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| Date June 8, 2011 |
Report No. R41854 |
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Risk Management Tools for Dairy Farmers Dennis A. Shields Specialist in Agricultural Policy June 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41854 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Risk Management Tools for Dairy Farmers Summary Managing price and income risks can be a major challenge for dairy farmers. In 2011, the farm price of milk has ...
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| Date June 8, 2011 |
Report No. R41702 |
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Japan s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States Dick K. Nanto, Coordinator Specialist in Industry and Trade William H. Cooper Specialist in International Trade and Finance J. Michael Donnelly Information Research Specialist Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy June 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41702 CRS Report ...
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| Date June 8, 2011 |
Report No. RL30365 |
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Federal Government Corporations: An Overview Kevin R. Kosar Analyst in American National Government June 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30365 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Government Corporations: An Overview Summary To assist Congress in its oversight activities, this report provides an overview of the government ...
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| Date June 8, 2011 |
Report No. RL34378 |
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Kenya: Current Conditions and the Challenges Ahead Ted Dagne Specialist in African Affairs June 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34378 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Kenya: Current Conditions and the Challenges Ahead Summary Kenya, a nation of about 36.9 million people, has been an important ally of the United States for decades. ...
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| Date June 8, 2011 |
Report No. RL33701 |
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Uganda: Current Conditions and the Crisis in North Uganda Ted Dagne Specialist in African Affairs June 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33701 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Uganda: Current Conditions and the Crisis in North Uganda Summary In February 2006, Ugandans voted in the first multi-party elections in almost 26 years. ...
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| Date June 8, 2011 |
Report No. RL32198 |
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Indian Reserved Water Rights Under the Winters Doctrine: An Overview Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney June 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32198 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Indian Reserved Water Rights Under the Winters Doctrine: An Overview Summary Although the federal government has authority to regulate water, it ...
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| Date June 7, 2011 |
Report No. RL33053 |
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Federal Stafford Act Disaster Assistance: Presidential Declarations, Eligible Activities, and Funding Francis X. McCarthy Analyst in Emergency Management Policy June 7, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33053 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Stafford Act Disaster Assistance Summary The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and ...
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| Date June 7, 2011 |
Report No. RL32933 |
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Political Status of Puerto Rico: Options for Congress R. Sam Garrett Specialist in American National Government June 7, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32933 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Political Status of Puerto Rico: Options for Congress Summary The United States acquired the islands of Puerto Rico in 1898 after the Spanish- ...
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| Date June 7, 2011 |
Report No. RL34131 |
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Flood Damage Related to Army Corps of Engineers Projects: Selected Legal Issues Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney June 7, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34131 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Flood Damage Related to Army Corps of Engineers Projects: Selected Legal Issues Summary Over the past century, the federal government has ...
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| Date June 6, 2011 |
Report No. R41206 |
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): Budget and Operations for FY2011 William J. Krouse Specialist in Domestic Security and Crime Policy June 6, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41206 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress ATF Budget and Operations for FY2011 Summary The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ...
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| Date June 6, 2011 |
Report No. R41848 |
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Intelligence Information: Need-to-Know vs. Need-to-Share Richard A. Best Jr. Specialist in National Defense June 6, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41848 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Intelligence Information: Need-to-Know vs. Need-to-Share Summary Unauthorized disclosures of classified intelligence are seen as doing significant ...
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| Date June 3, 2011 |
Report No. R41241 |
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Economic Development Administration: A Review of Elements of Its Statutory History Eugene Boyd Analyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy June 3, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41241 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Economic Development Administration: A Review of Elements of Its Statutory History Summary As the 112th ...
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| Date June 2, 2011 |
Report No. R41214 |
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Legislative Branch: FY2011 Appropriations Ida A. Brudnick Analyst on the Congress June 2, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41214 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Legislative Branch: FY2011 Appropriations Summary The legislative branch operated on continuing resolutions from October 1, 2010 (P.L. 111-242, P.L. 111-290, P.L. 111-317, P.L. ...
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| Date June 2, 2011 |
Report No. R41690 |
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Japan 2011 Earthquake: U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Response Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces Emma Chanlett-Avery Specialist in Asian Affairs June 2, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41690 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Japan 2011 Earthquake: U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Response Overview On March 11, a ...
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| Date June 1, 2011 |
Report No. RL34622 |
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Tax Expenditures and the Federal Budget Thomas L. Hungerford Specialist in Public Finance June 1, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34622 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Tax Expenditures and the Federal Budget Summary Americans often mention economic issues as the most important problem facing the United States. Recent economic issues ...
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| Date May 31, 2011 |
Report No. R41803 |
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Interagency Collaborative Arrangements and Activities: Types, Rationales, Considerations Frederick M. Kaiser Specialist in American National Government May 31, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41803 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Interagency Collaborative Arrangements and Activities Summary Interagency collaboration among federal ...
