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| Date May 2, 2014 |
Report No. R43523 |
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Apprehensions of Unauthorized Migrants along the Southwest Border: Fact Sheet Lisa Seghetti Section Research Manager Daniel Durak Research Associate May 2, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43523 Apprehensions of Unauthorized Migrants along the Southwest Border: Fact Sheet ccording to the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), the number of illegal alien1 apprehensions2 between southern ...
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| Date May 1, 2014 |
Report No. RL34317 |
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Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress /name redacted/ Specialist in Immigration Policy Liana Rosen Analyst in International Crime and Narcotics May 1, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34317 Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress Summary Trafficking in persons (TIP) for the purposes of exploitation is believed to be one of the most ...
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| Date May 1, 2014 |
Report No. R43142 |
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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2013 and FY2014 Appropriations Carol Hardy Vincent Specialist in Natural Resources Policy May 1, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43142 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2013 and FY2014 Appropriations Summary The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill includes funding for most of the ...
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| Date May 1, 2014 |
Report No. R41137 |
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Health Insurance Premium Credits in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2014 Updated May 1, 2014 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41137 Premium Credits in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2014 Summary New federal tax credits, authorized under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as amended), ...
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| Date May 1, 2014 |
Report No. R43515 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Maine s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet Nicholas Elan Research Associate Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing May 1, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43515 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Maine s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet T he Patient Protection and ...
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| Date May 1, 2014 |
Report No. R43513 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Kansas s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing May 1, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43513 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Kansas s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet T he Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. ...
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| Date May 1, 2014 |
Report No. R43514 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Louisiana s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet name redacted Specialist in Health Care Financing name redacted Analyst in Health Care Financing May 1, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43514 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Louisiana s Exchange, 2014 T he Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ...
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| Date May 1, 2014 |
Report No. R43512 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Indiana s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet name redacted Specialist in Health Care Financing name redacted Analyst in Health Care Financing May 1, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43512 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Indiana s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet T he Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111- ...
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| Date April 30, 2014 |
Report No. R41748 |
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China and the United States A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies Richard J. Campbell Specialist in Energy Policy April 30, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41748 China and the United States A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies Summary China is the world s most populous country with approximately 1.4 billion people. It has experienced tremendous ...
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| Date April 30, 2014 |
Report No. R43520 |
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Community Development Block Grants and Related Programs: A Primer Eugene Boyd Analyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy April 30, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43520 Community Development Block Grants and Related Programs: A Primer Summary The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD ...
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| Date April 28, 2014 |
Report No. R43511 |
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The Northeast Heating Oil Supply, Demand, and Factors Affecting Its Use Anthony Andrews Specialist in Energy Policy Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy April 28, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43511 The Northeast Heating Oil Supply, Demand, and Factors Affecting Its Use Summary The United States exports and imports of refined petroleum products include distillate fuel ...
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| Date April 28, 2014 |
Report No. R43497 |
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Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy James E. McCarthy Specialist in Environmental Policy April 28, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43497 Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards Summary On March 3, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized new ( Tier 3 ) emission standards for light duty ( ...
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| Date April 25, 2014 |
Report No. R43507 |
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Affordable Housing Provisions in Selected Housing Finance Reform Proposals April 25, 2014 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43507 Affordable Housing Provisions in Selected Housing Finance Reform Proposals Summary Congress is considering different approaches to reforming the housing finance system. One of the major policy issues to emerge concerns the role of the ...
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| Date April 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43332 |
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SNAP and Related Nutrition Provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill (P.L. 113-79) Randy Alison Aussenberg Analyst in Nutrition Assistance Policy April 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43332 SNAP and Related Nutrition Provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill (P.L. 113-79) Summary After action to reauthorize the 2008 farm bill in both the 112th and 113th Congresses, the Agriculture Act of ...
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| Date April 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43504 |
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Conservation Provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill (P.L. 113-79) Megan Stubbs Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy April 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43504 Conservation Provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill (P.L. 113-79) Summary The Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 farm bill, P.L. 113-79) was enacted on February 7, 2014. After years of debate and ...
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| Date April 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43469 |
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Analysis of S. 2198: Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 Betsy A. Cody Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Pervaze A. Sheikh Specialist in Natural Resources Policy April 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43469 Analysis of S. 2198: Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 Summary Over the past five years, portions of the country have been gripped with extensive drought, ...
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| Date April 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43503 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Iowa s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet Nicholas Elan Research Associate Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing April 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43503 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Iowa s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet he Patient Protection and ...
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| Date April 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43502 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Illinois s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet Nicholas Elan Research Associate Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing April 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43502 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Illinois s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet T he Patient ...
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| Date April 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43501 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Georgia s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet Nicholas Elan Research Associate Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing April 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43501 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Georgia s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet T he Patient ...
