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| Date June 12, 2013 |
Report No. R43105 |
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The United States and Europe: Responding to Change in the Middle East and North Africa Kristin Archick Specialist in European Affairs Derek E. Mix Analyst in European Affairs June 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43105 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The U.S. and Europe: Responding to Change in the Middle East and North Africa ...
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| Date June 12, 2013 |
Report No. RL31443 |
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The Deeming Resolution : A Budget Enforcement Tool Megan S. Lynch Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process June 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31443 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Deeming Resolution : A Budget Enforcement Tool Summary Deeming resolution is a term that refers to legislation deemed to serve as an ...
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| Date June 12, 2013 |
Report No. RL32293 |
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The Chained Consumer Price Index: What Is It and Would It Be Appropriate for Cost-of-Living Adjustments? Julie M. Whittaker Specialist in Income Security June 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32293 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Chained Consumer Price Index: What Is It and Would It Be Appropriate for COLAs? Summary The U.S. ...
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| Date June 12, 2013 |
Report No. 97-398 |
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Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress Lorraine H. Tong Program Specialist June 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 97-398 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress Summary In the 113th Congress, 13 Asian Pacific Americans were elected to the United States Congress: 1 Senator, ...
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| Date June 11, 2013 |
Report No. R41004 |
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Terrorism and Transnational Crime: Foreign Policy Issues for Congress John Rollins Specialist in Terrorism and National Security Liana Sun Wyler Analyst in International Crime and Narcotics June 11, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41004 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Terrorism and Transnational Crime: Foreign Policy Issues for ...
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| Date June 7, 2013 |
Report No. R43101 |
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Inland Waterways: Financing and Management Options in Federal Studies June 7, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43101 Inland Waterways: Financing and Management Options in Federal Studies Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Major Issues for ...
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| Date June 7, 2013 |
Report No. R42523 |
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Peru in Brief: Political and Economic Conditions and Relations with the United States Maureen Taft-Morales Specialist in Latin American Affairs June 7, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42523 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Peru in Brief: Political and Economic Conditions and Relations with the United States Summary This report provides ...
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| Date June 6, 2013 |
Report No. R43098 |
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Transfer and Reprogramming of Appropriations: An Overview of Authorities, Limitations, and Procedures June 6, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43098 Transfer and Reprogramming of Appropriations: An Overview Summary Enacted appropriations and other budgetary legislation may vary in the level of detail they provide regarding how agencies should spend the funds ...
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| Date June 6, 2013 |
Report No. R42555 |
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Trade Reorganization: Overview and Issues for Congress Shayerah Ilias Akhtar Specialist in International Trade and Finance June 6, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42555 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Trade Reorganization: Overview and Issues for Congress Summary On January 13, 2012, President Obama asked Congress for authority to ...
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| Date June 6, 2013 |
Report No. RL33960 |
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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the No Child Left Behind Act: A Primer (name redacted) Specialist in Education Policy June 6, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33960 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended: A Primer Summary The primary source of federal aid to K- ...
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| Date June 5, 2013 |
Report No. M20130605 |
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MEMORANDUM From: C. Stephen Redhead (7-2261), Coordinator Elayne J. Heisler (7-4453), Coordinator Clifford Binder Kirsten J. Colello Amalia Corby-Edwards Sarah A. Lister Amanda K. Sarata Domestic Social Policy Division June 5, 2013 Subject: Deadlines for the HHS Secretary and Other Federal Entities in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Through March 23, 2013: Addendum to CRS ...
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| Date June 5, 2013 |
Report No. R42663 |
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Health Insurance Exchanges Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Annie L. Mach Analyst in Health Care Financing June 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42663 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Health Insurance Exchanges Under the Patient Protection and ...
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| Date June 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42627 |
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Welfare Waivers Updated June 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42627 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Welfare Waivers Summary The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new initiative in July 2012, under which it would be willing to waive certain federal work participation ...
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| Date June 3, 2013 |
Report No. R43082 |
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Compounded Drugs Judith M. Glassgold Specialist in Health Policy June 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43082 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Compounded Drugs Summary Compounding has been traditionally defined as a process where a pharmacist or a physician combines, mixes, or alters ingredients to create a medication tailored to the ...
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| Date June 3, 2013 |
Report No. R41302 |
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International Climate Change Financing: The Climate Investment Funds (CIFs) Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy June 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41302 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Climate Change Financing: The Climate Investment Funds (CIFs) Summary The United States contributes funding to ...
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| Date June 3, 2013 |
Report No. R41165 |
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International Environmental Financing: The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy June 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41165 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Environmental Financing: The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Summary The United States contributes funding to ...
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| Date June 3, 2013 |
Report No. RL33286 |
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The Federal Railroad Administration s Train Horn Rule -name redactedAnalyst in Transportation Policy June 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33286 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Federal Railroad Administration s Train Horn Rule Summary Numerous communities across the United States imposed bans on the sounding of train whistles ...