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| Date May 31, 2011 |
Report No. R41606 |
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Murder or Attempted Murder of a Member of Congress and Other Federal Officials and Employees: Implications in Federal Criminal Law and Procedure of Events in Tucson Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law May 31, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41606 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Murder or Attempted Murder of a Member ...
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| Date May 31, 2011 |
Report No. R41574 |
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Crimes of Violence Committed Against Federal Officials or Employees: A Brief Overview of Federal Criminal Law Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law May 31, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41574 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Crimes of Violence Committed Against Federal Officials and Employees Summary Dozens of ...
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| Date May 27, 2011 |
Report No. R41033 |
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Project BioShield: Authorities, Appropriations, Acquisitions, and Issues for Congress Frank Gottron Specialist in Science and Technology Policy May 27, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41033 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Project BioShield: Authorities, Appropriations, Acquisitions, and Issues for Congress Summary In 2004, Congress ...
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| Date May 27, 2011 |
Report No. R40550 |
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Sending Mail to Members of the Armed Forces at Reduced or Free Postage: An Overview Updated May 27, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40550 Sending Mail to Members of the Armed Forces at Reduced or Free Postage: An Overview Summary Members of the Armed Forces on duty in designated combat areas can send personal correspondence, free of postage, to addresses in the ...
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| Date May 27, 2011 |
Report No. RL32876 |
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New Zealand: Background and Bilateral Relations with the United States Bruce Vaughn Specialist in Asian Affairs May 27, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32876 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress New Zealand: Background and Bilateral Relations with the United States Summary New Zealand is increasingly viewed as a stalwart partner of the ...
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| Date May 26, 2011 |
Report No. RL34686 |
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The U.S. Trade Deficit, the Dollar, and the Price of Oil James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance May 26, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34686 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The U.S. Trade Deficit, the Dollar, and the Price of Oil Summary Rapid changes in the price of oil and the impact of such price changes ...
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| Date May 26, 2011 |
Report No. R41474 |
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. Accountable Care Organizations and the Medicare Shared Savings Program David Newman Specialist in Health Care Financing May 26, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41474 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Accountable Care Organizations and the Medicare Shared Savings Program Summary The provision of health care in the United States has ...
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| Date May 26, 2011 |
Report No. R41807 |
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House and Senate Chaplains: An Overview Ida A. Brudnick Analyst on the Congress May 26, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41807 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress House and Senate Chaplains: An Overview Introduction and Functions Both the Senate and House of Representatives elect chaplains. The chaplains perform ceremonial, symbolic, and ...
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| Date May 25, 2011 |
Report No. R41828 |
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International Monetary Fund: Selecting a Managing Director name redacted Specialist in International Trade and Finance May 25, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41828 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Monetary Fund: Selecting a Managing Director Summary On May 14, 2011, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the Managing Director of the ...
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| Date May 23, 2011 |
Report No. RL34589 |
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Clean Air After the CAIR Decision: MultiPollutant Approaches to Controlling Powerplant Emissions /name redacted/ Specialist in Environmental Policy /name redacted/ Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy /name redacted/ Legislative Attorney May 23, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34589 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Clean Air ...
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| Date May 23, 2011 |
Report No. R41831 |
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The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business May 23, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41831 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Summary The March 2011 Great Tohoku ...
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| Date May 22, 2011 |
Report No. R41815 |
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Overview of the Federal Debt D. Andrew Austin Analyst in Economic Policy May 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41815 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Overview of the Federal Debt Summary The size of current and projected federal deficits and the accumulation of federal debt are central to current congressional deliberations regarding ...
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| Date May 20, 2011 |
Report No. R41840 |
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U.S. Foreign Assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa: The FY2012 Request Alexis Arieff, Coordinator Analyst in African Affairs Nicolas Cook Specialist in African Affairs Lauren Ploch Analyst in African Affairs Tiaji Salaam-Blyther Specialist in Global Health Alexandra E. Kendall Analyst in Global Health Curt Tarnoff Specialist in Foreign Affairs Melissa D. Ho Specialist in Agricultural Policy May 20, ...
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| Date May 19, 2011 |
Report No. RL33334 |
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Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture: Status and Current Issues Updated May 19, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL33334 Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture: Status and Current Issues Summary Animal agriculture is being transformed by rapid advances in biotechnology a term that encompasses a variety of technologies, including genetic engineering (GE), genetic ...
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| Date May 18, 2011 |
Report No. R41766 |
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Japan s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Food and Agriculture Implications Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy May 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41766 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Japan s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Food and Agriculture Implications Summary The March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan caused ...
