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| Date Oct. 23, 2015 |
Report No. R41309 |
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The SBA Disaster Loan Program: Overview and Possible Issues for Congress Bruce R. Lindsay Analyst in American National Government October 23, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41309 The SBA Disaster Loan Program: Overview and Possible Issues for Congress Summary Through its Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA), the Small Business Administration (SBA) has been a major source of ...
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| Date Oct. 23, 2015 |
Report No. CRUDE |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Oil to Spare: The House Passes a Repeal of Crude Oil Export Restrictions 10/23/2015 On October 9, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 702, a bill that would repeal longstanding tight restrictions on exports of domestically produced crude oil, by a vote of 261-159. The bill would repeal Section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), ...
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| Date Oct. 23, 2015 |
Report No. LS_2015-10-23_01 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Oil to Spare: The House Passes a Repeal of Crude Oil Export Restrictions 10/23/2015 On October 9, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 702, a bill that would repeal longstanding tight restrictions on exports of domestically produced crude oil, by a vote of 261-159. The bill would repeal Section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), ...
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| Date Oct. 23, 2015 |
Report No. IN10343 |
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Canada's October 2015 Elections: A Liberal Majority October 23, 2015 (IN10343) | 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) Canadians went to the polls to elect ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2015 |
Report No. R44242 |
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The Effect of Base-Broadening Measures on Labor Supply and Investment: Considerations for Tax Reform Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy Donald J. Marples Specialist in Public Finance October 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44242 The Effect of Base-Broadening Measures on Labor Supply and Investment: Consideration Summary One source of interest in a tax ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2015 |
Report No. BACHA |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Legal Obligation of U.S. Armed Forces to Intervene in Acts of Bacha Bazi in Afghanistan 10/22/2015 A recent New York Times article and editorial alleged rampant sexual abuse of young boys (bacha bazi) in Afghanistan by armed commanders in the Afghan militias. The reports raise concerns about the role of the U.S. military in reporting and combating the abuse ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2015 |
Report No. LS_2015-10-22_01 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Legal Obligation of U.S. Armed Forces to Intervene in Acts of Bacha Bazi in Afghanistan 10/22/2015 A recent New York Times article and editorial alleged rampant sexual abuse of young boys (bacha bazi) in Afghanistan by armed commanders in the Afghan militias. The reports raise concerns about the role of the U.S. military in reporting and combating the abuse ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2015 |
Report No. IN10380 |
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CRS INSIGHT Is This the First Step in Undoing Mass Incarceration? 6,000 Federal Drug Offenders Set to be Released October 22, 2015 (IN10380) | Related Authors Nathan James Brian T. Yeh | Nathan James, Analyst in Crime Policy (njames@crs.loc.gov, 7-0264) Brian T. Yeh, Legislative Attorney (byeh@crs.loc.gov, 7-5182) In early November, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is scheduled to release approximately ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2015 |
Report No. IN10381 |
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CRS INSIGHT Why Are Over-Income Tenants Living in Public Housing? October 22, 2015 (IN10381) | Related Author Maggie McCarty | Maggie McCarty, Specialist in Housing Policy (mmccarty@crs.loc.gov, 7-2163) A recent report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) Office of Inspector General (OIG) and subsequent news articles have raised questions about the treatment of so-called ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2015 |
Report No. IF10235 |
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Updated October 22, 2015 U.S. Relations with Burma: Key Issues for 2015 (Update) U.S. relations with Burma (Myanmar) in 2015 have continued to present challenges. Burma is scheduled to hold nationwide parliamentary elections on November 8, 2015, which the Administration has called an important milestone in Burma s political transition. As detailed below, efforts to conclude a nationwide ceasefire ...
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| Date Oct. 21, 2015 |
Report No. RS22864 |
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U.S. Postal Service Workforce Size and Employment Categories, FY1995-FY2014 Kathryn A. Francis Analyst in Government Organization and Management October 21, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22864 U.S. Postal Service Workforce Size and Employment Categories, FY1995-FY2014 Summary This report provides data from the past 20 years on the size and composition of the U.S. Postal ...
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| Date Oct. 20, 2015 |
Report No. 97-865 |
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Points of Order in the Congressional Budget Process James V. Saturno Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process October 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 97-865 Points of Order in the Congressional Budget Process Summary The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (Titles I-IX of P.L. 93-344, as amended) created a process that Congress uses each year to establish and ...
