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| Date Dec. 17, 2014 |
Report No. IN10200 |
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CRS Insights Economic Crisis in Russia Rebecca M. Nelson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance (rnelson@crs.loc.gov, 7-6819) December 17, 2014 (IN10200) Recent Developments On December 15, investors started a massive sell-off of Russia's currency, the ruble. This accelerated depreciation of the ruble, which had been ongoing for several months. In order to stem its further depreciation, ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2014 |
Report No. R42378 |
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Child Welfare: Health Care Needs of Children in Foster Care and Related Federal Issues Emilie Stoltzfus Specialist in Social Policy Evelyne P. Baumrucker Analyst in Health Care Financing Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara Specialist in Social Policy Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing December 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42378 Child Welfare: Health ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2014 |
Report No. CRSDET |
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Legal Sidebar Selected CRS Materials on Detention and Interrogation of Terrorist Suspects and Enemy Belligerents 12/16/2014 The release of the executive summary of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) report on CIA detention and interrogation practices in the years immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as the minority review of the study, has reinvigorated the ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2014 |
Report No. LS_2014-12-16_01 |
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Legal Sidebar Selected CRS Materials on Detention and Interrogation of Terrorist Suspects and Enemy Belligerents 12/16/2014 The release of the executive summary of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) report on CIA detention and interrogation practices in the years immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as the minority review of the study, has reinvigorated the ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2014 |
Report No. R43829 |
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Ebola: Selected Legal Issues Jared P. Cole Legislative Attorney Rodney M. Perry Legislative Attorney Alissa M. Dolan Legislative Attorney Jon O. Shimabukuro Legislative Attorney Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney Jane M. Smith Legislative Attorney Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney December 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43829 Ebola: Selected Legal Issues Summary ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2014 |
Report No. IN10197 |
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CRS Insights The SSCI Study of the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program: Issues to Consider Anne Daugherty Miles, Analyst in Intelligence and National Security Policy (amiles@crs.loc.gov, 7-7739) December 16, 2014 (IN10197) The Study A 500-page Executive Summary of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) Study of the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA's) Detention and Interrogation ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2014 |
Report No. BIGDEAL |
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Legal Sidebar Big Deal? U.S. Changes Stance on Cruelty Prohibition 12/16/2014 In connection with the presentation of the U.S. periodic report to the U.N. Committee Against Torture November 12-13, the Obama Administration announced a change in the U.S. interpretation of certain aspects of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment ( ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2014 |
Report No. R43830 |
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Overview of Selected Federal Criminal Civil Rights Statutes Alison M. Smith Legislative Attorney December 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43830 Overview of Selected Federal Criminal Civil Rights Statutes Summary Federal criminal civil rights laws impose criminal penalties for deprivation of certain federal rights, privileges, or immunities. These laws prohibit hate ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2014 |
Report No. R43827 |
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The Federal Trade Commission s Regulation of Environmental Marketing Claims and Related Legal Issues Brandon J. Murrill Legislative Attorney Alissa M. Dolan Legislative Attorney December 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43827 The Federal Trade Commission s Regulation of Environmental Marketing Claims Summary During the last few decades, consumers in the United States ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2014 |
Report No. LS_2014-12-16_02 |
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Legal Sidebar Big Deal? U.S. Changes Stance on Cruelty Prohibition 12/16/2014 In connection with the presentation of the U.S. periodic report to the U.N. Committee Against Torture November 12-13, the Obama Administration announced a change in the U.S. interpretation of certain aspects of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment ( ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2014 |
Report No. R42670 |
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Presidential Claims of Executive Privilege: History, Law, Practice, and Recent Developments Updated December 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42670 Presidential Claims of Executive Privilege Summary Presidential claims of a right to preserve the confidentiality of information and documents in the face of legislative demands have figured prominently, though ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2014 |
Report No. R42984 |
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The 2013 Cybersecurity Executive Order: Overview and Considerations for Congress Eric A. Fischer Senior Specialist in Science and Technology Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney John W. Rollins Specialist in Terrorism and National Security Catherine A. Theohary Specialist in National Security Policy and Information Operations December 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42984 ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2014 |
Report No. RL34114 |
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Congress s Contempt Power and the Enforcement of Congressional Subpoenas: A Sketch name redacted Legislative Attorney name redacted Legislative Attorney December 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34114 Congress s Contempt Power and the Enforcement of Congressional Subpoenas: A Sketch Summary Congress s contempt power is the means by which Congress responds to certain ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2014 |
Report No. RL31351 |
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Presidential Advisers Testimony Before Congressional Committees: An Overview name redacted Legislative Attorney name redacted Specialist in American National Government name redacted Legislative Attorney December 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL31351 Presidential Advisers Testimony Before Congressional Committees: An Overview Summary Since the beginning of the federal ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2014 |
Report No. R43828 |
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Radio Broadcasting Chips for Smartphones: A Status Report Linda K. Moore Specialist in Telecommunications Policy December 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43828 Radio Broadcasting Chips for Smartphones: A Status Report Summary The concurrent developments of digital radio broadcasting and digital cellular networks have enabled hybrid products that incorporate over-the-air ...
