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| Date Dec. 30, 2009 |
Report No. RL33645 |
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Terrorist Watchlist Checks and Air Passenger Prescreening William J. Krouse Specialist in Domestic Security and Crime Policy Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Policy December 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33645 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Terrorist Watchlist Checks and Air Passenger Prescreening Summary Considerable ...
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| Date Dec. 30, 2009 |
Report No. R40936 |
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An Overview of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Control Policies in Various Countries Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy Carl Ek Specialist in International Relations Larry Parker Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy December 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40936 CRS Report for Congress ...
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| Date Dec. 29, 2009 |
Report No. R40997 |
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Congressional Review Act: Rules Not Submitted to GAO and Congress Curtis W. Copeland Specialist in American National Government December 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40997 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Congressional Review Act: Rules Not Submitted to GAO and Congress Summary The Congressional Review Act (CRA; 5 U.S.C. 801-808 ...
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| Date Dec. 29, 2009 |
Report No. RL31339 |
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Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs December 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31339 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security Summary The Obama Administration is facing a security environment in Iraq vastly improved over that which prevailed ...
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| Date Dec. 29, 2009 |
Report No. RL30708 |
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Social Security, Saving, and the Economy Brian W. Cashell Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy December 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30708 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Social Security, Saving, and the Economy Summary One issue that never seems far from the minds of policymakers is Social Security. At the heart of the issue is ...
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| Date Dec. 28, 2009 |
Report No. RS20821 |
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Direct Assaults Against Presidents, Presidents-Elect, and Candidates Updated December 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS20821 Direct Assaults Against Presidents, Presidents-Elect, and Candidates Summary Direct assaults against Presidents, Presidents-elect, and candidates have occurred on 15 separate occasions, with five resulting in death. Ten incumbents ( ...
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| Date Dec. 28, 2009 |
Report No. 95-712 |
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The Effects on U.S. Farm Workers of an Agricultural Guest Worker Program Linda Levine Specialist in Labor Economics December 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 95-712 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Effects on U.S. Farm Workers of an Agricultural Guest Worker Program Summary Guest worker programs are meant to assure employers ( ...
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| Date Dec. 28, 2009 |
Report No. RL33341 |
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The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues Robert Bamberger Specialist in Energy Policy December 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33341 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues Summary Congress authorized the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2009 |
Report No. R40567 |
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Defense: FY2010 Authorization and Appropriations Pat Towell, Coordinator Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget December 23, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40567 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Defense: FY2010 Authorization and Appropriations Summary For the Department of Defense (DOD) in FY2010, the Administration requested a ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2009 |
Report No. R40994 |
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Agriculture and Forestry Provisions in Climate Legislation in the 111th Congress Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy December 23, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40994 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Agriculture and Forestry Provisions in Climate Legislation in the 111th Congress Summary In June 2009, the House passed H.R. ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2009 |
Report No. RL34301 |
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The Primary Residence Exception: Legislative Proposals in the 111th Congress to Amend the Bankruptcy Code to Allow the Strip Down of Certain Home Mortgages name redacted Legislative Attorney December 23, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34301 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Primary Residence Exception: Legislative Proposals in the ...
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| Date Dec. 23, 2009 |
Report No. RL34548 |
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Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships James E. McCarthy Specialist in Environmental Policy December 23, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34548 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships Summary This report provides information regarding pollution from ships and port facilities ...
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| Date Dec. 22, 2009 |
Report No. R40990 |
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International Forestry Issues in Climate Change Bills: Comparison of Provisions of S. 1733 and H.R. 2454 Pervaze A. Sheikh Specialist in Natural Resources Policy Ross W. Gorte Specialist in Natural Resources Policy December 22, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40990 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Forestry Issues in ...
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| Date Dec. 22, 2009 |
Report No. RS22103 |
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VH-71/VXX Presidential Helicopter Program: Background and Issues for Congress Jeremiah Gertler Specialist in Military Aviation December 22, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22103 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress VH-71/VXX Presidential Helicopter Program: Background and Issues for Congress Summary The VH-71 program is intended to ...
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| Date Dec. 22, 2009 |
Report No. RL34406 |
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Air Force Next-Generation Bomber: Background and Issues for Congress Jeremiah Gertler Specialist in Military Aviation December 22, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34406 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Air Force Next-Generation Bomber: Background and Issues for Congress Summary As part of its proposed FY2010 defense budget, the ...
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| Date Dec. 22, 2009 |
Report No. R40679 |
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Legal Services Corporation: Restrictions on Activities (name redacted) Specialist in Social Policy December 22, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40679 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Legal Services Corporation: Restrictions on Activities Summary The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is a private, nonprofit, federally funded corporation ...
