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| Date March 11, 2011 |
Report No. R41679 |
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Liability and Compensation Issues Raised by the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy March 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41679 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Liability and Compensation Issues Raised by the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Summary The 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident produced the largest ...
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| Date March 11, 2011 |
Report No. RL34694 |
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Administering Green Programs in Congress: Issues and Options Jacob R. Straus Analyst on the Congress March 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34694 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Administering Green Programs in Congress: Issues and Options Summary Programs to create an environmentally conscious workplace have long existed on ...
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| Date March 11, 2011 |
Report No. RL33247 |
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Supreme Court Nominations: Senate Floor Procedure and Practice, 1789-2011 Richard S. Beth Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process Betsy Palmer Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process March 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33247 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Supreme Court Nominations: Senate Floor Procedure and ...
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| Date March 11, 2011 |
Report No. RS22919 |
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Community Development Block Grants: Neighborhood Stabilization Program; Assistance to Communities Affected by Foreclosures Updated March 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS22919 Community Development Block Grants: Neighborhood Stabilization Program Summary In response to the rising number of home mortgage foreclosures the 110th Congress passed the Housing and ...
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| Date March 11, 2011 |
Report No. R41687 |
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The Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Refined Product Reserves: Authorization and Drawdown Policy Anthony Andrews Specialist in Energy and Defense Policy Robert Pirog Specialist in Energy Economics March 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41687 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Refined Product Reserves ...
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| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. RS22717 |
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Taxation of Private Equity and Hedge Fund Partnerships: Characterization of Carried Interest Updated March 10, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS22717 Taxation of Private Equity and Hedge Fund Partnerships Summary General partners in most private equity and hedge funds are compensated in two ways. First, to the extent that they contribute their capital in the ...
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| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. R41683 |
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Middle East and North Africa Unrest: Implications for Oil and Natural Gas Markets Michael Ratner Analyst in Energy Policy Neelesh Nerurkar Specialist in Energy Policy March 10, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41683 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Middle East and North Africa Unrest: Implications for Oil and Natural Gas Markets Summary ...
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| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. R41678 |
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. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Private Schools Nancy Lee Jones Legislative Attorney March 10, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41678 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Private Schools Summary The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a ...
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| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. R41682 |
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International Criminal Court and the Rome Statute: 2010 Review Conference Matthew C. Weed Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation March 10, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41682 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Criminal Court and the Rome Statute: 2010 Review Conference Summary ICC Review Conference and U.S. Engagement The ...
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| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. RL33085 |
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Trade in Services: The Doha Development Agenda Negotiations and U.S. Goals William H. Cooper Specialist in International Trade and Finance March 10, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33085 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Trade in Services: The Doha Development Agenda Negotiations and U.S. Goals Summary The United States and the other ...
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| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. R41677 |
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Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2010 Richard F. Grimmett Specialist in International Security March 10, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41677 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2010 Summary This report lists hundreds of instances in which the United ...
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| Date March 9, 2011 |
Report No. R40156 |
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War in Afghanistan: Strategy, Operations, and Issues for Congress Catherine Dale Specialist in International Security March 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40156 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress War in Afghanistan: Strategy, Operations, and Issues for Congress Summary In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, ...
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| Date March 9, 2011 |
Report No. R40829 |
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How Legislation Is Brought to the House Floor: A Snapshot of Recent Parliamentary Practice Christopher M. Davis Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process March 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40829 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress How Legislation Is Brought to the House Floor: A Snapshot Summary The House of Representatives ...
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| Date March 9, 2011 |
Report No. R41676 |
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. The Effect of Unemployment Insurance on the Economy and the Labor Market Thomas L. Hungerford Specialist in Public Finance March 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41676 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The Effect of Unemployment Insurance on the Economy and the Labor Market Summary In December 2010, Congress passed the Tax Relief, ...
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| Date March 9, 2011 |
Report No. R41680 |
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Fact Sheet: The FY2012 State and Foreign Operations Budget Request Susan B. Epstein Specialist in Foreign Policy Marian Leonardo Lawson Analyst in Foreign Assistance Tamara J. Resler Analyst in Foreign Affairs March 9, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41680 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Fact Sheet: The FY2012 State and Foreign ...
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| Date March 8, 2011 |
Report No. R41674 |
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Terrorist Use of the Internet: Information Operations in Cyberspace Catherine A. Theohary Analyst in National Security Policy and Information Operations John Rollins Specialist in Terrorism and National Security March 8, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41674 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Terrorist Use of the Internet: Information ...
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| Date March 4, 2011 |
Report No. R41667 |
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How Local Election Officials View Election Reform: Results of Three National Surveys March 4, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41667 How Local Election Officials View Election Reform: Results of Three National Surveys Summary Local election officials (LEOs) are critical to the administration of federal elections and the implementation of the Help America Vote ...
