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| Date March 13, 2014 |
Report No. R42070 |
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The Education of Students with Disabilities: Alignment Between the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Rebecca R. Skinner Specialist in Education Policy Kyrie E. Dragoo Analyst in Education Policy March 13, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42070 The Education of Students with Disabilities Summary The largest sources of ...
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| Date March 12, 2014 |
Report No. R43230 |
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Climate Change Legislation in the 113th Congress Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy March 12, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43230 Climate Change Legislation in the 113th Congress Summary In the 113th Congress, Members have introduced multiple bills that include provisions that would directly or indirectly address climate change-related issues. In some ...
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| Date March 12, 2014 |
Report No. IF00014 |
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March 12, 2014 The 2014 Farm Bill (Agricultural Act of 2014, P.L. 113-79) What Is the Farm Bill? The farm bill is an omnibus, multi-year piece of authorizing legislation that governs an array of agricultural and food programs. Although agricultural policies sometimes are created and changed by freestanding legislation or as part of other major laws, the farm bill provides a predictable opportunity ...
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| Date March 11, 2014 |
Report No. R43193 |
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2014 Overview and Summary William L. Painter Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy March 11, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43193 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2014 Overview and Summary Summary This report provides a brief outline of the FY2014 appropriations legislation for the ...
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| Date March 11, 2014 |
Report No. R43081 |
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The Ability-to-Repay Rule: Possible Effects of the Qualified Mortgage Definition on Credit Availability and Other Selected Issues /name redacted/ Analyst in Financial Economics March 11, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43081 The Ability-to-Repay Rule: Possible Effects Summary On January 10, 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a final rule ...
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| Date March 11, 2014 |
Report No. IF00013 |
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March 11, 2014 The President s FY2015 Budget and STEM Education Background Policymakers have an active and enduring interest in STEM education. The topic is raised in federal science, education, workforce, national security, and immigration policy debates. Various analysts have attempted to inventory the federal STEM education effort. These inventories have identified between 105 and 252 STEM ...
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| Date March 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43110 |
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Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2014 and FY2013 (Post-Sequestration) Appropriations Jim Monke, Coordinator Specialist in Agricultural Policy March 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43110 Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2014 and FY2013 (Post-Sequestration) Appropriations Summary The annual Agriculture appropriations bill provides funding for all of the U.S. ...
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| Date March 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43079 |
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Restrictions on Itemized Tax Deductions: Policy Options and Analysis Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy Sean Lowry Analyst in Public Finance March 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43079 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Restrictions on Itemized Tax Deductions: Policy Options and Analysis Summary The President and ...
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| Date March 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43180 |
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Keystone XL: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessments in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Updated March 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43180 Keystone XL: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessments Summary On June 25, 2013, President Obama announced a national Climate Action Plan to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHG), as ...
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| Date March 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43418 |
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The Taxation of Dividends: Background and Overview (name redacted) Senior Specialist in Economic Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Public Finance March 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43418 The Taxation of Dividends: Background and Overview Summary The tax treatment of dividends has changed numerous times over the past century. Most recently, the American Taxpayer ...
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| Date March 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43422 |
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U.S. Diplomatic Missions: Background and Issues on Chief of Mission (COM) Authority Matthew C. Weed Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation Nina M. Serafino Specialist in International Security Affairs March 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43422 U.S. Diplomatic Missions: Background and Issues on Chief of Mission (COM) Authority Summary Chief of Mission, or COM, is the ...
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| Date March 10, 2014 |
Report No. RS20811 |
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The Distribution of Household Income and the Middle Class Craig K. Elwell Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy March 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20811 The Distribution of Household Income and the Middle Class Summary Although not itself a subject of legislation, the shape of the income distribution enters Congress s decision-making process concerning such policy ...
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| Date March 7, 2014 |
Report No. R43347 |
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Budgetary and Distributional Effects of Adopting the Chained CPI Donald J. Marples Specialist in Public Finance March 7, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43347 Budgetary and Distributional Effects of Adopting the Chained CPI Contents Measuring Inflation: CPI vs. Chained CPI ...................................................................................... 3 Concerns with ...
