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| Date Aug. 16, 2012 |
Report No. R42662 |
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Gifts to the President of the United States Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney August 16, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42662 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Gifts to the President of the United States Summary This report addresses provisions of federal law and regulation restricting the acceptance of personal gifts by the President ...
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| Date Aug. 14, 2012 |
Report No. RL34702 |
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Potential Trade Effects of Adding Vietnam to the Generalized System of Preferences Program Vivian C. Jones Specialist in International Trade and Finance Michael F. Martin Specialist in Asian Affairs August 14, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34702 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Potential Trade Effects of Adding Vietnam to the GSP ...
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| Date Aug. 10, 2012 |
Report No. R42654 |
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Major Fiscal Issues Before Congress in FY2013 Mindy R. Levit, Coordinator Analyst in Public Finance Molly F. Sherlock Specialist in Public Finance Jim Hahn Specialist in Health Care Financing Janemarie Mulvey Specialist in Health Care Financing Julie M. Whittaker Specialist in Income Security August 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42654 CRS Report for Congress Prepared ...
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| Date Aug. 10, 2012 |
Report No. R42658 |
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Reauthorization Proposals in the 112th Congress: Comparison of Major Features of Current Law and H.R. 4297 David H. Bradley Specialist in Labor Economics Benjamin Collins Analyst in Labor Policy August 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42658 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Workforce Investment Act (WIA ...
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| Date Aug. 10, 2012 |
Report No. RL34661 |
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Fannie Mae s and Freddie Mac s Financial Problems N. Eric Weiss Specialist in Financial Economics August 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34661 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Fannie Mae s and Freddie Mac s Financial Problems Summary The continuing conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at a time of uncertainty in the ...
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| Date Aug. 10, 2012 |
Report No. R41024 |
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The U.S. Postal Service s Financial Condition: Overview and Issues for Congress -name redactedAnalyst in American National Government August 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41024 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The U.S. Postal Service s Financial Condition: Overview and Issues for Congress Summary This report provides an overview ...
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| Date Aug. 10, 2012 |
Report No. R42655 |
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501(c)(4)s and the Gift Tax: Legal Analysis John R. Luckey Legislative Attorney Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney August 10, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42655 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress 501(c)(4)s and the Gift Tax: Legal Analysis Summary Recent media reports of donors contributing substantial amounts to tax-exempt 501(c)(4 ...
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| Date Aug. 9, 2012 |
Report No. R42437 |
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National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius: Affordable Care Act Litigation Resources (name redacted) Law Librarian August 9, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42437 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Affordable Care Act: Litigation Resources Summary In March 2010, Congress passed P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and ...
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| Date Aug. 9, 2012 |
Report No. R42650 |
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Wiretapping, Tape Recorders, and Legal Ethics: An Overview of Questions Posed by Attorney Involvement in Secretly Recording Conversation Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law August 9, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42650 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Wiretapping, Tape Recorders, and Legal Ethics: An Overview ...
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| Date Aug. 9, 2012 |
Report No. R42649 |
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Wiretapping, Tape Recorders, and Legal Ethics: An Abridged Overview of Questions Posed by Attorney Involvement in Secretly Recording Conversation Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law August 9, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42649 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Wiretapping, Tape Recorders, and Legal Ethics: An ...
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| Date Aug. 8, 2012 |
Report No. 95-307 |
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U.S. National Science Foundation: An Overview Christine M. Matthews Specialist in Science and Technology Policy August 8, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 95-307 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. National Science Foundation: An Overview Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) was created by the National Science Foundation Act ...
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| Date Aug. 8, 2012 |
Report No. R42648 |
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The Speech or Debate Clause: Constitutional Background and Recent Developments Alissa M. Dolan Legislative Attorney Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney August 8, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42648 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Speech or Debate Clause: Constitutional Background and Recent Developments Summary Members of Congress ...
