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| Date April 23, 2015 |
Report No. R43627 |
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State Children s Health Insurance Program: An Overview Evelyne P. Baumrucker Analyst in Health Care Financing Alison Mitchell Analyst in Health Care Financing April 23, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43627 State Children s Health Insurance Program: An Overview Summary The State Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a means-tested program that provides health ...
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| Date April 22, 2015 |
Report No. R43817 |
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2014 Farm Bill Provisions and WTO Compliance Randy Schnepf Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43817 2014 Farm Bill Provisions and WTO Compliance Summary The enacted 2014 farm bill (Agricultural Act of 2014; P.L. 113-79) could result in potential compliance issues for U.S. farm policy with the rules and spending limits for domestic ...
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| Date April 22, 2015 |
Report No. R43999 |
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An Analysis of the Regulatory Burden on Small Banks Sean M. Hoskins Analyst in Financial Economics Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy April 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43999 An Analysis of the Regulatory Burden on Small Banks Summary Since the financial crisis, policymakers have focused on addressing the failures that led to turmoil and ensuring that ...
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| Date April 22, 2015 |
Report No. R43148 |
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An Overview of Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas: Resources and Federal Actions Michael Ratner Specialist in Energy Policy Mary Tiemann Specialist in Environmental Policy April 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43148 An Overview of Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas: Resources and Federal Actions Summary The United States has seen resurgence in petroleum production, ...
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| Date April 21, 2015 |
Report No. IN10251 |
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CRS Insights Israel After the 2015 Elections: What Does Netanyahu's Victory Mean for U.S. Policy? Jim Zanotti, Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs (jzanotti@crs.loc.gov, 7-1441) April 21, 2015 (IN10251) The Israeli Knesset elections held on March 17, 2015, were a subject of significant interest for the United States. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's Likud party finished with a six-seat ...
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| Date April 20, 2015 |
Report No. RS20840 |
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Agriculture in the WTO: Rules and Limits on Domestic Support Randy Schnepf Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20840 Agriculture in the WTO: Rules and Limits on Domestic Support Summary Omnibus U.S. farm legislation referred to as the farm bill is renewed every five or six years. Farm income and commodity price support programs have ...
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| Date April 20, 2015 |
Report No. R43887 |
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Older Americans Act: FY2015 Appropriations Overview Angela Napili Information Research Specialist Kirsten J. Colello Specialist in Health and Aging Policy April 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43887 Older Americans Act: FY2015 Appropriations Overview Summary The Older Americans Act (OAA) is the major federal vehicle for the delivery of social and nutrition services for ...
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| Date April 20, 2015 |
Report No. RS22927 |
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WTO Doha Round: Implications for U.S. Agriculture Randy Schnepf Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22927 WTO Doha Round: Implications for U.S. Agriculture Summary The Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations, launched in November 2001, has been at an impasse since 2009 and presently shows no signs of restarting, despite an ...
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| Date April 20, 2015 |
Report No. R43994 |
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Sick Leave for Federal Employees: In Brief Kathryn A. Francis Analyst in Government Organization and Management April 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43994 Sick Leave for Federal Employees: In Brief Summary This brief provides an overview of sick leave for federal employees, including leave options for employees when sick leave has been exhausted. Full-time federal ...
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| Date April 17, 2015 |
Report No. R42942 |
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Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Recent Activities and Ongoing Developments Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy April 17, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42942 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Recent Activities and Ongoing Developments Summary In the wake of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, ...
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| Date April 17, 2015 |
Report No. IF10192 |
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Updated April 17, 2015 WTO Disciplines of Domestic Support for Agriculture Trade is critical to the U.S. agricultural sector exports account for about 20% of total U.S. agricultural production. Some commodities, such as cotton, wheat, and soybeans, have export shares of nearly 50% or greater. As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United States has committed to abide by WTO rules ...
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| Date April 17, 2015 |
Report No. R43991 |
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HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Standards C. Stephen Redhead Specialist in Health Policy April 17, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43991 HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Standards Summary The Privacy Rule, which was promulgated pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, ...
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| Date April 17, 2015 |
Report No. IN10259 |
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CRS Insights Attribution in Cyberspace: Challenges for U.S. Law Enforcement Kristin Finklea, Specialist in Domestic Security (kfinklea@crs.loc.gov, 7-6259) April 17, 2015 (IN10259) "Who did it?" Attribution, some may argue, is a challenge "as old as crime and punishment." In the cyber realm too, criminal attribution is a key delineating factor between cybercrime and other threats. When ...
