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| Date Nov. 22, 2013 |
Report No. R43321 |
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Patent Infringement Pleadings: An Analysis of Recent Proposals for Patent Reform Emily M. Lanza Law Clerk November 22, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43321 Patent Infringement Pleadings: An Analysis of Recent Proposals for Patent Reform Summary Patent infringement is the unauthorized making, using, offering for sale, selling, and importing of a patented invention. The ...
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| Date Nov. 21, 2013 |
Report No. R42630 |
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Environmental Policy: CRS Experts November 21, 2013 (R42630) The federal government, primarily the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), administers a number of laws, largely through states and local agencies, established by Congress to protect human health and the environment. These environmental laws involve authorizing, appropriations, and oversight jurisdiction of numerous congressional ...
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| Date Nov. 20, 2013 |
Report No. R43316 |
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Length of Time from Nomination to Confirmation for U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominees: Overview and Policy Options to Shorten the Process Barry J. McMillion Analyst on the Federal Judiciary November 20, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43316 Length of Time from Nomination to Confirmation for U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominees Summary The process by which lower ...
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| Date Nov. 20, 2013 |
Report No. R41469 |
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Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages and State Revolving Loan Programs Under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act Gerald Mayer Analyst in Labor Policy Jon O. Shimabukuro Legislative Attorney November 20, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41469 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages and SRF Programs Under the ...
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| Date Nov. 20, 2013 |
Report No. 95-30 |
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology: An Appropriations Overview Wendy H. Schacht Specialist in Science and Technology Policy November 20, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 95-30 The National Institute of Standards and Technology: An Appropriations Overview Summary The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a laboratory of the Department of ...
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| Date Nov. 20, 2013 |
Report No. 97-104 |
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Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program: An Overview Wendy H. Schacht Specialist in Science and Technology Policy November 20, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 97-104 Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program: An Overview Summary The Hollings Manufacturing Partnership (MEP) is a program of regional centers that assist smaller, U.S.-based manufacturing companies in ...
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| Date Nov. 19, 2013 |
Report No. R43314 |
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Cancellation of Nongroup Health Insurance Policies Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing November 19, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43314 Cancellation of Nongroup Health Insurance Policies Contents ...
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| Date Nov. 19, 2013 |
Report No. RS22341 |
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): A Legal Overview Jody Feder Legislative Attorney November 19, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22341 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): A Legal Overview Summary The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 ...
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| Date Nov. 18, 2013 |
Report No. RL31501 |
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Child Labor in America: History, Policy, and Legislative Issues Gerald Mayer Analyst in Labor Policy November 18, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31501 Child Labor in America: History, Policy, and Legislative Issues Summary The history of child labor in America is long and, in some cases, unsavory. It dates back to the founding of the United States. Historically, except ...
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| Date Nov. 15, 2013 |
Report No. R43127 |
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EPA Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Power Plants: Many Questions, Some Answers James E. McCarthy Specialist in Environmental Policy November 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43127 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress EPA Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Power Plants Summary As President Obama announced initiatives ...
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| Date Nov. 14, 2013 |
Report No. R43306 |
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Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Regulations: Background and Legislation in the 113th Congress Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy November 14, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43306 Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Regulations: Background and Legislation Summary In 1970, Congress enacted legislation directing the President ...
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| Date Nov. 14, 2013 |
Report No. R43245 |
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The September 2013 Terrorist Attack in Kenya: In Brief Lauren Ploch Blanchard Specialist in African Affairs November 14, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43245 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The September 2013 Terrorist Attack in Kenya: In Brief Contents ...
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| Date Nov. 13, 2013 |
Report No. RS21974 |
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Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP): Available Health Insurance Options Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing Ada S. Cornell Information Research Specialist November 13, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21974 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress FEHBP: Available Health Insurance Options Summary FEHBP is generally ...
