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| Date Jan. 26, 2015 |
Report No. R41846 |
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Government Assistance for GMAC/Ally Financial: Unwinding the Government Stake Baird Webel Specialist in Financial Economics Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business January 26, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41846 Government Assistance for GMAC/Ally Financial: Unwinding the Government Stake Summary Ally Financial, formerly known as General Motors ...
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| Date Jan. 26, 2015 |
Report No. IF10056 |
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January 26, 2015 FY2015 Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations Scope of Agricultural Appropriations The annual Agriculture appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), except for the Forest Service. It funds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and in even-numbered fiscal years (tied to jurisdiction) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Figure 1. ...
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| Date Jan. 26, 2015 |
Report No. IF10118 |
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January 26, 2015 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans What Are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are federally developed food-based recommendations for Americans aged two and older, designed to promote health and prevent disease a guidance on what and how much to eat. The DGA form the basis of federal nutrition policy, education, outreach, and food ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2015 |
Report No. R42947 |
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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 January 23, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42947 Water Resource Issues in the 114th Congress Summary The ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2015 |
Report No. RL33289 |
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Social Security s Effect on Child Poverty Thomas Gabe Specialist in Social Policy January 23, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33289 Social Security s Effect on Child Poverty Summary Social Security plays an important role in reducing poverty, not only among the aged but among children as well. Children may be eligible for Social Security benefits when a parent who is a ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2015 |
Report No. IF10053 |
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January 23, 2015 Options to Manage the Growth in the Disability Insurance Rolls Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to nonelderly workers with certain disabilities and to their eligible dependents. As in Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Social Security s retirement program benefits are based on a worker s past earnings. In December 2014, SSDI provided disability ...
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| Date Jan. 22, 2015 |
Report No. R43133 |
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The Impact of Sequestration on Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions Katelin P. Isaacs Analyst in Income Security Julie M. Whittaker Specialist in Income Security January 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43133 The Impact of Sequestration on Unemployment Insurance Benefits Summary Sequestration refers to a process of automatic, largely across-the- ...
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| Date Jan. 22, 2015 |
Report No. R43359 |
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Aereo and FilmOn X: Internet Television Streaming and Copyright Law Emily M. Lanza Legislative Attorney January 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43359 Aereo and FilmOn X: Internet Television Streaming and Copyright Law Summary Aereo and FilmOn X were created to stream television programming over the Internet for a monthly subscription fee. Aereo and FilmOn s technology ...
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| Date Jan. 22, 2015 |
Report No. R43322 |
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National Security Letters: Proposals in the 113th Congress Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law January 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43322 National Security Letters: Proposals in the 113th Congress Summary A National Security Letter (NSL) is roughly comparable to an administrative subpoena. Various intelligence agencies use NSLs to demand certain ...
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| Date Jan. 22, 2015 |
Report No. R43296 |
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Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Legislation in the 113th Congress Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law January 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43296 Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Legislation in the 113th Congress Summary Defendants convicted of violating certain federal criminal laws face the prospect of mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment. Bills ...
