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| Date Aug. 16, 2011 |
Report No. RL32747 |
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The Economic Implications of the Long-Term Federal Budget Outlook Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy August 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32747 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Economic Implications of the Long-Term Federal Budget Outlook Summary Following the financial crisis, the budget deficit reached 10% of ...
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| Date Aug. 16, 2011 |
Report No. R41847 |
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DNA Databanking: Selected Fourth Amendment Issues and Analysis Emily C. Barbour Legislative Attorney August 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41847 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress DNA Databanking: Selected Fourth Amendment Issues and Analysis Summary Over the past few decades, state and federal lawmakers have promoted the ...
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| Date Aug. 16, 2011 |
Report No. R40808 |
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The Role of Federal Gasoline Excise Taxes in Public Policy Robert Pirog Specialist in Energy Economics August 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40808 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Role of Federal Gasoline Excise Taxes in Public Policy Summary American drivers, compared to those in industrialized nations in Europe, pay ...
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| Date Aug. 16, 2011 |
Report No. R41741 |
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The State Secrets Privilege: Preventing the Disclosure of Sensitive National Security Information During Civil Litigation Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney August 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41741 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The State Secrets Privilege Summary The state secrets privilege ...
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| Date Aug. 16, 2011 |
Report No. R41496 |
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Common-Law Climate Change Litigation After American Electric Power v. Connecticut Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney August 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41496 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Common-Law Climate Change Litigation After American Electric Power v. Connecticut Summary Congressional inaction on climate change has led ...
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| Date Aug. 15, 2011 |
Report No. R41958 |
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Upcoming Rules Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act: Spring 2011 Unified Agenda Maeve P. Carey Analyst in Government Organization and Management Curtis W. Copeland Specialist in American National Government August 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41958 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Upcoming Rules Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act Summary ...
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| Date Aug. 15, 2011 |
Report No. R41932 |
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Treasury Securities and the U.S. Sovereign Credit Default Swap Market D. Andrew Austin Analyst in Economic Policy Rena S. Miller Analyst in Financial Economics August 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41932 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Treasury Securities and the U.S. Sovereign Credit Default Swap Market Summary Paying the public ...
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| Date Aug. 15, 2011 |
Report No. R41957 |
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The National Guard State Partnership Program: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Nina M. Serafino Specialist in International Security Affairs August 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41957 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The National Guard State Partnership Program ...
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| Date Aug. 15, 2011 |
Report No. RS21396 |
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Iraq: Map Sources Hannah Fischer Information Research Specialist August 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21396 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Iraq: Map Sources Summary This report identifies online sources for maps of Iraq, including government, library, and organizational websites. These sources have been selected on the basis ...
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| Date Aug. 12, 2011 |
Report No. R41098 |
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2011 John F. Sargent Jr., Coordinator Specialist in Science and Technology Policy August 12, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41098 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2011 Summary President Obama requested $147.696 billion for research and development ...
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| Date Aug. 12, 2011 |
Report No. RS22752 |
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Dispute Settlement Under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: An Overview Jeanne J. Grimmett Legislative Attorney August 12, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22752 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Dispute Settlement Under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: An Overview Summary The U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) ...
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| Date Aug. 12, 2011 |
Report No. R40557 |
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Foreign Operations Appropriations: General Provisions Dianne E. Rennack Specialist in Foreign Policy Legislation Lisa Mages Information Research Specialist Susan G. Chesser Information Research Specialist August 12, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40557 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Operations Appropriations: General ...
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| Date Aug. 11, 2011 |
Report No. R41956 |
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U.S. Livestock and Poultry Feed Use and Availability: Background and Emerging Issues Randy Schnepf Specialist in Agricultural Policy August 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41956 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Livestock and Poultry Feed Use and Availability: Background and Emerging Issues Summary The U.S. livestock and ...
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| Date Aug. 10, 2011 |
Report No. RS22707 |
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Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces August 10, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22707 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles Summary Congress has played a central role in the MRAP program, ...
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| Date Aug. 10, 2011 |
Report No. R41774 |
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Davis v. United States: Retroactivity and the Good-Faith Exception to the Exclusionary Rule Emily C. Barbour Legislative Attorney August 10, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41774 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Davis v. United States Summary In Davis v. United States, the Supreme Court held that evidence seized in violation of the ...
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| Date Aug. 9, 2011 |
Report No. R41798 |
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization: An Overview of Legislative Action in the 112th Congress Bart Elias, Coordinator Specialist in Aviation Policy August 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41798 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress FAA Reauthorization: An Overview of Legislative Action in the 112th Congress Summary ...
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| Date Aug. 9, 2011 |
Report No. RS22512 |
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Accounts Not Counted As Resources Umar Moulta-Ali Analyst in Disability Policy August 9, 2011 The House Ways and Means Committee is making available this version of this Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, with the cover date shown above, for inclusion in its 2011 Green Book website. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy ...
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| Date Aug. 9, 2011 |
Report No. R41955 |
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Standard & Poor s Downgrade of U.S. Government Long-Term Debt Mark Jickling Specialist in Financial Economics August 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41955 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Standard & Poor s Downgrade of U.S. Government Long-Term Debt Summary On August 5, 2011, Standard & Poor s (S&P) lowered the credit rating of long ...