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| Date Dec. 19, 2009 |
Report No. R40087 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress On the evening of November 26, 2008, a number of well-trained militants came ashore from the Arabian Sea on small boats and attacked numerous high-profile targets in Mumbai, India, with automatic weapons and explosives. By the time the episode ended some 62 hours later, about 165 people, along with nine terrorists, had been killed and hundreds more ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2009 |
Report No. R40989 |
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U.S. Public Diplomacy: Background and Current Issues Kennon H. Nakamura Analyst in Foreign Affairs Matthew C. Weed Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation December 18, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40989 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Public Diplomacy: Background and Current Issues Summary Public diplomacy is defined in ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2009 |
Report No. RL40989 |
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U.S. Public Diplomacy: Background and Current Issues Kennon H. Nakamura Analyst in Foreign Affairs Matthew C. Weed Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation December 18, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40989 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Public Diplomacy: Background and Current Issues Summary Public diplomacy is defined in ...
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| Date Dec. 18, 2009 |
Report No. RL34673 |
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Pay-for-Performance: Lessons from the National Security Personnel System Wendy R. Ginsberg Analyst in Government Organization and Management December 18, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34673 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Pay-for-Performance: Lessons from the National Security Personnel System Summary Most federal employees (59.8%) ...
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| Date Dec. 17, 2009 |
Report No. RS22874 |
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Overdraft/Bounced-Check Protection /name redacted/ Analyst in Financial Economics December 17, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22874 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Overdraft/Bounced-Check Protection Summary Overdraft protection programs are an optional service offered by financial institutions to consumers. These programs are often ...
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| Date Dec. 16, 2009 |
Report No. RS21855 |
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Greece Update Carol Migdalovitz Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs December 16, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21855 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Greece Update Summary The Greek city-state of Athens is believed to have developed the first known democracy around 500 B.C. Modern Greece has been a democracy since the toppling of a ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2009 |
Report No. RL34724 |
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Would an Influenza Pandemic Qualify as a Major Disaster Under the Stafford Act? Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney December 15, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34724 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Would an Influenza Pandemic Qualify as a Major Disaster Under the Stafford Act? Summary This report provides a legal analysis of the ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2009 |
Report No. RL34042 |
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Provisions Supporting Ecosystem Services Markets in U.S. Farm Bill Legislation Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy December 15, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34042 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Provisions Supporting Ecosystem Services Markets in U.S. Farm Bill Legislation Summary Environmental goods and services are ...
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| Date Dec. 15, 2009 |
Report No. R40984 |
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Legal Consequences of EPA s Endangerment Finding for New Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney December 15, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40984 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Endangerment Finding for New Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Summary On December 15, 2009, the Environmental ...
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| Date Dec. 14, 2009 |
Report No. R40642 |
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Homeland Security Department: FY2010 Appropriations Jennifer E. Lake, Coordinator Analyst in Domestic Security Chad C. Haddal, Coordinator Analyst in Immigration Policy December 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40642 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Homeland Security Department: FY2010 Appropriations Summary This report describes ...
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| Date Dec. 14, 2009 |
Report No. R40986 |
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Proposals for a Commission to Address the Federal Government s Long-Term Fiscal Situation Clinton T. Brass, Coordinator Analyst in Government Organization and Management Matthew Eric Glassman, Coordinator Analyst on the Congress Jacob R. Straus, Coordinator Analyst on the Congress D. Andrew Austin Analyst in Economic Policy Patricia A. Davis Specialist in Health Care Financing Daniel H. Else ...
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| Date Dec. 14, 2009 |
Report No. RL34160 |
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The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress Dana A. Shea Specialist in Science and Technology Policy Jim Monke Specialist in Agricultural Policy Frank Gottron Specialist in Science and Technology Policy December 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34160 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The National Bio- and Agro- ...
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| Date Dec. 14, 2009 |
Report No. RL32205 |
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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals: Siting, Safety, and Regulation Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy Adam Vann Legislative Attorney December 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.gov RL32205 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals: Siting, Safety, and Regulation Summary ...
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| Date Dec. 11, 2009 |
Report No. R40004 |
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. Major Tax Issues in the 111th Congress James M. Bickley Specialist in Public Finance Andrew Hanna Presidential Management Fellow December 11, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40004 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Major Tax Issues in the 111th Congress Summary The major focus of congressional tax deliberations in early 2009 had been ...
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| Date Dec. 11, 2009 |
Report No. RMP121109 |
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MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: Honorable Edward Markey Attention: Michal Freedhoff Dana A. Shea, Specialist in Science and Technology Policy, x7-6844 RMP Facilities in the United States as of December 2009 December 11, 2009 This memorandum responds to your request regarding facilities submitting risk management plans (RMPs) to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You requested an ...
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| Date Dec. 10, 2009 |
Report No. R40585 |
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Climate Change: Potential Regulation of Stationary Greenhouse Gas Sources Under the Clean Air Act Larry Parker Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy James E. McCarthy Specialist in Environmental Policy December 10, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40585 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Potential Regulation of Stationary ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2009 |
Report No. R40104 |
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Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy Thomas L. Hungerford Specialist in Public Finance Marc Labonte Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy December 9, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40104 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies Summary The National ...
