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| Date Dec. 22, 2011 |
Report No. RL34717 |
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Transatlantic Regulatory Cooperation: Background and Analysis Raymond J. Ahearn Specialist in International Trade and Finance December 22, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34717 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Transatlantic Regulatory Cooperation: Background and Analysis Summary Commercial ties between the United States and the 27- ...
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| Date Dec. 22, 2011 |
Report No. RS22500 |
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Unauthorized Alien Students, Higher Education, and In-State Tuition Rates: A Legal Analysis Jody Feder Legislative Attorney December 22, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22500 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Unauthorized Alien Students, Higher Education, and In-State Tuition Rates Summary Currently, federal law prohibits states from ...
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| Date Dec. 21, 2011 |
Report No. RL34376 |
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Genetic Exceptionalism: Genetic Information and Public Policy Amanda K. Sarata Specialist in Health Policy December 21, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34376 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Genetic Exceptionalism: Genetic Information and Public Policy Summary The Human Genome Project, from inception through completion, has generated ...
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| Date Dec. 20, 2011 |
Report No. R22398 |
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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 December 20, 2011 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 Dec. 20, 2011 |
Report No. R41813 |
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The Proposed AT&T/T-Mobile Merger: Would It Create a Virtuous Cycle or a Vicious Cycle? /name redacted/ Specialist in Telecommunications Policy December 20, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41813 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Proposed AT&T/T-Mobile Merger: Would It Create Virtuous Cycle or Vicious Cycle? Summary In March 2011, AT ...
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| Date Dec. 20, 2011 |
Report No. RL33257 |
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Health Savings Accounts: Overview of Rules for 2012 Janemarie Mulvey Specialist in Health Care Financing December 20, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33257 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Health Savings Accounts: Overview of Rules for 2012 Summary Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are one way people can pay for unreimbursed medical ...
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| Date Dec. 19, 2011 |
Report No. RL33733 |
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Intelligence Estimates: How Useful to Congress? name redacted Specialist in International Security December 19, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33733 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Intelligence Estimates: How Useful to Congress? Summary National Intelligence Estimates (NIEs) are often of considerable interest to many Members of ...
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| Date Dec. 19, 2011 |
Report No. R41022 |
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The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Responsibilities and Potential Congressional Concerns Richard A. Best Jr. Specialist in National Defense December 19, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41022 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Summary The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) was ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2011 |
Report No. R42117 |
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. A Sustainable Budget Deficit: Overview of Major Expiring Policies in 2011 and 2012 and Their Budgetary Impact Margot L. Crandall-Hollick Analyst in Public Finance December 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42117 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . A Sustainable Budget Deficit: Overview of Major Expiring Policies in 2011 and 2012 ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2011 |
Report No. R40422 |
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A 2008 Farm Bill Program Option: Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Updated December 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40422 A 2008 Farm Bill Program Option: Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Summary Farm commodity programs over the decades have focused on protecting farmers against declines in farm prices and not declines in revenue (price times ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2011 |
Report No. R41736 |
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State and Local Pension Plans and Fiscal Distress: A Legal Overview Jennifer Staman Legislative Attorney December 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41736 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress State and Local Pension Plans and Fiscal Distress: A Legal Overview Summary Controversy has arisen over the funded status of some state and local ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2011 |
Report No. R42121 |
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U.S. Arms Sales: Agreements with and Deliveries to Major Clients, 2003-2010 Richard F. Grimmett Specialist in International Security December 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42121 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Arms Sales: Agreements with and Deliveries to Major Clients, 2003-2010 Summary This report provides background data ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2011 |
Report No. R41924 |
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Tax Gap: Should the 3% Withholding Requirement on Payments to Contractors by Government Be Repealed? James M. Bickley Specialist in Public Finance December 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41924 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Should the Withholding Requirement on Payments to Contractors Be Repealed? Summary The Internal Revenue ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2011 |
Report No. RL34231 |
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Director of National Intelligence Statutory Authorities: Status and Proposals Richard A. Best Jr. Specialist in National Defense December 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34231 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Director of National Intelligence Statutory Authorities: Status and Proposals Summary In passing the Intelligence Reform ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2011 |
Report No. R41961 |
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Army Corps Fiscal Challenges: Frequently Asked Questions Nicole T. Carter Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Charles V. Stern Analyst in Natural Resources Policy December 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41961 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Army Corps Fiscal Challenges: Frequently Asked Questions Summary The Army Corps of ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2011 |
Report No. RS22358 |
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. The Role of HUD Housing Programs in Response to Hurricane Katrina Maggie McCarty Specialist in Housing Policy Libby Perl Specialist in Housing Policy Eugene Boyd Analyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy December 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22358 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The Role of HUD Housing Programs ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2011 |
Report No. R40452 |
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A Whole-Farm Crop Disaster Program: Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) (name redacted) Specialist in Agricultural Policy December 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40452 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress A Whole-Farm Crop Disaster Program: SURE Summary In an effort to end the ad-hoc nature of emergency crop disaster ...
