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| Date April 16, 2013 |
Report No. R41284 |
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Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Acquisition: Issues for Congress Marshall Curtis Erwin Analyst in Intelligence and National Security April 16, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41284 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Acquisition: Issues for Congress Summary ...
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| Date April 16, 2013 |
Report No. R43042 |
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Ensuring That Traffic Signs Are Visible at Night: Federal Regulations David Randall Peterman Analyst in Transportation Policy April 16, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43042 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Ensuring That Traffic Signs Are Visible at Night: Federal Regulations Summary Traffic signs provide information to help motorists ...
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| Date April 15, 2013 |
Report No. R41553 |
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International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress J. F. Hornbeck, Coordinator Specialist in International Trade and Finance Mary A. Irace, Coordinator Section Research Manager April 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41553 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for ...
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| Date April 15, 2013 |
Report No. R43039 |
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How Legislation Is Brought to the House Floor: A Snapshot of Parliamentary Practice in the 112th Congress (2011-2012) Christopher M. Davis Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process April 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43039 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress How Legislation is Brought to the House Floor: A Snapshot of ...
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| Date April 15, 2013 |
Report No. R41712 |
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Hollowing Out in U.S. Manufacturing: Analysis and Issues for Congress Marc Levinson Section Research Manager April 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41712 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Hollowing Out in U.S. Manufacturing: Analysis and Issues for Congress Summary The health of the U.S. manufacturing sector has been a long-standing ...
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| Date April 15, 2013 |
Report No. R43022 |
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Argentina s Post-Crisis Economic Reform: Challenges for U.S. Policy J. F. Hornbeck Specialist in International Trade and Finance April 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43022 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Argentina s Post-Crisis Economic Reform: Challenges for U.S. Policy Summary U.S.-Argentine economic relations have long history ...
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| Date April 15, 2013 |
Report No. 97-896 |
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Why Certain Trade Agreements Are Approved as Congressional-Executive Agreements Rather Than Treaties Jane M. Smith Legislative Attorney Daniel T. Shedd Legislative Attorney Brandon J. Murrill Legislative Attorney April 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 97-896 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Why Certain Trade Agreements Are Approved ...
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| Date April 12, 2013 |
Report No. R43038 |
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Federal Authority to Regulate the Compounding of Human Drugs Andrew Nolan Legislative Attorney April 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43038 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Authority to Regulate the Compounding of Human Drugs Summary In light of the 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak, believed to have been caused by a ...
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| Date April 11, 2013 |
Report No. R42859 |
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. DOD Alternative Fuels: Policy, Initiatives and Legislative Activity Katherine Blakeley Analyst in Defense Policy April 11, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42859 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . DOD Alternative Fuels: Policy, Initiatives and Legislative Activity Summary This report provides background information and identifies ...
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| Date April 11, 2013 |
Report No. R43041 |
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) Margaret Mikyung Lee Legislative Attorney April 11, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43041 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) Summary The recent fiscal crisis and recession have accentuated debt collection issues, prompted federal regulatory and ...
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| Date April 11, 2013 |
Report No. RS20783 |
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. Broadband Deployment: Legal Issues for the Siting of Wireless Communications Facilities and Amendments to the Pole Attachment Rule Kathleen Ann Ruane Legislative Attorney April 11, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20783 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Broadband Deployment Summary One of the primary tasks of the Federal ...
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| Date April 10, 2013 |
Report No. RL31932 |
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Trade Agreements: Impact on the U.S. Economy James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance April 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31932 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Trade Agreements: Impact on the U.S. Economy Summary The United States is considering a number of trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific ...
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| Date April 10, 2013 |
Report No. R41777 |
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Antipoverty Effects of Unemployment Insurance Thomas Gabe Specialist in Social Policy Julie M. Whittaker Specialist in Income Security April 10, 2013 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, ...
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| Date April 10, 2013 |
Report No. R42782 |
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FY2013 Continuing Resolutions: Analysis of Components and Congressional Action -name redactedAnalyst on Congress and the Legislative Process April 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42782 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress FY2013 Continuing Resolutions: Analysis of Components and Congressional Action Summary This report provides ...
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| Date April 10, 2013 |
Report No. R42766 |
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The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program and Homeless Assistance -name redactedAnalyst in Emergency Management Policy April 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42766 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program and Homeless Assistance Summary The Emergency Food and Shelter National ...
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| Date April 10, 2013 |
Report No. RL31666 |
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Fair Credit Reporting Act: Rights and Responsibilities name redacted Legislative Attorney April 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL31666 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Fair Credit Reporting Act: Rights and Responsibilities Summary The purpose of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is to require that consumer reporting agencies ...