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| Date Nov. 12, 2013 |
Report No. R43303 |
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China s Political Institutions and Leaders in Charts Susan V. Lawrence Specialist in Asian Affairs November 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43303 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress China s Political Institutions and Leaders in Charts Summary This report provides a snapshot of China s leading political institutions and current leaders ...
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| Date Nov. 12, 2013 |
Report No. RS21279 |
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International Food Aid: U.S. and Other Donor Contributions Charles E. Hanrahan Senior Specialist in Agricultural Policy Carol Canada Information Research Specialist November 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21279 International Food Aid: U.S. and Other Donor Contributions Summary The United States is the world s major provider of international food aid to low-income ...
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| Date Nov. 8, 2013 |
Report No. RS21573 |
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Tax-Advantaged Accounts for Health Care Expenses: Side-by-Side Comparison, 2013 Carol Rapaport Analyst in Health Care Financing November 8, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21573 Tax-Advantaged Accounts for Health Care Expenses: Side-by-Side Comparison, 2013 Summary Four types of tax-advantaged accounts can be used to pay for unreimbursed qualifying medical expenses: health ...
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| Date Nov. 8, 2013 |
Report No. R40001 |
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A U.S.-Centric Chronology of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (name redacted) Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy November 8, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40001 A U.S.-Centric Chronology of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Summary The November 2013 negotiations in Warsaw are the most recent in a series aimed at ...
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| Date Nov. 7, 2013 |
Report No. R43302 |
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Postsecondary Education Issues in the 113th Congress David P. Smole, Coordinator Specialist in Education Policy November 7, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43302 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Postsecondary Education Issues in the 113th Congress Summary The 113th Congress may face an array of policy issues affecting postsecondary ...
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| Date Nov. 6, 2013 |
Report No. R43204 |
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Legislation Proposed to Implement the U.S.Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement Curry L. Hagerty Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy James C. Uzel Geospatial Information Systems Analyst November 6, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43204 Legislation Proposed to Implement the U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement Summary The offshore areas of the ...
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| Date Nov. 6, 2013 |
Report No. IF00004 |
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November 6, 2013 The Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) Overview Key Provisions of the DPA What is the DPA? Title I: Priority Contracts The Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA, 50 U.S.C. Appx 2061 et seq.) confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense. These authorities are primarily used by the Department of Defense ( ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2013 |
Report No. R43300 |
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Carbon Capture Technology Assessment: In Brief (name redacted) Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy November 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43300 Carbon Capture Technology Assessment: In Brief Summary Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is widely seen as a critical strategy for limiting atmospheric emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) the principal ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2013 |
Report No. RL32218 |
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Pesticide Registration and Tolerance Fees: An Overview (name redacted) Specialist in Environmental Policy (name redacted) Analyst in Environmental Policy November 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL32218 Pesticide Registration and Tolerance Fees: An Overview Summary The Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2012 (PRIA 3; P.L. 112-177), enacted September 28, ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2013 |
Report No. R41325 |
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Carbon Capture: A Technology Assessment Peter Folger, Coordinator Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy November 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41325 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Carbon Capture: A Technology Assessment Summary Carbon capture and sequestration (or carbon capture and storage, CCS) is widely seen as a ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2013 |
Report No. R43297 |
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and International Trade: Legal Issues Brandon J. Murrill Legislative Attorney November 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43297 The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and International Trade: Legal Issues Summary Most consumer products within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are ...
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| Date Nov. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R43299 |
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Georgia s October 2013 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications Jim Nichol Specialist in Russian and Eurasian Affairs November 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43299 Georgia s October 2013 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications Summary This report discusses Georgia s October 27, 2013, presidential election and its implications for U.S. interests. The ...
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| Date Oct. 31, 2013 |
Report No. R43290 |
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. The Proposed Drug Quality and Security Act (H.R. 3204) Susan Thaul Specialist in Drug Safety and Effectiveness October 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43290 . The Proposed Drug Quality and Security Act (H.R. 3204) Summary The proposed Drug Quality and Security Act, H.R. 3204, is the current focus of congressional efforts to protect the public from unsafe, ineffective, ...