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| Date Dec. 12, 2014 |
Report No. R42114 |
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Federal Laws Relating to Cybersecurity: Overview of Major Issues, Current Laws, and Proposed Legislation Eric A. Fischer Senior Specialist in Science and Technology December 12, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42114 Federal Laws Relating to Cybersecurity: Major Issues, Current Laws, Proposed Legislation Summary For more than a decade, various experts have expressed ...
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| Date Dec. 12, 2014 |
Report No. R42918 |
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Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 113th Congress Dana A. Shea Specialist in Science and Technology Policy December 12, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42918 Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 113th Congress Summary The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has had statutory authority to regulate chemical facilities for security ...
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| Date Dec. 12, 2014 |
Report No. R43811 |
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Cash Versus Accrual Basis of Accounting: An Introduction -name redactedAnalyst in Financial Economics December 12, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43811 Cash Versus Accrual Basis of Accounting: An Introduction Summary This report introduces two general methods of accounting the cash basis method and accrual basis method. The choice of accounting method determines the timing ...
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| Date Dec. 12, 2014 |
Report No. SPECPRO |
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Legal Sidebar Special Prosecutors: Investigations and Prosecutions of Police Use of Deadly Force 12/12/2014 With grand juries in Ferguson, Missouri and Staten Island, New York voting not to indict the police officers involved in the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, respectively, many are questioning whether local prosecutors are adequately presenting these cases to the grand juries. Many ...
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| Date Dec. 12, 2014 |
Report No. LS_2014-12-12_01 |
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Legal Sidebar Special Prosecutors: Investigations and Prosecutions of Police Use of Deadly Force 12/12/2014 With grand juries in Ferguson, Missouri and Staten Island, New York voting not to indict the police officers involved in the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, respectively, many are questioning whether local prosecutors are adequately presenting these cases to the grand juries. Many ...
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| Date Dec. 11, 2014 |
Report No. R43647 |
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FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Issues Barbara Salazar Torreon, Coordinator Information Research Specialist Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Don J. Jansen Specialist in Defense Health Care Policy December 11, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43647 FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel ...
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| Date Dec. 11, 2014 |
Report No. R43820 |
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Analysis of H.R. 5781, California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 Betsy A. Cody Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Pervaze A. Sheikh Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Charles V. Stern Specialist in Natural Resources Policy December 11, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43820 Analysis of H.R. 5781, California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 Summary ...
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| Date Dec. 11, 2014 |
Report No. IN10195 |
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CRS Insights Latin America and Climate Change June S. Beittel, Analyst in Latin American Affairs (jbeittel@crs.loc.gov, 7-7613) December 11, 2014 (IN10195) On December 1-12, 2014, representatives from 195 countries gathered in Lima, Peru, for the 20 th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as COP 20. Peru's offer to host the U.N. ...
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| Date Dec. 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43822 |
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. Federal Land Management Agencies: Appropriations and Revenues Carol Hardy Vincent, Coordinator Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Laura B. Comay Analyst in Natural Resources Policy M. Lynne Corn Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Curry L. Hagerty Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy Katie Hoover Analyst in Natural Resources Policy William J. Mallett Specialist in ...