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| Date March 7, 2014 |
Report No. RS22689 |
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Taxation of Hedge Fund and Private Equity Managers Donald J. Marples Specialist in Public Finance March 7, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22689 Taxation of Hedge Fund and Private Equity Managers Summary Private equity and hedge funds are investment pools generally available only to institutions and individuals able to make investments in excess of $200,000. Private equity ...
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| Date March 6, 2014 |
Report No. R42863 |
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. Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006: Background and Performance Cassandria Dortch Analyst in Education Policy March 6, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42863 . Carl D Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006: Background and Performance Summary The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV; P.L. 109- ...
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| Date March 6, 2014 |
Report No. PAKAID2002-2015 |
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Direct Overt U.S. Aid Appropriations for and Military Reimbursements to Pakistan, FY2002-FY2015 Prepared by the Congressional Research Service for distribution to multiple congressional offices, March 6, 2014 Note: Final obligation and disbursement totals typically are lower than program account appropriations (rounded to the nearest millions of dollars) Program or Account 1206 CN FMF IMET INCLE ...
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| Date March 5, 2014 |
Report No. R43410 |
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Highway and Public Transportation Infrastructure Provision Using Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) William J. Mallett Specialist in Transportation Policy March 5, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43410 Highway and Public Transportation Infrastructure Provision Using Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) Summary Growing demands on the transportation system and constraints on ...
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| Date March 5, 2014 |
Report No. IF00011 |
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March 5, 2014 The Tax Reform Act of 2014 Background and Proposed Changes Context. On February 26, 2014, House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp introduced the Tax Reform Act of 2014 as a discussion draft. This comprehensive draft builds on earlier discussion drafts released by Chairman Camp, which had addressed international tax, financial products, and small business. Individual ...
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| Date March 5, 2014 |
Report No. IF10201 |
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March 5, 2014 The Tax Reform Act of 2014 Background and Proposed Changes Context. On February 26, 2014, House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp introduced the Tax Reform Act of 2014 as a discussion draft. This comprehensive draft builds on earlier discussion drafts released by Chairman Camp, which had addressed international tax, financial products, and small business. Individual ...
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| Date March 4, 2014 |
Report No. R42583 |
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. Vulnerable Youth: Overview of Issues Affecting Youth Programs Authorized Under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara Specialist in Social Policy March 4, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42583 . Vulnerable Youth: Overview of Issues Affecting Youth Programs Authorized Under WIA Summary The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA, P.L. 105-220) is ...
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| Date March 3, 2014 |
Report No. R43395 |
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Efforts to Delay the Gradual Elimination of Flood Insurance Premium Subsidies Rawle O. King Specialist in Financial Economics and Risk Assessment March 3, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43395 Efforts to Delay the Gradual Elimination of Flood Insurance Premium Subsidies Summary On July 6, 2012, President Barack Obama signed into law the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform ...
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| Date March 1, 2014 |
Report No. R41820 |
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Department of Defense Trends in Overseas Contract Obligations Moshe Schwartz Specialist in Defense Acquisition Wendy Ginsberg Analyst in American National Government March 1, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41820 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Department of Defense Trends in Overseas Contract Obligations Summary The Department of ...
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| Date Feb. 28, 2014 |
Report No. R43355 |
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Marine Corps Drawdown, Force Structure Initiatives, and Roles and Missions: Background and Issues for Congress Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces February 28, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43355 Marine Corps Drawdown, Force Structure Initiatives, and Roles and Missions Summary The Marine Corps characterizes itself as a crisis response expeditionary force ...
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| Date Feb. 28, 2014 |
Report No. R42493 |
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Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces February 28, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42493 Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress Summary On January 26, 2012, senior DOD leadership unveiled a new defense strategy based on a review of potential future security ...
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| Date Feb. 27, 2014 |
Report No. R41328 |
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Federal Trust Funds and the Budget Mindy R. Levit Specialist in Public Finance February 27, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41328 Federal Trust Funds and the Budget Summary The federal budget consists of four basic fund groups the general fund, special funds, revolving funds, and trust funds. The first three are often referred to as the federal funds group. Trust funds are ...