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| Date April 16, 2015 |
Report No. R43990 |
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FEMA s Public Assistance Grant Program: Background and Considerations for Congress Jared T. Brown Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy Daniel J. Richardson Research Assistant April 16, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43990 FEMA s Public Assistance Grant Program: Background and Considerations for Congress Summary The Public Assistance Grant Program ( ...
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| Date April 16, 2015 |
Report No. R43917 |
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Domestic Human Trafficking Legislation in the 114th Congress Kristin Finklea Specialist in Domestic Security Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara Specialist in Social Policy Alison Siskin Specialist in Immigration Policy April 16, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43917 Domestic Human Trafficking Legislation in the 114th Congress Summary Legislation aimed at combating trafficking ...
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| Date April 16, 2015 |
Report No. R43988 |
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. Investor-State Dispute Settlement: A Legal Overview Brandon J. Murrill Legislative Attorney Daniel T. Shedd Legislative Attorney April 16, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43988 Investor-State Dispute Settlement: A Legal Overview . Summary Ongoing trade negotiations among the United States and several Pacific Rim countries regarding the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership ( ...
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| Date April 15, 2015 |
Report No. R43367 |
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Housing Issues in the 113th Congress Updated April 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43367 Housing Issues in the 113th Congress Summary The 113th Congress was active in considering a number of housing-related issues. In general, these issues can be divided into two broad categories: (1) issues related to homeownership and financing home purchases, and (2) ...
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| Date April 14, 2015 |
Report No. R43983 |
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2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force: Issues Concerning Its Continued Application Matthew C. Weed Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation April 14, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43983 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force: Issues Concerning Its Continued Application Summary In response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States, ...
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| Date April 13, 2015 |
Report No. R42482 |
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Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview L. Paige Whitaker Legislative Attorney April 13, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42482 Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview Summary The Constitution requires a count of the U.S. population every 10 years. Based on the census, the number of seats in the House of ...
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| Date April 10, 2015 |
Report No. R42885 |
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Food Safety Issues for the 114th Congress Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 10, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42885 Food Safety Issues for the 114th Congress Summary Congress passed comprehensive food safety legislation in December 2010 (FDA Food Safety Modernization Act [FSMA], P.L. 111-353), representing the largest expansion and overhaul of U.S. ...
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| Date April 10, 2015 |
Report No. RS21545 |
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Military Funeral Honors and Military Cemeteries: Frequently Asked Questions Barbara Salazar Torreon Analyst in Defense Budget and Military Manpower April 10, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21545 Military Funeral Honors and Military Cemeteries: Frequently Asked Questions Summary This report is written in response to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about military funeral ...
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| Date April 10, 2015 |
Report No. R43980 |
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Islamic State Financing and U.S. Policy Approaches Carla E. Humud Analyst in Middle Eastern and African Affairs Robert Pirog Specialist in Energy Economics Liana Rosen Specialist in International Crime and Narcotics April 10, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43980 Islamic State Financing and U.S. Policy Approaches Summary Countering the financial resources of the Islamic ...
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| Date April 9, 2015 |
Report No. R42844 |
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IMF Reforms: Issues for Congress Rebecca M. Nelson Specialist in International Trade and Finance Martin A. Weiss Specialist in International Trade and Finance April 9, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42844 IMF Reforms: Issues for Congress Summary In December 2010, the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF, the Fund), the institution s highest governing ...
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| Date April 8, 2015 |
Report No. R43435 |
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Marijuana: Medical and Retail Selected Legal Issues Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney April 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43435 Marijuana: Medical and Retail Selected Legal Issues Summary The federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) outlaws the possession, cultivation, and ...
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| Date April 8, 2015 |
Report No. R43833 |
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Premium Tax Credits and Federal Health Insurance Exchanges: Questions and Answers Jennifer A. Staman Legislative Attorney Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney Daniel T. Shedd Legislative Attorney Kenneth R. Thomas Legislative Attorney April 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43833 Premium Tax Credits and Federal Health Insurance Exchanges: Questions and Answers Summary ...
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| Date April 8, 2015 |
Report No. R43437 |
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Marijuana: Medical and Retail An Abbreviated View of Selected Legal Issues -name redactedLegislative Attorney -name redactedSenior Specialist in American Public Law -name redactedLegislative Attorney April 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43437 Marijuana: Medical and Retail An Abbreviated View of Selected Legal Issues Summary The federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) ...
