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| Date Feb. 23, 2016 |
Report No. ZZZ1D09802DAD1221E0 |
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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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| Date Feb. 22, 2016 |
Report No. RL30304 |
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The Federal Excise Tax on Motor Fuels and the Highway Trust Fund: Current Law and Legislative History Updated February 22, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL30304 The Federal Excise Tax on Motor Fuels and the Highway Trust Fund Summary The federal government levies an excise tax on various motor fuels. Under current law, the tax rate is 18.3 cents per gallon on ...
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| Date Feb. 22, 2016 |
Report No. R44403 |
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Crude Oil Exports and Related Provisions in P.L. 114-113: In Brief Aname redactedA Specialist in Energy Policy Aname redactedA Specialist in Transportation Policy Aname red actedA Coordinator of Division Research and Specialist February 22, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R44403 Crude Oil Exports and Related Provisions in P.L. 114-113: In Brief Summary On December 18, 2015, ...
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| Date Feb. 22, 2016 |
Report No. R44393 |
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Legal Issues Associated with FDA Standards of Identity: In Brief Emily M. Lanza Legislative Attorney February 22, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44393 Legal Issues Associated with FDA Standards of Identity: In Brief Summary Standards of identity for foods overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally define the composition of a food, prescribing both ...
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| Date Feb. 22, 2016 |
Report No. IF10361 |
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February 22, 2016 Army Corps of Engineers: FY2017 Appropriations Figure 1. Requested and Appropriated Corps Funding, FY2003-FY2017 Budget Authority (nominal $ in billions) $6.0 $5.0 $4.0 $3.0 $2.0 $1.0 FY15 FY13 Budget Request FY17 Req Annual Appropriation FY11 FY09 FY07 FY05 FY03 $0.0 Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), with data from the Army Corps of Engineers. Corps Budget Request ...
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| Date Feb. 22, 2016 |
Report No. RS22823 |
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Overview of Labor Enforcement Issues in Free Trade Agreements Mary Jane Bolle Specialist in International Trade and Finance February 22, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22823 Overview of Labor Enforcement Issues in Free Trade Agreements Summary Since 1993, the Administration has negotiated and Congress has approved 13 free trade agreements (FTAs) with labor provisions, and ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2016 |
Report No. R43761 |
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House and Senate Floor and Committee Action to Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: 1966 to Present Rebecca R. Skinner Specialist in Education Policy Shannon S. Loane Information Research Specialist February 19, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43761 House and Senate Floor and Committee Action to Reauthorize ESEA Summary The Elementary and Secondary ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2016 |
Report No. R44390 |
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The Role of Local and Regional Food Systems in U.S. Farm Policy Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy February 18, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44390 The Role of Local and Regional Food Systems in U.S. Farm Policy Summary Sales of locally produced foods comprise a small but growing part of U.S. agricultural sales. Estimates vary but indicate that local food ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2016 |
Report No. R44388 |
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Surface Transportation Funding and Programs Under the Fixing America s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act; P.L. 114-94) Updated February 18, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44388 Surface Transportation Funding and Programs Under the FAST Act Summary On December 4, 2015, President Barack Obama signed the Fixing America s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act; ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2016 |
Report No. R44387 |
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Recovery Act Funding for DOE Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Projects Peter Folger Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy February 18, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44387 Recovery Act Funding for DOE Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Projects Summary Federal policymakers have long been interested in the potential of carbon capture and sequestration ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2016 |
Report No. R44187 |
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Encryption and Evolving Technology: Implications for U.S. Law Enforcement Investigations Kristin Finklea Specialist in Domestic Security February 18, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44187 Encryption and Evolving Technology: Implications for U.S. Law Enforcement Summary Because modern-day criminals are constantly developing new tools and techniques to facilitate their ...
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| Date Feb. 17, 2016 |
Report No. R43944 |
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2016 John F. Sargent Jr., Coordinator Specialist in Science and Technology Policy Robert Esworthy Specialist in Environmental Policy Judith A. Johnson Specialist in Biomedical Policy Jim Monke Specialist in Agricultural Policy Daniel Morgan Specialist in Science and Technology Policy John D. Moteff Specialist in Science and Technology Policy Harold F. ...
