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| Date Feb. 19, 2013 |
Report No. R42961 |
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Comparing G-20 Reform of the Over-theCounter Derivatives Markets James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance Rena S. Miller Analyst in Financial Economics February 19, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42961 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Comparing G-20 Reform of the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Summary ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2013 |
Report No. 7-5415 |
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Pakistan s Domestic Political Setting Prepared by the Congressional Research Service for distribution to multiple congressional offices, February 19, 2013 Pakistan is a parliamentary democracy in which the Prime Minister is head of government and the President is head of state. A bicameral Parliament is comprised of a 342-seat National Assembly (NA) and a 104-seat Senate, both with directly- ...
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| Date Feb. 15, 2013 |
Report No. R41799 |
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Exemptions for Firearms in Bankruptcy Carol A. Pettit Legislative Attorney Vastine D. Platte Information Research Specialist February 15, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41799 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Exemptions for Firearms in Bankruptcy Summary The U.S. Supreme Court s decisions regarding the nature of the people s right to ...
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| Date Feb. 15, 2013 |
Report No. ZZZ681148ABBAA92542 |
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India s Domestic Political Setting Prepared by the Congressional Research Service for distribution to multiple congressional offices, February 14, 2013 India, the world s most populous democracy, is a federal republic where the bulk of executive power rests with the prime minister and his or her cabinet (the Indian president is a ceremonial chief of state with limited executive powers). Most of ...
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| Date Feb. 14, 2013 |
Report No. R42957 |
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Federal Assault Weapons Ban: Legal Issues Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney February 14, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42957 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Assault Weapons Ban: Legal Issues Summary In the 113th Congress, there has been renewed congressional interest in gun control legislation. On January 16, 2013, ...
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| Date Feb. 14, 2013 |
Report No. R41435 |
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Veterans Benefits: Current Life Insurance Programs Christine Scott Specialist in Social Policy February 14, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41435 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Veterans Benefits: Current Life Insurance Programs Summary The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers and supervises several life insurance programs ...
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| Date Feb. 13, 2013 |
Report No. R42958 |
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Unauthorized Aliens: Policy Options for Providing Targeted Immigration Relief Andorra Bruno Specialist in Immigration Policy February 13, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42958 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Unauthorized Aliens: Policy Options for Providing Targeted Immigration Relief Summary The 113th Congress is expected to consider ...
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| Date Feb. 13, 2013 |
Report No. R40842 |
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Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS): Overview and Summary of Provisions Kirsten J. Colello Specialist in Health and Aging Policy Janemarie Mulvey Specialist in Health Care Financing February 13, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40842 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Community Living Assistance Services and Supports ...
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| Date Feb. 13, 2013 |
Report No. R42402 |
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Tolling of Interstate Highways: Issues in Brief Robert S. Kirk Specialist in Transportation Policy February 13, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42402 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Tolling of Interstate Highways: Issues in Brief Contents ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2013 |
Report No. R41431 |
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Child Well-Being and Noncustodial Fathers Carmen Solomon-Fears Specialist in Social Policy Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara Specialist in Social Policy February 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41431 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Child Well-Being and Noncustodial Fathers Summary The structure ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2013 |
Report No. R42093 |
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Agricultural Conservation and the Next Farm Bill Megan Stubbs Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy February 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42093 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Agricultural Conservation and the Next Farm Bill Summary Reauthorization of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2013 |
Report No. RS21982 |
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Health Benefits for Members of Congress Ada S. Cornell Information Research Specialist February 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21982 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Health Benefits for Members of Congress Summary Members of Congress and retired Members are eligible for private insurance coverage under the same system as other ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2013 |
Report No. 98-747 |
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Secretary of the Senate: Legislative and Administrative Duties Updated February 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov 98-747 Secretary of the Senate: Legislative and Administrative Duties Summary The Secretary of the Senate is an officer of the Senate elected at the beginning of each Congress by the membership of the Senate. The Secretary has financial, ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2013 |
Report No. RL32534 |
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Belarus: Background and U.S. Policy Concerns name redacted Specialist in European Affairs February 12, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL32534 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Belarus: Background and U.S. Policy Concerns Summary Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko snuffed out Belarus s modest progress toward democracy and a free ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2013 |
Report No. RL34405 |
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Role of Home State Senators in the Selection of Lower Federal Court Judges Denis Steven Rutkus Specialist on the Federal Judiciary February 11, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34405 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Role of Home State Senators in the Selection of Lower Federal Court Judges Summary This report examines the role that ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2013 |
Report No. R42954 |
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Animal Agriculture: Selected Issues in the 113th Congress Joel L. Greene Analyst in Agricultural Policy February 11, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42954 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Animal Agriculture: Selected Issues in the 113th Congress Summary Animal agriculture is an important part of the U.S. agricultural economy, and ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2013 |
Report No. R42839 |
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Tax Provisions to Assist with Disaster Recovery Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney Carol A. Pettit Legislative Attorney Jennifer Teefy Information Research Specialist February 6, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42839 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Tax Provisions to Assist with Disaster Recovery Summary Relief after a natural or man ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2013 |