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| Date April 10, 2013 |
Report No. R41013 |
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Abortion and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Updated April 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41013 Abortion and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Summary The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Affordable Care Act ) includes provisions that address the coverage of abortion services by qualified health plans that will be ...
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| Date April 10, 2013 |
Report No. RS21636 |
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Intelligence Identities Protection Act Jennifer K. Elsea Legislative Attorney April 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21636 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Intelligence Identities Protection Act Summary Concern that government documents obtained by WikiLeaks and disclosed to several newspapers could reveal the identities of United ...
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| Date April 10, 2013 |
Report No. R40691 |
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Sensitive Covert Action Notifications: Oversight Options for Congress Marshall Curtis Erwin Analyst in Intelligence and National Security April 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40691 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Sensitive Covert Action Notifications: Oversight Options for Congress Summary Legislation enacted in 1980 gave the ...
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| Date April 10, 2013 |
Report No. RL33715 |
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Covert Action: Legislative Background and Possible Policy Questions Marshall Curtis Erwin Analyst in Intelligence and National Security April 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33715 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Covert Action: Legislative Background and Possible Policy Questions Summary Published reports have suggested that in ...
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| Date April 9, 2013 |
Report No. R42989 |
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Hugo Ch vez s Death: Implications for Venezuela and U.S. Relations Mark P. Sullivan Specialist in Latin American Affairs April 9, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42989 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Hugo Ch vez s Death: Implications for Venezuela and U.S. Relations T he death of Venezuelan President Hugo Ch vez on March 5, 2013, ...
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| Date April 8, 2013 |
Report No. R42725 |
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Reauthorization of the FISA Amendments Act Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney April 8, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42725 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Reauthorization of the FISA Amendments Act Summary On December 30, 2012, President Obama signed H.R. 5949, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Act ...
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| Date April 8, 2013 |
Report No. R41959 |
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The European Union: Foreign and Security Policy Derek E. Mix Analyst in European Affairs April 8, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41959 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The European Union: Foreign and Security Policy Summary The United States often looks to Europe as its partner of choice in addressing important global challenges. ...
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| Date April 8, 2013 |
Report No. RL34319 |
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Foreign Ownership of U.S. Financial Assets: Implications of a Withdrawal James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance April 8, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34319 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Ownership of U.S. Financial Assets: Implications of a Withdrawal Summary This report provides an overview of the ...
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| Date April 5, 2013 |
Report No. R42582 |
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U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean: Recent Trends and FY2013 Appropriations -name redactedAnalyst in Latin American Affairs -name redactedSpecialist in Latin American Affairs April 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42582 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean ...
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| Date April 5, 2013 |
Report No. R42990 |
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features of Current Law and H.R. 803 David H. Bradley Specialist in Labor Economics Benjamin Collins Analyst in Labor Policy April 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42990 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Workforce Investment Act (WIA) ...
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| Date April 5, 2013 |
Report No. RS21655 |
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El Salvador: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations Clare Ribando Seelke Specialist in Latin American Affairs April 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21655 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress El Salvador: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations Summary Congress has maintained a strong interest in developments ...
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| Date April 5, 2013 |
Report No. R43033 |
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Congressional Authority to Regulate Firearms: A Legal Overview Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney April 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43033 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Congressional Authority to Regulate Firearms: A Legal Overview Summary Congress has broad authority pursuant to the Commerce Clause to enact laws in areas that ...
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| Date April 5, 2013 |
Report No. RL33280 |
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Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Review of Fluoridation and Regulation Issues Mary Tiemann Specialist in Environmental Policy April 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33280 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Review of Fluoridation and Regulation Issues Summary According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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| Date April 5, 2013 |
Report No. RS22319 |
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The Berne Union: An Overview James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance April 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22319 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Berne Union: An Overview Summary The Berne Union, or the International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers, is an international organization comprised of ...
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| Date April 4, 2013 |
Report No. R40168 |
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Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress Brent D. Yacobucci Section Research Manager April 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40168 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress Summary Alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles are seen by ...
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| Date April 4, 2013 |
Report No. RL33202 |
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Medicaid: A Primer Elicia J. Herz Specialist in Health Care Financing April 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33202 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress TheCapitol.Net Teaching how Washington and Congress work.TM 202-678-1600 www.thecapitol.net Congressional Briefing Conference: Capitol Hill Workshop Politics, Policy, and Process The ...
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| Date April 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42940 |
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Integration of Drones into Domestic Airspace: Selected Legal Issues Alissa M. Dolan Legislative Attorney Richard M. Thompson II Legislative Attorney April 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42940 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Integration of Drones into Domestic Airspace: Selected Legal Issues Summary Under the FAA Modernization and ...
