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| Date May 19, 2015 |
Report No. R44036 |
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Stored Communications Act: Reform of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) Richard M. Thompson II Legislative Attorney Jared P. Cole Legislative Attorney May 19, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44036 Stored Communications Act: Reform of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA Summary In 1986, Congress enacted the Electronic Communications Privacy Act ( ...
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| Date May 18, 2015 |
Report No. NAVIG |
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Legal Sidebar Freedom of Navigation and Territorial Seas 5/18/2015 A recent incident in the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz has raised questions regarding the legal framework surrounding the rights of transit and innocent passage in the territorial seas of coastal nations. Specifically, the rights of vessels to utilize the regime of transit passage through straits used for international ...
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| Date May 18, 2015 |
Report No. LS_2015-05-18_01 |
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Legal Sidebar Freedom of Navigation and Territorial Seas 5/18/2015 A recent incident in the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz has raised questions regarding the legal framework surrounding the rights of transit and innocent passage in the territorial seas of coastal nations. Specifically, the rights of vessels to utilize the regime of transit passage through straits used for international ...
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| Date May 15, 2015 |
Report No. R44038 |
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Functions and Funding William A. Kandel Analyst in Immigration Policy May 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44038 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Functions and Funding Summary U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), performs multiple ...
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| Date May 15, 2015 |
Report No. R44015 |
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International Investment Agreements (IIAs): Frequently Asked Questions Martin A. Weiss, Coordinator Specialist in International Trade and Finance Shayerah Ilias Akhtar Specialist in International Trade and Finance Brandon J. Murrill Legislative Attorney Daniel T. Shedd Legislative Attorney May 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44015 International Investment Agreements ( ...
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| Date May 15, 2015 |
Report No. RL33848 |
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United Nations Reform: Background and Issues for Congress Luisa Blanchfield Specialist in International Relations May 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33848 United Nations Reform: Background and Issues for Congress Summary Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations (U.N.) has undergone numerous reforms as international stakeholders seek ways to improve the ...
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| Date May 15, 2015 |
Report No. R44009 |
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Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers: Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress, In Brief Benjamin Collins Analyst in Labor Policy May 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44009 Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers: Reauthorization Proposals T his report is designed to provide assistance in considering Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers reauthorization ...
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| Date May 14, 2015 |
Report No. R44033 |
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Nuclear Weapon Pit Production: Options to Help Meet a Congressional Requirement Jonathan E. Medalia Specialist in Nuclear Weapons Policy May 14, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44033 Nuclear Weapon Pit Production: Options to Help Meet a Congressional Requirement Summary A pit is the plutonium core of a thermonuclear weapon. Imploding it with conventional explosives provides ...
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| Date May 14, 2015 |
Report No. IN10276 |
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CRS Insights How Have Small Banks Been Affected by Financial Reform? Sean M. Hoskins, Analyst in Financial Economics (shoskins@crs.loc.gov, 7-8958) Marc Labonte, Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy (mlabonte@crs.loc.gov, 7-0640) May 14, 2015 (IN10276) Congress is considering providing regulatory relief for small banks. Proponents argue that regulatory relief is needed, in part, because of the ...
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| Date May 14, 2015 |
Report No. R44034 |
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Pakistan-U.S. Relations: Issues for the 114th Congress K. Alan Kronstadt Specialist in South Asian Affairs May 14, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44034 Pakistan-U.S. Relations: Issues for the 114th Congress Summary Congress has taken keen interest in U.S. relations with Pakistan, especially as related to counterterrorism and U.S. foreign assistance. The terrorist attacks ...
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| Date May 14, 2015 |
Report No. IN10275 |
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CRS Insights Uncertainty in Financial Projections of Social Security Noah P. Meyerson, Analyst in Income Security (nmeyerson@crs.loc.gov, 7-4681) May 14, 2015 (IN10275) The report of the Social Security Board of Trustees contains the federal government's official financial projections for the Social Security program. Section 201(c) of the Social Security Act mandates the annual report and names ...
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| Date May 13, 2015 |
Report No. R43560 |
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Deployable Federal Assets Supporting Domestic Disaster Response Operations: Summary and Considerations for Congress Jared T. Brown, Coordinator Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy May 13, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43560 Deployable Federal Assets Supporting Disaster Response Operations Summary For most disasters across the nation, the affected ...
