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| Date Jan. 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43253 |
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FY2014 Appropriations: District of Columbia -name redactedAnalyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy January 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43253 FY2014 Appropriations: District of Columbia Summary On April 10, 2013, the Obama Administration released its budget request for FY2014. The Administration s proposed budget included $676.3 million in special ...
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| Date Jan. 24, 2014 |
Report No. R43368 |
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Contractors and HealthCare.gov: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Brandon J. Murrill Legislative Attorney Rodney M. Perry Legislative Attorney January 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43368 Contractors and HealthCare.gov: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Summary The widely reported problems with the rollout of the ...
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| Date Jan. 24, 2014 |
Report No. RL34254 |
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Executive Order 13438: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq M. Maureen Murphy Legislative Attorney January 24, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34254 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Executive Order 13438 Summary On July 17, 2007, President Bush issued Executive Order 13438, Blocking Property ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2014 |
Report No. R42882 |
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International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress, Second Session William H. Cooper, Coordinator Specialist in International Trade and Finance January 23, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42882 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress, Second ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2014 |
Report No. R41289 |
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Disability Benefits Available Under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Veterans Disability Compensation (VDC) Programs Umar Moulta-Ali Analyst in Disability Policy January 23, 2014 The House Ways and Means Committee is making available this version of this Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, with the cover date shown, for inclusion in its 2014 Green Book website. CRS ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2014 |
Report No. RL33874 |
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Unauthorized Aliens Residing in the United States: Estimates Since 1986 Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Immigration Policy January 23, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33874 Unauthorized Aliens Residing in the United States: Estimates Since 1986 Summary Estimates derived from the March Supplement of the U.S. Census Bureau s Current Population Survey (CPS) indicate that the ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2014 |
Report No. R42076 |
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Delphi Corporation: Pension Plans and Bankruptcy Updated January 23, 2014 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42076 Delphi Corporation: Pension Plans and Bankruptcy Summary The Delphi Corporation is a parts and components supplier to auto makers that was created in 1999 as a spin-off from General Motors (GM). In May 2009, the pension plans of Delphi were terminated and ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2014 |
Report No. 94-486 |
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) William R. Morton Analyst in Income Security January 23, 2014 The House Ways and Means Committee is making available this version of this Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, with the cover date shown, for inclusion in its 2014 Green Book website. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to Committees and ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2014 |
Report No. R41046 |
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Multifamily and Commercial Mortgages: An Overview of Issues -name redactedSpecialist in Financial Economics January 23, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41046 Multifamily and Commercial Mortgages: An Overview of Issues Summary As the recovery from the recession of December 2007-June 2009 continues, congressional interest in multifamily and commercial mortgages has shifted ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2014 |
Report No. R42337 |
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Detention of U.S. Persons as Enemy Belligerents Jennifer K. Elsea Legislative Attorney January 23, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42337 Detention of U.S. Persons as Enemy Belligerents Summary The detainee provisions passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2012, P.L. 112-81, affirm that the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), P.L. 107-40, ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2014 |
Report No. RS20294 |
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Income/Resource Limits and Accounts Exempt from Benefit Determinations William R. Morton Analyst in Income Security January 23, 2014 The House Ways and Means Committee is making available this version of this Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, with the cover date shown, for inclusion in its 2014 Green Book website. CRS works exclusively for the United ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2014 |
Report No. R42999 |
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (name redacted) Specialist in International Relations (name redacted) Specialist in International Relations January 23, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42999 The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Summary Recent international events have renewed ...
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| Date Jan. 22, 2014 |
Report No. R42578 |
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD): FY2013 Appropriations (name redacted) Specialist in Housing Policy (name redacted) Analyst in Transportation Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Housing Policy January 22, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42578 Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies: FY2013 Appropriations Summary The ...
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| Date Jan. 22, 2014 |
Report No. RS22446 |
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Nonimmigrant Overstays: Brief Synthesis of the Issue Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Immigration Policy January 22, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22446 Nonimmigrant Overstays: Brief Synthesis of the Issue Summary As Congress debates comprehensive immigration reform and its component parts of immigration control (i.e., border security and interior enforcement), legal ...
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| Date Jan. 17, 2014 |
Report No. R41267 |
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Elementary and Secondary School Teachers: Policy Context, Federal Programs, and ESEA Reauthorization Issues -name redactedSpecialist in Education Policy January 17, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41267 Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Summary The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) is the primary legislative vehicle for federal policymaking ...
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| Date Jan. 17, 2014 |
Report No. R42752 |
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Clean Water Act and Pollutant Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy January 17, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42752 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Clean Water Act and Pollutant Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Summary Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires ...