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| Date April 23, 2014 |
Report No. RS21981 |
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Moldova: Background and U.S. Policy Steven Woehrel Specialist in European Affairs April 23, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21981 Moldova: Background and U.S. Policy Summary Although a small country, Moldova has been of interest to U.S. policy makers due to its position between NATO and EU member Romania and strategic Ukraine. In addition, some experts have expressed ...
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| Date April 22, 2014 |
Report No. R43494 |
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Crop Insurance Provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill (P.L. 113-79) Dennis A. Shields Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 22, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43494 Crop Insurance Provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill (P.L. 113-79) Summary The enacted 2014 farm bill (the Agricultural Act of 2014; P.L. 113-79) enhances the federal crop insurance program by expanding its scope, ...
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| Date April 22, 2014 |
Report No. R41718 |
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Federal Deposit Insurance for Banks and Credit Unions Darryl E. Getter Specialist in Financial Economics April 22, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41718 Federal Deposit Insurance for Banks and Credit Unions Summary The federal deposit insurance system in the United States protects depositors from losses that would occur in the event that a financial institution becomes ...
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| Date April 22, 2014 |
Report No. R43492 |
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Achievements of and Outlook for Sanctions on Iran Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs April 22, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43492 Achievements of and Outlook for Sanctions on Iran Summary Most experts agree that the multilateral sanctions imposed on Iran since 2010 have contributed significantly to producing flexibility in Iran s position on the scope ...
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| Date April 22, 2014 |
Report No. R43495 |
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Long-Term Services and Supports: In Brief Kirsten J. Colello Specialist in Health and Aging Policy April 22, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43495 Long-Term Services and Supports: In Brief Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 What Are Long-Term Services and ...
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| Date April 22, 2014 |
Report No. IF00020 |
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April 22, 2014 Judiciary Budget Request, FY2015 Overview The FY2015 judiciary budget request totals $7.30 billion, an increase of 3.7% over the FY2014 appropriations. This total includes $6.74 billion in discretionary funds, and $565.6 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 a ...
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| Date April 22, 2014 |
Report No. IF10459 |
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Updated April 22, 2014 Judiciary Budget Request, FY2015 Overview The FY2015 judiciary budget request totals $7.30 billion, an increase of 3.7% over the FY2014 appropriations. This total includes $6.74 billion in discretionary funds, and $565.6 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 ...
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| Date April 18, 2014 |
Report No. R43147 |
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Department of Homeland Security: FY2014 Appropriations William L. Painter, Coordinator Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy April 18, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43147 Department of Homeland Security: FY2014 Appropriations Summary This report analyzes the FY2014 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Administration ...
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| Date April 18, 2014 |
Report No. RL31133 |
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Declarations of War and Authorizations for the Use of Military Force: Historical Background and Legal Implications Jennifer K. Elsea Legislative Attorney Matthew C. Weed Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation April 18, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31133 Declarations of War and Authorizations for the Use of Military Force Summary From the Washington Administration to the ...
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| Date April 17, 2014 |
Report No. RL34303 |
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Obstruction of Justice: An Overview of Some of the Federal Statutes That Prohibit Interference with Judicial, Executive, or Legislative Activities Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law April 17, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34303 Obstruction of Justice Summary Obstruction of justice is the impediment of governmental activities. There are a host of ...
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| Date April 17, 2014 |
Report No. R43467 |
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Federal Aid to State and Local Governments: Select Issues Raised by a Federal Government Shutdown Natalie Keegan Analyst in American Federalism and Emergency Management Policy April 7, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43467 Federal Aid to State & Local Governments: Select Issues Raised by a Federal Government Shutdown Summary At the end of the day on September 30, 2013, ...
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| Date April 17, 2014 |
Report No. R43473 |
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Bolivia: In Brief Clare Ribando Seelke Specialist in Latin American Affairs April 17, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43473 Bolivia: In Brief Summary In the last decade, Bolivia has transformed from a country plagued by political volatility and economic instability that was closely aligned with the United States to a relatively stable country with a growing economy that now ...
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| Date April 17, 2014 |
Report No. RS22783 |
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Obstruction of Justice: An Abridged Overview of Related Federal Criminal Laws Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law April 17, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22783 Obstruction of Justice: An Abridged Overview of Related Federal Criminal Laws Summary Obstruction of justice is the frustration of governmental purposes by violence, corruption, destruction of ...
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| Date April 16, 2014 |
Report No. R43479 |
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Overview of Health Care Changes in the FY2015 House Budget Patricia A. Davis Specialist in Health Care Financing Alison Mitchell Analyst in Health Care Financing Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing April 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43479 Overview of Health Care Changes in the FY2015 House Budget Summary On April 1, 2014, House Budget Committee ...
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| Date April 16, 2014 |
Report No. R43487 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Arkansas s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing April 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43487 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Arkansas s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet T he Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA ...