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| Date Feb. 27, 2014 |
Report No. R42625 |
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The Obama Administration s Proposal to Establish a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation name redacted Specialist in Science and Technology Policy February 27, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42625 The Proposed National Network for Manufacturing Innovation Summary Manufacturing plays an important role in the nation s economy, employment, and national defense. ...
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| Date Feb. 26, 2014 |
Report No. R43408 |
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Emergency Water Assistance During Drought: Federal Non-Agricultural Programs Nicole T. Carter Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development Joanna Barrett Research Associate February 26, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43408 Emergency Water Assistance During Drought: Federal Non-Agricultural Programs Summary Drought ...
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| Date Feb. 26, 2014 |
Report No. RL31356 |
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Free Trade Agreements: Impact on U.S. Trade and Implications for U.S. Trade Policy William H. Cooper Specialist in International Trade and Finance February 26, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31356 Free Trade Agreements: Impact on U.S. Trade and Implications for U.S. Trade Policy Summary Free trade areas (FTAs) are arrangements among two or more countries under which they ...
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| Date Feb. 25, 2014 |
Report No. R43121 |
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Energy and Water Development: FY2014 Appropriations Carl E. Behrens, Coordinator Specialist in Energy Policy February 25, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43121 Energy and Water Development: FY2014 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 ...
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| Date Feb. 25, 2014 |
Report No. R42119 |
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. The Lacey Act: Compliance Issues Related to Importing Plants and Plant Products Pervaze A. Sheikh Specialist in Natural Resources Policy February 25, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42119 . The Lacey Act: Compliance Issues Related to Importing Plants and Plant Products Summary The Lacey Act regulates the trade of wildlife and plants and creates penalties for a broad ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43184 |
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FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Issues Don J. Jansen, Coordinator Analyst in Defense Health Care Policy David F. Burrelli Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Catherine A. Theohary Specialist in National Security Policy and Information Operations February 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43405 |
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FY2014 Continuing Resolutions: Overview of Components Jessica Tollestrup Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process February 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43405 FY2014 Continuing Resolutions: Overview of Components Summary Four continuing resolutions (CRs) were enacted during the FY2014 appropriations process, to provide temporary funding until the Consolidated ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2014 |
Report No. RL31236 |
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The Berry Amendment: Requiring Defense Procurement to Come from Domestic Sources Valerie Bailey Grasso Specialist in Defense Acquisition February 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31236 The Berry Amendment: Requiring Defense Procurement to Come from Domestic Sources Summary This report examines the original intent and purpose of the Berry Amendment and legislative ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43403 |
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The 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) and Defense Strategy: Issues for Congress Catherine Dale Specialist in International Security February 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43403 The 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) and Defense Strategy: Issues for Congress Summary By statute, the Department of Defense (DOD) is required, by Section 118, Title 10, U.S. Code, to ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43404 |
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Disclosure of FISA Opinions Select Legal Issues Jared P. Cole Legislative Attorney February 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43404 Disclosure of FISA Opinions Select Legal Issues Summary In response to the disclosure of various National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance and data collection programs, a number of legislative changes to the government s intelligence ...
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| Date Feb. 21, 2014 |
Report No. R43406 |
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U.S. Nuclear Weapon Pit Production Options for Congress Jonathan E. Medalia Specialist in Nuclear Weapons Policy February 21, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43406 U.S. Nuclear Weapon Pit Production Options for Congress Summary A pit is the plutonium core of a nuclear weapon. Until 1989, the Rocky Flats Plant (CO) massproduced pits. Since then, the United States has made at ...
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| Date Feb. 21, 2014 |
Report No. RL30608 |
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EU-U.S. Economic Ties: Framework, Scope, and Magnitude William H. Cooper Specialist in International Trade and Finance February 21, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30608 EU-U.S. Economic Ties: Framework, Scope, and Magnitude Summary The United States and the European Union (EU) economic relationship is the largest in the world and it is growing. The modern U.S.-European ...