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| Date April 8, 2015 |
Report No. R43974 |
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. Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Litigation: An Overview of Armstrong v. Exceptional Child Center, Inc. Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney April 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43974 An Overview of Armstrong v. Exceptional Child Center, Inc. . Summary On March 31, 2015, the Supreme Court decided in Armstrong v. Exception Child Center, Incorporated, that private parties ...
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| Date April 7, 2015 |
Report No. R43972 |
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Science and Technology Issues in the 114th Congress Frank Gottron, Coordinator Specialist in Science and Technology Policy April 7, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43972 Science and Technology Issues in the 114th Congress Summary Science and technology (S&T) have a pervasive influence over a wide range of issues confronting the nation. Public and private research and ...
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| Date April 7, 2015 |
Report No. RL31822 |
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Entering the Executive Branch of Government: Potential Conflicts of Interest with Previous Employments and Affiliations /name redacted/ Legislative Attorney April 7, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL31822 Entering the Executive Branch of Government: Potential Conflicts of Interest Summary Ethics and conflict of interest concerns have been raised concerning the impartiality ...
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| Date April 6, 2015 |
Report No. R43886 |
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. Same-Sex Marriage: A Legal Overview Rodney M. Perry Legislative Attorney April 6, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43886 Same-Sex Marriage: A Legal Overview . Summary Same-sex marriage has engendered heated debate throughout the country. There is no federal same-sex marriage prohibition after the Supreme Court s decision in United States v. Windsor, which struck down the ...
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| Date April 6, 2015 |
Report No. R41381 |
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. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Standards of Conduct of Brokers, Dealers, and Investment Advisers Michael V. Seitzinger Legislative Attorney April 6, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41381 The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act . Summary Brokers and dealers and investment advisers have been held to different standards ...
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| Date April 6, 2015 |
Report No. R43982 |
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Joint Employers and the National Labor Relations Act Jon O. Shimabukuro Legislative Attorney April 6, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43982 Joint Employers and the National Labor Relations Act Summary This report examines the standard used currently by the National Labor Relations Board ( Board ) to determine whether two businesses may be considered joint employers for ...
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| Date April 3, 2015 |
Report No. R43116 |
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Ballistic Missile Defense in the Asia-Pacific Region: Cooperation and Opposition Ian E. Rinehart Analyst in Asian Affairs Steven A. Hildreth Specialist in U.S. and Foreign National Security Programs Susan V. Lawrence Specialist in Asian Affairs April 3, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43116 Ballistic Missile Defense in the Asia-Pacific Region: Cooperation and Opposition ...
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| Date April 2, 2015 |
Report No. RL34716 |
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Status of a Senator Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney April 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34716 Status of a Senator Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony Summary There are no federal statutes or Rules of the Senate that directly affect the status of a Senator who has been indicted for a crime that ...
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| Date April 2, 2015 |
Report No. RL32620 |
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Health Coverage Tax Credit Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing April 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32620 Health Coverage Tax Credit Summary The health coverage tax credit (HCTC) expired on January 1, 2014. This federal income tax credit subsidized most of the cost of qualified health insurance for eligible taxpayers and their family members. The ...
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| Date April 2, 2015 |
Report No. IN10257 |
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CRS Insights Rail Safety Efforts Miss Leading Cause of Fatalities John Frittelli, Specialist in Transportation Policy (jfrittelli@crs.loc.gov, 7-7033) April 2, 2015 (IN10257) As it debates reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA08; P.L. 110-432), Congress is focusing on steps to prevent train derailments and collisions. Such incidents often receive extensive publicity and ...
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| Date April 2, 2015 |
Report No. R43968 |
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SAMHSA FY2016 Budget Request and Funding History: A Fact Sheet Erin Bagalman Analyst in Health Policy April 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43968 SAMHSA FY2016 Budget Request and Funding History: A Fact Sheet SAMHSA Overview The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is the lead ...
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| Date April 2, 2015 |
Report No. IF10169 |
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April 2, 2015 The Affordable Care Act s Contraceptive Coverage Requirement: History of Regulations for Religious Objections The Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148) requires that group health plans and health insurance issuers provide coverage for certain preventive health services without imposing any cost-sharing requirements. 42 U.S.C. 300gg13(a)(4). The preventive services covered include ...