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| Date Oct. 20, 2015 |
Report No. IN10377 |
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RS INSIGHT Elections in Haiti October 20, 2015 (IN10377) | Related Author Maureen Taft-Morales | Maureen Taft-Morales, Specialist in Latin American Affairs (mtmorales@crs.loc.gov, 7-7659) Haiti is in the midst of a national election cycle to fill all 119 seats in the Chamber of Deputies, 20 seats in the 30-seat Senate, and most municipal offices and to elect a new president. The next round of ...
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| Date Oct. 20, 2015 |
Report No. PRIVILEGE |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Supplements Journalist Privilege 10/20/2015 Journalists privileges, long sought under the First Amendment, may be available in some cases under the cover of the Fifth Amendment s privilege against self-incrimination. This seems to be the implication of the opinion of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ...
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| Date Oct. 20, 2015 |
Report No. LS_2015-10-20_01 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Supplements Journalist Privilege 10/20/2015 Journalists privileges, long sought under the First Amendment, may be available in some cases under the cover of the Fifth Amendment s privilege against self-incrimination. This seems to be the implication of the opinion of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ...
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| Date Oct. 19, 2015 |
Report No. R44233 |
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U.S. Foreign Assistance to the Middle East: Historical Background, Recent Trends, and the FY2016 Request Jeremy M. Sharp Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs Carla E. Humud Analyst in Middle Eastern and African Affairs October 19, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44233 U.S. Foreign Assistance to the Middle East: Background, Trends, and FY2016 Request Summary This report is ...
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| Date Oct. 19, 2015 |
Report No. R44092 |
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Greenhouse Gas Pledges by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy October 19, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44092 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Introduction International negotiations are underway toward an agreement, due in December 2015, under the United ...
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| Date Oct. 19, 2015 |
Report No. RS22256 |
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Federal Affirmative Action Law: A Brief History Jody Feder Legislative Attorney October 19, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22256 Federal Affirmative Action Law: A Brief History Summary Affirmative action remains a subject of public debate as the result of legal and political developments at the federal, state, and local levels. Over the years, federal courts have reviewed ...
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| Date Oct. 19, 2015 |
Report No. R42974 |
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Federal Aid for Reconstruction of Houses of Worship: A Legal Analysis Cynthia Brown Legislative Attorney October 19, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42974 Federal Aid for Reconstruction of Houses of Worship: A Legal Analysis Summary In late October 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast of the United States, causing severe damage to the mid-Atlantic and northeast ...
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| Date Oct. 19, 2015 |
Report No. PREENACT |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Further Pre-Enactment Sex Offender Registration Uncertainty Resolved 10/19/2015 In a case with a number of unusual twists, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in U.S. v. Gundy addressed yet again the question of when the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) requires registration of those convicted of a qualifying sex ...
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| Date Oct. 16, 2015 |
Report No. RL33769 |
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International Crises and Disasters: U.S. Humanitarian Assistance Response Mechanisms Rhoda Margesson Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy October 16, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33769 International Crises and Disasters: U.S. Humanitarian Assistance Response Mechanisms Summary The majority of humanitarian emergencies worldwide stem from natural disasters or ...
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| Date Oct. 16, 2015 |
Report No. IN10376 |
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CRS INSIGHT U.S. China Cyber Agreement October 16, 2015 (IN10376) | Related Author John W. Rollins | John W. Rollins, Coordinator, Specialist in Terrorism and National Security (jrollins@crs.loc.gov, 7-5529) Susan V. Lawrence, Specialist in Asian Affairs (slawrence@crs.loc.gov, 7-2577) Dianne E. Rennack, Specialist in Foreign Policy Legislation (drennack@crs.loc.gov, 7-7608) Catherine A. Theohary, ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2015 |
Report No. R43363 |
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Alternative Inflation Measures for the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Julie M. Whittaker Specialist in Income Security October 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43363 Alternative Inflation Measures for the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Summary Monthly Social Security payments for retired workers, disabled workers, and all other ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2015 |
Report No. IN10373 |
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CRS INSIGHT Number of Hispanic U.S. Circuit and District Court Judges: Overview and Analysis October 15, 2015 (IN10373) | Related Author Barry J. McMillion | Barry J. McMillion, Analyst on the Federal Judiciary (bmcmillion@crs.loc.gov, 7-6025) This CRS Insight provides historical and statistical information on the appointment of Hispanic U.S. circuit and district court judges. Such information ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2015 |
Report No. IN10375 |
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CRS INSIGHT U.S. Natural Gas Exports and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement October 15, 2015 (IN10375) | Related Authors Paul W. Parfomak Michael Ratner | Paul W. Parfomak, Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy (pparfomak@crs.loc.gov, 7-0030) Michael Ratner, Specialist in Energy Policy (mratner@crs.loc.gov, 7-9529) On October 5, 2015, President Obama announced the conclusion of ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2015 |
