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| Date Jan. 6, 2016 |
Report No. BIDS |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Independent Bids for President 01/06/2016 Speculation has arisen that various contenders for each of the major parties nomination for president might consider running as independent or third party candidates. There have, of course, been numerous instances of independent candidates running for, and having their electors appear on state ballots for, the office of ...
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| Date Jan. 6, 2016 |
Report No. LS_2016-01-06_01 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Independent Bids for President 01/06/2016 Speculation has arisen that various contenders for each of the major parties nomination for president might consider running as independent or third party candidates. There have, of course, been numerous instances of independent candidates running for, and having their electors appear on state ballots for, the office of ...
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| Date Jan. 5, 2016 |
Report No. R44329 |
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Using Data to Improve Defense Acquisitions: Background, Analysis, and Questions for Congress Moshe Schwartz Specialist in Defense Acquisition January 5, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44329 Using Data to Improve Defense Acquisitions: Background, Analysis, and Questions for Co Summary Many analysts believe that data analysis is a critical element in making smart, informed, ...
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| Date Jan. 5, 2016 |
Report No. IN10237 |
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CRS INSIGHT President Obama's $1 Billion Foreign Aid Request for Central America January 5, 2016 (IN10237) | Related Authors Peter J. Meyer Clare Ribando Seelke | Peter J. Meyer, Analyst in Latin American Affairs (pmeyer@crs.loc.gov, 7-5474) Clare Ribando Seelke, Specialist in Latin American Affairs (cseelke@crs.loc.gov, 7-5229) In FY2014, the number of unaccompanied minors and family groups from ...
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| Date Jan. 5, 2016 |
Report No. RS22493 |
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The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Animal Welfare Legislation Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development January 5, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22493 The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Animal Welfare Legislation Summary In 1966, Congress passed the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act (P.L. 89-54) to prevent pets from being ...
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| Date Jan. 5, 2016 |
Report No. CLASS |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar H.R. 1927: Congress Proposes Additional Prerequisite for Class-Action Certification 01/05/2016 The House of Representatives has proposed The Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015 (H.R. 1927), which, if enacted, would amend Title 28 of the United States Code by adding another prerequisite for class-action certification, in addition to those already ...
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| Date Jan. 5, 2016 |
Report No. IN10424 |
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CRS INSIGHT Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2016 January 5, 2016 (IN10424) | Related Author Nicole T. Carter | Nicole T. Carter, Specialist in Natural Resources Policy (ncarter@crs.loc.gov, 7-0854) The 114th Congress is anticipated to consider authorization legislation for the water resources activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in 2016. A number of issues may ...
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| Date Jan. 4, 2016 |
Report No. R44328 |
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Gun Control: CRS Experts William J. Krouse Specialist in Domestic Security and Crime Policy January 4, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44328 Gun Control: CRS Experts T he following table provides names and contact information for CRS experts on policy and legal issues related to gun control. In the wake of mass shootings and other firearmsrelated violence, several gun ...
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| Date Jan. 4, 2016 |
Report No. R40132 |
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The President s State of the Union Address: Tradition, Function, and Policy Implications Colleen J. Shogan Deputy Director CRS January 4, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40132 The President s State of the Union Address: Tradition, Function, and Policy Implications Summary The State of the Union address is a communication between the President and Congress in which the chief ...
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| Date Jan. 4, 2016 |
Report No. IN10422 |
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CRS INSIGHT The WTO Nairobi Ministerial January 4, 2016 (IN10422) | Related Author Rachel F. Fefer | Rachel F. Fefer, Analyst in International Trade and Finance (rfefer@crs.loc.gov, 7-1804) The 10th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held in Nairobi, Kenya, concluded with no clear path forward for the Doha Development Agenda (DDA). While the Ministerial Declaration ...
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| Date Dec. 30, 2015 |
Report No. R44327 |
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Need-Tested Benefits: Estimated Eligibility and Benefit Receipt by Families and Individuals Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy Alison Mitchell Analyst in Health Care Financing Karen E. Lynch Specialist in Social Policy Maggie McCarty Specialist in Housing Policy William R. Morton Analyst in Income Security Margot L. Crandall-Hollick Analyst in Public Finance December 30, 2015 Congressional ...
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| Date Dec. 30, 2015 |
Report No. R44189 |
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): FY2016 Appropriations Updated December 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44189 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): FY2016 Appropriations Summary The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is the lead federal law enforcement agency charged with administering ...