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| Date May 18, 2011 |
Report No. RL34146 |
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FEMA s Disaster Declaration Process: A Primer Francis X. McCarthy Analyst in Emergency Management Policy May 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34146 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress FEMA s Disaster Declaration Process: A Primer Summary The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (referred to as the Stafford ...
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| Date May 18, 2011 |
Report No. R41825 |
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Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Overview for Congress Peter Folger Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy May 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41825 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Overview Summary Geospatial ...
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| Date May 18, 2011 |
Report No. R41839 |
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Limitations on the Secretary of the Treasury s Authority to Exercise the Powers of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney May 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41839 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Limitations on the Secretary of the Treasury s Authority to Exercise Powers of the CFPB ...
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| Date May 17, 2011 |
Report No. R41254 |
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Defense: FY2011 Authorization and Appropriations Pat Towell, Coordinator Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget May 17, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41254 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Defense: FY2011 Authorization and Appropriations Summary The President s FY2011 budget request, released February 1, 2010, requested ...
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| Date May 17, 2011 |
Report No. R41827 |
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FY2012 Budget Highlights 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 May 17, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41827 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of ...
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| Date May 17, 2011 |
Report No. RS21349 |
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U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian Migrants Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Immigration Policy May 17, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21349 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian Migrants Summary The environmental, social, and political conditions in Haiti have long prompted congressional interest in U.S. ...
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| Date May 16, 2011 |
Report No. R41088 |
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The European Union: Leadership Changes Resulting from the Lisbon Treaty Derek E. Mix Analyst in European Affairs May 16, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41088 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The European Union: Leadership Changes Resulting from the Lisbon Treaty Summary Changes introduced by the Lisbon Treaty, the European Union s (EU ...
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| Date May 13, 2011 |
Report No. R40764 |
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Department of Defense Contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq: Background and Analysis Moshe Schwartz Specialist in Defense Acquisition Joyprada Swain Research Associate May 13, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40764 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Department of Defense Contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq: Background and Analysis Summary ...
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| Date May 13, 2011 |
Report No. R41407 |
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Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Highlighted Actions and Issues Curry L. Hagerty Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy May 13, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41407 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Highlighted Actions and Issues Summary This ...
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| Date May 13, 2011 |
Report No. R40835 |
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The Department of Defense s Use of Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, Analysis, and Options for Congress Moshe Schwartz Specialist in Defense Acquisition May 13, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40835 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress DOD's Use of PSCs in Afghanistan and Iraq Summary The United States ...
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| Date May 13, 2011 |
Report No. R40717 |
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Issues Regarding a National Land Parcel Database Peter Folger Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy May 13, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40717 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Issues Regarding a National Land Parcel Database Summary The federal government s efforts to coordinate its geospatial activities, through the ...
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| Date May 13, 2011 |
Report No. R40883 |
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Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico: CRS Experts Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy May 13, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40883 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico: CRS Experts T he following table provides access to names and contact information for CRS experts on policy concerns relating ...
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| Date May 13, 2011 |
Report No. R41439 |
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Health Insurance Agents and Brokers in the Reformed Health Insurance Market (name redacted) Specialist in Health Care Financing May 13, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41439 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Health Insurance Agents and Brokers in the Reformed Health Insurance Market Summary Health insurance agents and brokers, ...
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| Date May 12, 2011 |
Report No. R41258 |
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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2011 Appropriations Updated May 12, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41258 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2011 Appropriations Summary The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill includes funding for the Department of the Interior (DOI), except for the Bureau of Reclamation, ...
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| Date May 11, 2011 |
Report No. R41150 |
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Energy and Water Development: FY2011 Appropriations Updated May 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41150 Energy and Water Development: FY2011 Appropriations Summary The Energy and Water Development appropriations bill provides funding for civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), the Department of the Interior s Bureau of Reclamation, the ...
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| Date May 11, 2011 |
Report No. R40690 |
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Statutory Provisions and Recent Legal Issues Cynthia Brougher, Coordinator Legislative Attorney May 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40690 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress IDEA: Statutory Provisions and Legal Issues Summary The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ...
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| Date May 11, 2011 |
Report No. R41819 |
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Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act: Selected Policy Provisions, Funding, and Implementation Issues Heather B. Gonzalez Specialist in Science and Technology Policy May 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41819 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act Summary On January 4, 2011, President ...
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| Date May 11, 2011 |
Report No. RS22869 |
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Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects (name redacted) Specialist in Environmental Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology May 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22869 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects Summary Bisphenol ...
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| Date May 11, 2011 |
Report No. RS21613 |
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Conservation Reserve Program: Status and Current Issues (name redacted) Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development May 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS21613 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Conservation Reserve Program: Status and Current Issues Summary The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), enacted in the 1985 farm bill, ...
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