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| Date April 23, 2010 |
Report No. R40166 |
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Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards Brent D. Yacobucci Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy Robert Bamberger Specialist in Energy Policy April 23, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40166 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards Summary On May 19, 2009, ...
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| Date April 22, 2010 |
Report No. R41199 |
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The War Powers Resolution: After Thirty-Six Years Richard F. Grimmett Specialist in International Security April 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41199 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The War Powers Resolution: After Thirty-Six Years Summary This report discusses and assesses the War Powers Resolution and its application since ...
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| Date April 22, 2010 |
Report No. RL34525 |
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Iran s Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues Shayerah Ilias Analyst in International Trade and Finance April 22, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34525 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Iran s Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues Summary The Islamic Republic of Iran, a resource-rich and labor-rich country in the Middle East, is a ...
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| Date April 20, 2010 |
Report No. R41197 |
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Green Procurement: Overview and Issues for Congress Eric A. Fischer Senior Specialist in Science and Technology April 20, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41197 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Green Procurement: Overview and Issues for Congress Summary Economic and environmental concerns have contributed to rising interest in green ...
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| Date April 20, 2010 |
Report No. R40889 |
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Noncitizen Eligibility and Verification Issues in the Health Care Reform Legislation Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Immigration Policy April 20, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40889 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Noncitizen Eligibility and Verification Issues in the Health Care Reform Legislation Summary Health care reform ...
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| Date April 19, 2010 |
Report No. RL33830 |
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District of Columbia Voting Representation in Congress: An Analysis of Legislative Proposals Updated April 19, 2010 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL33830 District of Columbia Voting Representation in Congress Summary This report provides a summary and analysis of legislative proposals that would provide voting representation in Congress to residents of the District ...
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| Date April 19, 2010 |
Report No. R40135 |
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M rida Initiative for Mexico and Central America: Funding and Policy Issues Clare Ribando Seelke Specialist in Latin American Affairs April 19, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40135 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress M rida Initiative for Mexico and Central America: Funding and Policy Issues Summary Increasing violence perpetrated by ...
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| Date April 16, 2010 |
Report No. R40976 |
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Earmarks Disclosed by Congress: FY2008-FY2010 Regular Appropriations Bills Carol Hardy Vincent Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Jim Monke Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 16, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40976 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Earmarks Disclosed by Congress: FY2008-FY2010 Regular Appropriations Bills ...
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| Date April 16, 2010 |
Report No. RL34705 |
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Estimating Offset Supply in a Cap-and-Trade Program Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy April 16, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34705 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Estimating Offset Supply in a Cap-and-Trade Program Summary If allowed as a compliance option in a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction program ( ...
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| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. R40684 |
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North Korea s Second Nuclear Test: Implications of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1874 Mary Beth Nikitin, Coordinator Analyst in Nonproliferation Mark E. Manyin, Coordinator Specialist in Asian Affairs Emma Chanlett-Avery Specialist in Asian Affairs Dick K. Nanto Specialist in Industry and Trade April 15, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40684 CRS Report for Congress ...
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| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. RL33653 |
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East Asian Regional Architecture: New Economic and Security Arrangements and U.S. Policy Dick K. Nanto Specialist in Industry and Trade April 15, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33653 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress East Asian Regional Architecture Summary The global financial crisis, the end of the Cold War, the rise of China, ...
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| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. RL34621 |
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Capturing CO2 from Coal-Fired Power Plants: Challenges for a Comprehensive Strategy Larry Parker Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy Peter Folger Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy April 15, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34621 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Capturing CO2 from Coal-Fired Power Plants: ...
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| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. R40916 |
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Food Safety: Foodborne Illness and Selected Recalls of FDA-Regulated Foods Sarah A. Lister Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology Geoffrey S. Becker Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 15, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40916 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Food Safety: Foodborne Illness and Selected Recalls of FDA- ...
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| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. RL34514 |
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): Budget and Operations for FY2008, FY2009, and FY2010 William J. Krouse Specialist in Domestic Security and Crime Policy April 15, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34514 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Summary ...
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| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. RS21883 |
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Outsourcing and Insourcing Jobs in the U.S. Economy: An Overview of Evidence Based on Foreign Investment Data James K. Jackson Specialist in International Trade and Finance April 15, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21883 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Outsourcing and Insourcing Jobs in the U.S. Economy Summary Foreign direct ...
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| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. RS22354 |
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Interest Payments on the Federal Debt: A Primer Thomas L. Hungerford Section Research Manager April 15, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22354 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Interest Payments on the Federal Debt: A Primer Summary Of the three broad categories of federal spending, the only category that cannot be reduced by ...
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| Date April 14, 2010 |
Report No. R41127 |
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The SAFRA Act: Education Programs in the FY2010 Budget Reconciliation Cassandria Dortch, Coordinator Analyst in Education Policy David P. Smole Specialist in Education Policy Shannon M. Mahan Specialist in Education Policy April 14, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41127 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The SAFRA Act: Education Programs ...