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| Date Dec. 30, 2015 |
Report No. R42667 |
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Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal: CRS Experts December 30, 2015 (R42667) Fossil fuels play a dominant role in U.S. energy. The United States is a major producer and consumer of oil (and petroleum products), natural gas, and coal. U.S. fossil fuel reserves, production, processing and refining, distribution, markets, and use are of perennial interest among policymakers and the public. Ongoing concerns ...
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| Date Dec. 30, 2015 |
Report No. RL30253 |
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Sex Discrimination and the United States Supreme Court: Developments in the Law Jody Feder Legislative Attorney December 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30253 Sex Discrimination and the United States Supreme Court: Developments in the Law Summary In its sex discrimination decisions, the United States Supreme Court not only has defined the applicability of the equal ...
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| Date Dec. 30, 2015 |
Report No. R42533 |
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The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions Kevin J. Coleman Analyst in Elections December 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42533 The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: FAQs Summary This report provides answers to frequently asked questions about the presidential ...
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| Date Dec. 29, 2015 |
Report No. R42506 |
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The Budget Control Act of 2011 as Amended: Budgetary Effects Grant A. Driessen Analyst in Public Finance Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy December 29, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42506 The Budget Control Act of 2011 as Amended: Budgetary Effects Summary Following a lengthy debate over raising the debt limit, the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA; P.L. 112- ...
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| Date Dec. 29, 2015 |
Report No. HOSTAGES |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Former U.S. Hostages of Iran to be Eligible for Compensation 12/29/2015 Nearly four decades after their ordeal, U.S. victims of the 1979-1981 Iran Hostage Crisis will become eligible to receive up to $4.4 million each in compensation, thanks to the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act (Act), a provision Congress passed as part of ...
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| Date Dec. 29, 2015 |
Report No. LS_2015-12-29_01 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Former U.S. Hostages of Iran to be Eligible for Compensation 12/29/2015 Nearly four decades after their ordeal, U.S. victims of the 1979-1981 Iran Hostage Crisis will become eligible to receive up to $4.4 million each in compensation, thanks to the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act (Act), a provision Congress passed as part of ...
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| Date Dec. 28, 2015 |
Report No. R43449 |
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Recently Expired Housing Related Tax Provisions ( Tax Extenders ): In Brief Mark P. Keightley Specialist in Economics December 28, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43449 Recently Expired Housing Related Tax Provisions ( Tax Extenders ): In Brief Contents Introduction ...
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| Date Dec. 28, 2015 |
Report No. R44326 |
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Data Security and Breach Notification Legislation: Selected Legal Issues Alissa M. Dolan Legislative Attorney December 28, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44326 Data Security and Breach Notification Legislation: Selected Legal Issues Summary Recent data breaches at major U.S. retailers have placed a spotlight on concerns about the security of personal information stored in ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2015 |
Report No. R44316 |
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Western Water and Drought: Legislative Analysis of H.R. 2898 and S. 1894 Pervaze A. Sheikh, Coordinator Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Betsy A. Cody Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Charles V. Stern Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Nicole T. Carter Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Linda Luther Analyst in Environmental Policy Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2015 |
Report No. R42934 |
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Air Quality: EPA s 2013 Changes to the Particulate Matter (PM) Standard Robert Esworthy Specialist in Environmental Policy December 23, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42934 Air Quality: EPA s 2013 Changes to the Particulate Matter (PM) Standard Summary On January 15, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule revising the National Ambient Air ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2015 |
Report No. R43350 |
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Alcohol Excise Taxes: Current Law and Economic Analysis Sean Lowry Analyst in Public Finance December 23, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43350 Alcohol Excise Taxes: Current Law and Economic Analysis Summary The federal excise tax on alcoholic beverages is imposed at the manufacturer and importer level, based on the per unit production or importation of alcoholic beverages ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2015 |
Report No. R42559 |
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Haiti Under President Martelly: Current Conditions and Congressional Concerns Maureen Taft-Morales Specialist in Latin American Affairs December 23, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42559 Haiti Under President Martelly: Current Conditions and Congressional Concerns Summary Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. Since the fall of the Duvalier ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2015 |
Report No. R43953 |
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2013 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5): Designating Nonattainment Areas Robert Esworthy Specialist in Environmental Policy December 23, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43953 2013 NAAQS for Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5): Designating Nonattainment Areas Summary On April 7, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2015 |
Report No. IF10330 |
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Updated December 23, 2015 Wildlife Poaching in Africa: An Overview Overview Wildlife poaching occurs in many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, a region rich in biodiversity. Many African wildlife species are poached for their body parts or bushmeat. While poaching operations vary in complexity, scope, and scale, those that involve the illegal killing of elephants and rhinos are reportedly often ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2015 |
Report No. IN10087 |
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CRS INSIGHT Congressional Efforts to Reduce Restrictions on Growing Industrial Hemp December 23, 2015 (IN10087) | Related Author Ren e Johnson | Ren e Johnson, Specialist in Agricultural Policy (rjohnson@crs.loc.gov, 7-9588) In early 2014, Congress made changes to U.S. agricultural policies regarding industrial hemp as part of the 2014 farm bill (P.L. 113-79), allowing for hemp production under ...