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| Date Aug. 6, 2012 |
Report No. R42646 |
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Disposal of Unneeded Federal Buildings: Legislative Proposals in the 112th Congress Garrett Hatch Specialist in American National Government August 6, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42646 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Disposal of Unneeded Federal Buildings: Legislative Proposals in the 112th Congress Summary Federal executive ...
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| Date Aug. 1, 2012 |
Report No. R41392 |
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Small Business and the Expiration of the 2001 Tax Rate Reductions: Economic Issues Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy Sean Lowry Analyst in Public Finance August 1, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41392 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Small Business and the Expiration of the 2001 Tax Rate Reductions: Economic Issues ...
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| Date Aug. 1, 2012 |
Report No. R42549 |
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The U.S. Postal Service s Use of Contractors to Deliver Mail: Background and Recent Developments name redacted Analyst in American National Government August 1, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42549 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The U.S. Postal Service s Use of Contractors to Deliver Mail Summary Recently, the U.S. Postal Service ( ...
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| Date July 30, 2012 |
Report No. R42622 |
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An Overview and Comparison of Proposals to Extend the Bush Tax Cuts : S. 3412, S. 3413, H.R. 8 Margot L. Crandall-Hollick Analyst in Public Finance July 30, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42622 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress An Overview and Comparison of Proposals to Extend the Bush Tax Cuts Contents ...
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| Date July 30, 2012 |
Report No. R42636 |
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Comparing Compensation for Federal and Private-Sector Workers: An Overview David H. Bradley Specialist in Labor Economics July 30, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42636 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Comparing Compensation for Federal and Private-Sector Workers: An Overview Summary Recently there has been significant congressional ...
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| Date July 27, 2012 |
Report No. R42633 |
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The Executive Budget Process: An Overview Michelle D. Christensen Analyst in Government Organization and Management July 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42633 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Executive Budget Process: An Overview Summary The U.S. Constitution vests Congress with the power to raise revenue and borrow money. ...
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| Date July 27, 2012 |
Report No. R42634 |
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501(c)(3) Hospitals: Proposed IRS Rules under Section 9007 of the Affordable Care Act (name redacted) Legislative Attorney (name redacted) Legislative Attorney July 27, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42634 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress 501(c)(3) Hospitals: Proposed IRS Rules under Section 9007 of the Affordable Care Act Summary The ...
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| Date July 26, 2012 |
Report No. R42628 |
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Ability of Unauthorized Aliens to Claim Refundable Tax Credits (name redacted) Legislative Attorney (name redacted) Specialist in Immigration Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Immigration Policy (name redacted) Analyst in Public Finance July 26, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42628 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Ability of ...
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| Date July 25, 2012 |
Report No. RL34700 |
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Interim Continuing Resolutions (CRs): Potential Impacts on Agency Operations (name redacted) Analyst in Government Organization and Management July 25, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34700 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Interim Continuing Resolutions (CRs): Potential Impacts on Agency Operations Summary Continuing appropriations ...
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| Date July 25, 2012 |
Report No. R42624 |
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Moving to a Territorial Income Tax: Options and Challenges Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy July 25, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42624 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Moving to a Territorial Income Tax: Options and Challenges Summary Among potential tax reforms under discussion by Congress is revising the tax ...
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| Date July 25, 2012 |
Report No. R42626 |
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Religious Discrimination in Public Schools: A Legal Analysis Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney July 25, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42626 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Religious Discrimination in Public Schools: A Legal Analysis Summary Reports of harassment in schools, including examples based on religious identity and ...
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| Date July 23, 2012 |
Report No. R42020 |
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. The 2001 and 2003 Bush Tax Cuts and Deficit Reduction Thomas L. Hungerford Specialist in Public Finance July 23, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42020 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The 2001 and 2003 Bush Tax Cuts and Deficit Reduction Summary A series of tax cuts were enacted early in the George W. Bush Administration by the ...
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| Date July 23, 2012 |
Report No. R42623 |
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Executive Compensation at the U. S. Postal Service: Issues for the 112th Congress name redacted Analyst in American National Government name redacted Research Associate July 23, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42623 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Executive Compensation at the U. S. Postal Service: Issues for the 112th Congress ...