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| Date Dec. 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43572 |
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EPA s Proposed Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Existing Power Plants: Frequently Asked Questions James E. McCarthy Specialist in Environmental Policy Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy Alissa M. Dolan Legislative Attorney December 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 ...
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| Date Dec. 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43818 |
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Overview of Federal Real Property Disposal Requirements and Procedures Garrett Hatch, Coordinator Specialist in American National Government Daniel H. Else Specialist in National Defense Linda Luther Analyst in Environmental Policy David M. Bearden Specialist in Environmental Policy Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney December 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43818 ...
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| Date Dec. 10, 2014 |
Report No. R42464 |
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The Ministerial Exception of the First Amendment: Employment Discrimination and Religious Organizations Cynthia Brown Legislative Attorney December 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42464 The Ministerial Exception of the First Amendment Summary Congress has enacted a number of federal laws banning discrimination in employment decisions, including hiring and firing of ...
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| Date Dec. 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43819 |
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Fact Sheet: Some Highlights of H.R. 83, Division C, FY2015 Defense Appropriations Act name reacte Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget December 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43819 Fact Sheet: Some Highlights of H.R. 83, Division C, FY2015 Defense Appropriations Act Following are selected highlights of H.R. 83, Division C, the version of the DOD Appropriations ...
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| Date Dec. 10, 2014 |
Report No. LS_2014-12-10_01 |
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Legal Sidebar Anti-Terrorist/Anti-Money Laundering Information-Sharing by Financial Institutions under FINCEN s Regulations 12/10/2014 Information-sharing programs developed by Treasury s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN) to implement section 314 of the USA PATRIOT Act have been designed to aid law enforcement investigation and prosecution of money laundering and terrorist financing. ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2014 |
Report No. R41970 |
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Addressing the Long-Run Budget Deficit: A Comparison of Approaches Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy December 9, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41970 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Addressing the Long-Run Budget Deficit: A Comparison of Approaches Summary A small share of federal spending is for direct provision ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2014 |
Report No. R41974 |
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Cost-Benefit and Other Analysis Requirements in the Rulemaking Process Maeve P. Carey, Coordinator Analyst in Government Organization and Management December 9, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41974 Cost-Benefit and Other Analysis Requirements in the Rulemaking Process Summary Regulatory analytical requirements (e.g., cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis) have been ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2014 |
Report No. EXTRATERR |
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Legal Sidebar Extraterritorial Application of Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Statute in $30-35 Million Reward 12/9/2014 On September 22, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the largest reward ever given to a whistleblower under the whistleblower provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank). Little is known about the reward of $30-35 ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2014 |
Report No. LS_2014-12-09_01 |
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Legal Sidebar Extraterritorial Application of Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Statute in $30-35 Million Reward 12/9/2014 On September 22, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the largest reward ever given to a whistleblower under the whistleblower provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank). Little is known about the reward of $30-35 ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2014 |
Report No. RL33110 |
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The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11 Amy Belasco Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget December 8, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33110 The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11 Summary With enactment of the FY2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act on January 1, 2014 (H.R. 3547/ ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2014 |
Report No. R43812 |
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Hospital-Based Emergency Departments: Background and Policy Considerations Elayne J. Heisler Specialist in Health Services Nancy Leigh Tyler Research Associate December 8, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43812 Hospital-Based Emergency Departments: Background and Policy Considerations Summary Hospital-based Emergency Departments (EDs) are required to stabilize patients with ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2014 |
Report No. R41910 |
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Nuclear Energy Cooperation with Foreign Countries: Issues for Congress Paul K. Kerr Analyst in Nonproliferation Mary Beth D. Nikitin Specialist in Nonproliferation Mark Holt Specialist in Energy Policy December 8, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41910 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Nuclear Energy Cooperation with Foreign Countries: ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2014 |
Report No. RS22855 |
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Security Assistance Reform: Section 1206 Background and Issues for Congress Nina M. Serafino Specialist in International Security Affairs December 8, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22855 Security Assistance Reform: Section 1206 Background and Issues for Congress Summary Section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2006, as amended and ...
