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| Date Feb. 11, 2015 |
Report No. R43910 |
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Water Resource Issues in the 114th Congress Betsy A. Cody Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Charles V. Stern Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Nicole T. Carter Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Pervaze A. Sheikh Specialist in Natural Resources Policy February 11, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43910 Water Resource Issues in the 114th Congress Summary The ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2015 |
Report No. R43548 |
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Department of Housing and Urban Development: FY2015 Appropriations Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy Eugene Boyd Analyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy Katie Jones Analyst in Housing Policy Maggie McCarty Specialist in Housing Policy February 11, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43548 Department of Housing and Urban Development: FY2015 Appropriations ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2015 |
Report No. RL34170 |
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Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations Jeremy M. Sharp Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs February 11, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34170 Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations Summary This report provides an overview and analysis of U.S.-Yemeni relations amidst evolving political change in Yemeni leadership, ongoing U.S. counterterrorism operations against Al Qaeda in ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2015 |
Report No. IN10230 |
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CRS Insights The Swiss National Bank's Recent Currency Actions James K. Jackson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance (jjackson@crs.loc.gov, 7-7751) February 11, 2015 (IN10230) In what has been characterized as one of the most significant currency decisions in decades, on January 15, 2015, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) removed without any public warning the cap it had maintained on the ...
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| Date Feb. 9, 2015 |
Report No. R43899 |
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The Measles: Background and Federal Role in Vaccine Policy Matthew B. Barry Section Research Manager Jared P. Cole Legislative Attorney February 9, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43899 The Measles: Background and Federal Role in Vaccine Policy Summary The earliest accounts of measles date back over 1,000 years. This report presents basic information about this infectious ...
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| Date Feb. 9, 2015 |
Report No. 98-169 |
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House Committee Reports: Required Contents Judy Schneider Specialist on the Congress February 9, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-169 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress House Committee Reports: Required Contents ouse rules and statutes detail several substantive requirements for items to be included in reports accompanying bills ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2015 |
Report No. R41513 |
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The Presidential Libraries Act and the Establishment of Presidential Libraries Wendy R. Ginsberg Analyst in Government Organization and Management Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney Daniel J. Richardson Research Assistant February 6, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41513 The Presidential Libraries Act and the Establishment of Presidential Libraries Summary The ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2015 |
Report No. R41845 |
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The Global Climate Change Initiative (GCCI): Budget Authority and Request, FY2010-FY2016 Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy February 6, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41845 The Global Climate Change Initiative: Budget Authority and Request, FY2010-FY2016 Summary The United States supports international financial assistance for global climate change ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2015 |
Report No. R43264 |
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Tailoring the Patent System for Specific Industries John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar February 6, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43264 Tailoring the Patent System for Specific Industries Summary Congressional interest in the patent system has been demonstrated by the enactment of the LeahySmith America Invents Act (AIA) in the 112th Congress. Most of the provisions of the ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2015 |
Report No. IF10127 |
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February 6, 2015 Energy and Mineral Development on Federal Land Background Energy production on federal lands accounts for a significant amount of total U.S. energy production. For example, in FY2013, approximately 27% of crude oil, 18% of natural gas, and 41% of coal production came from federal lands. Geothermal electric generating capacity on federal lands represents 40% of U.S total geothermal ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2015 |
Report No. IF10124 |
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February 6, 2015 Global Health System Strengthening: Issues for Congress 5. Service delivery. The management and Introduction The ongoing West Africa Ebola outbreak has generated interest among some Members of Congress in strengthening the domestic health systems of developing countries. The Ebola epidemic revealed not only the threat that weak health systems in developing countries pose to the ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2015 |
Report No. R43897 |
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A Guide to Describing the Income Distribution Sarah A. Donovan Analyst in Labor Policy February 5, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43897 A Guide to Describing the Income Distribution Summary The distribution of income in the United States features heavily in congressional discussions about the middle class, program funding and effectiveness, new and existing target groups, ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2015 |
Report No. R41562 |
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Evaluating the Past Performance of Federal Contractors: Legal Requirements and Issues Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney February 5, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41562 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Evaluating the Past Performance of Federal Contractors Summary Poor performance under a federal contract can have immediate ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2015 |
Report No. IF10123 |