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| Date Jan. 17, 2014 |
Report No. R43365 |
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Financial Assets and Conflict of Interest Regulation in the Executive Branch Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney January 17, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43365 Financial Assets and Conflict of Interest Regulation in the Executive Branch Summary Congressional offices reviewing or conducting oversight concerning the operations of executive agencies and departments, reviewing ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2014 |
Report No. R40599 |
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Identity Theft: Trends and Issues Kristin Finklea Specialist in Domestic Security January 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40599 Identity Theft: Trends and Issues Summary In the current fiscal environment, policymakers are increasingly concerned with securing the economic health of the United States including combating those crimes that threaten to undermine the nation s ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2014 |
Report No. R43364 |
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Recent Trends in Consumer Retail Payment Services Delivered by Depository Institutions Darryl E. Getter Specialist in Financial Economics January 16, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43364 Recent Trends in Consumer Retail Payment Services Delivered by Depository Institutions Summary Congressional interest in the performance of the credit and debit card (checking account ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2014 |
Report No. RS20479 |
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Social Security: Substantial Gainful Activity for the Blind William R. Morton Analyst in Income Security January 16, 2014 The House Ways and Means Committee is making available this version of this Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, with the cover date shown, for inclusion in its 2014 Green Book website. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2014 |
Report No. R42345 |
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Long-Term Services and Supports: Overview and Financing Kirsten J. Colello Specialist in Health and Aging Policy Scott R. Talaga Analyst in Health Care Financing January 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42345 Long-Term Services and Supports: Overview and Financing Summary Long-term services and supports (LTSS) refer to a broad range of health and health-related services ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2014 |
Report No. RL33544 |
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Social Security Reform: Current Issues and Legislation Dawn Nuschler Specialist in Income Security January 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33544 Social Security Reform: Current Issues and Legislation Summary Social Security reform is an issue of ongoing interest to policy makers. In recent years, Social Security program changes have been discussed in the context of ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2014 |
Report No. R42014 |
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The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act: Innovation Issues John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar January 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42014 The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act: Innovation Issues Summary Following several years of legislative discussion concerning patent reform, the Congress enacted P.L. 112-29, signed into law on September 16, 2011. The Leahy-Smith America ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2014 |
Report No. RS22516 |
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Gene Patents: A Brief Overview of Intellectual Property Issues name redacted Visiting Scholar January 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22516 Gene Patents: A Brief Overview of Intellectual Property Issues Summary In the past, the U.S. courts upheld gene patents that met the criteria of patentability defined by the Patent Act. However, the practice of awarding patents on ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2014 |
Report No. R41483 |
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Follow-On Biologics: The Law and Intellectual Property Issues John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar January 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41483 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Follow-On Biologics: The Law and Intellectual Property Issues Summary The term biologics refers to a category of medical preparations derived from a living ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2014 |
Report No. R41391 |
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The Role of Trade Secrets in Innovation Policy John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar January 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41391 The Role of Trade Secrets in Innovation Policy Summary Many businesses have developed proprietary information that provides a competitive advantage because it is not known to others. As the United States continues its shift to a knowledge- and ...
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| Date Jan. 15, 2014 |
Report No. R42890 |
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. The Role of Patents and Regulatory Exclusivities in Pharmaceutical Innovation John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar January 15, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42890 . The Role of Patents and Regulatory Exclusivities in Pharmaceutical Innovation Summary In combination, patents and regulatory exclusivities provide the fundamental framework of intellectual property incentives for ...
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| Date Jan. 14, 2014 |
Report No. R42572 |
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): A Legal Analysis David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney January 14, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42572 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): A Legal Analysis Summary In the wake of the worst U.S. financial crisis since the Great Depression, Congress passed and the President signed into law sweeping reforms of ...
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| Date Jan. 14, 2014 |
Report No. R42067 |
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The Lacey Act: Protecting the Environment by Restricting Trade Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney January 14, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42067 The Lacey Act: Protecting the Environment by Restricting Trade Summary The Lacey Act was enacted in 1900 to prevent hunters from illegally killing game in one state and escaping prosecution by crossing state lines. It has ...
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| Date Jan. 14, 2014 |
Report No. R43266 |
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. Compulsory Licensing of Patented Inventions John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar January 14, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43266 . Compulsory Licensing of Patented Inventions Summary The term compulsory license refers to the grant of permission for an enterprise seeking to use another s intellectual property without the consent of its proprietor. The grant of a compulsory ...