Report No. R42508 |
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The FDA Medical Device User Fee Program (name redacted) Specialist in Biomedical Policy February 6, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42508 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The FDA Medical Device User Fee Program Summary The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the agency responsible for the regulation of medical devices. These are a ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2013 |
Report No. R42850 |
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The National Flood Insurance Program: Status and Remaining Issues for Congress Rawle O. King Specialist in Financial Economics and Risk Assessment February 6, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42850 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The National Flood Insurance Program: Status and Remaining Issues for Congress Summary In late October 2012 ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2013 |
Report No. R42952 |
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Nondiscrimination in Environmental Regulation: A Legal Analysis Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney February 6, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42952 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Nondiscrimination in Environmental Regulation: A Legal Analysis Summary The enactment of various conservation and environmental protection statutes in ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2013 |
Report No. R41185 |
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Foreign Aid: International Donor Coordination of Development Assistance Marian Leonardo Lawson Analyst in Foreign Assistance February 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41185 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Aid: International Donor Coordination of Development Assistance Summary Many experts believe that improved coordination ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2013 |
Report No. R41997 |
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Definition of Income for Certain Medicaid Provisions and Premium Credits in ACA Janemarie Mulvey, Coordinator Specialist in Health Care Financing Evelyne P. Baumrucker Analyst in Health Care Financing Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Christine Scott Specialist in Social Policy February 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41997 CRS Report for Congress ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2013 |
Report No. RL33943 |
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Increasing the Social Security Payroll Tax Base: Options and Effects on Tax Burdens Thomas L. Hungerford Specialist in Public Finance February 5, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33943 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Increasing the Social Security Payroll Tax Base: Options and Effects on Tax Burdens Summary According to the Social ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42894 |
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An Overview of the Tax Provisions in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Margot L. Crandall-Hollick Analyst in Public Finance February 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42894 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress An Overview of the Tax Provisions in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Summary On December 31, 2012, a variety of ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2013 |
Report No. M020413 |
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MEMORANDUM Subject: From: February 4, 2013 The Noel Canning Decision and Recess Appointments Made from 1981-2013 Henry B. Hogue, Analyst in American National Government, 7-0642 Maeve P. Carey, Analyst in Government Organization and Management, 7-7775 Michael W. Greene, Information Research Specialist, 7-8900 Maureen Bearden, Information Research Specialist, 7-8955 This memorandum was prepared to ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42680 |
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. The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA, P.L. 112-144) Susan Thaul, Coordinator Specialist in Drug Safety and Effectiveness Erin Bagalman Analyst in Health Policy Amalia K. Corby-Edwards Analyst in Public Health and Epidemiology Judith M. Glassgold Specialist in Health Policy Judith A. Johnson Specialist in Biomedical Policy Sarah A. Lister Specialist in Public Health ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42950 |
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Prospects for Coal in Electric Power and Industry Richard J. Campbell Specialist in Energy Policy Peter Folger Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy Phillip Brown Specialist in Energy Policy February 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42950 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Prospects for Coal in Electric Power and Industry ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2013 |
Report No. RL24024 |
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Veterans and Homelessness Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy February 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34024 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Veterans and Homelessness Summary The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought renewed attention to the needs of veterans, including the needs of homeless veterans. Researchers have ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42949 |
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The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: Modifications to the Budget Enforcement Procedures in the Budget Control Act Bill Heniff Jr. Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process February 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42949 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Modifications to the Budget Enforcement Procedures in the Budget ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R41921 |
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Mental Disorders Among OEF/OIF Veterans Using VA Health Care: Facts and Figures Erin Bagalman Analyst in Health Policy February 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41921 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Mental Disorders Among OEF/OIF Veterans Using VA Health Care: Facts and Figures Summary The mental health of veterans and particularly ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42488 |
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Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction over Non-Indians in S. 47 and H.R. 11, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 -name redactedLegislative Attorney -name redactedLegislative Attorney February 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42488 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction over Non-Indians in VAWA Summary ...
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| Date Feb. 4, 2013 |
Report No. RL30089 |
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The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Christine Scott Specialist in Social Policy February 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30089 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Summary The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is meant to induce employers to hire members of families receiving benefits under ...
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| Date Feb. 1, 2013 |
Report No. R42946 |
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Upcoming Rules Pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: The 2012 Unified Agenda Maeve P. Carey Analyst in Government Organization and Management Michelle D. Christensen Analyst in Government Organization and Management February 1, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42946 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Upcoming Rules ...
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| Date Feb. 1, 2013 |
Report No. R41796 |
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Deficit Reduction: The Economic and Tax Revenue Effects of the Personal Exemption Phaseout (PEP) and the Limitation on Itemized Deductions (Pease) Thomas L. Hungerford Specialist in Public Finance February 1, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41796 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Personal Exemption Phaseout (PEP) and Limitation on ...