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| Date April 14, 2010 |
Report No. R41191 |
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA): Issues and Options for Congress John W. Fischer Specialist in Transportation Policy William J. Mallett Specialist in Transportation Policy April 14, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41191 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) ...
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| Date April 13, 2010 |
Report No. R41177 |
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Economic Impacts of Prison Growth Suzanne M. Kirchhoff Analyst in Industrial Organization and Business April 13, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41177 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Economic Impacts of Prison Growth Summary The U.S. corrections system has gone through an unprecedented expansion during the last few decades, with a ...
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| Date April 13, 2010 |
Report No. RS20672 |
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Arsenic in Drinking Water: Regulatory Developments and Issues Updated April 13, 2010 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS20672 Arsenic in Drinking Water: Regulatory Developments and Issues Summary The Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 (P.L. 104-182) directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update the standard for arsenic in drinking water. In 2001 ...
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| Date April 13, 2010 |
Report No. 95-408 |
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Immigration: The Effects on Low-Skilled and High-Skilled Native-Born Workers Linda Levine Specialist in Labor Economics April 13, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 95-408 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Immigration: The Effects on Low-Skilled and High-Skilled Native-Born Workers Summary The large influx of immigrants in recent decades ...
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| Date April 13, 2010 |
Report No. RL34607 |
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Administrative Law Judges: An Overview -name redactedLegislative Attorney April 13, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34607 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Administrative Law Judges: An Overview Summary Administrative law judges (ALJs) preside at formal adjudicatory and rulemaking proceedings conducted by executive branch agencies. ...
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| Date April 12, 2010 |
Report No. R41187 |
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Poverty Measurement in the United States: History, Current Practice, and Proposed Changes -name redactedSpecialist in Social Policy April 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41187 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Poverty Measurement in the United States Summary Nearly a half-century has passed since poverty emerged as a major policy ...
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| Date April 12, 2010 |
Report No. R40914 |
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Climate Change: EU and Proposed U.S. Approaches to Carbon Leakage and WTO Implications Larry Parker Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy Jeanne J. Grimmett Legislative Attorney April 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40914 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress EU and Proposed U.S. Approaches to Carbon Leakage and WTO Implications ...
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| Date April 12, 2010 |
Report No. R41175 |
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International Agreements on Climate Change: Selected Legal Questions Emily C. Barbour Legislative Attorney April 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41175 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Agreements on Climate Change: Selected Legal Questions Summary The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ...
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| Date April 12, 2010 |
Report No. R41176 |
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Federal Financial Services Regulatory Consolidation: Structural Response to the 2007-2009 Financial Crisis Walter W. Eubanks Specialist in Financial Economics April 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41176 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Financial Services Regulatory Consolidation: 2007-2009 Crisis Summary To address the ...
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| Date April 12, 2010 |
Report No. R41181 |
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Permissible Securities Activities of Commercial Banks Under the Glass-Steagall Act (GSA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) David H. Carpenter Legislative Attorney M. Maureen Murphy Legislative Attorney April 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41181 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Securities Activities of Commercial and Investment ...
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| Date April 12, 2010 |
Report No. 98-779 |
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. Super-Majority Votes in the Senate Walter J. Oleszek Senior Specialist in American National Government April 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-779 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Super-Majority Votes in the Senate Contents Constitutional Super-Majority Requirements ...
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| Date April 12, 2010 |
Report No. RS21073 |
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Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces: Facts and Issues -name redactedAnalyst in Emergency Management Policy April 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS21073 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces: Facts and Issues Summary Since the early 1990s, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Forces have been certified, ...
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| Date April 12, 2010 |
Report No. R41190 |
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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Deportation Consequences of Guilty Pleas name redacted Specialist in American Public Law April 12, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R41190 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Deportation Consequences of Guilty Pleas Summary The Sixth Amendment entitles an accused in a ...
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| Date April 9, 2010 |
Report No. R40802 |
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Supreme Court Justices: Demographic Characteristics, Professional Experience, and Legal Education, 1789-2010 Susan Navarro Smelcer Analyst on the Federal Judiciary April 9, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40802 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Supreme Court Justices: Demographic Characteristics, Professions, and Education Summary On ...
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| Date April 9, 2010 |
Report No. R40173 |
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Causes of the Financial Crisis Mark Jickling Specialist in Financial Economics April 9, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40173 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Causes of the Financial Crisis Summary The current financial crisis began in August 2007, when financial stability replaced inflation as the Federal Reserve s chief concern. The ...
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| Date April 9, 2010 |
Report No. R40613 |
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Credit Rating Agencies and Their Regulation Updated April 9, 2010 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40613 Credit Rating Agencies and Their Regulation Summary Credit rating agencies (CRAs) are expected to provide investors with an informed and unbiased view on securities debt risk (also referred to as credit risk), the risk that issuers will fail to make promised ...
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| Date April 9, 2010 |
Report No. RL34183 |
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Public Transit Program Funding Issues in Surface Transportation Reauthorization /name redacted/ Specialist in Transportation Policy April 9, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34183 Public Transit Program Funding Issues in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Summary As enacted in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users ( ...