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| Date Jan. 14, 2014 |
Report No. R42960 |
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Pharmaceutical Patent Settlements: Issues in Innovation and Competitiveness John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar January 14, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42960 Pharmaceutical Patent Settlements: Issues in Innovation and Competitiveness Summary Although brand-name pharmaceutical companies routinely procure patents on their innovative medications, such rights are not self- ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2014 |
Report No. R43029 |
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Health Care for Rural Veterans: The Example of Federally Qualified Health Centers Elayne J. Heisler Analyst in Health Services Sidath Viranga Panangala Specialist in Veterans Policy Erin Bagalman Analyst in Health Policy January 13, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43029 Health Care for Rural Veterans: The Example of Federally Qualified Health Centers Summary The Department ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2014 |
Report No. R42586 |
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2013 Appropriations Daniel H. Else Specialist in National Defense Christine Scott Specialist in Social Policy Sidath Viranga Panangala Specialist in Veterans Policy January 13, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42586 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Military Construction, ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2014 |
Report No. R42945 |
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 113th Congress: New and Recurring Issues M. Lynne Corn, Coordinator Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Kristina Alexander, Coordinator Legislative Attorney January 13, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42945 The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 113th Congress Summary The Endangered Species Act (ESA; P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. 1531- ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2014 |
Report No. R43034 |
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State Legalization of Recreational Marijuana: Selected Legal Issues Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney January 13, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43034 State Legalization of Recreational Marijuana: Selected Legal Issues Summary May a state authorize the use of marijuana for recreational purposes even if such use is forbidden by federal law? ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2014 |
Report No. R40709 |
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Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS): Current Legislative Issues Nathan James Analyst in Crime Policy January 13, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40709 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS): Current Legislative Issues Summary The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program was created by Title I of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2014 |
Report No. IF00002 |
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January 13, 2014 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Overview What is TPA? Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), previously fast track, is the time-limited authority that Congress uses to set trade negotiating objectives, establish consultation requirements, and to have implementing bills for certain reciprocal trade agreements considered under expedited procedures, provided certain statutory requirements ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2014 |
Report No. R43358 |
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Food Fraud and Economically Motivated Adulteration of Food and Food Ingredients Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy January 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43358 Food Fraud and Economically Motivated Adulteration of Food and Food Ingredients Summary Food fraud, or the act of defrauding buyers of food or ingredients for economic gain whether they be consumers ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2014 |
Report No. R42642 |
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education: A Primer (name redacted) Specialist in Science and Technology Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Education Policy January 10, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42642 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education: A Primer Summary The term STEM education refers to teaching and learning ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2014 |
Report No. IF00007 |
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January 10, 2014 Trust Preferred Securities (TruPS) Overview Regulatory implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (DFA, P.L. 111-203) has brought trust preferred securities (TruPS) to congressional attention. The Volcker Rule (section 619 of the DFA), as issued in December 2013, may force banks to divest certain TruPS that they already participate in. Banks ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2014 |
Report No. R41152 |
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Indian Health Care: Impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Elayne J. Heisler Analyst in Health Services January 9, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41152 Indian Health Care: Impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Summary On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law a comprehensive health care reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111- ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2014 |
Report No. R43323 |
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Defense: FY2014 Authorization and Appropriations Pat Towell Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget Amy Belasco Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget January 8, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43323 Defense: FY2014 Authorization and Appropriations Summary Congressional action on DOD s FY2014 budget was hobbled by the prevailing uncertainty over the entire ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2014 |
Report No. R41624 |
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Enforcement of Private Health Insurance Market Reforms Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Jennifer A. Staman Legislative Attorney January 8, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41624 Enforcement of Private Health Insurance Market Reforms Under ACA Summary The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), as amended, greatly expanded the scope of federal regulation over ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2014 |
Report No. R42973 |
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Inflation and the Real Minimum Wage: A Fact Sheet Craig K. Elwell Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy January 8, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42973 Inflation and the Real Minimum Wage: A Fact Sheet he Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 established the hourly minimum wage rate at 25 cents for covered workers.1 Since then, it has been raised 22 separate times, in part ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2014 |
Report No. R43353 |
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Threats to U.S. National Security Interests in Space: Orbital Debris Mitigation and Removal Steven A. Hildreth Specialist in Missile Defense Allison Arnold Research Associate January 8, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43353 Threats to U.S. National Security Interests in Space: Orbital Debris Mitigation and Removal Summary After decades of activities in space, Earth s orbit ...
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| Date Jan. 7, 2014 |
Report No. RL31065 |
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Forestry Assistance Programs Katie Hoover Analyst in Natural Resources Policy January 7, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31065 Forestry Assistance Programs Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has numerous programs to support management of state and private forests. These programs are under the jurisdiction of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees and ...
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| Date Jan. 7, 2014 |
Report No. R40571 |
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The International Whaling Convention (IWC) and Legal Issues Related to Aboriginal Rights Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney January 7, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40571 The International Whaling Convention and Legal Issues Related to Aboriginal Rights Summary The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has 88 members divided almost evenly between countries that ...
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| Date Jan. 7, 2014 |
Report No. R42728 |
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Post-Employment, Revolving Door, Laws for Federal Personnel Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney January 7, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42728 Post-Employment, Revolving Door, Laws for Federal Personnel Summary Federal personnel may be subject to certain conflict of interest restrictions on private employment activities even after they leave service for the United States ...
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| Date Jan. 6, 2014 |
Report No. R41743 |
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International Corporate Tax Rate Comparisons and Policy Implications Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy January 6, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41743 International Corporate Tax Rate Comparisons and Policy Implications Summary Advocates of cutting corporate tax rates frequently make their argument based on the higher statutory rate in the United States ...
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| Date Jan. 6, 2014 |
Report No. R43037 |
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Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia: Issues for Congress Amy F. Woolf Specialist in Nuclear Weapons Policy January 6, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43037 Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia: Issues for Congress Summary In his 2013 State of the Union Address, President Obama stated that the United States would engage Russia to seek further reductions ...
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