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February 5, 2015 Judiciary Budget Request, FY2016 Overview The FY2016 judiciary budget request totals $7.53 billion, an increase of 3.8% over the FY2015 appropriations. This total includes $6.96 billion in discretionary funds, and $571.1 million in mandatory funding, which is used to pay the salaries and benefits of judges. Two accounts fund the Supreme Court, a Salaries and Expenses account and ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2015 |
Report No. IN10048 |
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U.S. Sanctions on Russia in Response to Events in Ukraine Dianne E. Rennack, Coordinator, Specialist in Foreign Policy Legislation (drennack@crs.loc.gov, 7-7608) Rebecca M. Nelson, Analyst in International Trade and Finance (rnelson@crs.loc.gov, 7-6819) Steven Woehrel, Specialist in European Affairs (swoehrel@crs.loc.gov, 7-2291) February 5, 2015 (IN10048) Background After pro-Western groups ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2015 |
Report No. R43669 |
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Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2015 Appropriations Jim Monke, Coordinator Specialist in Agricultural Policy February 4, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43669 Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2015 Appropriations Summary The Agriculture appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), except for the Forest Service. It includes the Food and Drug ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2015 |
Report No. R43496 |
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The Target and Other Financial Data Breaches: Frequently Asked Questions N. Eric Weiss Specialist in Financial Economics Rena S. Miller Specialist in Financial Economics February 4, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43496 The Target and Other Financial Data Breaches: Frequently Asked Questions Summary In November and December of 2013, cybercriminals breached the data security ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2015 |
Report No. RS21466 |
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Dependent Care: Current Tax Benefits and Legislative Issues Noah P. Meyerson Analyst in Income Security February 4, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21466 Dependent Care: Current Tax Benefits and Legislative Issues Summary There are two tax benefits for families who pay for the care of dependents: the child and dependent care tax credit (CDCTC) and the exclusion from income ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2015 |
Report No. R43892 |
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Alien Removals and Returns: Overview and Trends Alison Siskin Specialist in Immigration Policy February 3, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43892 Alien Removals and Returns: Overview and Trends Summary The ability to remove foreign nationals (aliens) who violate U.S. immigration law is central to the immigration enforcement system. Some lawful migrants violate the terms of ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2015 |
Report No. R43893 |
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Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions on Regulatory and Other Collegial Boards and Commissions, 112th Congress Michael Greene Information Research Specialist February 3, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43893 Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions on Boards and Commissions, 112th Congress Summary The President makes appointments to positions within the ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2015 |
Report No. RS22163 |
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The United States and Europe: Current Issues Derek E. Mix Analyst in European Affairs February 3, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22163 The United States and Europe: Current Issues Summary Due to extensive cooperation on a wide range of issues, the relationship between the United States and Europe is often called the transatlantic partnership. The two sides have many ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2015 |
Report No. R43463 |
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U.S. Travel and Tourism: Industry Trends and Policy Issues for Congress Michaela D. Platzer Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business February 3, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43463 U.S. Travel and Tourism: Industry Trends and Policy Issues for Congress Summary The U.S. travel and tourism industry accounted for 2.6% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 and ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2015 |
Report No. R43580 |
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2015 John F. Sargent Jr., Coordinator Specialist in Science and Technology Policy February 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43580 Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2015 Summary President Obama s budget request for FY2015 included $135.352 billion for research and development (R&D), a $1.670 billion (1.2%) increase from ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2015 |
Report No. R41764 |
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Biennial Budgeting: Options, Issues, and Previous Congressional Action Jessica Tollestrup Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process February 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41764 Biennial Budgeting: Options, Issues, and Previous Congressional Action Summary Difficulties in the timely enactment of budgetary legislation have long fueled interest in ways to structure ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2015 |
Report No. R43072 |
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Common Questions About Federal Records and Related Agency Requirements Wendy Ginsberg Analyst in American National Government February 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43072 Common Questions About Federal Records and Related Agency Requirements Summary Federal departments and agencies create federal records in the course of their daily operations. Congress first enacted ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2015 |
Report No. R41889 |
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International Climate Change Financing: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy February 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41889 International Climate Change Financing: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Summary Over the past several decades, the United States has delivered financial and technical assistance for climate change activities ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2015 |
Report No. R43896 |
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): FY2016 Budget Request Overview and Resources Maggie McCarty, Coordinator, Specialist in Housing Policy (mmccarty@crs.loc.gov, 7-2163) View All Authors February 2, 2015 (R43896) Related Author Maggie McCarty Related Policy Issues Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies' Appropriations Housing for Low-Income Individuals and Families Contents ...