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| Date Aug. 8, 2011 |
Report No. R41914 |
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EPA s Regulation of Coal-Fired Power: Is a Train Wreck Coming? James E. McCarthy Specialist in Environmental Policy Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy August 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41914 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress EPA s Regulation of Coal-Fired Power: Is a Train Wreck Coming? Summary ...
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| Date Aug. 8, 2011 |
Report No. R41971 |
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U.S. Policy Towards Burma: Issues for the 112th Congress Michael F. Martin Specialist in Asian Affairs Derek E. Mix Analyst in European Affairs August 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41971 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Policy Towards Burma: Issues for the 112th Congress Summary A robust discussion has arisen around U.S. ...
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| Date Aug. 5, 2011 |
Report No. R41954 |
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U.S. Renewable Electricity Generation: Resources and Challenges Phillip Brown Analyst in Energy Policy Gene Whitney Section Research Manager August 5, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41954 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Renewable Electricity Generation: Resources and Challenges Summary The United States faces important decisions ...
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| Date Aug. 4, 2011 |
Report No. R41437 |
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. Federal Pell Grant Program of the Higher Education Act: Background, Recent Changes, and Current Legislative Issues Shannon M. Mahan Specialist in Education Policy August 4, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41437 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Federal Pell Grant Program of the Higher Education Act Summary The Federal Pell Grant ...
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| Date Aug. 4, 2011 |
Report No. R40591 |
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Set-Asides for Small Businesses: Recent Developments in the Law Regarding Precedence Among the Set-Aside Programs and Set-Asides Under IndefiniteDelivery/Indefinite-Quantity Contracts (name redacted) Legislative Attorney August 4, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40591 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Set-Asides for Small Businesses ...
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| Date Aug. 3, 2011 |
Report No. RL34217 |
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Medicare Program Integrity: Activities to Protect Medicare from Payment Errors, Fraud, and Abuse Cliff Binder Analyst in Health Care Financing August 3, 2011 The House Ways and Means Committee is making available this version of this Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, with the cover date shown above, for inclusion in its 2011 Green Book website. CRS works exclusively for the United ...
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| Date Aug. 3, 2011 |
Report No. RL34329 |
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Crosscut Budgets in Ecosystem Restoration Initiatives: Examples and Issues for Congress Updated August 3, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL34329 Crosscut Budgets in Ecosystem Restoration Initiatives: Examples and Issues for Congress Summary In the last 30 years, the United States has devoted enormous effort and committed billions of dollars toward restoring ...
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| Date Aug. 3, 2011 |
Report No. RL34528 |
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U.S.-South Korea Beef Dispute: Issues and Status Remy Jurenas Specialist in Agricultural Policy Mark E. Manyin Specialist in Asian Affairs August 3, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34528 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S.-South Korea Beef Dispute: Issues and Status Summary The Obama Administration had been pressed to resolve the ...
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| Date Aug. 3, 2011 |
Report No. R41947 |
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Accelerating Highway and Transit Project Delivery: Issues and Options for Congress August 3, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41947 Accelerating Highway and Transit Project Delivery: Issues and Options for Congress Summary Major highway and transit facilities can take somewhere on the order of 10 to 15 years to plan and build. The environmental review process ...
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| Date July 29, 2011 |
Report No. R41475 |
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Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2011 Appropriations Updated July 29, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41475 Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2011 Appropriations Summary The Agriculture appropriations bill provides funding for all of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) except the Forest Service, plus the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, in ...
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| Date July 29, 2011 |
Report No. R41949 |
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U.N. System Development Assistance: Issues for Congress Luisa Blanchfield Specialist in International Relations July 28, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41949 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.N. System Development Assistance: Issues for Congress Summary Members of Congress continue to demonstrate an ongoing interest in the efficiency ...
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| Date July 29, 2011 |
Report No. R41941 |
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The Obama Administration s Cybersecurity Proposal: Criminal Provisions Gina Stevens Legislative Attorney Jonathan Miller Legal Intern July 29, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41941 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Obama Administration s Cybersecurity Proposal: Criminal Provisions Summary Responding to ongoing concerns over the ...
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| Date July 28, 2011 |
Report No. R41943 |
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The Debt Limit: CRS Experts Donald J. Marples Section Research Manager July 28, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41943 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Debt Limit: CRS Experts The following table provides access to names and contact information for CRS experts on policy concerns relating to the debt limit and legislative proposals ...
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| Date July 28, 2011 |
Report No. R41995 |
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Recent Developments in Patent Administration: Implications for Innovation Policy -name redactedVisiting Scholar July 28, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41995 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Recent Developments in Patent Administration: Implications for Innovation Policy Summary Congressional interest in the operation of the U.S. ...
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| Date July 28, 2011 |
Report No. R41994 |
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The Supreme Court Decision in Microsoft v. i4i: Implications for Innovation Policy John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar July 28, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41994 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress nfringer with several defenses. Among them is that th Summary The June 9, 2011, decision of the United States Supreme Court in Microsoft Corp. ...