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| Date Dec. 22, 2015 |
Report No. R44318 |
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The Federal Election Commission: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress R. Sam Garrett Specialist in American National Government December 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44318 The Federal Election Commission: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress Summary More than 40 years ago, Congress created the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to administer the Federal ...
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| Date Dec. 22, 2015 |
Report No. R44319 |
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The Federal Election Commission: Enforcement Process and Selected Issues for Congress R. Sam Garrett Specialist in American National Government December 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44319 FEC Enforcement Process and Issues for Congress Summary The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is responsible for civil enforcement of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) and ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2015 |
Report No. R44320 |
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Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2007-2014 Catherine A. Theohary Specialist in National Security Policy and Information Operations December 21, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44320 Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2007-2014 Summary This report provides Congress with official, unclassified, quantitative data on conventional arms transfers ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2015 |
Report No. R44063 |
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Department of Transportation (DOT): FY2016 Appropriations December 21, 2015 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44063 Department of Transportation (DOT): FY2016 Appropriations Summary On February 2, 2015, the Obama Administration proposed a $93.7 billion budget for the Department of Transportation (DOT) for FY2016. That is about $22 billion (31%) more than was provided ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2015 |
Report No. IG10002 |
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Executive Agreements December 21, 2015 Author Information Michael John Garcia Acting Section Research Manager Disclaimer This document was prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS). CRS serves as nonpartisan shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. It operates solely at the behest of and under the direction of Congress. Information in a CRS Report should not be ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2015 |
Report No. IG10003 |
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Economic Effects of the FY2014 Shutdown December 21, 2015 Author Information Marc Labonte Acting Section Research Manager Disclaimer This document was prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS). CRS serves as nonpartisan shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. It operates solely at the behest of and under the direction of Congress. Information in a CRS Report ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2015 |
Report No. IG10004 |
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Community Banks December 21, 2015 Author Information Sean M. Hoskins Specialist in Financial Economics Disclaimer This document was prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS). CRS serves as nonpartisan shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. It operates solely at the behest of and under the direction of Congress. Information in a CRS Report should not be relied ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2015 |
Report No. 3JUDGE |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Three-Judge Court Must Be Convened In Constitutional Challenges to Redistricting Maps 12/21/2015 In a unanimous ruling, on December 8, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a three-judge district court must be convened in cases challenging the constitutionality of redistricting maps. In this case, Shapiro v. McManus, the Court reversed the U.S. Court of ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2015 |
Report No. R44303 |
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Nepal: Political Developments and U.S. Relations Bruce Vaughn Specialist in Asian Affairs December 4, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44303 Nepal: Political Developments and U.S. Relations Summary Nepal is a poor country of an estimated 31 million people that has undergone a radical political transformation since 2006, when a 10-year armed struggle by Maoist insurgents, ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2015 |
Report No. R44313 |
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What Is Building Partner Capacity? Issues for Congress Kathleen J. McInnis, Coordinator Analyst in International Security Nathan J. Lucas Section Research Manager December 18, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44313 What Is Building Partner Capacity? Issues for Congress Summary Since 2001, successive U.S. administrations have increasingly prioritized efforts to build foreign ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2015 |
Report No. R44314 |
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Social Security and Same-Sex Marriage: Post Obergefell v. Hodges Emily M. Lanza Legislative Attorney Dawn Nuschler Specialist in Income Security William R. Morton Analyst in Income Security December 18, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44314 Social Security and Same-Sex Marriage: Post Obergefell v. Hodges Summary This report addresses eligibility for Social Security spousal ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2015 |
Report No. R40987 |