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| Date Feb. 17, 2016 |
Report No. R43417 |
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Forest Service Appropriations: Five-Year Data and Trends and FY2017 Budget Request Katie Hoover Specialist in Natural Resources Policy February 17, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43417 Forest Service Appropriations: Five-Year Data and Trends and FY2017 Budget Request Summary The Forest Service (FS) is responsible for managing 193 million acres of the National Forest System ...
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| Date Feb. 17, 2016 |
Report No. R44382 |
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President's FY2017 Budget for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): CRS Experts February 17, 2016 (R44382) Federal law requires the President to submit an annual budget request to Congress no later than the first Monday in February. The budget informs Congress of the President's overall federal fiscal policy based on proposed spending levels, revenues, and deficit (or surplus) ...
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| Date Feb. 17, 2016 |
Report No. IF10360 |
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February 17, 2016 The Collapse of the Third Avenue Junk Bond Fund Mutual funds pool money from various investors and act as financial intermediaries to invest those proceeds in securities, such as corporate equity or various types of bonds. Led by fund managers, the funds attempt to generate capital gains and income for their investors who are typically given the right to redeem their fund ...
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| Date Feb. 16, 2016 |
Report No. R44386 |
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Border Security Metrics Between Ports of Entry Carla N. Argueta Analyst in Immigration Policy February 16, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44386 Border Security Metrics Between Ports of Entry Summary Understanding the risks present at the U.S. borders and developing methods to measure border security are key challenges for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the ...
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| Date Feb. 16, 2016 |
Report No. IN10445 |
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CRS INSIGHT FY2016 Changes to DOD's 1033 Program February 16, 2016 (IN10445) | Related Author Daniel H. Else | Daniel H. Else, Specialist in National Defense (delse@crs.loc.gov, 7-4996) Congress authorized the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide material support to federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies (LEAs) through the sale or donation of excess personal property (Section ...
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| Date Feb. 16, 2016 |
Report No. SCALIA |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar What Does Justice Scalia s Death Mean for Congress and the Nation? 02/16/2016 Over the weekend, the nation was shocked to learn of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The death of the longest serving and, in the view of some commentators, most influential Justice on the current Court will have significant implications for the third branch of ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2016 |
Report No. R41440 |
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Biopower: Background and Federal Support Updated February 12, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41440 Biopower: Background and Federal Support Summary Biopower a form of renewable energy is the generation of electric power from biomass feedstocks. In 2014, Biopower comprised about 1.6% of total U.S. electricity generation and accounted for close to 12% of U.S. ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2016 |
Report No. R44059 |
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Department of Housing and Urban Development: FY2016 Appropriations Maggie McCarty, Coordinator Specialist in Housing Policy Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy Katie Jones Analyst in Housing Policy Eugene Boyd Analyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy February 12, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44059 Department of Housing and Urban Development: FY2016 ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2016 |
Report No. R44379 |
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FY2017 Defense Budget Request: In Brief Lynn M. Williams Analyst in U.S. Defense Budget Policy Pat Towell Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget February 12, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44379 FY2017 Defense Budget Request: In Brief Summary The Administration s FY2017 budget request includes $619.5 billion for national defense of which $590.6 billion is for the ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2016 |
Report No. R41603 |
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Is Biopower Carbon Neutral? Updated February 12, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41603 Is Biopower Carbon Neutral? Summary To promote energy diversity and improve energy security, Congress has expressed interest in biopower electricity generated from biomass. Biopower, a baseload power source, can be produced from a large range of biomass feedstocks nationwide ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2016 |
Report No. R44378 |
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Department of Health and Human Services: FY2017 Budget Request Karen E. Lynch Specialist in Social Policy Jessica Tollestrup Specialist in Social Policy February 12, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44378 Department of Health and Human Services: FY2017 Budget Request Summary This report provides information about the FY2017 budget request for the Department of Health and ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2016 |
Report No. IN10444 |
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CRS INSIGHT Appointment of African American U.S. Circuit and District Court Judges: Historical Overview and Current Data February 12, 2016 (IN10444) | Related Author Barry J. McMillion | Barry J. McMillion, Analyst in American National Government (bmcmillion@crs.loc.gov, 7-6025) This CRS Insight provides historical and statistical information related to the appointment of African Americans as U.S. ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2016 |
Report No. IF10280 |
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Updated February 12, 2016 The Clean Power Plan (CPP): The Treatment of Biomass The Clean Power Plan On August 3, 2015, the Obama Administration issued its final rule for carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reductions from existing fossil fuel-fired electric power plants, commonly referred to as the Clean Power Plan (CPP). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the CPP under an ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2016 |
