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| Date Jan. 10, 2013 |
Report No. R42515 |
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Interest Rates on Subsidized Stafford Loans to Undergraduate Students David P. Smole Specialist in Education Policy January 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42515 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Interest Rates on Subsidized Stafford Loans to Undergraduate Students Summary Subsidized Stafford Loans are one of the types of federal ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2013 |
Report No. R40938 |
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Venezuela: Issues for Congress Mark P. Sullivan Specialist in Latin American Affairs January 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40938 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Venezuela: Issues for Congress Summary Under the rule of populist President Hugo Ch vez, first elected in 1998, Venezuela has undergone enormous political changes, with ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2013 |
Report No. R42705 |
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. Availability of Injunctive Relief for StandardEssential Patent Holders Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney January 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42705 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Availability of Injunctive Relief for Standard-Essential Patent Holders Summary An industry standard is a set of technical specifications that ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2013 |
Report No. RL34626 |
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Veterans Benefits: Benefits Available for Disabled Veterans Christine Scott Specialist in Social Policy Carol D. Davis Information Research Specialist Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy Benjamin Collins Analyst in Labor Policy January 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34626 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Veterans Benefits: ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2013 |
Report No. R42436 |
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. The FCC s Broadcast Media Ownership and Attribution Rules: The Current Debate Charles B. Goldfarb Specialist in Telecommunications Policy January 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42436 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The FCC s Broadcast Media Ownership and Attribution Rules: The Current Debate Summary The Federal Communications ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2013 |
Report No. RL33540 |
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Stem Cell Research: Science, Federal Research Funding, and Regulatory Oversight (name redacted) Specialist in Biomedical Policy (name redacted) Legislative Attorney January 10, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33540 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Stem Cell Research: Science, Federal Research Funding, and Regulatory Oversight Summary ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2013 |
Report No. RL34251 |
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Federal Programs Available to Unemployed Workers Katelin P. Isaacs, Coordinator Analyst in Income Security David H. Bradley Specialist in Labor Economics Benjamin Collins Analyst in Labor Policy Janemarie Mulvey Specialist in Health Care Financing January 9, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34251 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2013 |
Report No. R42700 |
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The Fiscal Cliff : Macroeconomic Consequences of Tax Increases and Spending Cuts Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy January 9, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42700 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Fiscal Cliff : Macroeconomic Consequences of Tax Increases and Spending Cuts Summary A major policy concern for ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2013 |
Report No. R42891 |
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The Presidential Inauguration: Basic Facts and Information Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch Information Research Specialist January 9, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42891 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Presidential Inauguration: Basic Facts and Information Summary On January 20, 2013, President Barack Obama is to be sworn in for his ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2013 |
Report No. R41536 |
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Keeping America s Pipelines Safe and Secure: Key Issues for Congress Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy January 9, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41536 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Keeping America s Pipelines Safe and Secure: Key Issues for Congress Summary Nearly half a million miles of pipeline ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2013 |
Report No. 95-387 |
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Abortion Services and Military Medical Facilities David F. Burrelli Specialist in Military Manpower Policy January 9, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 95-387 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Abortion Services and Military Medical Facilities Summary In 1993, President Clinton modified the military policy on providing abortions at military ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2013 |
Report No. RL34400 |
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Economic Factors Affecting Small Business Lending and Loan Guarantees Updated January 8, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL34400 Economic Factors Affecting Small Business Lending and Loan Guarantees Summary Small businesses (usually defined as companies with 500 or fewer employees) are an important part of the nation s economy. At various times during the ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2013 |
Report No. R42888 |
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Israel: 2013 Elections Preview Jim Zanotti Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs January 8, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42888 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Israel: 2013 Elections Preview Summary Close U.S.-Israel relations drive congressional interest in upcoming elections for Israel s 120-seat Knesset (parliament), scheduled for ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2013 |
Report No. RS21887 |
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The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) Updated January 8, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS21887 The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) Summary This report discusses legislative attempts to amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to allow for union certification without an election, based on signed employee authorizations. The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), ...
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| Date Jan. 8, 2013 |
Report No. R42462 |
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Defining Homeland Security: Analysis and Congressional Considerations Shawn Reese Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy January 8, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42462 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Defining Homeland Security: Analysis and Congressional Considerations Summary Ten years after the September 11, ...
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| Date Jan. 7, 2013 |
Report No. R41297 |
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Environmental Considerations in Federal Procurement: An Overview of the Legal Authorities and Their Implementation Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney L. Elaine Halchin Specialist in American National Government January 7, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41297 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Environmental Considerations in Federal ...
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| Date Jan. 7, 2013 |
Report No. RL31796 |
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Claims of Property Rights Takings Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney January 7, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31796 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Claims of Property Rights Takings Summary The federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) has long been one of the ...
