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| Date Dec. 2, 2010 |
Report No. R41515 |
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Screening and Securing Air Cargo: Background and Issues for Congress Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy December 2, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41515 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Screening and Securing Air Cargo: Background and Issues for Congress Summary The October 2010 discovery of two explosive devices being prepared ...
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| Date Dec. 2, 2010 |
Report No. RS22797 |
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Seafood Safety: Background and Issues Harold F. Upton Analyst in Natural Resources Policy December 2, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22797 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Seafood Safety: Background and Issues Summary Although seafood consumption can contribute to a healthy diet, some fish and shellfish can cause foodborne illnesses ...
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| Date Dec. 2, 2010 |
Report No. 98-706 |
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Bills and Resolutions: Examples of How Each Kind Is Used Richard S. Beth Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process December 2, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-706 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Bills and Resolutions: Examples of How Each Kind Is Used W hen Congress seeks to pass a law, it uses a bill or joint resolution, ...
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| Date Dec. 1, 2010 |
Report No. RS22809 |
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Ghana, an Emergent Oil Producer: Background and U.S. Relations Nicolas Cook Specialist in African Affairs December 1, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22809 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Ghana, an Emergent Oil Producer: Background and U.S. Relations Summary This report provides information on current developments in Ghana and ...
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| Date Nov. 30, 2010 |
Report No. RL31502 |
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Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Missile Proliferation Sanctions: Selected Current Law Dianne E. Rennack Specialist in Foreign Policy Legislation November 30, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31502 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Missile Proliferation Sanctions: Selected Current Law Summary The ...
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| Date Nov. 30, 2010 |
Report No. RS22931 |
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Islamic Finance: Overview and Policy Concerns Shayerah Ilias Analyst in International Trade and Finance November 30, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22931 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Islamic Finance: Overview and Policy Concerns Summary Islamic finance is based on principles of shariah, or Islamic law. Major financial principles ...
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| Date Nov. 29, 2010 |
Report No. R40832 |
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Animal Identification and Traceability: Overview and Issues Joel L. Greene Analyst in Agricultural Policy November 29, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40832 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Animal Identification and Traceability: Overview and Issues Summary Animal identification (ID) refers to keeping records on individual farm animals ...
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| Date Nov. 29, 2010 |
Report No. RL33403 |
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Hate Crime Legislation William J. Krouse Specialist in Domestic Security and Crime Policy November 29, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33403 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Hate Crime Legislation Summary On October 28, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law, as ...
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| Date Nov. 29, 2010 |
Report No. RS20144 |
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Allocations and Subdivisions in the Congressional Budget Process Bill Heniff Jr. Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process November 29, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20144 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Allocations and Subdivisions in the Congressional Budget Process he annual budget resolution sets forth total spending and ...
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| Date Nov. 28, 2010 |
Report No. RL34642 |
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Turkey: Selected Foreign Policy Issues and U.S. Views Carol Migdalovitz Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs November 28, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34642 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Turkey: Selected Foreign Policy Issues and U.S. Views Summary This report focuses on the foreign policy of Turkey, a long-time valued U.S. NATO ...
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| Date Nov. 26, 2010 |
Report No. RL34144 |
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Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB): Emerging Public Health Threats and Quarantine and Isolation Kathleen S. Swendiman Legislative Attorney Nancy Lee Jones Legislative Attorney November 26, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34144 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Summary The ...
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| Date Nov. 24, 2010 |
Report No. R41160 |
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North Korea s 2009 Nuclear Test: Containment, Monitoring, Implications Jonathan Medalia Specialist in Nuclear Weapons Policy November 24, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41160 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress North Korea s 2009 Nuclear Test: Containment, Monitoring, Implications Summary On May 25, 2009, North Korea announced that it ...
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| Date Nov. 24, 2010 |
Report No. R41503 |
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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Title IX, Investor Protection Mark Jickling Specialist in Financial Economics November 24, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41503 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Dodd-Frank Act: Title IX, Investor Protection Summary Title IX of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and ...
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| Date Nov. 23, 2010 |
Report No. R41500 |
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International Financing of Responses to Climate Change Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy November 23, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41500 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Financing of Responses to Climate Change Summary Many voices, domestically and internationally, call for the United States ...
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| Date Nov. 22, 2010 |
Report No. R41179 |
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Long-Term Unemployment and Recessions Gerald Mayer Analyst in Labor Policy Linda Levine Specialist in Labor Economics November 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41179 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Long-Term Unemployment and Recessions Summary The recession that began in the United States in December 2007 and officially ended in ...
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| Date Nov. 22, 2010 |
Report No. RS20441 |
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Advance Appropriations, Forward Funding, and Advance Funding Sandy Streeter Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process November 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20441 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Advance Appropriations, Forward Funding, and Advance Funding A pppropriations acts generally make budget authority (or BA)1 ...