Report No. RL33456 |
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Brazil: Background and U.S. Relations Peter J. Meyer Analyst in Latin American Affairs February 11, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33456 Brazil: Background and U.S. Relations Summary The United States traditionally has enjoyed robust economic and political relations with Brazil, which is the fifth most populous country and ninth-largest economy in the world. Brazil is ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2016 |
Report No. R44141 |
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FY2016 Appropriations for the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis Updated February 11, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44141 FY2016 Appropriations for the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis Summary This report discusses FY2016 appropriations (discretionary budget authority) for the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and Bureau of the Census ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2016 |
Report No. IN10442 |
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CRS INSIGHT The Shutdown of the Joint North/South Korean Kaesong Industrial Complex February 11, 2016 (IN10442) | Related Author Mark E. Manyin | Mark E. Manyin, Specialist in Asian Affairs (mmanyin@crs.loc.gov, 7-7653) On February 10, 2016, the South Korean government announced that it had decided to "completely shut down" the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC). The KIC is an 11-year-old industrial ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2016 |
Report No. R44374 |
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Federal Grant Financial Reporting Requirements and Databases: Frequently Asked Questions Natalie Keegan Analyst in American Federalism and Emergency Management Policy February 11, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44374 Federal Grant Financial Reporting Requirements and Databases: FAQ Summary Congress and federal agencies frequently undertake initiatives to conduct oversight ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2016 |
Report No. IF10176 |
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Updated February 11, 2016 Army Corps of Engineers: FY2016 Appropriations The Energy and Water Development bill provides funding for the civil program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), an agency in the Department of Defense with both military and civilian responsibilities. Under its civil works program, the Corps plans, builds, operates, and maintains a wide range of water resources ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2016 |
Report No. R44375 |
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SAMHSA FY2017 Budget Request and Funding History: A Fact Sheet Erin Bagalman Analyst in Health Policy February 11, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44375 SAMHSA FY2017 Budget Request and Funding History: A Fact Sheet SAMHSA Overview The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is the lead ...
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| Date Feb. 10, 2016 |
Report No. R44004 |
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DOE s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: FY2016 Appropriations Fred Sissine Specialist in Energy Policy February 10, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44004 DOE s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: FY2016 Appropriations Summary Since 2005, the Energy and Water Development (E&W) appropriations bill has funded all Department of Energy (DOE) ...
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| Date Feb. 10, 2016 |
Report No. R42069 |
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Private Health Insurance Market Reforms in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing February 10, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42069 Private Health Insurance Market Reforms in the ACA Summary The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, ...
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| Date Feb. 10, 2016 |
Report No. RL31837 |
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An Overview of USDA Rural Development Programs Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development February 10, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31837 An Overview of USDA Rural Development Programs Summary More than 88 programs administered by 16 different federal agencies target rural economic development. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...
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| Date Feb. 10, 2016 |
Report No. NOTWITH |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Law : Does It Really Mean That No Other Provisions of Law Apply? 02/10/2016 This is the first in a series of Legal Sidebar postings that will address issues of statutory interpretation relevant to legislative drafting. In particular, this Sidebar focuses on the phrase notwithstanding any other provision of law language ...
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| Date Feb. 10, 2016 |
Report No. TE10006 |
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Statement of Alison Mitchell Analyst in Health Care Financing Before Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health U.S. House of Representatives Hearing on Examining Medicaid and CHIP s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage February 10, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov TE10006 Congressional Research Service 1 Chairman Pitts, Ranking Member Green, and ...
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| Date Feb. 10, 2016 |
Report No. T20160210 |
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Statement of Alison Mitchell Analyst in Health Care Financing Before Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health U.S. House of Representatives Hearing on Examining Medicaid and CHIP s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage February 10, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov Congressional Research Service 1 Chairman Pitts, Ranking Member Green, and Members of the ...
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| Date Feb. 9, 2016 |
Report No. R43163 |
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The President s Budget: Overview of Structure and Timing of Submission to Congress Updated February 9, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43163 The President s Budget: Overview of Structure and Timing of Submission to Congress Summary The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, as amended and later codified in the U.S. Code, requires the President to submit a ...
