulas: In Brief Updated March 7, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44164 ESEA Title I-A Formulas: In Brief Summary The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was comprehensively reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA; P.L. 114-95) on December 10, 2015. The Title I-A program is the largest grant program authorized under the ...
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| Date March 7, 2016 |
Report No. IN10459 |
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CRS INSIGHT Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's State Visit, March 2016 March 7, 2016 (IN10459) | Related Policy Issue North America: Canada and Mexico Related Authors Peter J. Meyer Ian F. Fergusson | Peter J. Meyer, Analyst in Latin American Affairs (pmeyer@crs.loc.gov, 7-5474) Ian F. Fergusson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance (ifergusson@crs.loc.gov, 7-4997) Canadian Prime Minister ...
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| Date March 7, 2016 |
Report No. 97-488 |
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Clean Water Act Section 401: Background and Issues Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy March 7, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 97-488 Clean Water Act Section 401: Background and Issues Summary Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires that an applicant for a federal license or permit provide a certification that any discharges from the ...
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| Date March 4, 2016 |
Report No. R44285 |
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Cleanup at Inactive and Abandoned Mines: Issues in Good Samaritan Legislation in the 114th Congress Updated March 4, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44285 Cleanup at Abandoned Mines: Issues In Good Samaritan Legislation Summary On August 5, 2015, an accidental spill from the Gold King Mine, a long-abandoned gold mine site in Colorado, released an estimated ...
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| Date March 4, 2016 |
Report No. R44161 |
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Expedited Removal Authority for VA Senior Executives (38 U.S.C. 713): Selected Legal Issues Thomas J. Nicola Legislative Attorney March 4, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44161 Expedited Removal Authority for VA Senior Executives (38 U.S.C. 713): Selected Legal Summary This report discusses selected legal issues relating to the authority for summary removal of individuals ...
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| Date March 3, 2016 |
Report No. R44407 |
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Encryption: Selected Legal Issues Richard M. Thompson II Legislative Attorney Chris Jaikaran Analyst in Cybersecurity Policy March 3, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44407 Encryption: Selected Legal Issues Summary In 2014, three of the biggest technology companies in the United States Apple, Google, and Facebook began encrypting their devices and communication platforms by ...
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| Date March 3, 2016 |
Report No. IF10277 |
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Updated March 3, 2016 Candidates, Groups, and the Campaign Finance Environment: A Brief Overview Once the purview of only political parties and candidates, the campaign environment now features several different kinds of entities, ranging from candidate campaigns to political parties, political action committees, and outside groups. Some organizations activities are controversial amid debate over ...
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| Date March 3, 2016 |
Report No. IN10456 |
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CRS INSIGHT Heroin Production in Mexico and U.S. Policy March 3, 2016 (IN10456) | Related Authors Clare Ribando Seelke Liana W. Rosen | Clare Ribando Seelke, Specialist in Latin American Affairs (cseelke@crs.loc.gov, 7-5229) Liana W. Rosen, Specialist in International Crime and Narcotics (lrosen@crs.loc.gov, 7-6177) The recent rise in heroin use in the United States has raised concerns among U.S. ...
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| Date March 3, 2016 |
Report No. IF10372 |
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March 3, 2016 Everglades Restoration: Recent Developments and Legislation Overview Recent Developments What Is the Everglades? The Everglades is a unique network of subtropical wetlands in South Florida. Due in part to federal water supply and flood control projects (as well as agricultural and urban runoff), it has been degraded and is approximately half its historical size. The ecosystem is home ...
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| Date March 2, 2016 |
Report No. RS22030 |
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U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism Kristin Archick Specialist in European Affairs March 2, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22030 U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism Summary The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the subsequent revelation of Al Qaeda cells in Europe gave new momentum to European Union (EU) initiatives to combat terrorism and ...
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| Date March 2, 2016 |
Report No. IF10370 |
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March 2, 2016 Forest Service: FY2016 Discretionary Appropriations The Forest Service (FS) is responsible for managing 193 million acres of land in the National Forest System (NFS), conducting forestry research, and providing assistance to state, local, private, and international forest owners. FS is an agency within the Department of Agriculture, yet it receives discretionary appropriations ...
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| Date March 2, 2016 |
Report No. IN10446 |
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CRS INSIGHT Lead in Flint, Michigan's Drinking Water: Federal Regulatory Role March 2, 2016 (IN10446) | Related Author Mary Tiemann | Mary Tiemann, Specialist in Environmental Policy (mtiemann@crs.loc.gov, 7-5937) In April 2014, the city of Flint, Michigan, stopped purchasing treated water from the city of Detroit and began using the Flint River as its water source without providing corrosion ...
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| Date March 2, 2016 |
Report No. IN10452 |
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CRS INSIGHT Authorizing New Additions to Memorials in the District of Columbia: Issues for Consideration March 2, 2016 (IN10452) | Related Author Jacob R. Straus | Jacob R. Straus, Analyst on the Congress (jstraus@crs.loc.gov, 7-6438) On February 24, 2016, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1475, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act of 2015, by voice vote. H.R. 1475 would ...