Report No. IN10374 |
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CRS INSIGHT Less-than-Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Burma October 15, 2015 (IN10374) | Related Author Michael F. Martin | Michael F. Martin, Specialist in Asian Affairs (mfmartin@crs.loc.gov, 7-2199) Eight ethnic groups and representatives of Burma's government signed a ceasefire agreement on October 15, possibly moving the country one step closer to ending its six decade long civil war ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2015 |
Report No. NOKNOCK |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Officers May Be Liable for Assuming an Automatic Hot Pursuit No Knock Exception 10/15/2015 Police officers who ignore the Constitution s clear demands lose the benefit of their immunity from civil suit. The Fourth Amendment requires that officers, who seek to enter a house to conduct a search or make an arrest, first knock, identify themselves, and announce ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2015 |
Report No. IN10289 |
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CRS INSIGHT A U.S. Patent Box: Issues October 15, 2015 (IN10289) | Related Author Jane G. Gravelle | Jane G. Gravelle, Senior Specialist in Economic Policy (jgravelle@crs.loc.gov, 7-7829) Congressional interest in a tax subsidy that would impose a lower rate on certain income from intellectual property (frequently referred to as "intangibles") has appeared in past legislative proposals and ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2015 |
Report No. LS_2015-10-15_01 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Officers May Be Liable for Assuming an Automatic Hot Pursuit No Knock Exception 10/15/2015 Police officers who ignore the Constitution s clear demands lose the benefit of their immunity from civil suit. The Fourth Amendment requires that officers, who seek to enter a house to conduct a search or make an arrest, first knock, identify themselves, and announce ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2015 |
Report No. IF10245 |
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October 15, 2015 Westlands Drainage Litigation: Settlement Reached Background The San Luis Act (the Act), P.L. 86-488, 74 Stat. 156, passed in 1960, created the San Luis Unit of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation s (Reclamation s) Central Valley Project (CVP). The Act aimed to furnish irrigation water to about 500,000 acres of land in Merced, Fresno, and Kings Counties, California. Reclamation had ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2015 |
Report No. IF10305 |
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October 15, 2015 Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking in Asia: An Overview Scope of the Problem Asian demand for illegal wildlife has increased in recent years, raising concerns about species conservation amid heightened poaching rates. As one of several contributing threats to biodiversity, wildlife poaching also raises national security and transnational crime concerns. Crimes related to illegal ...
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| Date Oct. 14, 2015 |
Report No. R43885 |
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Points of Order Limiting the Contents of Reconciliation Legislation: In Brief James V. Saturno Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process October 14, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43885 Points of Order Limiting the Contents of Reconciliation Legislation: In Brief The budget resolution as established under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344) is ...
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| Date Oct. 14, 2015 |
Report No. R44226 |
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Sentence Reform Acts: S.2123 and H.R. 3713 Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law October 14, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44226 Sentence Reform Acts: S.2123 and H.R. 3713 Summary As introduced, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015, S. 2123, and the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015, H.R. 3713, use virtually identical language to reduce the ...
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| Date Oct. 14, 2015 |
Report No. 97-552 |
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. The Discharge Rule in the House: Principal Features and Uses Richard S. Beth Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process October 14, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 97-552 The Discharge Rule in the House: Principal Features and Uses . Summary The discharge rule of the House of Representatives allows a measure to come to the floor for consideration even if the ...
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| Date Oct. 13, 2015 |
Report No. R43304 |
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Public Health Service Agencies: Overview and Funding (FY2010-FY2016) C. Stephen Redhead, Coordinator Specialist in Health Policy Agata Dabrowska, Coordinator Analyst in Health Policy October 13, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43304 Public Health Service Agencies: Overview and Funding (FY2010-FY2016) Summary Within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), eight ...
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| Date Oct. 13, 2015 |
Report No. R44227 |
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The Internet of Things: Frequently Asked Questions Eric A. Fischer Senior Specialist in Science and Technology October 13, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44227 The Internet of Things: Frequently Asked Questions Summary Internet of Things (IoT) refers to networks of objects that communicate with other objects and with computers through the Internet. Things may include ...
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| Date Oct. 13, 2015 |
Report No. IN10372 |
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CRS INSIGHT Colombian Peace Talks Breakthrough: A Possible EndGame? October 13, 2015 (IN10372) | Related Author June S. Beittel | June S. Beittel, Analyst in Latin American Affairs (jbeittel@crs.loc.gov, 7-7613) Negotiators reached a breakthrough in talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) just a day after Pope Francis left Cuba, following more ...