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| Date March 4, 2011 |
Report No. R41671 |
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Adaptive Management for Ecosystem Restoration: Analysis and Issues for Congress March 4, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41671 Adaptive Management for Ecosystem Restoration: Analysis and Issues for Congress Summary Adaptive management is the process of incorporating new scientific and programmatic information into the implementation of a project or plan to ...
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| Date March 4, 2011 |
Report No. R41141 |
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. Previewing Dairy Policy Options for the Next Farm Bill Dennis A. Shields Specialist in Agricultural Policy March 4, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41141 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Previewing Dairy Policy Options for the Next Farm Bill Summary Financial stress encountered by dairy farmers in recent years has led Congress and ...
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| Date March 4, 2011 |
Report No. R41504 |
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. 1099 Information Reporting Requirements and Penalties as Modified by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Carol A. Pettit Legislative Attorney Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney March 4, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41504 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . 1099 Information ...
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| Date March 3, 2011 |
Report No. R41670 |
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State Assessments Required by the No Child Left Behind Act: An Analysis of Requirements, Funding, and Cost name redacted Analyst in Education Policy March 3, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41670 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress State Assessments Required by the NCLB: Analysis of Requirements, Funding, and Cost Summary The Title I-A ...
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| Date March 3, 2011 |
Report No. RS22871 |
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Department of Defense Section 1207 Security and Stabilization Assistance: Background and Congressional Concerns, FY2006-FY2010 Nina M. Serafino Specialist in International Security Affairs March 3, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22871 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Department of Defense Section 1207 Security and Stabilization ...
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| Date March 3, 2011 |
Report No. R41030 |
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Federal Employee Benefits and Same-Sex Partnerships Wendy R. Ginsberg Analyst in Government Organization and Management March 3, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41030 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Employee Benefits and Same-Sex Partnerships Summary The federal government provides a variety of benefits to its 8 million ...
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| Date March 3, 2011 |
Report No. R41454 |
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Legal Issues Related to Proving Service Connection for VA Disability Compensation: Statutory Presumptions Douglas Reid Weimer Legislative Attorney March 3, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41454 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Proving Service Connection: Statutory Presumptions Summary Among the many types of benefits available to ...
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| Date March 3, 2011 |
Report No. R41669 |
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Oil and Natural Gas Industry Tax Issues in the FY2012 Budget Proposal Robert Pirog Specialist in Energy Economics March 3, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41669 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Oil and Natural Gas Industry Tax Issues in the FY2012 Budget Proposal Summary The Obama Administration, in the FY2012 budget proposal, seeks to ...
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| Date March 2, 2011 |
Report No. R41665 |
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Characteristics of Individuals With and Without Health Insurance, 2009 name redacted Analyst in Health Care Financing March 2, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41665 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Characteristics of Individuals With and Without Health Insurance, 2009 Summary Almost 51 million people, or 16.7% of the U.S. population, ...
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| Date March 2, 2011 |
Report No. R41544 |
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Trade Promotion Authority and the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement Emily C. Barbour Legislative Attorney March 2, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41544 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Trade Promotion Authority and the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement Summary On June 30, 2007, U.S. and South Korean officials signed the Korea ...
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| Date March 2, 2011 |
Report No. R41657 |
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. Proposed FY2011 Appropriations for the Departments of Education and Labor Under H.R. 1 and Related Bills Rebecca R. Skinner Specialist in Education Policy David H. Bradley Analyst in Labor Economics Gail McCallion Specialist in Social Policy March 2, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41657 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Proposed ...
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| Date March 2, 2011 |
Report No. R41265 |
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The 2010 Oil Spill: MMS/BOEMRE and NEPA Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney March 2, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41265 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The 2010 Oil Spill: MMS/BOEMRE and NEPA Summary On April 20, 2010, an exploratory oil well in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, killing 11 people and causing the worst oil spill in ...
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| Date Feb. 28, 2011 |
Report No. RL31381 |
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U.S. Immigration Policy on Temporary Admissions Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Immigration Policy February 28, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31381 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Immigration Policy on Temporary Admissions Summary U.S. law provides for the temporary admission of various categories of foreign nationals, who are ...
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| Date Feb. 25, 2011 |
Report No. 98-812 |
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Amendments Between the Houses: A Brief Overview Updated February 25, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov 98-812 Amendments Between the Houses: A Brief Overview T he House and Senate must approve an identical version of a measure before it can be presented for the President s approval or veto. If the House and Senate approve differing versions of a measure, the ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2011 |
Report No. R40209 |
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Fundraising for Presidential Libraries: Recent Legislative and Policy Issues for Congress Updated February 24, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40209 Fundraising for Presidential Libraries: Recent Legislative and Policy Issues for Congress Summary In recent Congresses, some Members have expressed concern about the lack of information surrounding private ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2011 |
Report No. RL33113 |
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Veterans Affairs: Basic Eligibility for Disability Benefit Programs Douglas Reid Weimer Legislative Attorney February 24, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33113 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Veterans Affairs: Basic Eligibility for Disability Benefit Programs Summary A broad range of benefits is offered to American veterans and to ...