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| Date Dec. 14, 2011 |
Report No. R42115 |
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National Infrastructure Bank: Overview and Current Legislation William J. Mallett Specialist in Transportation Policy Steven Maguire Specialist in Public Finance Kevin R. Kosar Analyst in American National Government December 14, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42115 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress National Infrastructure Bank: ...
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| Date Dec. 13, 2011 |
Report No. R42118 |
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Russia s December 2011 Legislative Election: Outcome and Implications Jim Nichol Specialist in Russian and Eurasian Affairs December 13, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42118 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Russia s December 2011 Legislative Election: Outcome and Implications Summary Challenges to Russia s democratic development have ...
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| Date Dec. 13, 2011 |
Report No. R40136 |
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Congress as a Consumer of Intelligence Information name redacted Specialist in International Security December 13, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40136 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Congress as a Consumer of Intelligence Information Summary This report examines the role of Congress as a consumer of national intelligence and ...
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| Date Dec. 12, 2011 |
Report No. RS20777 |
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Consumer Bankruptcy and Household Debt Updated December 12, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS20777 Consumer Bankruptcy and Household Debt Summary The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA; P.L. 109-8) included the most significant amendments to consumer bankruptcy procedures since the 1970s. Bankruptcy reform was enacted in ...
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| Date Dec. 12, 2011 |
Report No. R40502 |
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Ian F. Fergusson Specialist in International Trade and Finance Bruce Vaughn Specialist in Asian Affairs December 12, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40502 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Summary At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) in ...
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| Date Dec. 12, 2011 |
Report No. 98-194 |
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Contested Election Cases in the House of Representatives: 1933 to 2011 (name redacted) Legislative Attorney December 12, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov 98-194 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Contested Election Cases in the House of Representatives: 1933 to 2011 Summary From 1933 to 2011 (the 73rd Congress through the 112th Congress), ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2011 |
Report No. R41700 |
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): FY2012 Appropriations Updated December 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41700 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): FY2012 Appropriations Summary The President s FY2012 budget was released on February 14, 2011. It included a request for nearly $47.9 billion in gross new appropriations for HUD in ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2011 |
Report No. R40667 |
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Anaerobic Digestion: Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Energy Generation Kelsi Bracmort Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy December 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40667 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Anaerobic Digestion: Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Energy Generation Summary ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2011 |
Report No. RL33367 |
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. Patent Reform: Issues in the Biomedical and Software Industries Wendy H. Schacht Specialist in Science and Technology Policy December 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33367 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Patent Reform: Issues in the Biomedical and Software Industries Summary The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, P.L. 112-29, ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2011 |
Report No. R41138 |
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. Federal Building, Courthouse, and Facility Security Lorraine H. Tong Analyst in American National Government Shawn Reese Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy December 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41138 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Federal Building, Courthouse, and Facility Security Summary The ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2011 |
Report No. R41721 |
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: FY2012 Appropriations (name redacted), Coordinator Analyst in Crime Policy (name redacted), Coordinator Specialist in American National Government (name redacted), Coordinator Specialist in Science and Technology Policy December 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41721 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2011 |
Report No. R41920 |
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Detainee Provisions in the National Defense Authorization Bills Jennifer K. Elsea Legislative Attorney Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney December 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41920 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Detainee Provisions in the National Defense Authorization Bills Summary The House and Senate bills competing ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2011 |
Report No. R42113 |
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Reasons for the Decline in Corporate Tax Revenues name redacted Analyst in Public Finance December 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R42113 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Reasons for the Decline in Corporate Tax Revenues Summary Corporate tax revenues have declined over the last six decades. In the post-World War II era, corporate ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2011 |
Report No. RL34690 |
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Wild Horses and Burros: Issues and Proposals /name redacted/ Specialist in Natural Resources Policy December 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34690 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Wild Horses and Burros: Issues and Proposals Summary The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 (the 1971 Act) protects wild horses and burros ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2011 |
Report No. RS22815 |
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The Technology Innovation Program Wendy H. Schacht Specialist in Science and Technology Policy December 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22815 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Technology Innovation Program Summary The Technology Innovation Program (TIP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was established ...
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| Date Dec. 7, 2011 |
Report No. R40874 |
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Nitrous Oxide from Agricultural Sources: Potential Role in Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Ozone Recovery Updated December 7, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40874 N2O: Potential Role in Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Ozone Recovery Summary Gases other than carbon dioxide accounted for approximately 17% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in ...
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| Date Dec. 6, 2011 |
Report No. R40824 |
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Iraq Casualties: U.S. Military Forces and Iraqi Civilians, Police, and Security Forces Updated December 6, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40824 Iraq Casualties: U.S. Military Forces and Iraqi Civilians, Police, and Security Forces Summary This report presents U.S. military casualties in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation New Dawn (OND) as well as ...