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| Date Nov. 22, 2010 |
Report No. R41505 |
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EPA s BACT Guidance for Greenhouse Gases from Stationary Sources Larry Parker Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy James E. McCarthy Specialist in Environmental Policy November 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41505 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress EPA s BACT Guidance for Greenhouse Gases from Stationary Sources Summary ...
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| Date Nov. 19, 2010 |
Report No. R41497 |
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Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Executive Departments During the 110th Congress, 2007-2008 Henry B. Hogue Analyst in American National Government Maeve P. Carey Analyst in Government Organization and Management Maureen Bearden Information Research Specialist November 19, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41497 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members ...
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| Date Nov. 18, 2010 |
Report No. R41501 |
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House Legislative Procedures and House Committee Organization: Options for Change in the 112th Congress -name redactedSpecialist on the Congress -name redactedSenior Specialist in American National Government November 18, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41501 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress House Legislative Procedures and House ...
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| Date Nov. 18, 2010 |
Report No. R41494 |
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International Climate Change: A Negotiations Side-by-Side Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy November 18, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41494 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Climate Change: A Negotiations Side-by-Side Summary Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ...
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| Date Nov. 18, 2010 |
Report No. R41424 |
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Flooding in Pakistan: Overview and Issues for Congress K. Alan Kronstadt, Coordinator Specialist in South Asian Affairs Pervaze A. Sheikh, Coordinator Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Bruce Vaughn, Coordinator Specialist in Asian Affairs November 18, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41424 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Flooding ...
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| Date Nov. 17, 2010 |
Report No. 98-612 |
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Special Rules and Options for Regulating the Amending Process Megan Suzanne Lynch Analyst on the Congress and Legislative Process November 17, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-612 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Special Rules and Options for Regulating the Amending Process Contents Open Rules ...
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| Date Nov. 17, 2010 |
Report No. 98-313 |
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House Rules Committee Hearings on Special Rules Megan Suzanne Lynch Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process November 17, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-313 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress House Rules Committee Hearings on Special Rules Contents The Merits of the ...
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| Date Nov. 17, 2010 |
Report No. 98-433 |
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Special Rules and Waivers of House Rules Megan Suzanne Lynch Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process November 17, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-433 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Special Rules and Waivers of House Rules Contents The Functions of Special Rules ...
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| Date Nov. 15, 2010 |
Report No. R41491 |
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Robo-Signing and Other Alleged Documentation Problems in Judicial and Nonjudicial Foreclosure Processes David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney November 15, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41491 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Robo-Signing and Other Alleged Documentation Problems in Foreclosure Processes Summary In recent weeks, ...
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| Date Nov. 12, 2010 |
Report No. R41488 |
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One-time Payment in Lieu of a Social Security COLA November 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41488 One-time Payment in Lieu of a Social Security COLA Summary In October 2010, the Social Security Administration announced that Social Security beneficiaries will not receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2011 for the second consecutive year. The COLA is ...
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| Date Nov. 12, 2010 |
Report No. RL34507 |
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The Developmental Disabilities Act Updated November 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL34507 The Developmental Disabilities Act Summary The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (commonly known as the DD Act) provides federal financial assistance to states and public and nonprofit agencies to support community-based delivery of services ...
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| Date Nov. 12, 2010 |
Report No. R41493 |
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Options for a Federal Renewable Electricity Standard Richard J. Campbell Specialist in Energy Policy November 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41493 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Options for a Federal Renewable Electricity Standard Summary The choice of power generation technology in the United States is heavily influenced by the ...
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| Date Nov. 10, 2010 |
Report No. R41485 |
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Reorganization of the Minerals Management Service in the Aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Henry B. Hogue Analyst in American National Government November 10, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41485 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Reorganization of the Minerals Management Service Summary On April 20, 2010, an explosion and ...
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| Date Nov. 10, 2010 |
Report No. R41401 |
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General Motors Initial Public Offering: Review of Issues and Implications for TARP Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business Baird Webel Specialist in Financial Economics Gary Shorter Specialist in Financial Economics November 10, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41401 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress General Motors ...
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| Date Nov. 10, 2010 |
Report No. RL34573 |
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Does the Endangered Species Act Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear? Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney November 10, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34573 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Does the Endangered Species Act Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear? Summary The polar bear has been protected ...
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| Date Nov. 10, 2010 |
Report No. R34573 |
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Does the Endangered Species Act Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear? Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney November 10, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34573 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Does the Endangered Species Act Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear? Summary The polar bear has been protected ...
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| Date Nov. 9, 2010 |
Report No. R41484 |
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Afghanistan: U.S. Rule of Law and Justice Sector Assistance Liana Sun Wyler Analyst in International Crime and Narcotics Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs November 9, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41484 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Afghanistan: U.S. Rule of Law and Justice Sector Assistance Summary Developing ...
