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| Date Oct. 28, 2010 |
Report No. 97-746 |
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Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in U.S. Institutions and the Labor Force Christine M. Matthews Specialist in Science and Technology Policy October 28, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 97-746 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in U.S. Institutions and the Labor Force Summary The increased ...
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| Date Oct. 28, 2010 |
Report No. R41467 |
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The Status of the Basel III Capital Adequacy Accord Walter W. Eubanks Specialist in Financial Economics October 28, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41467 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Status of the Basel III Capital Adequacy Accord Summary The new Basel Capital Adequacy Accord (Basel III) is of concern to Congress mainly because ...
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| Date Oct. 26, 2010 |
Report No. R41465 |
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History of the Joint Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures (19411974), with Observations on Oversight Today Michael L. Koempel Senior Specialist in American National Government Justin Murray Information Research Specialist Brian P.J. Tabit Research Associate October 26, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41465 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members ...
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| Date Oct. 26, 2010 |
Report No. R41462 |
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Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs in Japan and South Korea: Background for Congress Bill Canis Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business Jeanne J. Grimmett Legislative Attorney Michaela D. Platzer Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business Brent D. Yacobucci Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy October 26, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov ...
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| Date Oct. 25, 2010 |
Report No. R41463 |
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Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions on Regulatory and Other Collegial Boards and Commissions, 110th Congress Henry B. Hogue Analyst in American National Government Maureen Bearden Information Research Specialist October 25, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41463 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Presidential Appointments to ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2010 |
Report No. R41460 |
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Cellulosic Ethanol: Feedstocks, Conversion Technologies, Economics, and Policy Options Randy Schnepf, Coordinator Specialist in Agricultural Policy October 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41460 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Cellulosic Ethanol: Feedstocks, Conversion Technologies, Economics, and Policy Options Summary In the ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2010 |
Report No. R40237 |
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. Federal Lands Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service (FS): Issues in the 111th Congress Ross W. Gorte, Coordinator Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Carol Hardy Vincent, Coordinator Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney Marc Humphries Analyst in Energy Policy October 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 ...
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| Date Oct. 21, 2010 |
Report No. RL33730 |
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Recreation Fees Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act Carol Hardy Vincent Specialist in Natural Resources Policy October 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33730 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Recreation Fees Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act Summary The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA ...
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| Date Oct. 20, 2010 |
Report No. R41458 |
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How Changes in the Economics of Broadcast Television Are Affecting News and Sports Programming and the Policy Goals of Localism, Diversity of Voices, and Competition (name redacted) Specialist in Telecommunications Policy October 20, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41458 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Changes in the Economics of ...
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| Date Oct. 19, 2010 |
Report No. R40548 |
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Legal Issues Relating to the Disposal of Dispensed Controlled Substances Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney October 19, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40548 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Legal Issues Relating to the Disposal of Dispensed Controlled Substances Summary According to the White House Office of National Drug Control ...
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| Date Oct. 18, 2010 |
Report No. R41457 |
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. Banning Crush Videos: Legislative Response to the Supreme Court s Ruling in U.S. v. Stevens and Lingering First Amendment Questions Kathleen Ann Ruane Legislative Attorney October 18, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41457 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Banning Crush Videos Summary In 2000, Congress enacted 18 U.S.C. 48 to ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2010 |
Report No. R41311 |
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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Coastal Wetland and Wildlife Impacts and Response M. Lynne Corn Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy October 15, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41311 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Coastal Wetland and ...
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| Date Oct. 14, 2010 |
Report No. R41323 |
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Tax Issues and the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: Legal Analysis of Payments and Tax Relief Policy Options Molly F. Sherlock Analyst in Economics Erika K. Lunder Legislative Attorney Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney October 14, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41323 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Tax Issues and the Gulf of Mexico Oil ...
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| Date Oct. 14, 2010 |
Report No. R40522 |
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The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Schools: The Legal Issues Nancy Lee Jones Legislative Attorney Jody Feder Legislative Attorney October 14, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40522 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Schools: The Legal Issues Summary Seclusion and restraint have been ...
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| Date Oct. 12, 2010 |
Report No. R41448 |
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Drug Courts: Background, Effectiveness, and Policy Issues for Congress Celinda Franco Specialist in Crime Policy October 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41448 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Drug Courts: Background, Effectiveness, and Policy Issues for Congress Summary Drug courts are specialized court dockets, or portions of ...
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| Date Oct. 8, 2010 |
Report No. RS22631 |
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Defense Acquisition: Use of Lead System Integrators (LSIs) Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress Valerie Bailey Grasso Specialist in Defense Acquisition October 8, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22631 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Defense Acquisition: Use of Lead System Integrators (LSIs) Summary Some in Congress ...
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| Date Oct. 6, 2010 |
Report No. R40198 |
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The 2007-2009 Recession: Similarities to and Differences from the Past Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy October 6, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40198 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The 2007-2009 Recession: Similarities to and Differences from the Past Summary According to the National Bureau of Economic Research ( ...
