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| Date Nov. 28, 2012 |
Report No. RL32189 |
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Terrorism and Security Issues Facing the Water Infrastructure Sector Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy November 28, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32189 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Terrorism and Security Issues Facing the Water Infrastructure Sector Summary Damage to or destruction of the nation s ...
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| Date Nov. 28, 2012 |
Report No. R42720 |
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Presidential Review of Independent Regulatory Commission Rulemaking: Legal Issues (name redacted) Legislative Attorney (name redacted) Legislative Attorney November 28, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42720 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Presidential Review of Independent Regulatory Commission Rulemaking: Legal Issues Summary Federal ...
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| Date Nov. 27, 2012 |
Report No. R42840 |
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DOD Purchase of Renewable Energy Credits Under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 Anthony Andrews Specialist in Energy and Defense Policy November 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42840 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress DOD Purchase of Renewable Energy Credits Summary The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005 established ...
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| Date Nov. 27, 2012 |
Report No. R42038 |
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Insurance Regulation: Issues, Background, and Legislation in the 112th Congress (name redacted) Specialist in Financial Economics November 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42038 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Insurance Regulation: Issues, Background, and Legislation in the 112th Congress Summary The individual states have been ...
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| Date Nov. 27, 2012 |
Report No. R42787 |
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An Overview of the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) Program and the Potential Impact of Its Expiration or Extension Sean M. Hoskins Analyst in Financial Economics November 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42787 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Overview of the TAG Program and the Potential Impact of Its Expiration or Extension ...
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| Date Nov. 27, 2012 |
Report No. RL30981 |
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Panama: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations Mark P. Sullivan Specialist in Latin American Affairs November 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30981 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Panama: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations Summary With five successive elected civilian governments, the Central ...
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| Date Nov. 27, 2012 |
Report No. R40830 |
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Vulnerable Youth: Federal Policies on Summer Job Training and Employment Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara Specialist in Social Policy November 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40830 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Vulnerable Youth: Federal Policies on Summer Job Training and Employment Summary For decades, the federal government has ...
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| Date Nov. 27, 2012 |
Report No. R42836 |
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Federal and State Authority over Surplus Water Stored at Federal Water Projects Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney November 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42836 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal and State Authority over Surplus Water Stored at Federal Water Projects Summary Various water supply shortages and greater ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2012 |
Report No. R42123 |
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Controlling Air Emissions from Outer Continental Shelf Sources: A Comparison of Two Programs EPA and DOI Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy November 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42123 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Controlling Air Emissions from Outer Continental Shelf Sources Summary Air emissions from ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2012 |
Report No. R41647 |
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Membership of the 112th Congress: A Profile Jennifer E. Manning Information Research Specialist November 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41647 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Membership of the 112th Congress: A Profile Summary This report presents a profile of the membership of the 112th Congress (2011-2012). Statistical ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2012 |
Report No. RS21174 |
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Special Order Speeches and Other Forms of Non-Legislative Debate in the House Judy Schneider Specialist on the Congress November 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21174 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Special Order Speeches and Other Forms of Non-Legislative Debate in the House ules in the House of Representatives typically limit ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2012 |
Report No. RS20129 |
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Entitlements and Appropriated Entitlements in the Federal Budget Process Bill Heniff Jr. Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process November 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20129 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Entitlements and Appropriated Entitlements in the Federal Budget Process E ntitlements are programs that require ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2012 |
Report No. RS20088 |
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Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview Daniel T. Shedd Legislative Attorney Brandon J. Murrill Legislative Attorney Jane M. Smith Legislative Attorney November 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20088 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2012 |
Report No. 98-560 |
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Baselines and Scorekeeping in the Federal Budget Process Bill Heniff Jr. Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process November 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-560 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Baselines and Scorekeeping in the Federal Budget Process Introduction Baselines and scorekeeping are an integral part of the federal ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2012 |
Report No. RS22154 |
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World Trade Organization (WTO) Decisions and Their Effect in U.S. Law (name redacted) Legislative Attorney (name redacted) Legislative Attorney (name redacted) Legislative Attorney November 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22154 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress World Trade Organization (WTO) Decisions and Their Effect in U.S. Law ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2012 |
Report No. RS20371 |
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Overview of the AuthorizationAppropriations Process Bill Heniff Jr. Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process November 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20371 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Overview of the Authorization-Appropriations Process primary avenue for exercising Congress s power of the purse is the authorization ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2012 |
Report No. 98-410 |
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Basic Federal Budgeting Terminology Bill Heniff Jr. Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process November 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-410 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Basic Federal Budgeting Terminology I n its most elemental form, the federal budget is a comprehensive accounting of the government s spending, revenues, ...
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| Date Nov. 21, 2012 |
Report No. RL33386 |
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Federal Civil Rights Statutes: A Primer name redacted Legislative Attorney November 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33386 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Civil Rights Statutes: A Primer Summary Under federal law, an array of civil rights statutes is available to protect individuals from discrimination. This report ...