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| Date Feb. 2, 2015 |
Report No. R43890 |
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Asset Forfeiture: Selected Legal Issues and Reforms Richard M. Thompson II Legislative Attorney February 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43890 Asset Forfeiture: Selected Legal Issues and Reforms Summary From its beginning in the First Congress, Congress has viewed asset forfeiture as an integral part of federal crime fighting: It takes contraband off the streets, ensures ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2015 |
Report No. R43567 |
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Energy and Water Development: FY2015 Appropriations Mark Holt, Coordinator Specialist in Energy Policy January 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43567 Energy and Water Development: FY2015 Appropriations Summary The Energy and Water Development appropriations bill provides funding for civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), for the Department of the ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2015 |
Report No. R43087 |
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Who Regulates Whom and How? An Overview of U.S. Financial Regulatory Policy for Banking and Securities Markets Edward V. Murphy Specialist in Financial Economics January 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43087 Who Regulates Whom and How? An Overview of U.S. Financial Regulatory Policy Summary Financial regulatory policies are of interest to Congress because firms, ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2015 |
Report No. R43894 |
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China s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) Ian E. Rinehart Analyst in Asian Affairs Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy January 30, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43894 China s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) Summary In November 2013, the People s Republic of China (PRC, or China) announced that it would establish an East China Sea Air Defense ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2015 |
Report No. IN10218 |
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CRS Insights Information Warfare: Cyberattacks on Sony Catherine A. Theohary, Specialist in National Security Policy and Information Operations (ctheohary@crs.loc.gov, 7-0844) January 30, 2015 (IN10218) The Department of Defense defines Information Operations (IO) as the integrated employment, during military operations, of information-related capabilities to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2015 |
Report No. IF10114 |
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January 30, 2015 Cyber Laws: Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) The federal government has undertaken several initiatives to promote healthcare information technology (HIT), which involves the exchange of health information in an electronic environment. Many are increasingly concerned about the protection of healthcare information and technology from cyberattacks. Some 94 percent of medical ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2015 |
Report No. RL33069 |
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Poverty in the United States: 2013 Thomas Gabe Specialist in Social Policy January 29, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33069 Poverty in the United States: 2013 Summary In 2013, 45.3 million people were counted as poor in the United States under the official poverty measure a number statistically unchanged from the 46.5 million people estimated as poor in 2012. The poverty ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2015 |
Report No. R43858 |
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Issues in the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy Rachel Y. Tang Analyst in Transportation and Industry January 29, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43858 Issues in the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Summary The funding authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2015 |
Report No. R43531 |
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FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance: Recent Policy Changes and Proposed Legislation Katie Jones Analyst in Housing Policy January 29, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43531 FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance: Recent Policy Changes and Proposed Legislation Summary The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), an agency of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2015 |
Report No. R42735 |
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Medical Loss Ratio Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Issues for Congress Suzanne M. Kirchhoff Analyst in Health Care Financing January 29, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42735 Medical Loss Ratio Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Summary The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111- ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2015 |
Report No. IF10110 |
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January 29, 2015 China as the World s Largest Economy To factor in these differences, many economists attempt to calculate a PPP exchange rate, based on price surveys that are conducted across countries, to reflect the actual purchasing power of each currency relative to the dollar in real terms. Thus, for example, if China produced one ton of steel, the PPP exchange rate would attempt to reflect ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2015 |
Report No. IF10111 |
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January 29, 2015 Everglades Restoration: The Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Overview What Is the Everglades? The Everglades is a unique network of subtropical wetlands in South Florida. Due in part to federal water supply and flood control projects (as well as agricultural and urban runoff), it has been degraded and is approximately half its historical size. The ecosystem is home to a ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2015 |