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| Date Oct. 6, 2010 |
Report No. R41447 |
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Burma's 2010 Election Campaign: Issues for Congress Michael F. Martin Specialist in Asian Affairs October 6, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41447 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Burma's 2010 Election Campaign: Issues for Congress Summary Burma is to hold its first parliamentary elections in 20 years on November 7, 2010. The polls ...
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| Date Oct. 6, 2010 |
Report No. RL34174 |
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What Happens to the Bald Eagle Now That It Is Not Protected Under the Endangered Species Act? Kristina Alexander Legislative Attorney October 6, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34174 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress What Happens to the Bald Eagle Now That It Is Not Protected Under the ESA? Summary In 2007 the American bald eagle was ...
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| Date Oct. 5, 2010 |
Report No. RL34516 |
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Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Legislation Pending in the 111th Congress Barbara L. Schwemle Analyst in American National Government October 5, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34516 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Telework Legislation in the 111th Congress: A Side-by-Side Comparison Summary ...
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| Date Oct. 5, 2010 |
Report No. RL30335 |
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Federal Land Management Agencies Mandatory Spending Authorities Updated October 5, 2010 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL30335 Federal Land Management Agencies Mandatory Spending Authorities Summary The four major land management agencies have numerous special funds and trust funds that have mandatory spending authority, with the money available to be spent without ...
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| Date Oct. 5, 2010 |
Report No. R41442 |
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Public Transit New Starts Program: Issues and Options for Congress name redacted Specialist in Transportation Policy October 5, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41442 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Public Transit New Starts Program: Issues and Options for Congress Summary The New Starts program provides federal funds to public transit ...
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| Date Oct. 4, 2010 |
Report No. RL34164 |
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Improper Payments Information Act of 2002: Background, Implementation, and Assessment Garrett Hatch Analyst in American National Government Virginia A. McMurtry Specialist in American National Government October 4, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34164 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 Summary ...
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| Date Oct. 1, 2010 |
Report No. R41345 |
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2011 Appropriations Daniel H. Else Specialist in National Defense Christine Scott Specialist in Social Policy Sidath Viranga Panangala Specialist in Veterans Policy October 1, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41345 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Military Construction, ...
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| Date Oct. 1, 2010 |
Report No. R41288 |
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Food and Drug Administration FY2011 Budget and Appropriations Updated October 1, 2010 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41288 Food and Drug Administration FY2011 Budget and Appropriations Summary The President s budget request for FY2011 included $4.032 billion for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The total is made of $2.508 billion in direct appropriations ( ...
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| Date Oct. 1, 2010 |
Report No. R41445 |
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Selected Church-State Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education Cynthia Brougher Legislative Attorney Rebecca R. Skinner Specialist in Education Policy October 1, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41445 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Selected Church-State Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education Summary The Elementary and ...
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| Date Oct. 1, 2010 |
Report No. R14209 |
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Inherently Governmental Functions and Other Work Reserved for Performance by Federal Government Employees: The Obama Administration s Proposed Policy Letter L. Elaine Halchin Specialist in American National Government Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Shawn Reese Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy Moshe Schwartz Specialist in Defense Acquisition October 1, 2010 ...
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| Date Oct. 1, 2010 |
Report No. RS22079 |
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The Kurds in Post-Saddam Iraq Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs October 1, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22079 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Kurds in Post-Saddam Iraq Summary The Kurdish-inhabited region of northern Iraq has been relatively peaceful and prosperous since the fall of Saddam Hussein. However, ...
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| Date Sept. 29, 2010 |
Report No. R41432 |
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Mortgage Markets in Selected Developed Countries September 29, 2010 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41432 Mortgage Markets in Selected Developed Countries Summary The United States, Canada, Denmark, and Australia are advanced economies that share many features, but their approaches to financing homeownership have differed. As the U.S. Congress considers housing ...
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| Date Sept. 29, 2010 |
Report No. RL34041 |
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Prohibiting Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance Cynthia Brougher, Coordinator Legislative Attorney September 29, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34041 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ...
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| Date Sept. 29, 2010 |
Report No. RL34339 |
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Coastal Zone Management: Background and Reauthorization Issues Harold F. Upton Analyst in Natural Resources Policy September 29, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34339 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Coastal Zone Management: Background and Reauthorization Issues Summary The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) was first enacted in 1972, ...
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| Date Sept. 29, 2010 |
Report No. RL32154 |
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Marine Protected Areas: An Overview Harold F. Upton Analyst in Natural Resources Policy Eugene H. Buck Specialist in Natural Resources Policy September 29, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32154 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Marine Protected Areas: An Overview Summary There continues to be congressional interest in limiting human ...
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| Date Sept. 28, 2010 |
Report No. R40875 |
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Proposed Employment Regulations (name redacted) Legislative Attorney September 28, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40875 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Proposed Employment Regulations Summary The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a broad ...