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| Date May 31, 2013 |
Report No. R42051 |
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Budget Control Act: Potential Impact of Sequestration on Health Reform Spending C. Stephen Redhead Specialist in Health Policy May 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42051 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Budget Control Act: Potential Impact of Sequestration on Health Reform Spending Summary The Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) ...
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| Date May 31, 2013 |
Report No. R43091 |
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Military Parents and Child Custody: State and Federal Issues David F. Burrelli Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Michael A. Miller US Air Force Fellow May 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43091 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Military Parents and Child Custody: State and Federal Issues Summary The increased deployment of ...
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| Date May 31, 2013 |
Report No. RL34193 |
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Journalists Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the 113th Congress name redacted Legislative Attorney May 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34193 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Journalists Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the 113th Congress Summary In May of 2013, news broke that the Department of ...
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| Date May 30, 2013 |
Report No. R40139 |
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Closing the Guantanamo Detention Center: Legal Issues Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney Jennifer K. Elsea Legislative Attorney R. Chuck Mason Legislative Attorney Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney May 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40139 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Closing the Guantanamo Detention Center: Legal Issues ...
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| Date May 30, 2013 |
Report No. R42879 |
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Federal Regulation of Chemicals in Commerce: An Overview of Issues for the 113th Congress Linda-Jo Schierow Specialist in Environmental Policy May 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42879 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Regulation of Chemicals in Commerce: Overview of Issues for the 113th Congress Summary The useful ...
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| Date May 30, 2013 |
Report No. RS22657 |
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Economic and Social Indicators Dindi R. Robinson Information Research Specialist Barbara Salazar Torreon Information Research Specialist May 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22657 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Economic and Social ...
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| Date May 29, 2013 |
Report No. R42490 |
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Reexamination of Agency Reporting Requirements: Annual Process Under the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) Clinton T. Brass Specialist in Government Organization and Management May 29, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42490 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Reexamination of Agency Reporting Requirements: Annual Process Under GPRAMA ...
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| Date May 29, 2013 |
Report No. R41950 |
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The U.S. Postal Service: Common Questions About Post Office Closures Updated May 29, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41950 The U.S. Postal Service: Common Questions About Post Office Closures Summary In 2009 and 2011, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced initiatives to close post offices. Approximately 4,380 retail facilities in rural, suburban, and urban ...
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| Date May 29, 2013 |
Report No. R43090 |
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Federal Oversight and State Cooperation in the Chesapeake Bay Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney May 29, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43090 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Oversight and State Cooperation in the Chesapeake Bay Summary As an increasing number of communities in the United States face significant flooding, ...
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| Date May 29, 2013 |
Report No. RS20430 |
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The Pigford Cases: USDA Settlement of Discrimination Suits by Black Farmers Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development Jody Feder Legislative Attorney May 29, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20430 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Pigford Cases: USDA Settlement of Discrimination Suits by Black Farmers Summary ...
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| Date May 28, 2013 |
Report No. R40674 |
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Spectrum Policy in the Age of Broadband: Issues for Congress Linda K. Moore Specialist in Telecommunications Policy May 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40674 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Spectrum Policy in the Age of Broadband: Issues for Congress Summary The convergence of wireless telecommunications technology with the ...
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| Date May 23, 2013 |
Report No. RL34517 |
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Wildfire Damages to Homes and Resources: Understanding Causes and Reducing Losses Kelsi Bracmort Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy May 23, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34517 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Wildfire Damages to Homes and Resources: Understanding Causes and Reducing Losses Summary ...
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| Date May 23, 2013 |
Report No. R43084 |
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Amending the JOBS Act: Issues in the 113th Congress May 23, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43084 Amending the JOBS Act: Issues in the 113th Congress Summary On April 5, 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act; P.L. 112-106) was enacted with bipartisan support in the 112th Congress. The statute, examined in depth in the CRS Report R42427, U.S. ...
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| Date May 23, 2013 |
Report No. T_2013-05-23 |
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TESTIMONY OF CLARE SEELKE SPECIALIST IN LATIN AMERICAN AFFAIRS, CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. MEXICO SECURITY COOPERATION: AN OVERVIEW OF THE MERIDA INITIATIVE 2008PRESENT THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 9:30 A.M. 2172 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, DC HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Chairman Salmon, Ranking Member Sires, other distinguished ...
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| Date May 22, 2013 |
Report No. RL30755 |
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Forest Fire/Wildfire Protection Kelsi Bracmort Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy May 22, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30755 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Forest Fire/Wildfire Protection Summary Congress continues to face questions about forestry practices, funding levels, and the federal role ...
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| Date May 22, 2013 |
Report No. R40097 |
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Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States Peter Folger Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy May 22, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40097 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States Summary Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes affect communities across the United ...
