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| Date Sept. 20, 2012 |
Report No. R42743 |
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Recent Protests in Muslim Countries: Background and Issues for Congress Christopher M. Blanchard, Coordinator Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs September 20, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42743 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Recent Protests in Muslim Countries: Background and Issues for Congress Summary Muslims in a number of ...
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| Date Sept. 20, 2012 |
Report No. R42739 |
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Tax Gap, Tax Compliance, and Proposed Legislation in the 112th Congress James M. Bickley Specialist in Public Finance September 20, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42739 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Tax Gap, Tax Compliance, and Proposed Legislation in the 112th Congress Summary Recent and projected large federal budget deficits and ...
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| Date Sept. 20, 2012 |
Report No. R42750 |
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Airport Body Scanners: The Role of Advanced Imaging Technology in Airline Passenger Screening Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy September 20, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42750 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Airport Body Scanners Summary Responding to the need to reliably detect explosives, bomb-making components, and other ...
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| Date Sept. 20, 2012 |
Report No. R41028 |
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The Rum Excise Tax Cover-Over: Legislative History and Current Issues Steven Maguire Specialist in Public Finance September 20, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41028 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Rum Excise Tax Cover-Over: Legislative History and Current Issues Summary Under current law, the excise tax on rum is $13.50 per proof ...
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| Date Sept. 19, 2012 |
Report No. R42737 |
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. U.S. Arms Sales: Agreements with and Deliveries to Major Clients, 2004-2011 Richard F. Grimmett Specialist in International Security September 19, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42737 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . U.S. Arms Sales: Agreements with and Deliveries to Major Clients, 2004-2011 Summary This report provides background ...
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| Date Sept. 19, 2012 |
Report No. R42740 |
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National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications: A Summary of Executive Order 13618 Shawn Reese Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy September 19, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42740 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications: Summary of EO 13618 ...
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| Date Sept. 18, 2012 |
Report No. R42732 |
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Length of Time from Nomination to Confirmation for Uncontroversial U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominees: Detailed Analysis Barry J. McMillion Analyst on the Federal Judiciary September 18, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42732 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Length of Time from Nomination to Confirmation for Uncontroversial Court ...
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| Date Sept. 17, 2012 |
Report No. R42392 |
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Aviation and the European Union s Emission Trading Scheme Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy Daniel T. Shedd Legislative Attorney September 17, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42392 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Aviation and the European Union s Emission Trading ...
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| Date Sept. 17, 2012 |
Report No. R42733 |
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The Tobacco Control Act s Ban of Clove Cigarettes and the WTO: A Detailed Analysis Jane M. Smith Legislative Attorney September 17, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42733 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Tobacco Control Act s Ban of Clove Cigarettes and the WTO: A Detailed Analysis Summary In 2009, Congress passed the Family Smoking ...
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| Date Sept. 14, 2012 |
Report No. R42746 |
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Prospects for Democracy in Hong Kong: Results of the 2012 Elections Michael F. Martin Acting Section Research Manager/Specialist in Asian Affairs September 14, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42746 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Prospects for Democracy in Hong Kong: Results of the 2012 Elections Summary Hong Kong selected a new Chief ...
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| Date Sept. 13, 2012 |
Report No. R42145 |
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Housing Issues in the 112th Congress (name redacted), Coordinator Analyst in Housing Policy September 13, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42145 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Housing Issues in the 112th Congress Summary As the 112th Congress began, the economy was no longer officially in recession. However, housing markets remain ...
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| Date Sept. 13, 2012 |
Report No. RL31201 |
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Family Law: Congress s Authority to Legislate on Domestic Relations Questions name redacted Legislative Attorney September 13, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL31201 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Family Law: Congress s Authority to Legislate on Domestic Relations Questions Summary Under the United States Constitution, Congress has ...
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| Date Sept. 13, 2012 |
Report No. R42727 |
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Whistleblower Protections Under Federal Law: An Overview Jon O. Shimabukuro Legislative Attorney L. Paige Whitaker Legislative Attorney September 13, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42727 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Whistleblower Protections Under Federal Law: An Overview Summary Legal protections for employees who report illegal ...
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| Date Sept. 13, 2012 |
Report No. RS21191 |
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Same-Sex Adoptions -name redactedLegislative Attorney September 13, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS21191 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Same-Sex Adoptions Summary While the federal government plays a role in supporting adoption through grants and tax benefits, states have the primary responsibility in setting policy to govern child ...
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| Date Sept. 12, 2012 |
Report No. R42548 |
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Mexico s 2012 Elections Clare Ribando Seelke Specialist in Latin American Affairs September 12, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42548 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Mexico s 2012 Elections Summary U.S. policy makers have closely followed the 2012 elections in Mexico, a key ally with whom the United States shares a nearly 2,000-mile ...
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| Date Sept. 12, 2012 |
Report No. RS22006 |
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The Unemployment Trust Fund and Reed Act Distributions Julie M. Whittaker Specialist in Income Security September 12, 2012 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 2012 Green Book website. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal ...