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| Date March 2, 2016 |
Report No. IF10373 |
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March 2, 2016 Fresh Beef Import Rules for Brazil and Argentina On July 2, 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued final rules allowing import of fresh beef (chilled or frozen) from Brazil (80 Fed. Reg. 37923) and Argentina (80 Fed. Reg. 37935). U.S. beef imports from Brazil have been restricted to processed/cooked products because ...
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| Date March 1, 2016 |
Report No. RS22499 |
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Child Support: An Overview of Census Bureau Data on Recipients Carmen Solomon-Fears Specialist in Social Policy March 1, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22499 Child Support: An Overview of Census Bureau Data on Recipients Summary The national Census Bureau data show that in 2013, 13.4 million parents had custody of children under the age of 21 while the other parent lived ...
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| Date March 1, 2016 |
Report No. IF10175 |
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Updated March 1, 2016 Bureau of Reclamation: FY2016 Appropriations Overview FY2016 Appropriations Most of the large dams and water diversion structures in the West were built by, or with the assistance of, the Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior. Whereas the Army Corps of Engineers built hundreds of flood control and navigation projects, Reclamation s mission was to ...
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| Date Feb. 29, 2016 |
Report No. R43841 |
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International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 114th Congress, 2nd Session Mary A. Irace, Coordinator Section Research Manager Shayerah Ilias Akhtar, Coordinator Specialist in International Trade and Finance February 29, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43841 International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 114th Congress, 2nd Session Summary The U.S. ...
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| Date Feb. 29, 2016 |
Report No. R43387 |
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Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) Negotiations (name redacted) Specialist in International Trade and Finance (name redacted) Specialist in International Trade and Finance (name redacted) Specialist in Agricultural Policy February 29, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43387 Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) Negotiations Summary The ...
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| Date Feb. 29, 2016 |
Report No. R43919 |
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Nutrients in Agricultural Production: A Water Quality Overview Megan Stubbs Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy February 29, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43919 Nutrients in Agricultural Production: A Water Quality Overview Summary Nutrients are elements essential to plant and animal growth. In agricultural production, the focus generally ...
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| Date Feb. 29, 2016 |
Report No. 98-64 |
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Rural Water Supply and Sewer Systems: Background Information Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy February 29, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-64 Rural Water Supply and Sewer Systems: Background Information Summary The Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act impose requirements regarding drinking water quality and wastewater treatment ...
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| Date Feb. 29, 2016 |
Report No. IF10368 |
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February 29, 2016 Forced Labor Trafficking in the International Fishing Sector Overview Numerous reports have documented labor exploitation in the fishing industry for more than a decade, though the phenomenon is widely considered to be underreported. The U.S. government has played a leading role in international efforts to combat human trafficking, with Congress in particular closely engaged in ...
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| Date Feb. 28, 2016 |
Report No. IF10313 |
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Updated February 28, 2016 Is the Chinese Economic Miracle Over? Since initiating free-market reforms in 1978, China has been one of the world s fastest-growing economies, averaging 9.7% in real gross domestic product (GDP) growth annually from 1979 to 2015 and lifting 660 million people out of extreme poverty, according to the World Bank. In 2014, China overtook the United States as the world s ...
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| Date Feb. 26, 2016 |
Report No. SYRIA-TEXAS |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Federal Court Declines to Bar the Resettlement of Syrian Refugees in Texas 02/26/2016 In a decision issued on February 8, 2016, a federal district court denied the State of Texas s request that the federal government and a private refugee relief organization be temporarily barred from resettling Syrian refugees within the state pending resolution of Texas s ...
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| Date Feb. 26, 2016 |
Report No. ZZZ69B022E00396C5F3 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Federal Court Declines to Bar the Resettlement of Syrian Refugees in Texas 02/26/2016 In a decision issued on February 8, 2016, a federal district court denied the State of Texas s request that the federal government and a private refugee relief organization be temporarily barred from resettling Syrian refugees within the state pending resolution of Texas s ...
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| Date Feb. 25, 2016 |
Report No. R44401 |
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Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States: A Case of Statutory Interpretation and Its Implications for Federal Contracting Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Robert Jay Dilger Senior Specialist in American National Government L. Elaine Halchin Specialist in American National Government February 25, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44401 Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. ...
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| Date Feb. 25, 2016 |
Report No. IF10367 |
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February 25, 2016 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Related Programs: The President s FY2017 Budget Proposal Introduction Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a broad-purpose block grant to states, Indian tribes, and certain territories to address the effects and root causes of child economic and social disadvantage. It was created in the 1996 welfare reform law and is best ...
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| Date Feb. 25, 2016 |
Report No. R44400 |
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The Death of Justice Scalia: Procedural Issues Arising on an Eight-Member Supreme Court Andrew Nolan Legislative Attorney February 25, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44400 The Death of Justice Scalia: Procedural Issues Summary On February 13, 2016, Justice Antonin Scalia unexpectedly passed away at the age of 79, vacating a seat on the Supreme Court that he had held for ...