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| Date May 22, 2013 |
Report No. R41395 |
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Deregulating Genetically Engineered Alfalfa and Sugar Beets: Legal and Administrative Responses Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney May 22, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41395 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Deregulating Genetically Engineered Alfalfa and Sugar ...
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| Date May 21, 2013 |
Report No. R42083 |
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Financial Stability Oversight Council: A Framework to Mitigate Systemic Risk Edward V. Murphy Specialist in Financial Economics May 21, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42083 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Financial Stability Oversight Council: A Framework to Mitigate Systemic Risk Summary The Financial Stability Oversight Council ( ...
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| Date May 20, 2013 |
Report No. R43075 |
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FY2014 Budget Documents: Internet and GPO Availability Jared Conrad Nagel Information Research Specialist May 20, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43075 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress FY2014 Budget Documents: Internet and GPO Availability Summary Every year the President submits a series of volumes to Congress containing the President ...
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| Date May 17, 2013 |
Report No. R41278 |
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Public Health, Workforce, Quality, and Related Provisions in ACA: Summary and Timeline C. Stephen Redhead, Coordinator Specialist in Health Policy Elayne J. Heisler, Coordinator Analyst in Health Services May 17, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41278 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Public Health, Workforce, Quality, and Related ...
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| Date May 17, 2013 |
Report No. R42607 |
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Defense: FY2013 Authorization and Appropriations Pat Towell Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget Daniel H. Else Specialist in National Defense May 17, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42607 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Defense: FY2013 Authorization and Appropriations Summary President Obama requested $613.9 billion in ...
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| Date May 17, 2013 |
Report No. R43074 |
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Department of Defense s Use of Contractors to Support Military Operations: Background, Analysis, and Issues for Congress Moshe Schwartz Specialist in Defense Acquisition Jennifer Church U.S. Department of Army Fellow May 17, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43074 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Department of Defense s Use of ...
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| Date May 17, 2013 |
Report No. R40183 |
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501(c)(4)s and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and Campaign Finance Laws Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney L. Paige Whitaker Legislative Attorney May 17, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40183 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress 501(c)(4)s and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and Campaign Finance Laws Summary The campaign ...
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| Date May 16, 2013 |
Report No. R41991 |
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State and Local Restrictions on Employing Unauthorized Aliens Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney May 16, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41991 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress State and Local Restrictions on Employing Unauthorized Aliens Summary In May 2011, the Supreme Court ruled in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of ...
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| Date May 16, 2013 |
Report No. R43021 |
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Proposed Cuts to Air Traffic Control Towers Under Budget Sequestration: Background and Considerations for Congress Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy May 16, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43021 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Proposed Cuts to Air Traffic Control Towers Under Budget Sequestration Summary Budgetary flexibility ...
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| Date May 15, 2013 |
Report No. R43073 |
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: President s FY2014 Budget Alison Mitchell, Coordinator Analyst in Health Care Financing May 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43073 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: President s FY2014 Budget Summary Federal law requires the President to submit an ...
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| Date May 15, 2013 |
Report No. RS20147 |
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Committee of the Whole: An Introduction Updated May 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS20147 Committee of the Whole: An Introduction Summary The Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, more often referred to as the Committee of the Whole, is the House of Representatives operating as a committee on which every Member of the House serves. The ...
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| Date May 15, 2013 |
Report No. R42697 |
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Search and Seizure Cases in the October 2012 Term of the Supreme Court Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law May 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42697 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Search and Seizure Cases in the October 2012 Term of the Supreme Court Summary The right of the people to be secure in their persons ...
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| Date May 13, 2013 |
Report No. R43019 |
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U.S. v. Windsor, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act: Same-Sex Marriage Legislation and Litigation Resources (name redacted) Law Librarian May 13, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43019 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. v. Windsor, , Proposition 8, and Defense of Marriage Act Summary On September 10 ...
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| Date May 13, 2013 |
Report No. RS22601 |
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Serbia: Current Issues and U.S. Policy Steven Woehrel Specialist in European Affairs May 13, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22601 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Serbia: Current Issues and U.S. Policy Summary Serbia faces an important crossroads in its development. It is seeking to integrate into the European Union (EU), but its ...
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| Date May 9, 2013 |
Report No. R43068 |
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The Federal Budget: Issues for FY2014 and Beyond Mindy R. Levit Analyst in Public Finance May 9, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43068 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Federal Budget: Issues for FY2014 and Beyond Summary The federal budget is central to Congress s ability to exercise its power of the purse. Recent economic turmoil ...
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| Date May 9, 2013 |
Report No. R43069 |
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Energy and Water Development: FY2014 Appropriations, Preliminary Tables May 9, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43069 Energy and Water Development: FY2014 Appropriations, Preliminary Tables 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 the ...
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| Date May 9, 2013 |
Report No. R42469 |
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Government Procurement in Times of Fiscal Uncertainty Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney May 9, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42469 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Government Procurement in Times of Fiscal Uncertainty Summary When confronted with actual or potential funding gaps, funding ...
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