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| Date Sept. 11, 2012 |
Report No. R42721 |
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Automobile and Truck Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Greenhouse Gas Standards Brent D. Yacobucci Section Research Manager Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy September 11, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42721 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Automobile and Truck ...
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| Date Sept. 11, 2012 |
Report No. R42577 |
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An Economic Analysis of Large-Scale Mortgage Refinancing Proposals: A Brief Overview of S. 3522 and S. 3085 Sean M. Hoskins Analyst in Financial Economics September 11, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42577 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress An Economic Analysis of Large-Scale Mortgage Refinancing Proposals: A Brief Overview T he ...
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| Date Sept. 10, 2012 |
Report No. R42717 |
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Global Access to Clean Drinking Water and Sanitation: U.S. and International Programs Tiaji Salaam-Blyther Specialist in Global Health September 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42717 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Global Access to Clean Drinking Water and Sanitation: U.S. and International Programs Summary According to a 2012 ...
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| Date Sept. 10, 2012 |
Report No. R42719 |
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Arizona v. United States: A Limited Role for States in Immigration Enforcement Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Michael John Garcia Actg Section Research Manager/ Legislative Attorney September 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42719 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Arizona v. United States: A Limited Role for States in ...
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| Date Sept. 10, 2012 |
Report No. R41423 |
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Authority of State and Local Police to Enforce Federal Immigration Law Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney September 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41423 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Authority of State and Local Police to Enforce Federal Immigration Law Summary The power to prescribe ...
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| Date Sept. 10, 2012 |
Report No. R41529 |
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Supervision of U.S. Payment, Clearing, and Settlement Systems: Designation of Financial Market Utilities (FMUs) Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy September 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41529 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Supervision of U.S. Payment, Clearing, and Settlement Systems Summary The U.S. financial ...
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| Date Sept. 10, 2012 |
Report No. R42718 |
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Pilotless Drones: Background and Considerations for Congress Regarding Unmanned Aircraft Operations in the National Airspace System Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy September 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42718 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Unmanned Aircraft Operations in the National Airspace System Summary Growing ...
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| Date Sept. 7, 2012 |
Report No. R41940 |
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TARP Assistance for Chrysler: Restructuring and Repayment Issues Baird Webel Specialist in Financial Economics Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business September 7, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41940 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress TARP Assistance for Chrysler: Restructuring and Repayment Issues Summary The ...
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| Date Sept. 7, 2012 |
Report No. R42703 |
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The National Labor Relations Act: Background and Selected Topics Jon O. Shimabukuro Legislative Attorney September 7, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42703 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The National Labor Relations Act: Background and Selected Topics Summary The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or the Act ) recognizes the right of ...
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| Date Sept. 6, 2012 |
Report No. R41801 |
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The Senior Executive Service: Background and Options for Reform Maeve P. Carey Analyst in Government Organization and Management September 6, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41801 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Senior Executive Service: Background and Options for Reform Summary The Senior Executive Service (SES) was established ...
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| Date Sept. 5, 2012 |
Report No. R40515 |
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Legal Analysis of Religious Exemptions for Photo Identification Requirements Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney September 5, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40515 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Legal Analysis of Religious Exemptions for Photo Identification Requirements Summary Recent controversies over state laws requiring voters ...
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| Date Sept. 3, 2012 |
Report No. R42698 |
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NFIB v. Sebelius: Constitutionality of the Individual Mandate Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney Jennifer Staman Legislative Attorney September 3, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42698 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress NFIB v. Sebelius: Constitutionality of the Individual Mandate Summary In one of the most highly anticipated decisions ...
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| Date Aug. 29, 2012 |
Report No. R42615 |
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A Brief Overview of Actions Taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in Its First Year Sean M. Hoskins Analyst in Financial Economics August 29, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42615 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress A Brief Overview of Actions Taken by the CFPB in Its First Year Overview of the Bureau The Consumer ...
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| Date Aug. 29, 2012 |
Report No. R42041 |
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National Mortgage Servicing Standards: Legislation in the 112th Congress Sean M. Hoskins Analyst in Financial Economics August 29, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42041 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress National Mortgage Servicing Standards: Legislation in the 112th Congress Summary The United States single-family housing market has $ ...
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| Date Aug. 29, 2012 |
Report No. R42684 |
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Political Ads: Issue Advocacy or Campaign Activity Under the Tax Code? Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney August 29, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42684 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Political Ads: Issue Advocacy or Campaign Activity Under the Tax Code? Summary Television and radio airwaves are inundated with political ads right ...
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| Date Aug. 28, 2012 |
Report No. R42480 |
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Reduce, Refinance, and Rent? The Economic Incentives, Risks, and Ramifications of Housing Market Policy Options -name redactedAnalyst in Financial Economics August 28, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42480 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Reduce, Refinance, and Rent? Housing Market Policy Options Summary The bursting of the housing ...
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| Date Aug. 28, 2012 |
Report No. R42687 |
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Internet Firearm and Ammunition Sales Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney August 28, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42687 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Internet Firearm and Ammunition Sales Summary As the Internet has become a significant venue for facilitating commercial transactions, concerns have arisen regarding the use of this ...