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| Date July 27, 2011 |
Report No. R41655 |
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Financial Services and General Government: FY2012 Appropriations Overview Updated July 27, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41655 Financial Services and General Government: FY2012 Appropriations Overview Most Recent Developments On July 7, 2011, the House Appropriations Committee reported H.R. 2434, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations ...
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| Date July 27, 2011 |
Report No. R41818 |
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P.L. 111-292, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010: Summary of Provisions and Possible Issues for Oversight Barbara L. Schwemle Analyst in American National Government July 27, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41818 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress P.L. 111-292, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010: Provisions, Issues for Oversight ...
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| Date July 26, 2011 |
Report No. RL34438 |
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International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues Luisa Blanchfield, Coordinator Specialist in International Relations Rhoda Margesson Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy Tiaji Salaam-Blyther Specialist in Global Health Nina M. Serafino Specialist in International Security Affairs Liana Sun Wyler Analyst in International Crime and Narcotics July 26, 2011 ...
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| Date July 26, 2011 |
Report No. R41938 |
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Statutory Limits on Total Spending as a Method of Budget Control Megan Suzanne Lynch Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process July 26, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41938 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Statutory Limits on Total Spending as a Method of Budget Control Summary Often when there is dissatisfaction with budgetary ...
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| Date July 25, 2011 |
Report No. R41189 |
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Homeland Security Department: FY2011 Appropriations Jennifer E. Lake, Coordinator Section Research Manager William L. Painter, Coordinator Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy July 25, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41189 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Homeland Security Department: FY2011 Appropriations ...
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| Date July 25, 2011 |
Report No. R41161 |
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: FY2011 Appropriations Nathan James, Coordinator Analyst in Crime Policy Oscar R. Gonzales, Coordinator Analyst in Economic Development Policy Jennifer D. Williams, Coordinator Specialist in American National Government July 25, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41161 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees ...
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| Date July 25, 2011 |
Report No. R41936 |
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Social Security: Mandatory Coverage of New State and Local Government Employees July 25, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41936 Social Security: Mandatory Coverage of New State and Local Government Employees Summary Social Security covers about 94% of all workers in the United States. Most of the remaining 6% of non-covered workers are public employees. About ...
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| Date July 25, 2011 |
Report No. R41937 |
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Proposed Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the 112th Congress: S. 847 Compared with Current Law Linda-Jo Schierow Specialist in Environmental Policy July 25, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41937 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Proposed Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Summary Thirty-five years of ...
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| Date July 25, 2011 |
Report No. R41925 |
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Challenge to the Boeing-Airbus Duopoly in Civil Aircraft: Issues for Competitiveness Glennon J. Harrison Specialist in Industry Policy July 25, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41925 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Challenge to the Boeing-Airbus Duopoly in Civil Aircraft: Issues for Competitiveness Summary The importance of a ...
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| Date July 22, 2011 |
Report No. RL34665 |
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International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues Alexis Arieff, Coordinator Analyst in African Affairs Rhoda Margesson Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy Marjorie Ann Browne Specialist in International Relations Matthew C. Weed Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation July 22, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34665 CRS Report for Congress ...
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| Date July 22, 2011 |
Report No. RL34003 |
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Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of the U.S. Military in Africa Lauren Ploch Analyst in African Affairs July 22, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34003 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of the U.S. Military in Africa Summary In recent years, analysts and U.S. ...
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| Date July 20, 2011 |
Report No. R41926 |
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House Rules Changes Affecting the Congressional Budget Process Made at the Beginning of the 112th Congress Bill Heniff Jr. Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process July 20, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41926 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress House Rules Changes Affecting the Congressional Budget Process, 112th Congress Summary ...
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| Date July 20, 2011 |
Report No. R40164 |
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The UNESCO World Heritage Convention: Congressional Issues Luisa Blanchfield Specialist in International Relations July 20, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40164 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The UNESCO World Heritage Convention: Congressional Issues Summary The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ( ...
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| Date July 18, 2011 |
Report No. R41919 |
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China s Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation Policies Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy July 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41919 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress China s Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation Policies Summary The 112th Congress continues to debate whether and how the United States ...
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| Date July 18, 2011 |
Report No. RL34729 |
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Human Rights in China and U.S. Policy Thomas Lum Specialist in Asian Affairs July 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34729 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Human Rights in China and U.S. Policy Summary This report examines human rights conditions in China, including the 2011 crackdown on rights activists and dissent; ongoing human ...
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| Date July 18, 2011 |
Report No. R40722 |
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Health Care Providers Religious Objections to Medical Treatment: Legal Issues Related to Religious Discrimination in Employment and Conscience Clause Provisions Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney name redacted Legislative Attorney July 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40722 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Health Care Providers ...
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| Date July 18, 2011 |
Report No. R41923 |
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Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Litigation: An Overview of Douglas v. Independent Living Center of Southern California Jennifer Staman Legislative Attorney July 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41923 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress An Overview of Douglas v. Independent Living Center of Southern California Summary Given declining state ...
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