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| Date Dec. 5, 2014 |
Report No. R43808 |
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Army Active Component (AC)/Reserve Component (RC) Force Mix: Considerations and Options for Congress Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy December 5, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43808 Army Active Component (AC)/Reserve Component (RC) Force Mix Summary The Army is composed of both an Active Component ( ...
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| Date Dec. 5, 2014 |
Report No. R43809 |
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Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Ebola in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions Sarah A. Lister, Coordinator Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology December 5, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43809 Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Ebola in the United States: FAQs Contents Barring Travelers from Ebola-Stricken Countries from Coming to the ...
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| Date Dec. 5, 2014 |
Report No. RL34553 |
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Closing a Congressional Office: Overview of House and Senate Practices R. Eric Petersen Specialist in American National Government December 5, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34553 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Closing a Congressional Office: Overview of House and Senate Practices Summary Turnover of membership in the House and ...
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| Date Dec. 5, 2014 |
Report No. IF10019 |
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December 5, 2014 H.R. 5781: Legislation to Maximize Water Supplies to Address Drought in California California is experiencing serious water shortages due to widespread drought. (See Figure 1.) The state is served by two large water infrastructure projects that store water for future use the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP). Both projects have had to reduce ...
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| Date Dec. 5, 2014 |
Report No. R43660 |
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The Receipt of Gifts by Federal Employees in the Executive Branch Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney December 5, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43660 The Receipt of Gifts by Federal Employees in the Executive Branch Summary This report provides information on the federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines concerning the restrictions on the acceptance of gifts and things ...
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| Date Dec. 4, 2014 |
Report No. R43164 |
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State Marijuana Legalization Initiatives: Implications for Federal Law Enforcement Lisa N. Sacco Analyst in Illicit Drugs and Crime Policy Kristin Finklea Specialist in Domestic Security December 4, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43164 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress State Marijuana Legalization Initiatives: Implications for Federal ...
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| Date Dec. 4, 2014 |
Report No. R43390 |
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U.S. Rail Transportation of Crude Oil: Background and Issues for Congress John Frittelli Specialist in Transportation Policy Anthony Andrews Specialist in Energy Policy Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy Robert Pirog Specialist in Energy Economics Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy Michael Ratner Specialist in Energy Policy December 4, 2014 ...
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| Date Dec. 4, 2014 |
Report No. R43801 |
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Living Wills : The Legal Regime for Constructing Resolution Plans for Certain Financial Institutions David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney December 4, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43801 The Legal Regime for Living Wills Summary One of the chief objectives of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (DFA) is to promote financial stability within ...
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| Date Dec. 4, 2014 |
Report No. RL30747 |
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Congressional Authority to Direct How States Administer Elections name redacted Legislative Attorney December 4, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL30747 Congressional Authority to Direct How States Administer Elections Summary In the United States, states have primary responsibility for the administration of federal elections. The federal government, however, has significant ...
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| Date Dec. 4, 2014 |
Report No. R43396 |
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The Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Strategy: In Brief Jared T. Brown Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy December 4, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43396 The Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Strategy: In Brief Contents Background ...
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| Date Dec. 4, 2014 |
Report No. R43100 |
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. Unapproved Genetically Modified Wheat Discovered in Oregon and Montana: Status and Implications Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development December 4, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43100 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Unapproved Genetically Modified Wheat Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...
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| Date Dec. 4, 2014 |
Report No. IN10193 |
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CRS Insights FDA Finalizes New Rules for Calorie Labeling in Restaurants Agata Dabrowska, Analyst in Health Policy (adabrowska@crs.loc.gov, 7-9455) December 4, 2014 (IN10193) In 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, with a provision mandating nutrition labeling in retail food establishments nationwide. The following year, FDA proposed two rules establishing calorie ...
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| Date Dec. 4, 2014 |
Report No. NETNEUT |
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Legal Sidebar Net Neutrality: Can the FCC Reclassify Broadband Internet Access Services? 12/4/2014 On November 10, 2014, President Obama released a statement urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules governing the provision of broadband Internet access services, commonly called net neutrality rules. In the statement, the President recommended that the FCC reclassify the ...
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