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| Date May 13, 2015 |
Report No. IN10270 |
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Search CRS.gov CRS.gov Sign In | Sign Up CRS REPORTS & ANALYSIS CRS Insights Obama Library Likely Headed to Chicago's South Side Daniel J. Richardson, Research Assistant (drichardson@crs.loc.gov, 7 2389) Wendy Ginsberg, Analyst in American National Government (wginsberg@crs.loc.gov, 7 3933) May 13, 2015 (IN10270) On May 12, 2015, the private foundation providing significant funding for the ...
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| Date May 13, 2015 |
Report No. R41331 |
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Individual Mandate Under the ACA Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing May 13, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41331 Individual Mandate Under the ACA Summary Since 2014, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as amended) has required most individuals to maintain health insurance coverage or potentially to pay a penalty for noncompliance. ...
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| Date May 13, 2015 |
Report No. IF10227 |
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May 13, 2015 The September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks: Reauthorization of Health and Injury Compensation Programs Background The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives that day, at the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations took more than a year and involved thousands of ...
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| Date May 12, 2015 |
Report No. R43995 |
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. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2015 Appropriations Daniel H. Else, Coordinator Acting Section Research Manager Sidath Viranga Panangala Specialist in Veterans Policy Umar Moulta-Ali Analyst in Disability Policy May 12, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43995 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2015 ...
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| Date May 12, 2015 |
Report No. R42652 |
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The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA): A Legal Analysis Jody Feder Legislative Attorney May 12, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42652 The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA): A Legal Analysis Summary Introduced in each of the last several congressional sessions, the Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) would prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived ...
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| Date May 12, 2015 |
Report No. IF10226 |
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May 12, 2015 Use of Group Care for Children in Foster Care Foster care is a temporary living arrangement meant to ensure a child s safety. Children most commonly enter foster care due to neglect or abuse experienced at the hand of their parent, and some children may also have significant behavior problems. Foster care is provided on a 24-hour basis in a foster family home of a relative or non- ...
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| Date May 11, 2015 |
Report No. R42790 |
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. Employment for Veterans: Trends and Programs Benjamin Collins, Coordinator Analyst in Labor Policy Robert Jay Dilger Senior Specialist in American National Government Cassandria Dortch Analyst in Education Policy Valerie Bailey Grasso Specialist in Defense Acquisition Sean Lowry Analyst in Public Finance Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy May 11, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 ...
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| Date May 11, 2015 |
Report No. R40545 |
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Consumers and Food Price Inflation Randy Schnepf Specialist in Agricultural Policy May 11, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40545 Consumers and Food Price Inflation Summary The heightened price volatility of global commodity markets in 2008, the devastating U.S. drought of 2012, China s growing demand for international commodities, and almost routine media reports of ...
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| Date May 11, 2015 |
Report No. R43780 |
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Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney May 11, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43780 Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Summary Recent reports that certain entities continued to receive federal government contracts after reincorporating ...
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| Date May 11, 2015 |
Report No. R44026 |
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Genomic Data and Privacy: Background and Relevant Law Amanda K. Sarata, Coordinator Specialist in Health Policy Wendy Ginsberg Analyst in American National Government C. Stephen Redhead Specialist in Health Policy Daniel J. Richardson Research Assistant May 11, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44026 Genomic Data and Privacy: Background and Relevant Law Summary Advances in ...
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| Date May 11, 2015 |
Report No. IF10224 |
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May 11, 2015 Implementation of the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) In response to concerns about access to medical care at many Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals and clinics across the country, Congress passed the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA). On August 7, 2014, President Obama signed the bill into law (P.L. 113-146 as amended by P.L. 113-175 and P.L. ...
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| Date May 8, 2015 |
Report No. IN10266 |
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CRS.gov Sign In | Sign Up Search CRS.gov CRS REPORTS & ANALYSIS CRS Insights The United Kingdom Election Derek E. Mix, Analyst in European Affairs (dmix@crs.loc.gov, 7 9116) May 8, 2015 (IN10266) 2015 Election Result The United Kingdom's (UK's) general election that was held on May 7, 2015, resulted in a decisive victory for the Conservative Party, led by incumbent Prime Minister David Cameron. ...
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| Date May 8, 2015 |
Report No. LS_2015-05-08_01 |
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Search CRS.gov CRS.gov Sign In | Sign Up CRS REPORTS & ANALYSIS Legal Sidebar The Potential Impact of the Second Circuit s Ruling Against Bulk Collection on USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization 5/8/2015 On May 7, 2015, a federal appeals court issued a decision in American Civil Liberties Union v. Clapper that could have significant implications for both the telephone metadata collection program ...