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| Date Sept. 28, 2010 |
Report No. R41031 |
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Beginning and End of the Terms of United States Senators Chosen to Fill Senate Vacancies Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney September 28, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41031 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Beginning and End of the Terms of Senators Chosen to Fill Senate Vacancies Summary Under the Constitution, the Rules of the ...
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| Date Sept. 28, 2010 |
Report No. RL33099 |
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State Statutes Governing Hate Crimes Alison M. Smith Legislative Attorney Cassandra L. Foley Law Librarian September 28, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33099 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress State Statutes Governing Hate Crimes Summary Concerns about hate crimes have become increasingly prominent among policymakers at all levels of ...
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| Date Sept. 27, 2010 |
Report No. R40850 |
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Managing Electronic Waste: Issues with Exporting E-Waste Linda Luther Analyst in Environmental Policy September 27, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40850 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Managing Electronic Waste: Issues with Exporting E-Waste Summary Electronic waste (e-waste) is a term that is used loosely to refer to obsolete, ...
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| Date Sept. 23, 2010 |
Report No. R41441 |
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China s Sovereign Wealth Fund: Developments and Policy Implications Michael F. Martin Specialist in Asian Affairs September 23, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41441 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress China s Sovereign Wealth Fund: Developments and Policy Implications Summary China s ruling executive body, the State Council, established ...
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| Date Sept. 22, 2010 |
Report No. RL34370 |
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Veterans Affairs: Health Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange Sidath Viranga Panangala Specialist in Veterans Policy Douglas Reid Weimer Legislative Attorney September 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34370 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Veterans Affairs: Health Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent ...
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| Date Sept. 22, 2010 |
Report No. R41426 |
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High-Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts: An Empirical Review -name redactedAnalyst in Health Care Financing September 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41426 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress High-Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts: An Empirical Review Summary Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), as ...
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| Date Sept. 22, 2010 |
Report No. RL33525 |
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Recreation on Federal Lands Kori Calvert Information Research Specialist Carol Hardy Vincent Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Ross W. Gorte Specialist in Natural Resources Policy September 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33525 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Recreation on Federal Lands Summary The growing and diverse nature ...
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| Date Sept. 22, 2010 |
Report No. RL34691 |
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The ADA Amendments Act: P.L. 110-325 -name redactedLegislative Attorney September 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34691 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The ADA Amendments Act: P.L. 110-325 Summary The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a broad civil rights act prohibiting discrimination against individuals with ...
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| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. R40692 |
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Agricultural Conservation Issues in the 111th Congress Megan Stubbs Analyst in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy September 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40692 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Agricultural Conservation Issues in the 111th Congress Summary Agricultural conservation has been a public policy ...
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| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. R40490 |
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Medicaid Checklist: Considerations in Adding a Mandatory Eligibility Group /name redacted/ Specialist in Health Care Financing /name redacted/ Analyst in Health Care Financing September 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40490 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medicaid Checklist: Considerations in Adding a Mandatory Eligibility Group ...
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| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. R40444 |
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State Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): A Brief Overview (name redacted) Specialist in Health Care Financing (name redacted) Analyst in Health Care Financing September 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40444 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress State Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): A Brief Overview Summary The ...
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| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. R40942 |
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Private Health Insurance Provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) (name redacted) Specialist in Health Care Financing (name redacted) Analyst in Health Care Financing (name redacted) Analyst in Health Care Financing September 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40942 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Private ...
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| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. R40885 |
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Private Health Insurance Provisions of H.R. 3962 Updated September 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40885 Private Health Insurance Provisions of H.R. 3962 Summary This report summarizes key provisions affecting private health insurance, including provisions to raise revenues, in Division A of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, as passed ...
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| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. R41421 |
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China s Steel Industry and Its Impact on the United States: Issues for Congress Rachel Tang Analyst in Industrial Organization and Business September 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41421 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress China s Steel Industry and Its Impact on the United States: Issues for Congress Summary China s steel industry ...
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| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. R40972 |
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Medicare Hospital Readmissions: Issues, Policy Options and PPACA Julie Stone Specialist in Health Care Financing Geoffrey J. Hoffman Analyst in Health Care Financing September 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40972 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medicare Hospital Readmissions: Issues, Policy Options and PPACA Summary Reductions in ...
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| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. R41269 |
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PPACA Requirements for Offering Health Insurance Inside Versus Outside an Exchange name redacted Analyst in Health Care Financing September 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41269 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress PPACA Requirements for Offering Health Insurance Inside Versus Outside an Exchange T he Patient Protection and Affordable ...
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| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. RS21741 |
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. Securities Investor Protection Corporation Gary Shorter Specialist in Financial Economics September 21, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21741 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Securities Investor Protection Corporation Summary The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) is a nonprofit, quasi-public, quasi-industry, ...
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