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| Date Jan. 22, 2015 |
Report No. R43768 |
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The OSH Act: A Legal Overview Rodney M. Perry Legislative Attorney January 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43768 The OSH Act: A Legal Overview Summary Through the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( OSH Act or act ), Congress sought a nationwide approach to regulating workplace accidents and injuries. The act authorizes the Secretary of Labor to create and ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2015 |
Report No. R43865 |
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North Korea: Back on the State Sponsors of Terrorism Lists? Mark E. Manyin Specialist in Asian Affairs Emma Chanlett-Avery Specialist in Asian Affairs Dianne E. Rennack Specialist in Foreign Policy Legislation Ian E. Rinehart Analyst in Asian Affairs John W. Rollins Specialist in Terrorism and National Security January 21, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43865 North Korea: ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2015 |
Report No. R42749 |
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Issues in the U.S. Ratification Debate Luisa Blanchfield Specialist in International Relations Cynthia Brown Legislative Attorney January 21, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42749 The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Summary During the 114th Congress, the Senate ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2015 |
Report No. R40226 |
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P.L. 111-3: The Children s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Evelyne P. Baumrucker Analyst in Health Care Financing Elicia J. Herz Specialist in Health Care Financing Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy January 21, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40226 P.L. 111-3: The Children s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2015 |
Report No. R40516 |
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Competition in Federal Contracting: Legal Overview Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney January 21, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40516 Competition in Federal Contracting: Legal Overview Summary Competition in federal procurement contracting has long been of interest to Congress and the executive branch, in part because of the belief that increased competition among ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2015 |
Report No. IN10215 |
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CRS Insights Dynamic Scoring Jane G. Gravelle, Senior Specialist in Economic Policy (jgravelle@crs.loc.gov, 7-7829) January 21, 2015 (IN10215) H.R. 5, which provides rules for the House of Representatives, requires the incorporation of macroeconomic effects in estimates of spending and tax legislation (excluding appropriations bills) reported by a committee. The rule would apply to legislation ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2015 |
Report No. RL33863 |
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Unauthorized Alien Students: Issues and DREAM Act Legislation (name redacted) Specialist in Immigration Policy January 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33863 Unauthorized Alien Students: Issues and DREAM Act Legislation Summary Immigration reform has been hotly debated in recent years. Broadly construed, it encompasses a range of issues, including the highly ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2015 |
Report No. R43849 |
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Terrorism Risk Insurance Legislation in the 114th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by-Side Analysis Baird Webel Specialist in Financial Economics January 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43849 TRIA in the 114th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by-Side Analysis Summary Prior to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, insurance covering terrorism losses was normally ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2015 |
Report No. R43191 |
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Bee Health: Background and Issues for Congress Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy M. Lynne Corn Specialist in Natural Resources Policy January 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 w.crs.gov R43191 Bee Health: Background and Issues for Congress Summary Bees, both commercially managed honey bees and wild bees, play an important role in global food production. In the United ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2015 |
Report No. R43095 |
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Insurance Agent Licensing: Overview and Background on Federal NARAB Legislation Baird Webel Specialist in Financial Economics January 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43095 Insurance Agent Licensing: Overview and Background on Federal NARAB Legislation Summary The individual states have been the primary regulators of insurance in this country for the past 150 years. ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2015 |
Report No. IN10214 |
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CRS Insights Post-9/11 Evolution of the United States' Defining of the Terrorist Threat from Al Qaeda John W. Rollins, Specialist in Terrorism and National Security (jrollins@crs.loc.gov, 7-5529) January 20, 2015 (IN10214) Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda-related entities have increased in number and become more diffuse; with these changes there has been an evolution in ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2015 |
Report No. RL30722 |
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Drug Offenses: Maximum Fines and Terms of Imprisonment for Violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and Related Laws Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney January 20, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30722 Drug Offenses: Maximum Fines and Terms of Imprisonment for Violation of the CSA Summary This is a chart of the maximum fines and terms of imprisonment that may be ...