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| Date May 8, 2015 |
Report No. SECCIRC |
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Legal Sidebar The Potential Impact of the Second Circuit s Ruling Against Bulk Collection on USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization 5/8/2015 On May 7, 2015, a federal appeals court issued a decision in American Civil Liberties Union v. Clapper that could have significant implications for both the telephone metadata collection program operated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the legislative ...
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| Date May 7, 2015 |
Report No. R44020 |
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In-Country Refugee Processing: In Brief Andorra Bruno Specialist in Immigration Policy May 7, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44020 In-Country Refugee Processing: In Brief Summary The Obama Administration has established a new refugee program for certain minors in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras with a parent who is lawfully present in the United States. Created in ...
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| Date May 7, 2015 |
Report No. R42690 |
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Immigration Detainers: Legal Issues Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney May 7, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42690 Immigration Detainers: Legal Issues Summary An immigration detainer is a document by which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) advises other law enforcement agencies of its interest in individual aliens whom these agencies are detaining. ICE and ...
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| Date May 7, 2015 |
Report No. 95-1135 |
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The Federal Grand Jury Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law May 7, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 95-1135 The Federal Grand Jury Summary The federal grand jury exists to investigate crimes against the United States and to secure the constitutional right of grand jury indictment. Its responsibilities require broad powers. As an arm of the U.S. District ...
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| Date May 5, 2015 |
Report No. R43923 |
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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for the 114th Congress Dana A. Shea Acting Deputy Assistant Director/Resources, Science and Industry John F. Sargent Jr. Specialist in Science and Technology Policy May 5, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43923 The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for the 114th Congress Summary ...
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| Date May 4, 2015 |
Report No. IN10271 |
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CRS.gov Sign In | Sign Up Search CRS.gov CRS REPORTS & ANALYSIS CRS Insights Tesla's Home Battery An Electricity Storage Breakthrough? Richard J. Campbell, Specialist in Energy Policy (rcampbell@crs.loc.gov, 7 7905) Paul W. Parfomak, Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy (pparfomak@crs.loc.gov, 7 0030) May 4, 2015 (IN10271) Cost effective electricity storage has long been a kind of "Holy ...
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| Date May 4, 2015 |
Report No. R41103 |
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Federal Agency Actions Following the Supreme Court s Climate Change Decision in Massachusetts v. EPA: A Chronology Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney May 4, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41103 Federal Agency Actions Following the Supreme Court's Climate Change Decision Summary In 2007, the Supreme Court rendered one of its most important environmental decisions. In ...
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| Date May 4, 2015 |
Report No. R44016 |
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International Air Service Controversies: Frequently Asked Questions Rachel Y. Tang Analyst in Transportation and Industry May 4, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44016 International Air Service Controversies: Frequently Asked Questions Summary Open skies agreements are a form of international civil air service agreement that facilitates international aviation in a ...
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| Date May 4, 2015 |
Report No. PAKARMS |
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Major U.S. Arms Sales and Grants to Pakistan Since 2001 Prepared by the Congressional Research Service for distribution to multiple congressional offices, May 4, 2015 Major U.S. arms sales and grants to Pakistan since 2001 have included numerous items useful for counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations, along with a number of big ticket platforms more suited to conventional warfare. In ...
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| Date May 1, 2015 |
Report No. 96-264 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tax-Exempt Organizations Updated May 1, 2015 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov 96-264 Frequently Asked Questions About Tax-Exempt Organizations Summary This report answers frequently asked questions about tax-exempt organizations. It provides basic answers and refers to sources of additional information that might be useful. The report ...
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| Date May 1, 2015 |
Report No. R41314 |
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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010: Overview and Legal Analysis of Potential Interactions Amanda K. Sarata Specialist in Health Policy Jennifer A. Staman Legislative Attorney May 1, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41314 GINA and the ACA: Overview and Legal Analysis of Potential Interactions ...
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| Date May 1, 2015 |
Report No. R44032 |
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Patents and Regulatory Exclusivities: Issues in Pharmaceutical Innovation and Competition John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar May 1, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44032 Patents and Regulatory Exclusivities Summary Patents and regulatory exclusivities have each been the subject of congressional interest in recent years. Patents, which are administered by the U.S. Patent and ...
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| Date April 30, 2015 |
Report No. R44013 |
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Corporate Tax Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS): An Examination of the Data Mark P. Keightley Specialist in Economics Jeffrey M. Stupak Research Assistant April 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44013 Corporate Tax Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS): An Examination of the Data Summary Congress and the Obama Administration have expressed interest in addressing ...