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| Date Oct. 31, 2013 |
Report No. R43106 |
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Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Security name redacted Specialist in Drug Safety and Effectiveness October 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43106 Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Security Summary The drug package that a community pharmacist hands to a patient, or a hospital pharmacist sends to a patient s bedside, or a physician administers in the medical office has reached the ...
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| Date Oct. 31, 2013 |
Report No. R43288 |
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The Shift to Digital Advertising: Industry Trends and Policy Issues for Congress Michaela D. Platzer Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business October 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43288 The Shift to Digital Advertising: Industry Trends and Policy Issues for Congress Summary The United States is the world s largest advertising market. According to one ...
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| Date Oct. 30, 2013 |
Report No. R43293 |
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Corporate Criminal Liability: An Overview of Federal Law Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law October 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43293 Corporate Criminal Liability: An Overview of Federal Law Summary A corporation is criminally liable for the federal crimes its employees or agents commit in its interest. Corporate officers, employees, and agents ...
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| Date Oct. 30, 2013 |
Report No. R42374 |
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Oil and Natural Gas Industry Tax Issues in the FY2014 Budget Proposal Robert Pirog Specialist in Energy Economics October 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42374 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Oil and Natural Gas Industry Tax Issues in the FY2014 Budget Proposal Summary The Obama Administration, in the FY2014 budget proposal, seeks ...
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| Date Oct. 30, 2013 |
Report No. R43294 |
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Corporate Criminal Liability: An Abbreviated Overview of Federal Law Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law October 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43294 Corporate Criminal Liability: An Abbreviated Overview of Federal Law Summary A corporation is criminally liable for the federal crimes its employees or agents commit in its interest. Corporate officers, ...
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| Date Oct. 29, 2013 |
Report No. R43265 |
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features of Current Law and S.1356 David H. Bradley Specialist in Labor Economics Benjamin Collins Analyst in Labor Policy October 29, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43265 Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress Summary The Workforce ...
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| Date Oct. 29, 2013 |
Report No. R43263 |
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Petroleum Coke: Industry and Environmental Issues Anthony Andrews Specialist in Energy Policy Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy October 29, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43263 Petroleum Coke: Industry and Environmental Issues Summary In early 2013, media outlets around Detroit, Michigan began publishing stories about large piles of petroleum coke stored ...
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| Date Oct. 28, 2013 |
Report No. R43262 |
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The Pay Ratio Provision in the Dodd-Frank Act: Legislation to Repeal It in the 113th Congress Gary Shorter Specialist in Financial Economics October 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43262 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Pay Ratio Provision in the Dodd-Frank Act: Legislation to Repeal It in 113th Cong. Summary Section 953(b) of ...
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| Date Oct. 28, 2013 |
Report No. R41838 |
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Sovereign Debt in Advanced Economies: Overview and Issues for Congress Rebecca M. Nelson Analyst in International Trade and Finance October 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41838 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Sovereign Debt in Advanced Economies: Overview and Issues for Congress Summary Sovereign debt, also called public debt or ...
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| Date Oct. 28, 2013 |
Report No. R41880 |
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Foreign Assistance: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Marian L. Lawson Specialist in Foreign Assistance Policy October 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41880 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Assistance: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Summary The flow of private sector resources to developing countries has increased ...
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| Date Oct. 25, 2013 |
Report No. R41985 |
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Renewable Energy Programs and the Farm Bill: Status and Issues Randy Schnepf Specialist in Agricultural Policy October 25, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41985 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Renewable Energy Programs and the Farm Bill: Status and Issues Summary Title IX, the energy title of the 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-240), ...
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| Date Oct. 25, 2013 |
Report No. R43259 |
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S. 1392, Shaheen-Portman Bill: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (name redacted) Specialist in Energy Policy October 25, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43259 S. 1392, Shaheen-Portman Bill: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Summary S. 1392 the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 was introduced on July 30, ...