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| Date Jan. 19, 2015 |
Report No. R43891 |
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Mineral Royalties on Federal Lands: Issues for Congress Marc Humphries Specialist in Energy Policy January 19, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43891 Mineral Royalties on Federal Lands: Issues for Congress Summary Three royalty debates may be revived in the 114th Congress: (1) whether to increase the statutory minimum rate for onshore federal oil and gas leases from 12.5% to ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2015 |
Report No. R43569 |
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State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2015 Budget and Appropriations Susan B. Epstein Specialist in Foreign Policy Alex Tiersky Analyst in Foreign Affairs Marian L. Lawson Specialist in Foreign Assistance Policy January 16, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43569 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2015 Budget and Appropriations Summary On December ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2015 |
Report No. R43862 |
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Changes in the Purposes and Frequency of Authorizations of Appropriations Jessica Tollestrup Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process January 16, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43862 Changes in the Purposes and Frequency of Authorizations of Appropriations Summary The congressional budget process distinguishes between authorizations, which establish or define the ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2015 |
Report No. R43138 |
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Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines: Process and Timing of FERC Permit Application Review Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy January 16, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43138 Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines: Process & Timing of FERC Permit Application Review Summary Growth in U.S. shale gas production involves the expansion of natural gas pipeline ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2015 |
Report No. R43863 |
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Federal Benefits and Services for People with Low Income: Programs and Spending, FY2008-FY2013 Karen Spar Specialist in Domestic Social Policy and Division Research Coordinator Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy January 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43863 Federal Benefits and Services for People with Low Income: FY2008-FY2013 Summary The Congressional Research ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2015 |
Report No. R43181 |
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The Affordable Care Act and Small Business: Economic Issues Sean Lowry Analyst in Public Finance Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy January 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43181 The Affordable Care Act and Small Business: Economic Issues Summary The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-152) contains several ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2015 |
Report No. R42547 |
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Cybercrime: Conceptual Issues for Congress and U.S. Law Enforcement Updated January 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42547 Cybercrime: Conceptual Issues for Congress and U.S. Law Enforcement Summary Twenty-first century criminals increasingly rely on the Internet and advanced technologies to further their criminal operations. These criminals can easily ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2015 |
Report No. R42064 |
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The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program: Status and Issues Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business Brent D. Yacobucci Section Research Manager January 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42064 The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program: Status and Issues Summary The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2015 |
Report No. RL32822 |
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Social Security Reform: Legal Analysis of Social Security Benefit Entitlement Issues Emily M. Lanza Legislative Attorney Thomas J. Nicola Legislative Attorney January 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32822 Social Security Reform: Legal Analysis of Social Security Benefit Entitlement Issues Summary Calculations indicating that the Social Security program will not be ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2015 |
Report No. R41946 |
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Qualifications of Members of Congress Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney January 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41946 Qualifications of Members of Congress Summary There are three, and only three, standing qualifications for U.S. Senator or Representative in Congress which are expressly set out in the U.S. Constitution: age (25 for the House, 30 for the Senate); ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2015 |
Report No. RS21579 |
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Morocco: Current Issues Alexis Arieff Analyst in African Affairs January 15, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21579 Morocco: Current Issues Summary Successive U.S. Administrations have viewed Morocco as an important regional ally, a partner in counterterrorism, and a free trade counterpart. Morocco receives substantial U.S. development aid, and bilateral trade and ...
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| Date Jan. 14, 2015 |
Report No. R43557 |
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Legislative Branch: FY2015 Appropriations Updated January 14, 2015 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43557 Legislative Branch: FY2015 Appropriations Summary The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senate; House of Representatives; Joint Items; Capitol Police; Office of Compliance; Congressional Budget Office (CBO); Architect of the Capitol ...
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| Date Jan. 14, 2015 |
Report No. R41876 |
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Biological Opinions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: A Case Law Summary Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney January 14, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41876 Biological Opinions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: A Case Law Summary Summary For decades biologists, water users, and lawmakers (both federal and state) have attempted to craft a system that meets the ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2015 |
Report No. R43859 |
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Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Independent and Other Agencies During the 112th Congress Michael Greene Information Research Specialist January 13, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43859 Presidential Appointments to Independent and Other Agencies, 112th Congress Summary The President makes appointments to positions within the federal government, either ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2015 |
Report No. R41135 |
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The Workforce Investment Act and the OneStop Delivery System David H. Bradley Specialist in Labor Economics January 13, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41135 The Workforce Investment Act and the One-Stop Delivery System Summary The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA; P.L. 105-220), which succeeded the Job Training Partnership Act (P.L. 97-300) as the main federal ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2015 |
Report No. IF10039 |
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January 13, 2015 Proposals to Change the ACA s Definition of Full Time Background Health Coverage of Part-Time Workers Context. For the purposes of the Affordable Care Act s (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as amended) employer penalty, large employers are defined as firms with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees (FTEs). Total FTEs are calculated by adding the total number of full-time workers (who ...