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| Date Feb. 20, 2014 |
Report No. R43040 |
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Submission of Mental Health Records to NICS and the HIPAA Privacy Rule Edward C. Liu, Coordinator Legislative Attorney Erin Bagalman Analyst in Health Policy Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney C. Stephen Redhead Specialist in Health Policy February 20, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43040 Submission of Mental Health Records to NICS and the HIPAA Privacy Rule Summary ...
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| Date Feb. 20, 2014 |
Report No. R43402 |
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The Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Caucus and the Congressional Academic Competition: History and Current Practice Jerry W. Mansfield Information Research Specialist February 20, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43402 The STEM Caucus and the Congessional Academic Competition: History and Current Practice Summary In February ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2014 |
Report No. R43086 |
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2014 John F. Sargent Jr. Specialist in Science and Technology Policy February 19, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43086 Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2014 Summary Congress completed action on the FY2014 regular appropriations bills with enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (P.L. 113-76), in January ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2014 |
Report No. R41416 |
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American Jihadist Terrorism: Combating a Complex Threat Jerome P. Bjelopera Specialist in Organized Crime and Terrorism February 19, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41416 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress American Jihadist Terrorism: Combating a Complex Threat Summary This report describes homegrown violent jihadists and the plots and ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2014 |
Report No. R41780 |
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Terrorism Investigations Jerome P. Bjelopera Specialist in Organized Crime and Terrorism February 19, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41780 The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Terrorism Investigations Summary The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI, the Bureau) is the lead federal law enforcement agency charged with ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2014 |
Report No. R43393 |
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Reducing Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Military Retirees and the Bipartisan Budget Act: In Brief Amy Belasco Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy February 19, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43393 Reducing Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Military Retirees and the Bipartisan Budget Act: In Brief Summary In addition ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2014 |
Report No. R42553 |
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Countering Violent Extremism in the United States Jerome P. Bjelopera Specialist in Organized Crime and Terrorism February 19, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42553 Countering Violent Extremism in the United States Summary In August 2011, the Obama Administration announced its counter-radicalization strategy. It is devised to address the forces that influence some people ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2014 |
Report No. R42955 |
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. Motorized Recreation on National Park Service Lands Laura B. Comay Analyst in Natural Resources Policy Carol Hardy Vincent Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney February 19, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42955 . Motorized Recreation on National Park Service Lands Summary In managing its lands, the National Park Service (NPS) ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2014 |
Report No. R42536 |
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The Domestic Terrorist Threat: Background and Issues for Congress Jerome P. Bjelopera Specialist in Organized Crime and Terrorism February 19, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42536 The Domestic Terrorist Threat: Background and Issues for Congress Summary The emphasis of counterterrorism policy in the United States since Al Qaeda s attacks of September 11, 2001 (9/11) has ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2014 |
Report No. R41850 |
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FBI Director: Appointment and Tenure Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney Henry B. Hogue Specialist in American National Government February 19, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41850 FBI Director: Appointment and Tenure Summary The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2014 |
Report No. R43399 |
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U.S. and EU Motor Vehicle Standards: Issues for Transatlantic Trade Negotiations (name redacted) Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business (name redacted) Analyst in Environmental Policy February 18, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43399 U.S. and EU Motor Vehicle Standards: Issues for Transatlantic Trade Negotiations Summary In March 2013, President Obama notified ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2014 |
Report No. R43401 |
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Crude Oil Properties Relevant to Rail Transport Safety: In Brief Anthony Andrews Specialist in Energy Policy February 18, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43401 Crude Oil Properties Relevant to Rail Transport Safety: In Brief Summary The dramatic increase in U.S. crude oil production, coupled with the increase in crude oil transport by rail, has raised questions about ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2014 |
Report No. RL32649 |
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U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options William H. Cooper Specialist in International Trade and Finance February 18, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32649 U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options Summary Japan and the United States are two major economic powers. Together they account for over 30% of world ...
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