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| Date Oct. 9, 2015 |
Report No. R44091 |
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Meat Animal Research Center: The Animal Welfare Act and Farm Animal Research Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development Joel L. Greene Analyst in Agricultural Policy October 9, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44091 Meat Animal Research Center: The Animal Welfare Act and Farm Animal Research Summary On January 19, 2015, the New York Times (NYT) ...
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| Date Oct. 8, 2015 |
Report No. R44221 |
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Impact Aid, Title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: A Primer Rebecca R. Skinner Specialist in Education Policy October 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44221 Impact Aid, Title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: A Primer Summary The Impact Aid program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and authorized by Title VIII of ...
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| Date Oct. 8, 2015 |
Report No. R44220 |
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Issues in a Tax Reform Limited to Corporations and Businesses Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy October 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44220 Issues in a Tax Reform Limited to Corporations and Businesses Summary Some tax proposals have focused on broadening the tax base and lowering the rates of both individual and corporate income taxes. In some ...
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| Date Oct. 8, 2015 |
Report No. IF10299 |
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October 8, 2015 Linking with Constituents: Presentation of Social Media on Member of Congress Websites Since Members of Congress first adopted social media, the number of services to choose from has increased. Early adoption was mostly on Twitter. Initial studies showed that as Members became more comfortable with social media and constituents came to expect that Members would be using the ...
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| Date Oct. 8, 2015 |
Report No. R43639 |
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Conflict Minerals and Resource Extraction: Dodd-Frank, SEC Regulations, and Legal Challenges Michael V. Seitzinger Legislative Attorney Kathleen Ann Ruane Legislative Attorney October 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43639 Conflict Minerals and Resource Extraction Summary Two sections of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) require that the ...
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| Date Oct. 8, 2015 |
Report No. IF10306 |
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Updated October 8, 2015 The European Union and Mercosur On June 10-11, 2015, the European Union (EU) hosted the second EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit in Brussels. This summit, attended by the heads of state and foreign ministers of the 33 members of the CELAC, was the most recent example of the EU s long-term interest in, and maintenance of, its political and ...
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| Date Oct. 7, 2015 |
Report No. R44219 |
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Allocation of Funds Under Title I-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Formula Changes Under S. 1177 and H.R. 5 Rebecca R. Skinner Specialist in Education Policy October 7, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44219 Allocation of Funds Under Title I-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Summary The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was last ...
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| Date Oct. 7, 2015 |
Report No. R43766 |
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Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: Current Issues for Reauthorization Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara Specialist in Social Policy October 7, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43766 Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: Current Issues for Reauthorization Summary The Runaway and Homeless Youth program is authorized by the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and funds organizations ...
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| Date Oct. 7, 2015 |
Report No. R44222 |
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Pharmaceutical Patent-Antitrust: Reverse Payment Settlements and Product Hopping October 7, 2015 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44222 Pharmaceutical Patent-Antitrust: Reverse Payment Settlements and Product Hopping Summary Congressional attention has recently been directed towards two practices within the pharmaceutical industry. The first pertains to reverse ...
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| Date Oct. 7, 2015 |
Report No. IF10291 |
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Updated October 7, 2015 Chinese President Xi s September 2015 State Visit Introduction Chinese President Xi Jinping (his family name, Xi, is pronounced Shee ) made his first state visit to the United States, and his second U.S. visit as president, in September 2015. He was the fourth leader of the People s Republic of China to make a state visit to the United States, following in the footsteps of ...
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| Date Oct. 6, 2015 |
Report No. R44217 |
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Integrated Mortgage Disclosure Forms and H.R. 3192 and S. 1484/S. 1910: In Brief October 6, 2015 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44217 Integrated Mortgage Disclosure Forms and H.R. 3192 and S. 1484/S. 1910: In Brief Contents Background ...
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| Date Oct. 6, 2015 |
Report No. IF10300 |
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October 6, 2015 Ebola in West Africa: Issues with Elimination Introduction In January 2014, an Ebola outbreak began in Guinea, West Africa. As of September 20, 2015, more than 28,000 people have been sickened by the disease, including over 11,000 deaths. Nearly all of those cases and deaths have occurred in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Cases have also been discovered and contained in Mali, ...
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| Date Oct. 6, 2015 |
Report No. HARANGUE |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Haranguing in the Court 10/06/2015 I rise to reclaim our democracy, one person, one vote, said the first person to stand up and interrupt the proceedings occurring prior to oral arguments at the Supreme Court of the United States on April 1, 2015. Others, in succession, stood to state the same. The protesters are members of an organization known as 99Rise, and ...
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