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| Date Nov. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R42831 |
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Congressional Redistricting: An Overview Royce Crocker Specialist in American National Government November 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42831 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Congressional Redistricting: An Overview Summary The decennial apportionment process determines the number of seats in the House of Representatives for ...
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| Date Nov. 21, 2012 |
Report No. 98-309 |
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House Legislative Procedures: Published Sources of Information Updated November 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov 98-309 House Legislative Procedures: Published Sources of Information T he House of Representatives has published information about its current procedures in three primary sources: a House manual, a book on House procedure written for everyday use, ...
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| Date Nov. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R42832 |
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Choice and Mobility in the Housing Choice Voucher Program: Review of Research Findings and Considerations for Policymakers (name redacted) Specialist in Housing Policy (name redacted) Research Associate November 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42832 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Choice and Mobility in the Housing Choice Voucher ...
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| Date Nov. 19, 2012 |
Report No. R41525 |
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Federal Prison Inmates: Rehabilitative Needs and Program Participation (name redacted) Analyst in Crime Policy November 19, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41525 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Prison Inmates: Rehabilitative Needs and Program Participation Summary The stated mission of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is to protect ...
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| Date Nov. 19, 2012 |
Report No. R42671 |
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Air Quality: EPA s 2012 Proposed Changes to the Particulate Matter (PM) Standard Updated November 19, 2012 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42671 Air Quality: EPA s 2012 Proposed Changes to the Particulate Matter (PM) Standard Summary On June 29, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposal to revise the National Ambient Air Quality Standard ( ...
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| Date Nov. 19, 2012 |
Report No. R42828 |
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Update on Controlling Greenhouse Gases from International Aviation Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy November 19, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42828 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Update on Controlling Greenhouse Gases from International Aviation Contents ...
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| Date Nov. 19, 2012 |
Report No. R42825 |
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Nutrition Labeling of Restaurant Menus Amalia K. Corby-Edwards Analyst in Public Health and Epidemiology November 19, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42825 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Nutrition Labeling of Restaurant Menus Summary Rising rates of obesity and the resulting effects on citizens health and health care costs have ...
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| Date Nov. 19, 2012 |
Report No. R42842 |
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings in Vladivostok, Russia: Postscript Michael F. Martin Acting Section Research Manager/Specialist in Asian Affairs November 19, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42842 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings in Vladivostok, Russia: Postscript ...
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| Date Nov. 16, 2012 |
Report No. R42821 |
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Independent Regulatory Agencies, CostBenefit Analysis, and Presidential Review of Regulations November 16, 2012 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42821 Independent Regulatory Agencies, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Presidential Review of Regulations Summary When issuing regulations that have the full force and effect of law, agencies are required to follow certain ...
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| Date Nov. 15, 2012 |
Report No. RL32060 |
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World Trade Organization Negotiations: The Doha Development Agenda (name redacted) Specialist in International Trade and Finance November 15, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL32060 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress World Trade Organization Negotiations: The Doha Development Agenda Summary The WTO Doha Round of multilateral trade ...
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| Date Nov. 14, 2012 |
Report No. RL32842 |
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Gun Control Legislation William J. Krouse Specialist in Domestic Security and Crime Policy November 14, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32842 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Gun Control Legislation Summary Congress has debated the efficacy and constitutionality of federal regulation of firearms and ammunition, with strong advocates ...
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| Date Nov. 14, 2012 |
Report No. RL31772 |
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U.S. Trade and Investment Relations with sub-Saharan Africa and the African Growth and Opportunity Act Vivian C. Jones Specialist in International Trade and Finance Brock R. Williams Analyst in International Trade and Finance November 14, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31772 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Trade and Investment ...
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| Date Nov. 14, 2012 |
Report No. R42817 |
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Government Transparency and Secrecy: An Examination of Meaning and Its Use in the Executive Branch Wendy Ginsberg Analyst in American National Government Maeve P. Carey Analyst in Government Organization and Management L. Elaine Halchin Specialist in American National Government Natalie Keegan Analyst in American Federalism and Emergency Management Policy November 14, 2012 Congressional Research ...
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| Date Nov. 14, 2012 |
Report No. RL31921 |
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Pesticide Law: A Summary of the Statutes Linda-Jo Schierow Specialist in Environmental Policy Robert Esworthy Specialist in Environmental Policy November 14, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31921 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Pesticide Law: A Summary of the Statutes Summary This report summarizes the major statutory authorities ...
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| Date Nov. 14, 2012 |
Report No. RS22992 |
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The President-Elect: Succession and Disability Issues During the Transition Period /name redacted/ Specialist in American National Government November 14, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22992 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The President-Elect: Succession and Disability Issues During the Transition Period Summary Presidential ...
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| Date Nov. 14, 2012 |
Report No. 96-402 |
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Wendy H. Schacht Specialist in Science and Technology Policy November 14, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 96-402 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Summary In 1982, the Small Business Innovation Development Act (P.L. 97-219) established ...