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| Date April 1, 2015 |
Report No. R43787 |
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Keystone XL Pipeline: Overview and Recent Developments Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy Linda Luther Analyst in Environmental Policy Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy Adam Vann Legislative Attorney Robert Pirog Specialist in Energy Economics Ian F. Fergusson Specialist in International Trade ...
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| Date March 31, 2015 |
Report No. R43967 |
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Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education: FY2015 Appropriations Karen E. Lynch, Coordinator Specialist in Social Policy David H. Bradley Specialist in Labor Economics Ada S. Cornell Information Research Specialist Gail McCallion Specialist in Social Policy Scott D. Szymendera Analyst in Disability Policy March 31, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43967 Labor, Health ...
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| Date March 30, 2015 |
Report No. R43965 |
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Domestic Drones and Privacy: A Primer Richard M. Thompson II Legislative Attorney March 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43965 Domestic Drones and Privacy: A Primer Summary It has been three years since Congress enacted the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), calling for the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, into the national ...
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| Date March 27, 2015 |
Report No. R41633 |
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Reaching the Debt Limit: Background and Potential Effects on Government Operations Mindy R. Levit, Coordinator Specialist in Public Finance Clinton T. Brass Specialist in Government Organization and Management Thomas J. Nicola Legislative Attorney Dawn Nuschler Specialist in Income Security March 27, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41633 Reaching the Debt Limit: Background ...
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| Date March 27, 2015 |
Report No. R43955 |
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Cyberwarfare and Cyberterrorism: In Brief Catherine A. Theohary Specialist in National Security Policy and Information Operations John W. Rollins Specialist in Terrorism and National Security March 27, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43955 Cyberwarfare and Cyberterrorism: In Brief Summary Recent incidents have highlighted the lack of consensus internationally on what ...
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| Date March 27, 2015 |
Report No. IF10057 |
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March 27, 2015 H.R. 37 Derivatives Provision May Create Broader Exemption The 114th Congress has debated the pros and cons of financial reform in H.R. 37, the Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act (commonly referred to as the financial reform bill). It was passed by the House on January 14, 2015, and includes several provisions on securities, derivatives, and banking. ...
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| Date March 26, 2015 |
Report No. R43959 |
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Status of the Federal Perkins Loan Program: Frequently Asked Questions Alexandra Hegji Analyst in Social Policy March 26, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43959 Status of the Federal Perkins Loan Program: Frequently Asked Questions Summary The Federal Perkins Loan program authorizes the allocation of federal funds to institutions of higher education to assist them in ...
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| Date March 25, 2015 |
Report No. R43958 |
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. Health Care-Related Expiring Provisions, First Session of the 114th Congress Jim Hahn, Coordinator Specialist in Health Care Financing March 25, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43958 Health Care-Related Expiring Provisions, First Session of the 114th Congress . Summary This report provides a list of selected health-related programs and activities under specified titles of ...
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| Date March 25, 2015 |
Report No. R43411 |
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The Budget Control Act of 2011: Legislative Changes to the Law and Their Budgetary Effects Steven Maguire, Coordinator Section Research Manager March 25, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43411 Legislative Changes to the BCA and Their Budgetary Effects Summary Following a lengthy debate over raising the debt limit, the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA; P.L. 112-25) was signed ...
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| Date March 25, 2015 |
Report No. R43954 |
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Federal Involvement in Sex Offender Registration and Notification: Overview and Issues for Congress, In Brief Lisa N. Sacco Analyst in Illicit Drugs and Crime Policy March 25, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43954 Federal Involvement in Sex Offender Registration and Notification: Overview and Issues Summary The federal government plays a role in the management of sex ...
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| Date March 24, 2015 |
Report No. R43952 |
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Seventh Summit of the Americas: In Brief Peter J. Meyer Analyst in Latin American Affairs March 24, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43952 Seventh Summit of the Americas: In Brief Contents Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1 Background ...
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| Date March 24, 2015 |
Report No. IN10249 |
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CRS Insights Congressional Disapproval of District of Columbia Acts Under the Home Rule Act Christopher M. Davis, Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process (cmdavis@crs.loc.gov, 7-0656) March 24, 2015 (IN10249) The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, as amended (also known as the "Home Rule Act"), includes provisions establishing a special parliamentary ...
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