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| Date April 16, 2014 |
Report No. R43485 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Alabama s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing April 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43485 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Alabama s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet T he Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, ...
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| Date April 16, 2014 |
Report No. R43488 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Arizona s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing April 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43488 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Arizona s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet T he Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, ...
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| Date April 16, 2014 |
Report No. R43486 |
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Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Alaska s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet name redacted Specialist in Health Care Financing name redacted Analyst in Health Care Financing April 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43486 Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Alaska s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet T he Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111- ...
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| Date April 16, 2014 |
Report No. RS20846 |
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Executive Orders: Issuance, Modification, and Revocation Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney April 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20846 Executive Orders: Issuance, Modification, and Revocation Summary Executive orders, presidential memoranda, and proclamations are used extensively by Presidents to achieve policy goals, set uniform ...
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| Date April 15, 2014 |
Report No. R43080 |
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: FY2014 Appropriations Updated April 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43080 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: FY2014 Appropriations Summary On March 26, 2013, President Obama signed into law the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113-6). The act provides a total ...
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| Date April 15, 2014 |
Report No. R43476 |
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Returning to Full Employment: What Do the Indicators Tell Us? Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy April 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43476 Returning to Full Employment: What Do the Indicators Tell Us? Summary Until recently, the economy and labor market were experiencing an unusually slow recovery from the longest and deepest recession since the Great ...
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| Date April 14, 2014 |
Report No. R42611 |
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Oil Sands and the Keystone XL Pipeline: Background and Selected Environmental Issues Jonathan L. Ramseur, Coordinator Specialist in Environmental Policy Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy Linda Luther Analyst in Environmental Policy Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy Nicole T. Carter Specialist in Natural Resources Policy April 14, 2014 Congressional ...
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| Date April 14, 2014 |
Report No. R43064 |
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The DHS S&T Directorate: Selected Issues for Congress Dana A. Shea Specialist in Science and Technology Policy April 14, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43064 The DHS S&T Directorate: Selected Issues for Congress Summary Policy makers generally believe that science and technology can and will play significant roles in improving homeland security. When Congress established ...
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| Date April 14, 2014 |
Report No. RS20550 |
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Military Uniform Procurement: Questions and Answers Valerie Bailey Grasso Specialist in Defense Acquisition April 14, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20550 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Military Uniform Procurement: Questions and Answers Summary Military uniforms are procured through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), an agency of ...
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| Date April 11, 2014 |
Report No. R41433 |
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Programs Without a Budget Baseline at the End of the 2008 Farm Bill Jim Monke Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 11, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41433 Programs Without a Budget Baseline at the End of the 2008 Farm Bill Summary The 2008 farm bill (the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, P.L. 110-246 provided mandatory funding for many programs. Some of these ...
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| Date April 11, 2014 |
Report No. R42442 |
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Expiration and Extension of the 2008 Farm Bill Jim Monke Specialist in Agricultural Policy Randy Alison Aussenberg Analyst in Nutrition Assistance Policy Megan Stubbs Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy April 11, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42442 Expiration and Extension of the 2008 Farm Bill Summary Farm bills, like many other pieces of ...
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| Date April 10, 2014 |
Report No. R42484 |
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Budget Issues That Shaped the 2014 Farm Bill Jim Monke Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42484 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Budget Issues That Shaped the 2014 Farm Bill Summary Congress returns to the farm bill about every five years to establish an omnibus policy for food and agriculture. ...
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| Date April 10, 2014 |
Report No. RL33585 |
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Demonstration Projects Scott D. Szymendera Analyst in Disability Policy William R. Morton Analyst in Income Security April 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service RL33585 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Demonstration Projects Summary Congress authorized the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 1980 to conduct demonstration projects to test ...
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| Date April 10, 2014 |
Report No. IF00019 |
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April 10, 2014 Congressional Adoption of Vine Overview Figure 1. Vine Adoption by Political Party and Chamber What Is Vine? Vine is a social media mobile video sharing service that allows users to create six second videos that can be short snippets of conversation, a series of still shots, or a moving panorama that automatically repeats in a loop. These videos (Vines) can be shared with Vine ...
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| Date April 10, 2014 |
Report No. IF10458 |
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Updated April 10, 2014 Congressional Adoption of Vine Overview What Is Vine? Vine is a social media mobile video sharing service that allows users to create six second videos that can be short snippets of conversation, a series of still shots, or a moving panorama that automatically repeats in a loop. These videos (Vines) can be shared with Vine followers and on Twitter and Facebook. Figure 1. ...
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| Date April 10, 2014 |
Report No. IN10015 |
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Trade Africa Initiative April 10, 2014 Initiative Overview President Barack Obama announced the Trade Africa Initiative (TAI) during his July 2013 trip to subSaharan Africa. TAI is a U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa partnership aimed at increasing domestic and regional trade within Africa, and expanding trade and economic ties between Africa, the United States, and other global markets. The program ...
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