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| Date Feb. 4, 2016 |
Report No. R44368 |
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Zika Virus: Basics About the Disease Sarah A. Lister Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology February 4, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44368 Zika Virus: Basics About the Disease Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Transmission ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2016 |
Report No. TE10004 |
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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 The Status of Coast Guard Cutter Acquisition Programs February 3, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov TE10004 Congressional Research Service Chairman Hunter, Ranking Member Garamendi, ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2016 |
Report No. R43922 |
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Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: An Overview Kirstin B. Blom Analyst in Health Care Financing Ada S. Cornell Senior Research Librarian February 3, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43922 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: An Overview Summary The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program provides health insurance to federal employees, ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2016 |
Report No. TE10005 |
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Statement of Jessica Tollestrup Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process Before Committee on the Budget U.S. Senate Hearing on Spending on Unauthorized Programs February 3, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov TE10005 Congressional Research Service 1 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, thank you for your invitation to appear today to offer testimony ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2016 |
Report No. R44362 |
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Post-Committee Adjustment in the Modern House: The Use of Rules Committee Prints Mark J. Oleszek Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process February 3, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44362 Post-Committee Adjustment in the Modern House: The Use of Rules Committee Prints Summary Floor proceedings in the U.S. House of Representatives often begin on the basis of ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2016 |
Report No. T20160203 |
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Statement of Jessica Tollestrup Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process Before Committee on the Budget U.S. Senate Hearing on Spending on Unauthorized Programs February 3, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov Congressional Research Service 1 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, thank you for your invitation to appear today to offer testimony with regard to the ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2016 |
Report No. R43169 |
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Regulation of Power Plant Wastewater Discharges: Summary of the EPA Final Rule Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy February 3, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43169 Regulation of Power Plant Wastewater Discharges: Summary of the EPA Final Rule Summary To implement the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2016 |
Report No. IN10436 |
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CRS INSIGHT Military Maternity and Parental Leave Policies February 3, 2016 (IN10436) | Related Author Kristy N. Kamarck | Kristy N. Kamarck, Analyst in Military Manpower (kkamarck@crs.loc.gov, 7-7783) On January 28, 2016, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced that the Department of Defense (DOD) would be establishing new policies for maternity and parental leave as part of the department's ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2016 |
Report No. IN10439 |
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CRS INSIGHT CFTC's Auditor Finds "Material Error" in FY2015 Financial Statements February 3, 2016 (IN10439) | Related Author Raj Gnanarajah | Raj Gnanarajah, Analyst in Financial Economics (rgnanarajah@crs.loc.gov, 7-2175) The Commodities Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC's) independent auditor, KPMG LLP, contends that CFTC understated its liabilities by $194 million in FY2015 and $212 million in ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2016 |
Report No. R44360 |
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Frequently Asked Questions Agata Dabrowska Analyst in Health Policy February 2, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44360 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Frequently Asked Questions Summary The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) is a policy document that provides federally developed, nutrition-based recommendations for Americans two years ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2016 |
Report No. R44359 |
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Highways and Highway Safety on Indian Lands William J. Mallett Specialist in Transportation Policy February 2, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44359 Highways and Highway Safety on Indian Lands Summary Cars and trucks are the primary means of transportation on Indian lands, mostly rural areas that cover about 56 million acres. There are about 145,000 miles of roads, owned ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2016 |
Report No. 95-710 |
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The Fair Housing Act (FHA): A Legal Overview David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney Jody Feder Legislative Attorney February 2, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 95-710 The Fair Housing Act (FHA): A Legal Overview Summary The Fair Housing Act (FHA) was enacted to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the United States. The original 1968 act ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2016 |
Report No. R43556 |
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Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program: Fact Sheet Nathan James Analyst in Crime Policy February 2, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43556 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program: Fact Sheet eople with mental illness comprise a significant proportion of the population involved with the criminal justice system. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that at ...