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| Date Feb. 24, 2011 |
Report No. RL30024 |
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U.S. Global Climate Change Policy: Evolving Views on Cost, Competitiveness, and Comprehensiveness Larry Parker Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy John Blodgett Coordinator of Division Research and Specialist in Resources, Science and Industry Brent D. Yacobucci Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy February 24, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30024 CRS ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2011 |
Report No. R40956 |
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Sexual Violence in African Conflicts Alexis Arieff Analyst in African Affairs February 23, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40956 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Sexual Violence in African Conflicts Summary Civilians in Africa s conflict zones particularly women and children, but also men are often vulnerable to sexual violence, ...
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| Date Feb. 22, 2011 |
Report No. RL34355 |
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The Regulatory Flexibility Act: Implementation Issues and Proposed Reforms Updated February 22, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL34355 The Regulatory Flexibility Act: Implementation Issues and Proposed Reforms Summary The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601-612) requires federal agencies to assess the impact of their forthcoming regulations ...
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| Date Feb. 22, 2011 |
Report No. R41649 |
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Wilderness Laws: Statutory Provisions and Prohibited and Permitted Uses Ross W. Gorte Specialist in Natural Resources Policy February 22, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41649 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Wilderness Laws: Statutory Provisions and Prohibited and Permitted Uses Summary The 1964 Wilderness Act established a National ...
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| Date Feb. 22, 2011 |
Report No. R40862 |
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Medical Malpractice Insurance and Health Reform name redacted Specialist in Financial Economics name redacted Legislative Attorney name redacted Specialist in Health Care Financing February 22, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40862 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medical Malpractice Insurance and Health Reform Summary As a policy area ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2011 |
Report No. R41646 |
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Public Health and Medical Emergency Management: Issues in the 112th Congress Sarah A. Lister Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology February 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41646 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Public Health and Medical Emergency Management: Issues in the 112th Congress Summary Key recent events the 2001 ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2011 |
Report No. R40443 |
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The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (P.L. 111-353) Ren e Johnson, Coordinator Specialist in Agricultural Policy February 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40443 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (P.L. 111-353) Summary The 111th Congress passed comprehensive food safety legislation in December ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2011 |
Report No. R41180 |
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Rulemaking Requirements and Authorities in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Curtis W. Copeland Specialist in American National Government February 18, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41180 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Rulemaking Requirements and Authorities in the PPACA Summary Federal regulations generally ...
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| Date Feb. 17, 2011 |
Report No. R41640 |
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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the Gulf of Mexico Fishing Industry Harold F. Upton Analyst in Natural Resources Policy February 17, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41640 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the Gulf of Mexico Fishing Industry Summary On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil ...
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| Date Feb. 15, 2011 |
Report No. R41316 |
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FY2011 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues Charles A. Henning, Coordinator Specialist in Military Manpower Policy David F. Burrelli Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Don J. Jansen Analyst in Defense Health Care Policy Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy February 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41316 CRS ...
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| Date Feb. 15, 2011 |
Report No. R41637 |
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Selected Theories of Constitutional Interpretation Kenneth R. Thomas Legislative Attorney February 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41637 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Selected Theories of Constitutional Interpretation Summary The United States Constitution, as amended, is a complex legal document which sets out the structure of ...
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| Date Feb. 15, 2011 |
Report No. R41173 |
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Foreign Aid Reform, National Strategy, and the Quadrennial Review Susan B. Epstein Specialist in Foreign Policy February 15, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41173 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Aid Reform, National Strategy, and the Quadrennial Review Summary Several development proponents, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs ...
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| Date Feb. 14, 2011 |
Report No. R41639 |
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Empowerment Zones, Enterprise Communities, and Renewal Communities: Comparative Overview and Analysis February 14, 2011 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41639 Empowerment Zones, Enterprise Communities, and Renewal Communities Summary Empowerment Zones (EZs), Enterprise Communities (ECs), and Renewal Communities (RCs) are federally designated geographic areas ...
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| Date Feb. 14, 2011 |
Report No. RL31760 |
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The Family and Medical Leave Act: Current Legislative Activity Gerald Mayer Analyst in Labor Policy February 14, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31760 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Family and Medical Leave Act: Current Legislative Activity Summary Time off to care for one s own health problems or those of family members is not ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2011 |
Report No. R41631 |
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The Market for Biomass-Based Diesel Fuel in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Brent D. Yacobucci Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy February 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41631 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Market for Biomass-Based Diesel Fuel in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Summary The market for biomass- ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2011 |
Report No. RL33700 |
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United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress Marjorie Ann Browne Specialist in International Relations February 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33700 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress Summary A major issue facing the United Nations, the United States, and the 111th Congress is ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2011 |
Report No. RS22678 |
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Social Security: The Notch Issue name redacted Specialist in Income Security February 11, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22678 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Social Security: The Notch Issue Summary Some Social Security beneficiaries who were born from 1917 to 1921 the so-called notch babies believe they are not receiving fair ...
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