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| Date Nov. 9, 2010 |
Report No. R41487 |
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Water Reuse and the Title XVI Program: Legislative Issues (name redacted) Specialist in Natural Resources Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Natural Resources Policy November 9, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41487 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Water Reuse and the Title XVI Program: Legislative Issues Summary Congress authorized ...
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| Date Nov. 9, 2010 |
Report No. RS21745 |
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Islam: Sunnis and Shiites Christopher M. Blanchard Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs November 9, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21745 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Islam: Sunnis and Shiites Summary The majority of the world s Muslim population follows the Sunni branch of Islam, and approximately 10%-15% of all Muslims follow the ...
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| Date Nov. 8, 2010 |
Report No. R40561 |
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Interactions Between the Social Security COLA and Medicare Part B Premiums (name redacted) Analyst in Health Care Financing (name redacted) Analyst in Income Security November 8, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40561 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Interactions Between the Social Security COLA and Medicare Part B Premiums Summary On ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2010 |
Report No. R41480 |
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Raising the Tax Rates on High-Income Taxpayers: Pros and Cons Nonna A. Noto Specialist in Public Finance November 5, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41480 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Raising the Tax Rates on High-Income Taxpayers: Pros and Cons Summary The set of temporary tax provisions known as the Bush tax cuts is scheduled to ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2010 |
Report No. RL34304 |
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Obstruction of Congress: A Brief Overview of Federal Law Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law November 5, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34304 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Obstruction of Congress Summary Obstruction of justice is the impediment of ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2010 |
Report No. RS22784 |
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Obstruction of Congress: An Abridged Overview of Federal Criminal Laws Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities Charles Doyle Senior Specialist in American Public Law November 5, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22784 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Obstruction of Congress Summary Obstruction of justice is the ...
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| Date Nov. 4, 2010 |
Report No. R41477 |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Agency Overview and Reauthorization Issues (name redacted) Specialist in Health Policy November 4, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41477 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress SAMHSA: Agency Overview and Reauthorization Issues Summary The Substance Abuse and Mental Health ...
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| Date Nov. 3, 2010 |
Report No. R41473 |
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Countering Terrorism in East Africa: The U.S. Response Lauren Ploch Analyst in African Affairs November 3, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41473 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Countering Terrorism in East Africa: The U.S. Response Summary The United States government has implemented a range of programs to counter violent extremist ...
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| Date Nov. 3, 2010 |
Report No. R41453 |
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Oil Spill Legislation in the 111th Congress Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy November 3, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41453 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Oil Spill Legislation in the 111th Congress Summary This report summarizes provisions of selected legislation enacted and proposed that addresses oil spill ...
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| Date Nov. 3, 2010 |
Report No. R41472 |
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Rulemaking Requirements and Authorities in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Curtis W. Copeland Specialist in American National Government November 3, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41472 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Rulemaking Requirements and Authorities in the Dodd-Frank Act Summary The Dodd-Frank ...
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| Date Nov. 3, 2010 |
Report No. RL33724 |
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Administrative Issues Related to a Change in Majority in the House of Representatives R. Eric Petersen Specialist in American National Government Jennifer E. Manning Information Research Specialist Ida A. Brudnick Analyst on the Congress November 3, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33724 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Administrative ...
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| Date Nov. 2, 2010 |
Report No. RL32648 |
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Average Years of Service for Members of the Senate and House of Representatives, 1st - 111th Congresses Matthew Eric Glassman Analyst on the Congress Erin Hemlin Research Associate November 2, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32648 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Average Years of Service for Members of the Senate and House of ...
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| Date Nov. 2, 2010 |
Report No. R41376 |
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Final Rule Amending Title II and Title III Regulations (name redacted) Legislative Attorney November 2, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41376 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The ADA: Final Rule Amending Title II and Title III Regulations Summary The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has ...
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| Date Nov. 1, 2010 |
Report No. RL33323 |
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Veterans Affairs: Benefits for Service-Connected Disabilities Douglas Reid Weimer Legislative Attorney November 1, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33323 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Veterans Affairs: Benefits for Service-Connected Disabilities Summary Congress provides various benefits to American veterans and their dependents ...
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| Date Oct. 29, 2010 |
Report No. R40501 |
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Immigration Reform Issues in the 111th Congress Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Immigration Policy October 29, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40501 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Immigration Reform Issues in the 111th Congress Summary There is a broad-based consensus that the U.S. immigration system is broken. This consensus erodes, ...
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| Date Oct. 29, 2010 |
Report No. R41471 |
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Winter Fuels Outlook 2010-2011 Robert Pirog Specialist in Energy Economics October 29, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41471 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Winter Fuels Outlook 2010-2011 Summary The Energy Information Administration (EIA) in its Short-Term Energy and Winter Fuels Outlook (STEWFO) for the 2010-2011 winter heating ...
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| Date Oct. 28, 2010 |
Report No. R41468 |
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Service Animals (name redacted) Legislative Attorney October 28, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41468 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Service Animals Summary The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has as its purpose providing a clear and ...
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