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| Date Feb. 1, 2016 |
Report No. R44300 |
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Provisions of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3762 Annie L. Mach, Coordinator Analyst in Health Care Financing February 1, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44300 Provisions of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3762 Summary The FY2016 budget resolution (S.Con.Res. 11) established the congressional budget for the government for FY2016 and set forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. ...
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| Date Feb. 1, 2016 |
Report No. R44029 |
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Legislative Branch: FY2016 Appropriations Ida A. Brudnick Specialist on the Congress February 1, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44029 Legislative Branch: FY2016 Appropriations Summary The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senate; House of Representatives; Joint Items; Capitol Police; Office of Compliance; Congressional Budget Office (CBO); ...
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| Date Feb. 1, 2016 |
Report No. R43918 |
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Overview of FY2016 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Nathan James Analyst in Crime Policy February 1, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43918 Overview of FY2016 Appropriations for CJS Summary This report tracks and describes actions taken by the Administration and Congress to provide FY2016 appropriations for the Commerce, Justice, ...
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| Date Feb. 1, 2016 |
Report No. RS22581 |
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Overview of Major Federal Securities Laws: In Brief Michael V. Seitzinger Legislative Attorney February 1, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22581 Overview of Major Federal Securities Laws: In Brief Summary This report discusses in a very general way the major federal securities laws. The major federal securities laws may be grouped into two categories according to the time ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2016 |
Report No. R43187 |
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Size and Characteristics of the Cash Assistance Caseload Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy January 29, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43187 TANF: Size and Characteristics of the Cash Assistance Caseload Summary The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides states, territories, and Indian tribes ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2016 |
Report No. R44356 |
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The Good Cause Exception to Notice and Comment Rulemaking: Judicial Review of Agency Action Jared P. Cole Legislative Attorney January 29, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44356 Judicial Review of Agency Action Summary While the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) generally requires agencies to follow certain procedures when promulgating rules, the statute s good cause ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2016 |
Report No. R44174 |
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Apprenticeship in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions Benjamin Collins Analyst in Labor Policy January 29, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44174 Apprenticeship in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions Summary Apprenticeship is a job training strategy that combines on-the-job training with related instruction, typically provided in a classroom setting. This ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2016 |
Report No. R44206 |
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FY2016 Extension of the Higher Education Act: An Overview David P. Smole Specialist in Education Policy Alexandra Hegji Analyst in Social Policy January 28, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44206 FY2016 Extension of the Higher Education Act: An Overview Summary The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA; P.L. 89-329), authorizes the operation of numerous federal aid ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2016 |
Report No. R42446 |
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Federal Pell Grant Program of the Higher Education Act: How the Program Works and Recent Legislative Changes Cassandria Dortch Analyst in Education Policy January 28, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42446 Federal Pell Grant Program of the Higher Education Act Summary The federal Pell Grant program, authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA; ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2016 |
Report No. R42981 |
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Set-Asides for Small Businesses: Legal Requirements and Issues (name redacted) Legislative Attorney January 28, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42981 Set-Asides for Small Businesses: Legal Requirements and Issues Summary It has long been the declared policy of the Congress that a fair proportion of federal contracts be awarded to small businesses. In support of this policy, ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2016 |
Report No. 98-308 |
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Senate Legislative Procedures: Published Sources of Information Updated January 28, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov 98-308 Senate Legislative Procedures: Published Sources of Information The Senate publishes its rules, precedents, and other related information so that Senators and their staff have convenient access to the Senate s legislative procedures and can ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2016 |
Report No. R43544 |
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Body Armor for Law Enforcement Officers: In Brief Nathan James Analyst in Crime Policy January 28, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43544 Body Armor for Law Enforcement Officers: In Brief Summary Firearms are one of the leading causes of deaths for law enforcement officers feloniously killed in the line of duty. Since FY1999, Congress has provided funding to state and local ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2016 |
Report No. R43533 |