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| Date Nov. 13, 2012 |
Report No. RL33279 |
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The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Judith A. Johnson Specialist in Biomedical Policy November 13, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33279 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Summary The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program makes federal funds available to metropolitan areas and states to assist in health care costs and ...
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| Date Nov. 13, 2012 |
Report No. R42823 |
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India-U.S. Security Relations: Current Engagement K. Alan Kronstadt Specialist in South Asian Affairs Sonia Pinto Research Associate November 13, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42823 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress India-U.S. Security Relations: Current Engagement Summary U.S.-India engagement on shared security interests is a topic ...
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| Date Nov. 9, 2012 |
Report No. RL34545 |
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Congressional Staff: Duties and Functions of Selected Positions (name redacted) Specialist in American National Government November 9, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34545 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Congressional Staff: Duties and Functions of Selected Positions Summary The United States Congress conducts several types of ...
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| Date Nov. 9, 2012 |
Report No. R42398 |
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Medical Marijuana: The Supremacy Clause, Federalism, and the Interplay Between State and Federal Laws Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney November 9, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42398 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medical Marijuana Summary As part of a larger scheme to regulate drugs and other controlled substances, federal law ...
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| Date Nov. 8, 2012 |
Report No. RL32540 |
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The U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement J. F. Hornbeck Specialist in International Trade and Finance November 8, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32540 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement Summary On June 28, 2007, the United States and Panama signed a free trade agreement (FTA) after two and a half years ...
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| Date Nov. 8, 2012 |
Report No. R42808 |
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Hurricane Sandy and the 2012 Election: Fact Sheet Eric A. Fischer Senior Specialist in Science and Technology Kevin J. Coleman Analyst in Elections November 8, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42808 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Hurricane Sandy and the 2012 Election: Fact Sheet Summary Questions have arisen about what actions might ...
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| Date Nov. 7, 2012 |
Report No. R42818 |
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U.S. Renewable Electricity: How Does Wind Generation Impact Competitive Power Markets? Phillip Brown Specialist in Energy Policy November 7, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42818 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Renewable Electricity: Wind Generation and Competitive Power Markets Summary U.S. wind power generation has experienced ...
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| Date Nov. 6, 2012 |
Report No. R42814 |
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Natural Gas in the U.S. Economy: Opportunities for Growth Robert Pirog Specialist in Energy Economics Michael Ratner Specialist in Energy Policy November 6, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42814 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Natural Gas in the U.S. Economy: Opportunities for Growth Summary Due to the growth in natural gas production ...
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| Date Nov. 6, 2012 |
Report No. R41398 |
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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Title VII, Derivatives Rena S. Miller Analyst in Financial Economics Kathleen Ann Ruane Legislative Attorney November 6, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41398 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Title VII, ...
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| Date Nov. 6, 2012 |
Report No. R42813 |
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Federal Crop Insurance for Specialty Crops: Background and Legislative Proposals Dennis A. Shields Specialist in Agricultural Policy November 6, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42813 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Crop Insurance for Specialty Crops: Background and Legislative Proposals Summary The federal crop insurance ...
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| Date Nov. 6, 2012 |
Report No. R42815 |
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Mayo v. Prometheus: Implications for Patents, Biotechnology, and Personalized Medicine John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar November 6, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42815 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Mayo v. Prometheus Summary The recent enactment of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), P.L. 112-29, suggests congressional ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2012 |
Report No. R42810 |
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Veterans Benefits: Honoring America s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-154) Christine Scott, Coordinator Specialist in Social Policy November 5, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42810 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Veterans' Benefits: P.L. 112-154 Summary Congress has in the past enacted legislation ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2012 |
Report No. R42803 |
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Federal Involvement in Flood Response and Flood Infrastructure Repair: Hurricane Sandy Recovery Nicole T. Carter Specialist in Natural Resources Policy November 5, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42803 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Involvement in Flood Response and Flood Infrastructure Repair Summary Hurricane Sandy was a ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2012 |
Report No. R42811 |
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Congressional Investigations of the Department of Justice, 1920-2012: History, Law, and Practice Alissa M. Dolan Legislative Attorney Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney November 5, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42811 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Congressional Investigations of the Department of Justice, 1920-2012 Summary ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2012 |
Report No. R42804 |
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Emergency Relief Program: Federal-Aid Highway Assistance for Disaster-Damaged Roads and Bridges Robert S. Kirk Specialist in Transportation Policy November 5, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42804 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Aid Highway Assistance for Disaster-Damaged Roads and Bridges Summary The major highways and ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2012 |
Report No. RS22266 |
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. The Use of Federal Troops for Disaster Assistance: Legal Issues Jennifer K. Elsea Legislative Attorney R. Chuck Mason Legislative Attorney November 5, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22266 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The Use of Federal Troops for Disaster Assistance: Legal Issues Summary Natural disasters, such as Hurricane ...
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