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| Date July 23, 2012 |
Report No. ACA-PTC |
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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRIBTION MEMORANDUM From: Subject: Jennifer Staman and Todd Garvey, Legislative Attorneys July 23, 2012 Legal Analysis of Availability of Premium Tax Credits in State and Federally Created Exchanges Pursuant to the Affordable Care Act This memorandum has been prepared for distribution to more than one congressional office. This memorandum analyzes whether premium tax credits ...
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| Date July 20, 2012 |
Report No. R42618 |
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Conflict Minerals in Central Africa: U.S. and International Responses Nicolas Cook Specialist in African Affairs July 20, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42618 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Conflict Minerals in Central Africa: U.S. and International Responses Summary Conflict minerals are ores that, when sold or traded, have played ...
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| Date July 19, 2012 |
Report No. RL33422 |
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Analysis of Federal-State Financing of the Child Support Enforcement Program Carmen Solomon-Fears Specialist in Social Policy July 19, 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 ...
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| Date July 19, 2012 |
Report No. R41107 |
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The Proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Background and Key Issues Shayerah Ilias Analyst in International Trade and Finance July 19, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41107 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Background and Key Issues Summary The proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade ...
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| Date July 18, 2012 |
Report No. R41866 |
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Presidential Authority to Impose Requirements on Federal Contractors (name redacted) Legislative Attorney July 18, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41866 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Presidential Authority to Impose Requirements on Federal Contractors Summary Executive orders requiring agencies to impose certain conditions on ...
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| Date July 17, 2012 |
Report No. RL34672 |
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Auction-Rate Securities D. Andrew Austin Analyst in Economic Policy July 17, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34672 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Auction-Rate Securities Summary Many municipalities, student loan providers, and other debt issuers borrowed funds using auction-rate securities (ARSs), whose interest rates are set ...
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| Date July 17, 2012 |
Report No. R42617 |
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Water Resources and Water Quality: CRS Experts July 17, 2012 (R42617) The federal role in water resource management and water quality is varied and involves many different congressional committees, federal departments, and agencies. Consequently, there are many overlaps in coverage of major policy issues and related statutes (e.g., Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Water Resources ...
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| Date July 17, 2012 |
Report No. R42367 |
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The Constitutionality of Federal Grant Conditions after National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius Kenneth R. Thomas Legislative Attorney July 17, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42367 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Constitutionality of Federal Grant Conditions after NFIB v. Sebelius Summary In March 2010, Congress ...
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| Date July 16, 2012 |
Report No. M20120716 |
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MEMORANDUM From: Kathleen S. Swendiman Legislative Attorney Ext. 7-9105 Evelyne P. Baumrucker Analyst in Health Care Financing Ext. 7-8913 Subject: July 16, 2012 Selected Issues Related to the Effect of NFIB v. Sebelius on the Medicaid Expansion Requirements in Section 2001 of the Affordable Care Act This memorandum has been prepared for distribution to more than one congressional office. This ...
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| Date July 16, 2012 |
Report No. R42608 |
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LIBOR: Frequently Asked Questions Edward V. Murphy Specialist in Financial Economics July 16, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42608 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress LIBOR: Frequently Asked Questions Summary The London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) is an estimate of prevailing interest rates in London money markets. Barclays, a British ...
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| Date July 13, 2012 |
Report No. R42605 |
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Highlights of Three FY2013 Budget Proposals for the Human Resources Superfunction : Education, Training, Social Services, Health, Income Security, and Veterans Karen Spar Specialist in Domestic Social Policy and Division Research Coordinator Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy July 13, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42605 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and ...
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| Date July 13, 2012 |
Report No. R42132 |
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Sexual Abuse of Children: Federal Criminal Offenses Richard M. Thompson II Legislative Attorney July 13, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42132 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Sexual Abuse of Children: Federal Criminal Offenses Summary Over the past 100 years, Congress has sought to prohibit acts of sexual abuse of minors and punish ...