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| Date Jan. 7, 2013 |
Report No. R42063 |
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Economic Growth and the Unemployment Rate Linda Levine Specialist in Labor Economics January 7, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42063 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Economic Growth and the Unemployment Rate Summary A persistently high unemployment rate is of concern to Congress for a variety of reasons, including its negative ...
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| Date Jan. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42884 |
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The Fiscal Cliff and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Mindy R. Levit, Coordinator Analyst in Public Finance Margot L. Crandall-Hollick Analyst in Public Finance Jim Hahn Specialist in Health Care Financing Jim Monke Specialist in Agricultural Policy Janemarie Mulvey Specialist in Health Care Financing Julie M. Whittaker Specialist in Income Security January 4, 2013 Congressional Research ...
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| Date Jan. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42874 |
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Ghana: Recent Developments and U.S. Relations Nicolas Cook Specialist in African Affairs January 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42874 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Ghana: Recent Developments and U.S. Relations Summary Ghana: Bilateral Cooperation and Leadership Engagement Ghana is considered a model for many of the outcomes that ...
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| Date Jan. 4, 2013 |
Report No. RS22398 |
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The Jackson-Vanik Amendment and Candidate Countries for WTO Accession: Issues for Congress William H. Cooper Specialist in International Trade and Finance January 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22398 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Jackson-Vanik Amendment and Candidate Countries for WTO Accession Summary Unconditional most- ...
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| Date Jan. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42044 |
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Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Cable Television Channels: Issues for Congress Charles B. Goldfarb Specialist in Telecommunications Policy January 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42044 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Cable Television Channels Summary The ...
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| Date Jan. 4, 2013 |
Report No. R42085 |
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Russia s Accession to the WTO and Its Implications for the United States William H. Cooper Specialist in International Trade and Finance January 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42085 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Russia s Accession to the WTO and Its Implications for the United States Summary In 1993, Russia formally applied for ...
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| Date Jan. 4, 2013 |
Report No. 98-758 |
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Pages of the United States Congress: History and Program Administration R. Eric Petersen Specialist in American National Government January 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-758 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Pages of the United States Congress: History and Program Administration Summary For more than 180 years, messengers known ...
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| Date Jan. 3, 2013 |
Report No. R41662 |
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Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 112th Congress Julie M. Whittaker Specialist in Income Security Katelin P. Isaacs Analyst in Income Security January 3, 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 ...
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| Date Jan. 3, 2013 |
Report No. R42077 |
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The Unified Command Plan and Combatant Commands: Background and Issues for Congress Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces January 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42077 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Unified Command Plan and Combatant Commands Summary The Unified Command Plan (UCP) and associated Combatant ...
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| Date Jan. 3, 2013 |
Report No. R41594 |
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Water Quality Issues in the 112th Congress: Oversight and Implementation Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy January 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41594 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Water Quality Issues in the 112th Congress: Oversight and Implementation Summary Much progress has been made in ...
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| Date Jan. 3, 2013 |
Report No. R42141 |
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Computer-Related Occupations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (name redacted) Analyst in Labor Policy January 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42141 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Computer-Related Occupations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Summary The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets minimum standards for ...
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| Date Jan. 3, 2013 |
Report No. RS22183 |
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Trade Preferences for Developing Countries and the World Trade Organization (WTO) (name redacted) Legislative Attorney (name redacted) Legislative Attorney (name redacted) Legislative Attorney January 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22183 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Trade Preferences for Developing Countries and the World ...
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| Date Jan. 3, 2013 |
Report No. R41274 |
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. How the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA) Updated Copyright and Carriage Rules for the Retransmission of Broadcast Television Signals Charles B. Goldfarb Specialist in Telecommunications Policy January 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41274 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The Satellite Television Extension ...
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| Date Jan. 3, 2013 |
Report No. RL34350 |
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The Definition of Supervisor Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) (name redacted) Legislative Attorney January 3, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34350 The Definition of Supervisor Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Summary The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) establishes certain protections for private sector employees who want to form or join a ...
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| Date Jan. 2, 2013 |
Report No. R42880 |
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Physician Practices: Background, Organization, and Market Consolidation Suzanne M. Kirchhoff Analyst in Health Care Financing January 2, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42880 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Place holder Summary A growing number of U.S. physicians are combining their practices; affiliating with hospitals, insurance ...
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| Date Jan. 2, 2013 |
Report No. R42693 |
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Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act: A Primer Updated January 2, 2013 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42693 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act: A Primer Summary Enacted by the 100th Congress, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires qualified employers that intend to carry out plant closings or ...
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| Date Dec. 31, 2012 |
Report No. R41563 |
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Clean Air Issues in the 112th Congress James E. McCarthy Specialist in Environmental Policy December 31, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41563 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Clean Air Issues in the 112th Congress Summary Air quality has improved substantially in the United States in the 40 years of EPA s Clean Air Act regulation, but ...