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Body Armor for Law Enforcement Officers: In Brief Nathan James Analyst in Crime Policy January 28, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43544 Body Armor for Law Enforcement Officers: In Brief Summary Firearms are one of the leading causes of deaths for law enforcement officers feloniously killed in the line of duty. Since FY1999, Congress has provided funding to state and local ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2016 |
Report No. RS22416 |
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: In Brief Nathan James Analyst in Crime Policy January 28, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22416 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: In Brief Summary The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program was created by the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2016 |
Report No. IN10427 |
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CRS INSIGHT Conflict and History at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge January 28, 2016 (IN10427) | Related Policy Issue Federal Lands Related Author M. Lynne Corn | M. Lynne Corn, Specialist in Natural Resources Policy (lcorn@crs.loc.gov, 7-7267) On January 2, 2016, a peaceful rally was held in Burns, Oregon, to protest legal actions against two local ranchers. Afterward, a few participants ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2016 |
Report No. R44355 |
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Benefit Reductions in the Central States Multiemployer DB Pension Plan: Frequently Asked Questions John J. Topoleski Analyst in Income Security Gary Sidor Technical Information Specialist January 28, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44355 Benefit Reductions in the Central States Multiemployer DB Pension Plan Summary Under the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act (MPRA), enacted ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2016 |
Report No. R43623 |
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Unaccompanied Alien Children Legal Issues: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney January 27, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43623 Unaccompanied Alien Children Legal Issues: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Summary The beginning of FY2016 has seen an uptick in the number of alien minors ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2016 |
Report No. R43966 |
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Energy and Water Development: FY2016 Appropriations Mark Holt Specialist in Energy Policy January 27, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43966 Energy and Water Development: FY2016 Appropriations Summary The Energy and Water Development appropriations bill provides funding for Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) civil works projects, the Department of the Interior s Bureau of ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2016 |
Report No. R44352 |
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Unmanned Aircraft Operations in Domestic Airspace: U.S. Policy Perspectives and the Regulatory Landscape Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy January 27, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44352 Unmanned Aircraft Operations in Domestic Airspace Summary Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), often referred to as drones, have become commonplace over the past few years. As UAS ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2016 |
Report No. R44353 |
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Final Senate Action on U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During a President s Eighth Year in Office Barry J. McMillion Analyst in American National Government January 27, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44353 Final Senate Action on U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations Summary This report, in light of continued Senate interest in the judicial confirmation ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2016 |
Report No. RL34575 |
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The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): An Explanation R. Chuck Mason Legislative Attorney January 27, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34575 The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): An Explanation Summary Recognizing the special burdens that members of the military may encounter trying to meet their financial obligations while serving their country, Congress passed ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2016 |
Report No. R44348 |
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Methods of Estimating the Total Cost of Federal Regulations Maeve P. Carey Analyst in Government Organization and Management January 21, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44348 Methods of Estimating the Total Cost of Federal Regulations Summary Federal agencies issue thousands of regulations each year under delegated authority from Congress. Over the past 70 years, Congress ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2016 |
Report No. R44350 |
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An Analysis of Portfolio Lending and Qualified Mortgages Sean M. Hoskins Analyst in Financial Economics January 21, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44350 An Analysis of Portfolio Lending and Qualified Mortgages Summary Title XIV of the Dodd-Frank Act established the ability-to-repay (ATR) requirement. Under the ATR requirement, a lender must determine based on documented ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2016 |
Report No. REDRESS |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Judicial Redress Act 101 What to Know as Senate Contemplates Passing New Privacy Law 01/21/2016 Update: The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed the markup on S. 1600, the Judicial Redress Act, previously scheduled for January 21, 2016. Reports indicate that the Senate may soon vote on the Judicial Redress Act (JRA), a bill that could have major implications on ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2016 |
Report No. IN10399 |
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CRS INSIGHT Iran-U.S. Air Service Not Imminent January 21, 2016 (IN10399) | Related Author Rachel Y. Tang | Rachel Y. Tang, Analyst in Transportation and Industry (rtang@crs.loc.gov, 7-7875) Airline service between Iran and the United States last operated in 1979, when the U.S. government imposed an embargo on flights following the Iran hostage crisis. Since then, travel and air cargo shipments ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2016 |