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| Date Feb. 9, 2016 |
Report No. R44278 |
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): In Brief Ian F. Fergusson Specialist in International Trade and Finance Mark A. McMinimy Analyst in Agricultural Policy Brock R. Williams Analyst in International Trade and Finance February 9, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44278 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): In Brief Summary The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed free ...
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| Date Feb. 9, 2016 |
Report No. R41935 |
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The Child Tax Credit: Economic Analysis and Policy Options (name redacted) Analyst in Public Finance February 9, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41935 The Child Tax Credit: Economic Analysis and Policy Options Summary The child tax credit is currently structured as a $1,000-per-child credit that is partially refundable for lower-income families with more than $3,000 in ...
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| Date Feb. 9, 2016 |
Report No. R44380 |
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): FY2017 Budget Request Overview and Resources February 9, 2016 (R44380) Contents Introduction HUD President's FY2017 Budget Totals Section 8 and Public Housing Homeless Assistance Block Grants Legislative Proposals Figures Figure 1. Total HUD Discretionary Funding, With and Without Savings from Offsets, FY2016 Enacted and FY2017 Request ...
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| Date Feb. 9, 2016 |
Report No. IN10441 |
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CRS INSIGHT Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Takes Control of Parliament in Burma February 9, 2016 (IN10441) | Related Author Michael F. Martin | Michael F. Martin, Specialist in Asian Affairs (mfmartin@crs.loc.gov, 7-2199) After prevailing in nationwide elections last November (2015), and nearly 26 years after Burma's military rejected similar results in the elections of 1990, Aung San Suu Kyi's National ...
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| Date Feb. 9, 2016 |
Report No. IF10355 |
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- February 9, 2016 Need-Tested Benefit Receipt by Families and Individuals Need-tested benefits have received increased attention from policy makers in recent years as federal spending levels remain elevated well into the economic expansion that followed the 2007-2009 recession. While information is available on receipt of benefits from individual programs, it is more challenging to examine the ...
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| Date Feb. 9, 2016 |
Report No. IN10440 |
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CRS INSIGHT Renewed Crypto Wars? February 9, 2016 (IN10440) | Related Author Kristin Finklea | Kristin Finklea, Specialist in Domestic Security (kfinklea@crs.loc.gov, 7-6259) Technology has been evolving at a rapid pace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for U.S. law enforcement. On the one hand, some contend that technology developments have resulted in a "golden age of surveillance" ...
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| Date Feb. 8, 2016 |
Report No. R44369 |
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Senate Committee Rules in the 114th Congress: Key Provisions Valerie Heitshusen Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process February 8, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44369 Senate Committee Rules in the 114th Congress: Key Provisions Summary Senate Rule XXVI establishes specific requirements for certain Senate committee procedures. In addition, each Senate committee ...
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| Date Feb. 8, 2016 |
Report No. R43979 |
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Patent Litigation Reform Legislation in the 114th Congress Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney Emily M. Lanza Legislative Attorney February 8, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43979 Patent Litigation Reform Legislation in the 114th Congress Summary This report describes how current patent litigation reform legislation would change existing patent law to address the perceived ...
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| Date Feb. 8, 2016 |
Report No. R43985 |
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FY2016 Appropriations for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Updated February 8, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43985 FY2016 Appropriations for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Summary The mission of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2016 |
Report No. IN10438 |
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CRS INSIGHT Is Broadband Deployment Reasonable and Timely? February 3, 2016 (IN10438) | Related Author Lennard G. Kruger | Lennard G. Kruger, Specialist in Science and Technology Policy (lkruger@crs.loc.gov, 7-7070) On January 28, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted its latest Broadband Progress Report pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The act ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2016 |
Report No. R44366 |
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National Commission on the Future of the Army (NCFA): Background and Issues for Congress Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces February 5, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44366 National Commission on the Future of the Army (NCFA) Summary Title XVII of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (P.L. 113- ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2016 |
Report No. R44361 |
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Strategic Implications Brock R. Williams, Coordinator Analyst in International Trade and Finance Ben Dolven, Coordinator Specialist in Asian Affairs Ian F. Fergusson Specialist in International Trade and Finance Mark E. Manyin Specialist in Asian Affairs Michael F. Martin Specialist in Asian Affairs Wayne M. Morrison Specialist in Asian Trade and Finance ...
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