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| Date July 13, 2012 |
Report No. R42601 |
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China, Internet Freedom, and U.S. Policy Thomas Lum, Coordinator Acting Section Research Manager/Specialist in Asian Affairs Patricia Moloney Figliola Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy Matthew C. Weed Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation July 13, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42601 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress ...
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| Date July 12, 2012 |
Report No. R42600 |
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Confirmation of U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations in Presidential Election Years Denis Steven Rutkus Specialist on the Federal Judiciary Barry J. McMillion Analyst on the Federal Judiciary July 12, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42600 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Confirmation of U.S. Circuit and District Court ...
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| Date July 12, 2012 |
Report No. R42466 |
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Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2013 Appropriations and Policy M. Lynne Corn Specialist in Natural Resources Policy July 12, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42466 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2013 Appropriations and Policy Summary The annual Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriation funds ...
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| Date July 11, 2012 |
Report No. R42595 |
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An Analysis of Charitable Giving and Donor Advised Funds Molly F. Sherlock Specialist in Public Finance Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy July 11, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42595 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress An Analysis of Charitable Giving and Donor Advised Funds Summary Congress has long been concerned ...
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| Date July 11, 2012 |
Report No. R42599 |
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Department of the Interior (DOI) Reorganization of Ocean Energy Programs Curry L. Hagerty Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy July 11, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42599 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Department of the Interior (DOI) Reorganization of Ocean Energy Programs Summary On June 28, 2012, the Department of ...
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| Date July 11, 2012 |
Report No. R42491 |
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Postal Service: Collective Bargaining -name redactedLegislative Attorney July 11, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42491 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Postal Service: Collective Bargaining Summary This report describes the scope of the collective bargaining authority that Congress has granted to the Postal Service and authority of ...
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| Date July 9, 2012 |
Report No. R42590 |
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U.S. Postal Service: Background and Analysis of H.R. 2309 and S. 1789 in the 112th Congress Kevin R. Kosar Analyst in American National Government July 9, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42590 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Postal Service: Background and Analysis of H.R. 2309 and S. 1789 in 112th Congress Summary Since FY2007, ...
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| Date July 9, 2012 |
Report No. R40846 |
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Health Care: Constitutional Rights and Legislative Powers Kathleen S. Swendiman Legislative Attorney July 9, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40846 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Health Care: Constitutional Rights and Legislative Powers Summary The health care reform debate raises many complex issues including those of coverage, ...
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| Date July 3, 2012 |
Report No. R41664 |
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ACA: A Brief Overview of the Law, Implementation, and Legal Challenges C. Stephen Redhead, Coordinator Specialist in Health Policy Hinda Chaikind Section Research Manager Bernadette Fernandez Specialist in Health Care Financing Jennifer Staman Legislative Attorney July 3, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41664 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of ...
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| Date July 3, 2012 |
Report No. R42585 |
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Timor-Leste: Political Dynamics, Development, and International Involvement (name redacted) Specialist in Asian Affairs (name redacted) Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Asian Affairs July 3, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42585 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Timor-Leste: Political ...
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| Date June 28, 2012 |
Report No. R41754 |
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Community Development Block Grants: Funding Issues in the 112th Congress and Recent Funding History Eugene Boyd Analyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy June 28, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41754 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Community Development Block Grants: Funding Issues in the 112th Congress Summary The FY2013 ...
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| Date June 28, 2012 |
Report No. R41310 |
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Project Labor Agreements Gerald Mayer Analyst in Labor Policy June 28, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41310 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Project Labor Agreements Summary The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) gives most private sector workers the right to join or form a labor union and to bargain collectively over wages, hours, ...
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| Date June 26, 2012 |
Report No. R42564 |
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FDA User Fees and the Regulation of Drugs, Biologics, and Devices: Comparative Analysis of S. 3187 and H.R. 5651 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 ...
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