Report No. R44061 |
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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2016 Appropriations Carol Hardy Vincent Specialist in Natural Resources Policy January 20, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44061 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2016 Appropriations Summary The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill includes funding for most of the Department of the ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2016 |
Report No. R43541 |
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Recently Expired Community AssistanceRelated Tax Provisions ( Tax Extenders ): In Brief Sean Lowry Analyst in Public Finance January 20, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43541 Recently Expired Community Assistance Tax Provisions Contents Introduction ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2016 |
Report No. R44048 |
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Trends in the Timing and Size of DHS Appropriations: In Brief William L. Painter Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy January 20, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44048 Trends in the Timing and Size of DHS Appropriations: In Brief Introduction This report examines trends in the timing and size of homeland security appropriations measures. The ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2016 |
Report No. R42645 |
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The U.S. Military Presence in Okinawa and the Futenma Base Controversy Emma Chanlett-Avery Specialist in Asian Affairs Ian E. Rinehart Analyst in Asian Affairs January 20, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42645 The U.S. Military Presence in Okinawa and the Futenma Base Controversy Summary Although the U.S.-Japan alliance is often labeled as the cornerstone of security in the ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2016 |
Report No. R44051 |
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Comparing DHS Appropriations by Component, FY2016: Fact Sheet William L. Painter Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy January 20, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44051 Comparing DHS Appropriations by Component, FY2016: Fact Sheet enerally, the homeland security appropriations bill includes all annual appropriations for the Department of Homeland ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2016 |
Report No. IF10346 |
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January 20, 2016 Helping U.S. Citizens Abroad During a Crisis: Role of the Department of State Overview The November 13, 2015, Paris terrorist attacks prompted the Department of State (DOS) to review its warning systems for Americans overseas for any possible improvements, a senior Diplomatic Security official testified on December 8. Such systems are used to communicate threat information when ...
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| Date Jan. 19, 2016 |
Report No. R43318 |
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The Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Fund: Background and Current Status Updated January 19, 2016 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43318 The Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Fund: Background and Current Status Summary Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to nonelderly workers and their eligible dependents if the ...
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| Date Jan. 19, 2016 |
Report No. R41151 |
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Budget Reconciliation Process: Timing of Committee Responses to Reconciliation Directives Megan S. Lynch Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process January 19, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41151 Budget Reconciliation Process: Timing of Committee Responses Summary When reconciliation directives (also referred to as reconciliation instructions) are included in an ...
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| Date Jan. 19, 2016 |
Report No. R44349 |
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The Glass-Steagall Act: A Legal and Policy Analysis David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney Edward V. Murphy Specialist in Financial Economics M. Maureen Murphy Legislative Attorney January 19, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44349 The Glass-Steagall Act: A Legal and Policy Analysis Summary The phrase Glass-Steagall generally refers to the separation of commercial banking ...
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| Date Jan. 19, 2016 |
Report No. R40228 |
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GAO Bid Protests: An Overview of Time Frames and Procedures Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Moshe Schwartz Specialist in Defense Acquisition January 19, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40228 GAO Bid Protests: An Overview of Time Frames and Procedures Summary For purposes of federal law, a bid protest involves a written objection to the conduct of government agencies in ...
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| Date Jan. 19, 2016 |
Report No. R44346 |
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Treasury Department Appropriations, FY2016 Gary Guenther Analyst in Public Finance January 19, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44346 Treasury Department Appropriations, FY2016 Summary At its most basic level of organization, the Treasury Department is a collection of departmental offices and operating bureaus. The bureaus as a whole account for 95% of Treasury s budget and ...
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| Date Jan. 19, 2016 |
Report No. IF10324 |
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Updated January 19, 2016 The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Open Season for the 2016 Plan Year Overview The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program is the largest employer-sponsored health benefits program in the United States. FEHB is administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Participation in FEHB is voluntary, with 85% of federal employees enrolled and ...
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