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| Date Feb. 25, 2016 |
Report No. R44404 |
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Perspectives on Federal Cybersecurity Spending William L. Painter Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy Chris Jaikaran Analyst in Cybersecurity Policy February 25, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44404 Perspectives on Federal Cybersecurity Spending Summary The federal government invests significant resources in cybersecurity across every agency ...
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| Date Feb. 25, 2016 |
Report No. IF10254 |
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Updated February 25, 2016 U.S. Efforts to Address Global Violence Against Women Overview During the past two decades, U.S. policymakers, as well as many in the international community, have increasingly recognized violence against women (VAW, also referred to as gender-based violence) as a significant global health, human rights, and security issue. Violence against women, which includes random ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2016 |
Report No. R42352 |
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An Examination of Federal Disaster Relief Under the Budget Control Act Bruce R. Lindsay Analyst in American National Government William L. Painter Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy Francis X. McCarthy Analyst in Emergency Management Policy February 24, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42352 An Examination of Federal Disaster Relief Under the Budget ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2016 |
Report No. R43950 |
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Local Food Systems: Selected Farm Bill and Other Federal Programs Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development February 24, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43950 Local Food Systems: Selected Farm Bill and Other Federal Programs Summary Sales of locally produced foods comprise a small but growing part of ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2016 |
Report No. R44241 |
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Department of Veterans Affairs FY2016 Appropriations: In Brief Sidath Viranga Panangala Specialist in Veterans Policy February 24, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44241 Department of Veterans Affairs FY2016 Appropriations: In Brief Contents Department of Veterans Affairs Overview ...................................................................................... 1 The VA ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2016 |
Report No. IF10232 |
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Updated February 24, 2016 U.S. Farm Policy: Local and Regional Food Systems What Are Local Food Systems ? There is no established definition of what constitutes a local food. Local and regional food systems generally refer to agricultural production and marketing that occurs within a certain geographic proximity (between farmer and consumer) or that involves certain social or supply chain ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2016 |
Report No. R44398 |
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Daily Fantasy Sports: Industry Trends, Legal and Regulatory Issues, and Policy Options Michaela D. Platzer Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney February 24, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44398 Daily Fantasy Sports: Industry Trends, Legal and Regulatory Issues, and Policy Options ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2016 |
Report No. IF10364 |
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February 24, 2016 Unlocking the Set-Top Box On February 18, 2016 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed rules intended to make it easier for television viewers who subscribe to cable or satellite services to buy set-top boxes from retail outlets. These technical proposals have ignited a firestorm of controversy amid claims that they could alter the distribution of profits within the ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2016 |
Report No. R44240 |
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Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2016 Appropriations Jim Monke, Coordinator Specialist in Agricultural Policy February 23, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44240 Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2016 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 ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2016 |
Report No. RL30458 |
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The Budget Reconciliation Process: Timing of Legislative Action Megan S. Lynch Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process February 23, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30458 The Budget Reconciliation Process: Timing of Legislative Action Summary The budget reconciliation process is an optional procedure under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 that operates as an ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2016 |
Report No. R43938 |
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FY2016 Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations: In Brief Updated February 23, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43938 FY2016 Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations: In Brief Action on FY2016 Agriculture Appropriations The FY2016 Agriculture Appropriations bill was enacted as part of an omnibus appropriation on December 18, 2015 (P.L. 114-113). ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2016 |
Report No. R43559 |
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Prescription Drug Abuse Erin Bagalman Analyst in Health Policy Lisa N. Sacco Analyst in Illicit Drugs and Crime Policy Susan Thaul Specialist in Drug Safety and Effectiveness Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney February 23, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43559 Prescription Drug Abuse Summary An estimated 6.5 million individuals currently abuse prescription drugs in the ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2016 |
Report No. R42340 |
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Health Care for Veterans: Suicide Prevention Erin Bagalman Analyst in Health Policy February 23, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42340 Health Care for Veterans: Suicide Prevention Summary This report focuses on suicide prevention activities of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VHA s approach to suicide prevention is ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2016 |
Report No. R44396 |
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Court-Ordered Access to Smart Phones: In Brief Kristin Finklea Specialist in Domestic Security Richard M. Thompson II Legislative Attorney Chris Jaikaran Analyst in Cybersecurity Policy February 23, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44396 Court-Ordered Access to Smart Phones: In Brief Summary The tension between the benefits and challenges of encryption has been an issue for ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2016 |
Report No. R44395 |
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Amending Senate Rules at the Start of a New Congress, 1953-1975: An Analysis with an Afterword to 2015 Walter J. Oleszek Senior Specialist in American National Government February 23, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44395 Amending Senate Rules at the Start of a New Congress Summary The filibuster (extended debate) is the Senate s most well-known procedure. Hollywood even ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2016 |
Report No. DOD-GTMO |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar DOD Releases Plan to Close GTMO 02/23/2016 Conceding that the politics of this are tough, President Obama announced this morning the release of the Department of Defense (DoD) plan to close the prison facility at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The document reiterates current procedures for transferring detainees to their home countries or other ...
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