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| Date Jan. 31, 2013 |
Report No. R41495 |
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U.S. Government Agencies Involved in Export Promotion: Overview and Issues for Congress Shayerah Ilias, Coordinator Specialist in International Trade and Finance Charles E. Hanrahan Senior Specialist in Agricultural Policy M. Angeles Villarreal Specialist in International Trade and Finance January 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41495 CRS Report for Congress Prepared ...
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| Date Jan. 31, 2013 |
Report No. R42944 |
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Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Health Provisions in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Jim Hahn, Coordinator Specialist in Health Care Financing January 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42944 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Health Provisions in the American Taxpayer Relief Act Summary Several ...
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| Date Jan. 31, 2013 |
Report No. 98-334 |
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Provisions of Special Rules in the House: An Example of a Typical Open Rule Updated January 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov 98-334 Provisions of Special Rules in the House: An Example of a Typical Open Rule T his report includes a typical example of a simple open rule that the House Committee on Rules may report to govern House floor action on a bill that is ...
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| Date Jan. 31, 2013 |
Report No. RL33976 |
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U.S. Trade Remedy Laws and Nonmarket Economies: A Legal Overview Jane M. Smith Legislative Attorney January 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33976 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Trade Remedy Laws and Nonmarket Economies: A Legal Overview Summary Two major U.S. trade remedies are antidumping (AD) law, which combats the sale ...
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| Date Jan. 31, 2013 |
Report No. R42943 |
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The Unemployed and Job Openings: A Data Primer Donald Hirasuna Analyst in Labor Policy January 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42943 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Unemployed and Job Openings: A Data Primer Summary New information that adds to the mix of labor market indicators may be useful to Congress. The ratio of ...
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| Date Jan. 31, 2013 |
Report No. RS21352 |
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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Changes for 2012 and 2013 Christine Scott Specialist in Social Policy January 31, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21352 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Changes for 2012 and 2013 Summary The earned income tax credit (EITC), established in the tax code in 1975, ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2013 |
Report No. R42923 |
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Electrical Power: Overview of Congressional Issues Richard J. Campbell Specialist in Energy Policy January 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42923 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Electrical Power: Overview of Congressional Issues Summary The electric power industry is in the process of transformation. The electricity infrastructure ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2013 |
Report No. R42941 |
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Medicaid s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), FY2014 Alison Mitchell Analyst in Health Care Financing Evelyne P. Baumrucker Analyst in Health Care Financing January 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42941 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medicaid s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), FY2014 Summary Medicaid is a ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2013 |
Report No. R41459 |
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EPA s Boiler MACT: Controlling Emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants James E. McCarthy Specialist in Environmental Policy January 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41459 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress EPA s Boiler MACT: Controlling Emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants Summary On December 20, 2012, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2013 |
Report No. R40969 |
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Withholding of Income Taxes and the Making Work Pay Tax Credit John J. Topoleski Analyst in Income Security January 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40969 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Withholding of Income Taxes and the Making Work Pay Tax Credit Summary The Making Work Pay (MWP) tax credit provided a refundable tax credit of up ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2013 |
Report No. R42938 |
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Manufacturing Trends Glennon J. Harrison Specialist in Industry Policy January 30, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42938 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Manufacturing Trends Summary Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) represent a bright spot for the technology-intensive ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2013 |
Report No. RL32724 |
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Mexico and the 112th Congress Clare Ribando Seelke Specialist in Latin American Affairs January 29, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32724 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Mexico and the 112th Congress Summary The United States and Mexico have a close and complex bilateral relationship as neighbors and partners under the North American ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2013 |
Report No. R42358 |
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Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act: Federal Contractor Criminal Liability Overseas Updated January 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42358 Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act Summary The United States government uses hundreds of thousands of civilian contractors and employees overseas. They and their dependants are often subject to local ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2013 |
Report No. R42403 |
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Cybersecurity: Cyber Crime Protection Security Act (S. 2111, 112th Congress) A Legal Analysis Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law January 28, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42403 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Cyber Crime Protection Security Act (S. 2111, 112th Congress) A Legal Analysis Summary The Cyber Crime ...
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| Date Jan. 25, 2013 |
Report No. R41034 |
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Business Investment and Employment Tax Incentives to Stimulate the Economy name redacted Specialist in Public Finance name redacted Senior Specialist in Economic Policy January 25, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41034 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Business Investment and Employment Tax Incentives to Stimulate the Economy Summary ...
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| Date Jan. 24, 2013 |
Report No. R42829 |
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Domestic Food Assistance in 112th Congress 2012 Farm Bill Proposals: S. 3240 and H.R. 6083 Randy Alison Aussenberg Analyst in Nutrition Assistance Policy January 24, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42829 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Domestic Food Assistance in 112th Congress 2012 Farm Bill Proposals Summary Many provisions of the ...
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