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Disadvantaged Small Businesses: Definitions and Designations for Purposes of Federal and Federally Funded Contracting Programs (name redacted) Legislative Attorney December 18, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40987 Disadvantaged Small Businesses: Definitions and Designations Summary Three primary categories of disadvantaged small businesses are currently eligible for ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2015 |
Report No. R44317 |
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Health Insurance Expiring Provisions of the 114th Congress, Second Session Joy M. Grossman, Coordinator Section Research Manager Cliff Binder Analyst in Health Care Financing Kirsten J. Colello Specialist in Health and Aging Policy Annie L. Mach Specialist in Health Care Financing Alison Mitchell Specialist in Health Care Financing Jim Hahn Specialist in Health Care Financing C. Stephen Redhead ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2015 |
Report No. R43055 |
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Terminating Contracts for the Government s Convenience: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions name redacted Legislative Attorney name redacted Legislative Attorney December 18, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43055 Terminating Contracts for the Government s Convenience Summary Termination for convenience refers to the exercise of the government s right to bring to an end ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2015 |
Report No. R41230 |
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Legal Protections for Subcontractors on Federal Prime Contracts: In Brief name redacted Legislative Attorney December 18, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41230 Legal Protections for Subcontractors on Federal Prime Contracts: In Brief Summary Payment and other protections for subcontractors on federal contracts are of perennial interest to Members and committees of Congress, ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2015 |
Report No. FIREARMS |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Firearms Eligibility for Foreign Nationals in the United States 12/18/2015 The recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France and San Bernardino, California, have prompted increased attention upon the categories of persons barred from acquiring firearms. The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), as amended, generally prohibits certain categories of persons from acquiring ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2015 |
Report No. FANTASY |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar You Win Some, You Lose Some: the Complicated Legal Status of Daily Fantasy Sports 12/18/2015 The recent emergence of the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry, combined with increased press coverage and advertising spots that promise big money prizes, has prompted many questions about the industry s legality. DFS contests work much like season-long fantasy sports ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2015 |
Report No. LS_2015-12-18_01 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Firearms Eligibility for Foreign Nationals in the United States 12/18/2015 The recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France and San Bernardino, California, have prompted increased attention upon the categories of persons barred from acquiring firearms. The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), as amended, generally prohibits certain categories of persons from acquiring ...
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| Date Dec. 17, 2015 |
Report No. R44120 |
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FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Issues Don J. Jansen, Coordinator Specialist in Defense Health Care Policy Kristy N. Kamarck Analyst in Military Manpower Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Barbara Salazar Torreon Analyst in Defense Budget and Military Manpower December 17, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44120 FY2016 ...
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| Date Dec. 17, 2015 |
Report No. R41731 |
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Central America Regional Security Initiative: Background and Policy Issues for Congress Peter J. Meyer Analyst in Latin American Affairs Clare Ribando Seelke Specialist in Latin American Affairs December 17, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41731 Central America Regional Security Initiative: Background and Policy Issues for Congress Summary Central America faces significant ...
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| Date Dec. 17, 2015 |
Report No. R44315 |
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Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015: Changes to Domestic Human Trafficking Policies Kristin Finklea Specialist in Domestic Security Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara Specialist in Social Policy Alison Siskin Specialist in Immigration Policy December 17, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44315 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 Summary The Justice for ...
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| Date Dec. 17, 2015 |
Report No. R44305 |
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The Air Force Aviation Investment Challenge Jeremiah Gertler Specialist in Military Aviation December 17, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44305 The Air Force Aviation Investment Challenge Summary The United States Air Force is in the midst of an ambitious aviation modernization program, driven primarily by the age of its current aircraft fleets. Four major programs are in ...
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| Date Dec. 17, 2015 |
Report No. EXTENSIVE |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar New Circuit Split: Seventh Circuit Rules that Unlawfully Present Aliens with Extensive Ties to the United States Have Second Amendment Rights 12/17/2015 This summer, in United States v. Meza-Rodriguez, the Seventh Circuit created a circuit split by holding that the Second Amendment, which provides that the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be ...
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