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| Date April 30, 2015 |
Report No. R43732 |
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The Effect of Firm Bankruptcy on Retiree Benefits, with Applications to the Automotive and Coal Industries Carol Rapaport Analyst in Health Care Financing April 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43732 The Effect of Firm Bankruptcy on Retiree Benefits Summary Benefits for retired employees are of particular interest to policymakers, who often are concerned with the income ...
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| Date April 30, 2015 |
Report No. R44014 |
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An Introduction to Health Insurance: What Should a Consumer Know? Carol Rapaport Analyst in Health Care Financing April 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44014 An Introduction to Health Insurance: What Should a Consumer Know? Summary Congress has seen a renewed interest in the market for private health insurance since the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable ...
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| Date April 30, 2015 |
Report No. R44011 |
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Invasive Species: Control Options and Issues for Congress M. Lynne Corn Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44011 Invasive Species: Control Options and Issues for Congress Summary For the first few centuries after the arrival of Europeans in North America, plants and animals of many ...
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| Date April 30, 2015 |
Report No. R44012 |
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Tax Expenditures: Overview and Analysis Donald J. Marples Specialist in Public Finance April 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44012 Tax Expenditures: Overview and Analysis Summary Tax expenditures revenue losses associated with targeted provisions that move the income tax away from a theoretical normal tax system are a long-standing feature of the U.S. tax code. In some ...
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| Date April 29, 2015 |
Report No. R44006 |
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Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Legislation in the 114th Congress Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law April 29, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44006 Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Legislation in the 114th Congress Summary A surprising number of federal crimes carry mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment; that is, they are punishably by imprisonment for a ...
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| Date April 29, 2015 |
Report No. IF10163 |
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April 29, 2015 Cybersecurity and Information Sharing This In Focus summarizes the issues related to sharing information about cybersecurity breaches (the theft of information from computer networks) to prevent similar incidents in the future. Legislation has been introduced in the 113th and 114th Congresses to remove what some perceive to be legal obstacles to information sharing. Overview What Is ...
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| Date April 28, 2015 |
Report No. IN10265 |
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CRS Insights New U.S.-Japan Defense Guidelines Deepen Alliance Cooperation Ian E. Rinehart, Analyst in Asian Affairs (irinehart@crs.loc.gov, 7-0345) April 28, 2015 (IN10265) Evolution of the U.S.-Japan Alliance In recent years, the U.S.-Japan alliance has evolved in response to changes in Japanese defense policies and the regional security environment in East Asia. The alliance originally was ...
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| Date April 27, 2015 |
Report No. R44003 |
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European Fighters in Syria and Iraq: Assessments, Responses, and Issues for the United States Kristin Archick, Coordinator Specialist in European Affairs Paul Belkin Analyst in European Affairs Christopher M. Blanchard Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs Carla E. Humud Analyst in Middle Eastern and African Affairs Derek E. Mix Analyst in European Affairs April 27, 2015 Congressional Research ...
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| Date April 27, 2015 |
Report No. IF10048 |
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April 27, 2015 U.S. Relations with Burma: Key Issues for 2015 2014 was a mixed year for U.S. relations with Burma (Myanmar). During his visit to Burma in November 2014, President Obama praised President Thein Sein for the release of child soldiers and political prisoners, and stated that the democratization process in Burma was both real and incomplete. Over 40 Representatives, however, questioned ...
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| Date April 24, 2015 |
Report No. R42496 |
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Research, Development, and Demonstration at the U.S. Department of Energy Peter Folger Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy April 24, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42496 Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Research, Development, and Demonstration at DOE Summary Carbon capture and sequestration (or storage) known as CCS is a ...
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| Date April 24, 2015 |
Report No. R44002 |
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Cash Versus Accrual Accounting: Tax Policy Considerations Raj Gnanarajah Analyst in Financial Economics Mark P. Keightley Specialist in Economics April 24, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44002 Cash Versus Accrual Accounting: Tax Policy Considerations Summary Two methods of accounting are generally available to businesses: cash basis and accrual basis accounting. Under cash ...
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| Date April 24, 2015 |
Report No. IN10262 |
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CRS Insights FY2016 Military Construction Appropriations: President's Request and House Markup Compared Daniel H. Else, Acting Section Research Manager (delse@crs.loc.gov, 7-4996) April 24, 2015 (IN10262) The Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments (Army, Navy, and Air Force) are empowered by statute (10 U.S.C. 2802) to carry out military construction projects, land ...
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