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| Date Jan. 12, 2015 |
Report No. R41296 |
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Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP): Status and Issues Mark A. McMinimy Analyst in Agricultural Policy January 12, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41296 Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP): Status and Issues Summary The Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) is designed to assist the bioenergy industry to overcome the hurdle of continuous biomass availability viewed ...
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| Date Jan. 12, 2015 |
Report No. RS21922 |
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Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs January 12, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21922 Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance Summary The capacity, transparency, legitimacy, and cohesiveness of Afghan governance are crucial to Afghan stability as nearly all international ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2015 |
Report No. R43054 |
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Reform: An Overview of Proposals to Manage the Growth in the SSDI Rolls William R. Morton Analyst in Income Security January 9, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43054 SSDI Reform: An Overview of Proposals to Manage the Growth in the SSDI Rolls Summary Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to nonelderly ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2015 |
Report No. R42012 |
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Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Benjamin Collins Analyst in Labor Policy January 9, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42012 Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Summary Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA) provides federal assistance to workers who have been adversely affected by foreign trade. It was most recently authorized by the Trade Adjustment ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2015 |
Report No. R43856 |
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. Contemporary Federal Museum Authorizations in the District of Columbia: Past Practices and Options for Congress Jacob R. Straus Analyst on the Congress January 9, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43856 Contemporary Federal Museum Authorization in the District of Columbia . Summary Congress has played a role in establishing museums that have become part of the Smithsonian ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2015 |
Report No. IF10040 |
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January 9, 2015 DOD Train and Equip Authorities to Counter the Islamic State Background Department of Defense (DOD) programs to train and arm foreign military and security forces, as well as irregular forces such as vetted Syrian oppositionists, are a key pillar of the U.S. campaign to combat the spread of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria. The fight against IS has drawn congressional ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2015 |
Report No. RL32237 |
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Health Insurance: A Primer Updated January 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL32237 Health Insurance: A Primer Summary People obtain insurance to protect themselves against the possibility of financial loss in the future. Health insurance provides protection against the possibility of financial loss due to high health care expenses. Also, people do not know ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2015 |
Report No. R42883 |
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Water Quality Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy January 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42883 Water Quality Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview Summary Much progress has been made in achieving the ambitious goals that Congress established 40 years ago in the Clean Water Act (CWA) to restore ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2015 |
Report No. R42987 |
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Gun Control Legislation in the 113th Congress William J. Krouse Specialist in Domestic Security and Crime Policy January 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42987 Gun Control Legislation in the 113th Congress Summary The December 2012 Newtown, CT, tragedy, along with other mass shootings in Aurora, CO, and Tucson, AZ, restarted the national gun control debate in the 113th ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2015 |
Report No. R43853 |
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Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Executive Departments During the 112th Congress Michael Greene Information Research Specialist January 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43853 Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Executive Departments Summary The President makes appointments to positions within the federal government, either using the ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2015 |
Report No. R43857 |
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The Network for Manufacturing Innovation John F. Sargent Jr. Specialist in Science and Technology Policy January 8, 2015 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43857 The Network for Manufacturing Innovation Summary In December 2014, Congress passed the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014 (RAMIA), as Title VII of Division B of the Consolidated and Further ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2015 |
Report No. IF10044 |
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January 8, 2015 Deferred Action, Advance Parole, and Adjustment of Status The Obama Administration s recent announcement that it is expanding its Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative, and creating a DACA-like program for unlawfully present aliens whose children are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs), has prompted questions about whether and how deferred action ...
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