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| Date Dec. 5, 2011 |
Report No. R41979 |
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) FY2012 Appropriations: Overview of Provisions in H.R. 2584 as Reported (name redacted) Specialist in Environmental Policy December 5, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41979 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress EPA FY2012 Appropriations: Overview of Provisions in H.R. 258 4 as Reported Summary The ...
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| Date Dec. 2, 2011 |
Report No. R41651 |
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REINS Act: Number and Types of Major Rules in Recent Years -name redactedAnalyst in Government Organization and Management -name redactedSpecialist in American National Government December 2, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41651 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress REINS Act: Number and Types of Major Rules in Recent Years Summary Under ...
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| Date Dec. 1, 2011 |
Report No. R42105 |
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. Tax Provisions Expiring in 2011 and Tax Extenders Molly F. Sherlock Analyst in Economics December 1, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42105 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Tax Provisions Expiring in 2011 and Tax Extenders Contents ...
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| Date Dec. 1, 2011 |
Report No. R41534 |
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The EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement and Its Implications for the United States William H. Cooper Specialist in International Trade and Finance Remy Jurenas Specialist in Agricultural Policy Michaela D. Platzer Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business Mark E. Manyin Specialist in Asian Affairs December 1, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41534 CRS Report for ...
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| Date Dec. 1, 2011 |
Report No. R42109 |
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Governmental Tracking of Cell Phones and Vehicles: The Confluence of Privacy, Technology, and Law Richard M. Thompson Law Clerk December 1, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42109 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Governmental Surveillance of Cell Phones and Vehicles Summary Technology has advanced considerably since the framers ...
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| Date Dec. 1, 2011 |
Report No. RS22666 |
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Veterans Benefits: Federal Employment Assistance Christine Scott Specialist in Social Policy December 1, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22666 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Veterans Benefits: Federal Employment Assistance Summary There are federal employment and training programs and policies specifically targeted to help veterans ...
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| Date Dec. 1, 2011 |
Report No. R41975 |
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Illegal Internet Streaming of Copyrighted Content: Legislation in the 112th Congress Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney December 1, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41975 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Illegal Internet Streaming of Copyrighted Content: Legislation in the 112th Congress Summary Technological developments related to the ...
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| Date Nov. 30, 2011 |
Report No. R41835 |
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Medicaid and CHIP Maintenance of Effort (MOE): Requirements and Responses (name redacted) Analyst in Health Care Financing November 30, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41835 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medicaid and CHIP Maintenance of Effort (MOE): Requirements and Responses Summary State revenues declined during the recent ...
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| Date Nov. 30, 2011 |
Report No. R41822 |
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Proposals to Reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the 112th Congress name redacted Specialist in Financial Economics November 30, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41822 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Proposals to Reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the 112th Congress Summary As households and taxpayers, Americans have a large stake ...
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| Date Nov. 30, 2011 |
Report No. R42108 |
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Congressional Lawmaking: A Perspective On Secrecy and Transparency Walter J. Oleszek Senior Specialist in American National Government November 30, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42108 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Congressional Lawmaking: A Perspective On Secrecy and Transparency Summary Openness is fundamental to representative ...
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| Date Nov. 29, 2011 |
Report No. R42013 |
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The Budget Control Act of 2011: Effects on Spending Levels and the Budget Deficit Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy Mindy R. Levit Analyst in Public Finance November 29, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42013 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Budget Control Act of 2011: Effects on Spending Levels and the Budget Deficit ...
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| Date Nov. 29, 2011 |
Report No. R41929 |
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Boosting U.S. Exports: Selected Issues for Congress Shayerah Ilias Analyst in International Trade and Finance Ian F. Fergusson Specialist in International Trade and Finance Wayne M. Morrison Specialist in Asian Trade and Finance M. Angeles Villarreal Specialist in International Trade and Finance November 29, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41929 CRS Report for Congress ...
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| Date Nov. 29, 2011 |
Report No. 98-529 |
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. Flat Tax: An Overview of the Hall-Rabushka Proposal James M. Bickley Specialist in Public Finance November 29, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-529 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Flat Tax: An Overview of the Hall-Rabushka Proposal Summary The President and leading Members of Congress have stated that fundamental tax reform is a ...
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| Date Nov. 28, 2011 |
Report No. R41522 |
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Cuba s Offshore Oil Development: Background and U.S. Policy Considerations Neelesh Nerurkar Specialist in Energy Policy Mark P. Sullivan Specialist in Latin American Affairs November 28, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41522 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Cuba s Offshore Oil Development: Background and U.S. Policy Considerations ...
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| Date Nov. 22, 2011 |
Report No. RL32571 |
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Brazil s WTO Case Against the U.S. Cotton Program Randy Schnepf Specialist in Agricultural Policy November 22, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32571 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Brazil s WTO Case Against the U.S. Cotton Program Summary The so-called Brazil cotton case is a long-running World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute ...
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| Date Nov. 22, 2011 |
Report No. R41054 |
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Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: Issues and Options for Congress name redacted Analyst in American National Government November 22, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41054 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United: Issues and Options for Congress Summary ...
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