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| Date Dec. 9, 2009 |
Report No. R40910 |
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Status of the Copenhagen Climate Change Negotiations Jane A. Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy Richard K. Lattanzio Analyst in Environmental Policy December 9, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40910 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Status of the Copenhagen Climate Change Negotiations Summary The United States and ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2009 |
Report No. R40973 |
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High Speed Rail (HSR) in the United States David Randall Peterman, Coordinator Analyst in Transportation Policy John Frittelli Specialist in Transportation Policy William J. Mallett Specialist in Transportation Policy December 8, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40973 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress High Speed Rail (HSR) in the United ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2009 |
Report No. R40982 |
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Green Jobs, Education, and Workforce Training in S. 1733 and H.R. 2454 Richard J. Campbell Specialist in Energy Policy December 8, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40982 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Green Jobs, Education, and Workforce Training in S. 1733 and H.R. 2454 Summary This report summarizes and compares provisions for green ...
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| Date Dec. 8, 2009 |
Report No. RS22940 |
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Merger Review Authority of the Federal Communications Commission name redacted Legislative Attorney December 8, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22940 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Merger Review Authority of the Federal Communications Commission Summary With the proposed merger between Comcast and NBC/Universal announced recently, ...
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| Date Dec. 5, 2009 |
Report No. R40116 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress On May 21, 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) became law (P.L. 110-233). GINA prohibits discrimination on the basis of genetic information in employment and health insurance. This report addresses several issues that the new law, and its future implementation, may raise. Scope of the ...
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| Date Dec. 3, 2009 |
Report No. RL33627 |
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NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance Vincent Morelli Section Research Manager Paul Belkin Analyst in European Affairs December 3, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33627 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance Summary The mission of the North Atlantic Treaty ...
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| Date Dec. 3, 2009 |
Report No. R40967 |
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U.S. Aerospace Manufacturing: Industry Overview and Prospects Michaela D. Platzer Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business December 3, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40967 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Aerospace Manufacturing: Industry Overview and Prospects Summary Aircraft and automobile manufacturing are ...
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| Date Dec. 3, 2009 |
Report No. RS22925 |
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Covered Bonds: An Alternative to Securitization for Funding Mortgages Edward V. Murphy Specialist in Financial Economics December 3, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22925 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Covered Bonds: An Alternative to Securitization for Funding Mortgages Summary Covered bonds are a relatively common method of ...
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| Date Dec. 3, 2009 |
Report No. R40974 |
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Executive Order 13514: Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Richard J. Campbell Specialist in Energy Policy Anthony Andrews Specialist in Energy and Energy Infrastructure Policy December 3, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40974 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Executive Order 13514: Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas ...
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| Date Dec. 2, 2009 |
Report No. R40959 |
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U.S. Arms Sales: Agreements with and Deliveries to Major Clients, 2001-2008 Richard F. Grimmett Specialist in International Security December 2, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40959 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Arms Sales: Agreements with and Deliveries to Major Clients, 2001-2008 Summary This report provides background data ...
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| Date Nov. 30, 2009 |
Report No. RL32888 |
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Army Future Combat System (FCS) SpinOuts and Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV): Background and Issues for Congress Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces Nathan Jacob Lucas Section Research Manager November 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32888 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Army Future Combat System (FCS) Spin-Outs and ...
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| Date Nov. 30, 2009 |
Report No. R40926 |
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Pakistan Internal Stability and U.S. Response: CRS Experts K. Alan Kronstadt Specialist in South Asian Affairs November 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40926 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Pakistan Internal Stability and U.S. Response: CRS Experts T he following table provides access to names and contact information for CRS ...
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| Date Nov. 30, 2009 |
Report No. RS21578 |
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Iraq: U.S. Casualties Susan G. Chesser Information Research Specialist November 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21578 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Iraq: U.S. Casualties T he following casualty data were compiled by the Department of Defense (DOD) as tallied from the agency s press releases. Table 1 provides statistics on ...
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| Date Nov. 25, 2009 |
Report No. RL33543 |
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Tactical Aircraft Modernization: Issues for Congress Jeremiah J. Gertler Specialist in Military Aviation November 25, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33543 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Tactical Aircraft Modernization: Issues for Congress Summary Tactical aircraft are a major component of U.S. military capability, and account for a ...
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| Date Nov. 25, 2009 |
Report No. R40940 |
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China s Assistance and GovernmentSponsored Investment Activities in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia Thomas Lum Specialist in Asian Affairs November 25, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40940 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress China s Economic Assistance and Government-Sponsored Investment Activities Summary In recent years, the ...
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| Date Nov. 24, 2009 |
Report No. R40945 |
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The U.S. Global Food Security Initiative: Issues for Congress Charles E. Hanrahan Senior Specialist in Agricultural Policy Melissa D. Ho Analyst in Agricultural Policy November 24, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40945 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The U.S. Global Food Security Initiative: Issues for Congress Summary The combination ...
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| Date Nov. 20, 2009 |
Report No. R40457 |
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China-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy Kerry Dumbaugh Specialist in Asian Affairs November 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40457 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress China-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy Summary The bilateral relationship between the U.S. and the People s ...
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