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| Date Dec. 28, 2012 |
Report No. RL31116 |
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Water Infrastructure Needs and Investment: Review and Analysis of Key Issues -name redactedSpecialist in Resources and Environmental Policy -name redactedSpecialist in Environmental Policy December 28, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL31116 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Water Infrastructure Needs and Investment: Review and Analysis ...
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| Date Dec. 28, 2012 |
Report No. RS21045 |
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U.S. Periods of War and Dates of Current Conflicts Barbara Salazar Torreon Information Research Specialist December 28, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21405 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Periods of War and Dates of Current Conflicts Summary Many wars or conflicts in U.S. history have federally designated periods of war, dates ...
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| Date Dec. 27, 2012 |
Report No. R41478 |
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The U.S. Oil Refining Industry: Background in Changing Markets and Fuel Policies (name redacted) Specialist in Energy and Defense Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Energy Economics (name redacted) Specialist in Public Finance (name redacted) Section Research Manager December 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41478 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and ...
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| Date Dec. 27, 2012 |
Report No. R42369 |
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The Combating Autism Act: Overview and Funding Updated December 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42369 The Combating Autism Act: Overview and Funding Summary Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are general terms for a group of developmental disabilities that cause impairments in social skills and communication, and are often characterized by certain ...
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| Date Dec. 27, 2012 |
Report No. RL33929 |
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The Section 8 Voucher Renewal Funding Formula: Changes in Appropriations Acts -name redactedSpecialist in Housing Policy December 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33929 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Section 8 Voucher Renewal Funding Formula: Changes in Appropriations Acts Summary Changes enacted by Congress during the ...
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| Date Dec. 27, 2012 |
Report No. RL32517 |
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Distributional Effects of Taxes on Corporate Profits, Investment Income, and Estates Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy Sean Lowry Analyst in Public Finance December 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32517 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Distributional Effects of Taxes on Corporate Profits, Investment Income, and ...
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| Date Dec. 26, 2012 |
Report No. RS20826 |
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Structure and Functions of the Federal Reserve System Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy December 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20826 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Structure and Functions of the Federal Reserve System Summary In 1913, Congress created the Federal Reserve System to serve as the central bank for ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R42360 |
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Latin America and the Caribbean: U.S. Policy and Key Issues for Congress in 2012 Mark P. Sullivan, Coordinator Specialist in Latin American Affairs June S. Beittel Analyst in Latin American Affairs Anne Leland Information Research Specialist Peter J. Meyer Analyst in Latin American Affairs Clare Ribando Seelke Specialist in Latin American Affairs Maureen Taft-Morales Specialist in Latin American ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R42349 |
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The Project BioShield Act: Issues for the 112th Congress Frank Gottron Specialist in Science and Technology Policy December 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42349 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Project BioShield Act: Issues for the 112th Congress Summary In 2004, Congress passed the Project BioShield Act (P.L. 108-276) to ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R40178 |
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Tax Cuts on Repatriation Earnings as Economic Stimulus: An Economic Analysis Updated December 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40178 Tax Cuts on Repatriation Earnings as Economic Stimulus: An Economic Analysis Summary From the start of the 112th Congress, reform of the current U.S. corporate tax system has been widely debated as an option to stimulate the ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R42675 |
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The Budget Control Act of 2011: Budgetary Effects of Proposals to Replace the FY2013 Sequester Updated December 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42675 The Budget Control Act of 2011: Budgetary Effects of Proposals to Replace the Sequester Summary The Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA; P.L. 112-25) provided for an increase in the statutory limit on the public ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R42876 |
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Offshoring of Airline Maintenance: Implications for Domestic Jobs and Aviation Safety Rachel Tang Analyst in Transportation and Industry Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy December 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42876 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Offshoring of Airline Maintenance: Implications for Domestic Jobs and ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R41642 |
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Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress Dana A. Shea Specialist in Science and Technology Policy December 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41642 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress Summary The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R42003 |
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The Repeal of Don t Ask, Don t Tell : Issues for Congress David F. Burrelli Specialist in Military Manpower Policy December 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42003 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Repeal of Don t Ask, Don t Tell : Issues for Congress Summary On December 22, 2010, President Obama signed P.L. 111-321 into law. It ...
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| Date Dec. 20, 2012 |
Report No. R42036 |
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Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress (name redacted), Coordinator Specialist in Immigration Policy December 20, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42036 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress Summary Immigration has not been a front-burner issue for the 112th Congress. ...
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| Date Dec. 20, 2012 |
Report No. R42871 |
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The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: An Overview of Limiting Tort Liability of Gun Manufacturers Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney December 20, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42871 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: An Overview Summary The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms ...
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