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| Date Aug. 28, 2012 |
Report No. R42696 |
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Weather-Related Power Outages and Electric System Resiliency Richard J. Campbell Specialist in Energy Policy August 28, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42696 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Weather-Related Power Outages and Electric System Resiliency Summary High winds, especially when combined with precipitation from seasonal storms, ...
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| Date Aug. 27, 2012 |
Report No. RL34385 |
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Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: New Independent Agency Status Garrett Hatch Analyst in American National Government August 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34385 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: New Independent Agency Status Summary Recommended by the National Commission on ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2012 |
Report No. R42678 |
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Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2004-2011 Richard F. Grimmett Specialist in International Security Paul K. Kerr Analyst in Nonproliferation August 24, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42678 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2004-2011 Summary This report is prepared ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2012 |
Report No. R40983 |
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The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 Updated August 24, 2012 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40983 The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 Summary President George W. Bush signed the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA; P.L. 109-435; 120 Stat. 3198) on December 20, 2006. The PAEA was the first broad revision of the 1970 ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2012 |
Report No. R40844 |
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Chinese Tire Imports: Section 421 Safeguards and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Jeanne J. Grimmett Legislative Attorney August 24, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40844 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Chinese Tire Imports: Section 421 Safeguards and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Summary On April 20, 2009, the United Steel, ...
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| Date Aug. 23, 2012 |
Report No. R42683 |
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Critical Infrastructure Resilience: The Evolution of Policy and Programs and Issues for Congress John D. Moteff Specialist in Science and Technology Policy August 23, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42683 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Critical Infrastructure Resilience Summary In 2006, the Critical Infrastructure Task Force of the ...
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| Date Aug. 22, 2012 |
Report No. R42381 |
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Deductibility of Corporate Campaign Expenditures Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney August 22, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42381 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Deductibility of Corporate Campaign Expenditures Summary As the 2012 election cycle heats up, one question often asked is whether businesses may deduct amounts spent on ...
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| Date Aug. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R40699 |
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Afghanistan: U.S. Foreign Assistance Curt Tarnoff Specialist in Foreign Affairs August 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40699 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Afghanistan: U.S. Foreign Assistance Summary The U.S. program of assistance to Afghanistan is intended to stabilize and strengthen the Afghan economic, social, political, and ...
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| Date Aug. 21, 2012 |
Report No. R42673 |
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501(c)(3) Organizations: What Qualifies as Educational ? Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney August 21, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42673 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress 501(c)(3) Organizations: What Qualifies as Educational ? Summary Concern is sometimes expressed that certain entities which qualify for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) ...
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| Date Aug. 20, 2012 |
Report No. R42620 |
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Federal Programs Related to Indoor Pollution by Chemicals Linda-Jo Schierow Specialist in Environmental Policy David M. Bearden Specialist in Environmental Policy August 20, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42620 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Programs Related to Indoor Pollution by Chemicals Summary Toxic drywall, ...
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| Date Aug. 20, 2012 |
Report No. R42635 |
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When Congressional Legislation Interferes with Existing Contracts: Legal Issues Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney August 20, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42635 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress When Congressional Legislation Interferes with Existing Contracts: Legal Issues Summary Laws enacted by Congress on occasion interfere with ...
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| Date Aug. 17, 2012 |
Report No. RS21091 |
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Child Custody and Support: Frequently Asked Questions Alison M. Smith Legislative Attorney August 17, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21091 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Child Custody and Support: Frequently Asked Questions Summary Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress has little direct authority to legislate in the field of ...
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| Date Aug. 17, 2012 |
Report No. R41751 |
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Effects of Tohoku Tsunami and Fukushima Radiation on the U.S. Marine Environment Eugene H. Buck Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Harold F. Upton Analyst in Natural Resources Policy August 17, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41751 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Effects of Tohoku Tsunami and Fukushima Radiation on the U.S. Marine ...
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| Date Aug. 17, 2012 |
Report No. R42666 |
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Why Some Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Are Not Sold Domestically Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business August 17, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42666 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Why Some Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Are Not Sold Domestically Introduction In 2011, more than 78 million light motor vehicles1 were ...
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| Date Aug. 16, 2012 |
Report No. R42665 |
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JP Morgan Trading Losses: Implications for the Volcker Rule and Other Regulation Gary Shorter Specialist in Financial Economics Edward V. Murphy Specialist in Financial Economics Rena S. Miller Analyst in Financial Economics August 16, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42665 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress JP Morgan Trading Losses: ...
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| Date Aug. 16, 2012 |
Report No. R42660 |
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Pipeline Cybersecurity: Federal Policy Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy August 16, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42660 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Pipeline Cybersecurity: Federal Policy Summary The vast U.S. network of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines is integral to U.S. energy supply and ...
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| Date Aug. 16, 2012 |
Report No. R42674 |
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings in Vladivostok, Russia: A Preview Michael F. Martin Specialist in Asian Affairs August 16, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42674 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings in Vladivostok, Russia Summary Russia will host the Asia-Pacific ...
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