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| Date April 4, 2013 |
Report No. RL34561 |
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Foreign Investment and National Security: Economic Considerations James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance April 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34561 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Investment and National Security: Economic Considerations Summary The United States is the largest foreign direct ...
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| Date April 4, 2013 |
Report No. R40687 |
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Financial Market Supervision: Canada s Perspective James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance April 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40687 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Financial Market Supervision: Canada s Perspective Summary The international financial crisis of 2008-2009 spurred policymakers in the United ...
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| Date April 4, 2013 |
Report No. R41101 |
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FEMA Disaster Cost-Shares: Evolution and Analysis /name redacted/ Analyst in Emergency Management Policy April 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41101 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress FEMA Disaster Cost-Shares: Evolution and Analysis Summary The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (The Stafford Act, P.L. ...
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| Date April 4, 2013 |
Report No. R41709 |
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Battery Manufacturing for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Policy Issues Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business April 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41709 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Battery Manufacturing for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Policy Issues Summary The United States is one of several countries ...
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| Date April 4, 2013 |
Report No. R43031 |
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Second Amendment Challenges to Firearms Regulations Post-Heller -name redactedLegislative Attorney April 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R43031 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Second Amendment Challenges to Firearms Regulations Post-Heller Summary The U.S. Supreme Court in District of Columbia v. Heller held that the Second ...
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| Date April 3, 2013 |
Report No. RL34256 |
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North Korea s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues Mary Beth Nikitin Specialist in Nonproliferation April 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34256 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress North Korea s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues Summary This report summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program ...
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| Date April 3, 2013 |
Report No. R42701 |
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Drones in Domestic Surveillance Operations: Fourth Amendment Implications and Legislative Responses Richard M. Thompson II Legislative Attorney April 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42701 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Drones in Domestic Surveillance Operations Summary The prospect of drone use inside the United States raises far- ...
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| Date April 2, 2013 |
Report No. R42731 |
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Carbon Tax: Deficit Reduction and Other Considerations Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy Molly F. Sherlock Specialist in Public Finance April 2, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42731 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Carbon Tax: Deficit Reduction and ...
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| Date April 2, 2013 |
Report No. R42621 |
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State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2013 Budget and Appropriations Susan B. Epstein Specialist in Foreign Policy Marian Leonardo Lawson Analyst in Foreign Assistance Alex Tiersky Analyst in Foreign Affairs April 2, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42621 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress State, Foreign Operations, and ...
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| Date March 29, 2013 |
Report No. RS22863 |
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Foreign Investment, CFIUS, and Homeland Security: An Overview (name redacted) Specialist in International Trade and Finance March 29, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22863 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Investment, CFIUS, and Homeland Security: An Overview Summary The President is generally seen as exercising broad ...
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| Date March 29, 2013 |
Report No. RL33312 |
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The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance March 29, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33312 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment Summary The Exon-Florio provision grants the President the authority ...
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| Date March 28, 2013 |
Report No. R42558 |
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Department of Defense Energy Initiatives: Background and Issues for Congress Updated March 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42558 Department of Defense Energy Initiatives: Background and Issues for Congress Summary The Department of Defense (DOD) spends billions of dollars per year on fuel, and is pursuing numerous initiatives for reducing its fuel needs and ...
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| Date March 28, 2013 |
Report No. R42664 |
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Crisis in Mali name redacted Analyst in African Affairs March 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42664 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Crisis in Mali Summary For the past 18 months, Mali has been mired in overlapping security, political, and humanitarian crises. A separatist rebellion launched in 2011 aggravated intra-military and ...
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| Date March 28, 2013 |
Report No. R40806 |
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Energy Projects on Federal Lands: Leasing and Authorization -name redactedLegislative Attorney March 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40806 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Energy Projects on Federal Lands: Leasing and Authorization Summary Recent concerns over energy supply and pricing have led some to look increasingly to federal ...
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| Date March 28, 2013 |
Report No. RS21123 |
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Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status for Russia and U.S.-Russian Economic Ties William H. Cooper Specialist in International Trade and Finance March 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21123 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status for Russia Summary U.S.-Russian trade is governed by ...
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| Date March 27, 2013 |
Report No. R43030 |
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The Recess Appointment Power After Noel Canning v. NLRB: Constitutional Implications Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney March 27, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43030 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Recess Appointment Power After Noel Canning v. NLRB Summary Under the Appointments Clause, the ...
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| Date March 27, 2013 |
Report No. R43023 |
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Congressional Authority to Enact Criminal Law: An Examination of Selected Recent Cases Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law March 27, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43023 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Congressional Authority to Enact Criminal Law: Examination of Selected Recent Cases Summary The powers of Congress ...
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