Report No. R43788 |
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Defense: FY2015 Authorization and Appropriations Pat Towell Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget January 28, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43788 Defense: FY2015 Authorization and Appropriations Summary In contrast with the debate over the FY2014 defense budget, congressional action on the FY2015 Department of Defense (DOD) base budget (that is, the part of the ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2015 |
Report No. R41878 |
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Sex Trafficking of Children in the United States: Overview and Issues for Congress Kristin Finklea Specialist in Domestic Security Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara Specialist in Social Policy Alison Siskin Specialist in Immigration Policy January 28, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41878 Sex Trafficking of Children in the United States: Overview and Issues for Congress ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2015 |
Report No. R42074 |
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U.S. Natural Gas Exports: New Opportunities, Uncertain Outcomes Michael Ratner Specialist in Energy Policy Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy Linda Luther Analyst in Environmental Policy Ian F. Fergusson Specialist in International Trade and Finance January 28, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42074 U.S. Natural Gas Exports: New Opportunities, ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2015 |
Report No. IN10192 |
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Attorney General Nominations Since the Reagan Administration Maeve P. Carey, Analyst in Government Organization and Management (mcarey@crs.loc.gov, 77775) Michael Greene, Information Research Specialist (mgreene@crs.loc.gov, 7-9188) January 28, 2015 (IN10192) On November 9, 2014, President Obama announced his intention to nominate U.S. Attorney Loretta E. Lynch to replace Eric H. Holder Jr. as ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2015 |
Report No. R43617 |
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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2015 Appropriations Carol Hardy Vincent Specialist in Natural Resources Policy January 27, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43617 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2015 Appropriations Summary The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill includes funding for most of the Department of the ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2015 |
Report No. R42509 |
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U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing: Industry Trends, Global Competition, Federal Support Michaela D. Platzer Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business January 27, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42509 U.S. Solar PV Manufacturing: Industry Trends, Global Competition, Federal Support Summary Every President since Richard Nixon has sought to increase U.S. energy ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2015 |
Report No. R43879 |
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H.R. 399, the Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015: Report in Brief Lisa Seghetti Section Research Manager Jerome P. Bjelopera Specialist in Organized Crime and Terrorism January 27, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43879 H.R. 399, the Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015: Report in Brief Contents ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2015 |
Report No. IF10109 |
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January 27, 2015 Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA) Overview and Current Status Program Benefits TAA is a program that provides federal assistance to dislocated workers who have been adversely affected by international trade. Its primary benefits are funding for retraining and weekly income support payments while affected workers are enrolled in retraining. Training services. TAA ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2015 |
Report No. CITPOL |
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Legal Sidebar Who s Your Mommy/Daddy? Citizenship Policy Evolves with Medical Technology 1/27/2015 Who can be the foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen? Once upon a time, when Congress enacted the birthright citizenship laws (last amended in 1994), the answer was relatively simple. U.S. citizens needed to meet certain requirements to transmit U.S. citizenship to their non-adopted children born ...
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| Date Jan. 27, 2015 |
Report No. LS_2015-01-27_01 |
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Legal Sidebar Who s Your Mommy/Daddy? Citizenship Policy Evolves with Medical Technology 1/27/2015 Who can be the foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen? Once upon a time, when Congress enacted the birthright citizenship laws (last amended in 1994), the answer was relatively simple. U.S. citizens needed to meet certain requirements to transmit U.S. citizenship to their non-adopted children born ...
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| Date Jan. 26, 2015 |
Report No. R43356 |
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Border Security: Immigration Inspections at Ports of Entry Lisa Seghetti Section Research Manager January 26, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43356 Border Security: Immigration Inspections at Ports of Entry Summary About 362 million travelers (citizens and non-citizens) entered the United States in FY2013, including about 102 million air passengers and crew, 18 million sea ...
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