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| Date April 9, 2010 |
Report No. RL34725 |
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. Political Activities of Private Recipients of Federal Grants or Contracts Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney April 9, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34725 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Political Activities of Private Recipients of Federal Grants or Contracts Summary This report discusses the permissible political activities in ...
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| Date April 9, 2010 |
Report No. 94-511 |
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Hedge Funds: Should They Be Regulated? -name redactedSpecialist in Financial Economics April 9, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov 94-511 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Hedge Funds: Should They Be Regulated? Summary In an echo of the Robber Baron Era, the late 20th century saw the rise of a new elite class, who made their fortunes not in ...
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| Date April 8, 2010 |
Report No. R40965 |
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Key Issues in Derivatives Reform Rena S. Miller Analyst in Financial Economics April 8, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40965 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Key Issues in Derivatives Reform Summary Financial derivatives allow users to manage or hedge certain business risks that arise from volatile commodity prices, interest rates, ...
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| Date April 8, 2010 |
Report No. RS21556 |
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Agricultural Biotechnology: The U.S.-EU Dispute Charles E. Hanrahan Senior Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 8, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21556 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Agricultural Biotechnology: The U.S.-EU Dispute Summary In May 2003, the United States, Canada, and Argentina initiated a dispute with the European ...
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| Date April 8, 2010 |
Report No. RS22839 |
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The No Child Left Behind Act and Unfunded Mandates : A Legal Analysis of School District of the City of Pontiac v. Secretary of the United States Department of Education name redacted Legislative Attorney April 8, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22839 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The No Child Left Behind Act and Unfunded Mandates" ...
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| Date April 7, 2010 |
Report No. R40417 |
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Macroprudential Oversight: Monitoring Systemic Risk in the Financial System name redacted Specialist in Financial Economics April 7, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40417 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Macroprudential Oversight: Monitoring Systemic Risk in the Financial System Summary Recent innovations in finance, while increasing ...
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| Date April 7, 2010 |
Report No. R40121 |
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U.S. Military Stop Loss Program: Key Questions and Answers Charles A. Henning Specialist in Military Manpower Policy April 7, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40121 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Military Stop Loss Program: Key Questions and Answers Summary Stop Loss is a frequently misunderstood DOD force management program that ...
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| Date April 7, 2010 |
Report No. 98-142 |
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. Days Reserved for Special Business in the House Judy Schneider Specialist on the Congress April 7, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-142 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Days Reserved for Special Business in the House A s presented in the following table and described below, several provisions in the rules of the House provide for ...
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| Date April 6, 2010 |
Report No. R40778 |
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The Global Economic Crisis: Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Policy Responses Alexis Arieff Analyst in African Affairs Martin A. Weiss Specialist in International Trade and Finance Vivian C. Jones Specialist in International Trade and Finance April 6, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40778 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The ...
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| Date April 6, 2010 |
Report No. IS40678 |
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. CRS Issue Statement on Health Care Reform Chris L. Peterson, Coordinator Specialist in Health Care Financing Erin D. Williams, Coordinator Specialist in Public Health and Bioethics April 6, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov IS40678 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . CRS Issue Statement on Health Care Reform O n March 23, 2010, President ...
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| Date April 6, 2010 |
Report No. RS22763 |
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Air Force C-17 Aircraft Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress Jeremiah Gertler Specialist in Military Aviation April 6, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22763 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Air Force C-17 Aircraft Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress Summary A total of 223 C-17s have been procured through FY2010. ...
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| Date April 5, 2010 |
Report No. RL33180 |
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Enemy Combatant Detainees: Habeas Corpus Challenges in Federal Court Jennifer K. Elsea Legislative Attorney Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney April 5, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33180 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Enemy Combatant Detainees: Habeas Corpus Challenges in Federal Court Summary After the Supreme Court held ...
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| Date April 5, 2010 |
Report No. R41155 |
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Fish and Wildlife Service: Appropriations and Policy M. Lynne Corn Specialist in Natural Resources Policy April 5, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41155 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Fish and Wildlife Service: Appropriations and Policy Summary For Fish and Wildlife Service appropriations in FY2011, the Administration requests $1.64 ...
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| Date April 5, 2010 |
Report No. R40706 |
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China-U.S. Poultry Dispute Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy Geoffrey S. Becker Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 5, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40706 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress China-U.S. Poultry Dispute Summary In April 2006, the U.S. Department of Agriculture s (USDA s) Food Safety and Inspection ...
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| Date April 2, 2010 |
Report No. RL33211 |
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Medical Marijuana: Review and Analysis of Federal and State Policies Mark Eddy Specialist in Social Policy April 2, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33211 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medical Marijuana: Review and Analysis of Federal and State Policies Summary The issue before Congress is whether to continue the federal prosecution ...
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| Date April 2, 2010 |
Report No. RS22948 |
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U.S.-Russia Meat and Poultry Trade Issues Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy Geoffrey S. Becker Specialist in Agricultural Policy April 2, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22948 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S.-Russia Meat and Poultry Trade Issues Summary In December 2008, the United States and Russia signed a ...
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