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| Date Oct. 25, 2013 |
Report No. 7-5700 |
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Introducing a Public Advocate into the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act s Courts: Select Legal Issues Andrew Nolan Legislative Attorney Richard M. Thompson II Legislative Attorney Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney October 25, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Introducing a Public Advocate into the ...
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| Date Oct. 24, 2013 |
Report No. R43252 |
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FY2014 Appropriations Lapse and the Department of Homeland Security: Impact and Legislation William L. Painter Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy October 24, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43252 FY2014 Appropriations Lapse and the Department of Homeland Security: Impact and Legislation Summary Absent legislation providing appropriations for the ...
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| Date Oct. 23, 2013 |
Report No. R43136 |
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Proposed Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the 113th Congress: S. 1009 Compared with S. 696 and Current Law Jerry H. Yen Analyst in Environmental Policy October 23, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43136 Proposed Reform of TSCA in the 113th Congress: S. 1009, S. 696, and Current Law Summary Thirty-seven years of experience implementing and enforcing the ...
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| Date Oct. 23, 2013 |
Report No. R43257 |
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Background on the Scheduled Reduction to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Randy Alison Aussenberg Analyst in Nutrition Assistance Policy Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy October 23, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43257 Background on the Scheduled Reduction to SNAP Benefits Summary The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA; P.L. ...
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| Date Oct. 23, 2013 |
Report No. RS22673 |
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Chemical Regulation in the European Union (EU): Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals Jerry H. Yen Analyst in Environmental Policy October 23, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22673 Chemical Regulation in the European Union Summary On June 1, 2007, the European Union (EU) began to implement a new law governing chemicals in EU commerce: Registration, ...
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| Date Oct. 23, 2013 |
Report No. RS22379 |
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Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): Fact Sheet on Three International Agreements Jerry H. Yen Analyst in Environmental Policy October 23, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22379 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): Fact Sheet on Three International Agreements Summary Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemicals that do not break down easily in the environment, tend ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2013 |
Report No. R42736 |
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Dairy Policy Proposals in the Next Farm Bill Randy Schnepf Specialist in Agricultural Policy October 22, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42736 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Dairy Policy Proposals in the Next Farm Bill Summary The 113th Congress has been considering an omnibus farm bill that would establish the direction of U.S. ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2013 |
Report No. R42975 |
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Federal Financial Reporting: An Overview Garrett Hatch, Coordinator Specialist in American National Government October 22, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42975 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Financial Reporting: An Overview Summary Federal financial reporting defined here as the process of recording retrospective executive ...
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| Date Oct. 21, 2013 |
Report No. R42759 |
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Farm Safety Net Provisions in a 2013 Farm Bill: S. 954 and H.R. 2642 (name redacted) Specialist in Agricultural Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Agricultural Policy October 21, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42759 Farm Safety Net Provisions in a 2013 Farm Bill: S. 954 and H.R. 2642 Summary The farm commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, ...
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| Date Oct. 21, 2013 |
Report No. IF00003 |
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October 21, 2013 Wildlife Poaching in Africa: Overview for Congress Overview Wildlife poaching has been a longstanding challenge for many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, a poor region rich in biodiversity. Recent large-scale poaching activity is affecting the sustainability of elephant and rhino populations. Trafficking is fed by high demand for ivory and rhino horn in Asia, and proceeds may ...
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| Date Oct. 18, 2013 |
Report No. R43254 |
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Student Bullying: Overview of Research, Federal Initiatives, and Legal Issues Gail McCallion Specialist in Social Policy Jody Feder Legislative Attorney October 18, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43254 Student Bullying: Overview of Research, Federal Initiatives, and Legal Issues Summary Many Members of Congress have become increasingly concerned about what can be done to ...
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| Date Oct. 18, 2013 |
Report No. R42878 |
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Improper Payments and Recovery Audits: Legislation, Implementation, and Analysis Garrett Hatch Specialist in American National Government October 18, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42878 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Improper Payments and Recovery Audits: Legislation, Implementation, and Analysis Summary As Congress searches for ...
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