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| Date Nov. 20, 2009 |
Report No. R40900 |
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Medicaid and Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Provisions in Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) Updated November 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40900 Medicaid and Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Provisions in H.R. 3962 Summary The 111th Congress has devoted considerable effort to health reform that seeks to increase ...
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| Date Nov. 19, 2009 |
Report No. R40188 |
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. Social Security Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Supplemental Appropriations, Economic Recovery Payments, and Tax Credits for Certain Government Retirees Scott Szymendera Analyst in Disability Policy November 19, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40188 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Social Security ...
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| Date Nov. 18, 2009 |
Report No. R40930 |
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. Vulnerable Youth: Issues in the Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act Adrienne L. Fernandes Specialist in Social Policy November 18, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40930 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Vulnerable Youth: Issues in the Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act Summary The Workforce Investment Act of ...
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| Date Nov. 18, 2009 |
Report No. RL34462 |
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. House and Senate Procedural Rules Concerning Earmark Disclosure Sandy Streeter Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process November 18, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34462 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . House and Senate Procedural Rules Concerning Earmark Disclosure Summary During 2007, both the House and Senate ...
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| Date Nov. 17, 2009 |
Report No. R40919 |
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An Overview of the Nonprofit and Charitable Sector Molly F. Sherlock Analyst in Economics Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy November 17, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40919 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress An Overview of the Nonprofit and Charitable Sector Summary A number of policy issues have direct or indirect ...
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| Date Nov. 17, 2009 |
Report No. R40931 |
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Massachusetts Health Reform -name redactedAnalyst in Health Care Financing November 17, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40931 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Massachusetts Health Reform Summary As Congress debates the justification for comprehensive health reform and considers various proposals, some states have taken the initiative ...
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| Date Nov. 16, 2009 |
Report No. R40554 |
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The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: An Overview Sarah A. Lister Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology C. Stephen Redhead Specialist in Health Policy November 16, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40554 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: An Overview Summary On June 11, 2009, in response to the global spread of a ...
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| Date Nov. 16, 2009 |
Report No. R40918 |
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Private Health Insurance Provisions of S. 1796, America s Healthy Future Act of 2009 Bernadette Fernandez, Coordinator Analyst in Health Care Financing Hinda Chaikind Specialist in Health Care Financing Chris L. Peterson Specialist in Health Care Financing Mark Newsom Analyst in Health Care Financing Janemarie Mulvey Specialist in Aging Policy November 16, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7- ...
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| Date Nov. 16, 2009 |
Report No. RL34404 |
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Border Searches of Laptop Computers and Other Electronic Storage Devices Yule Kim Legislative Attorney November 16, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34404 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Border Searches of Laptop Computers and Other Storage Devices Summary As a general rule, the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires ...
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| Date Nov. 13, 2009 |
Report No. R40917 |
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. Patent Evergreening : Issues in Innovation and Competition John R. Thomas Visiting Scholar November 13, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40917 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Patent Evergreening : Issues in Innovation and Competition Summary Patent evergreening is a potentially perjorative term that generally refers to the strategy ...
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| Date Nov. 13, 2009 |
Report No. RL34535 |
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Net Operating Losses: Proposed Extension of Carryback Period Mark P. Keightley Analyst in Public Finance November 13, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34535 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Net Operating Losses: Proposed Extension of Carryback Period Summary A net operating loss (NOL) is incurred when a business taxpayer has negative ...
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| Date Nov. 12, 2009 |
Report No. R40911 |
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Comparison of Climate Change Adaptation Provisions in S. 1733 and H.R. 2454 Melissa D. Ho, Coordinator Analyst in Agricultural Policy November 12, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40911 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Comparison of Climate Change Adaptation Provisions in S. 1733 and H.R. 2454 Summary This report summarizes and compares ...
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| Date Nov. 12, 2009 |
Report No. RS22933 |
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Federal Employees Retirement System: Legislation Enacted in the 111th Congress Patrick Purcell Specialist in Income Security November 12, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22933 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Employees Retirement System: Legislation Enacted in the 111th Congress Summary On June 22, 2009, President Barack Obama ...
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| Date Nov. 10, 2009 |
Report No. R40711 |
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FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues Don J. Jansen, Coordinator Analyst in Defense Health Care Policy Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy David F. Burrelli Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Charles A. Henning Specialist in Military Manpower Policy November 10, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40711 CRS ...
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| Date Nov. 10, 2009 |
Report No. R40906 |
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Overview of Provisions in the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 3962 Offered by Mr. Boehner of Ohio -name redacted-, Coordinator Analyst in Health Care Financing -name redacted-, Coordinator Analyst in Health Policy and Genetics -name redacted-, Coordinator Specialist in Public Health and Bioethics November 10, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40906 CRS Report ...
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| Date Nov. 9, 2009 |
Report No. RL33898 |
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Climate Change: The Role of the U.S. Agriculture Sector Ren e Johnson Specialist in Agricultural Policy November 9, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33898 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Climate Change: The Role of the U.S. Agriculture Sector Summary The agriculture sector is a source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which many ...
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| Date Nov. 9, 2009 |
Report No. R40898 |
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Medicare Program Changes in H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act Patricia A. Davis, Coordinator Specialist in Health Care Financing November 9, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40898 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medicare Program Changes in H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act Summary Containing scores of ...
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| Date Nov. 9, 2009 |
Report No. R40908 |
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Advertising Industry in the Digital Age Suzanne M. Kirchhoff Analyst in Industrial Organization and Business November 9, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40908 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Advertising Industry in the Digital Age Summary The advertising industry is a major sector of the U.S. economy, employing hundreds of thousands ...
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| Date Nov. 9, 2009 |
Report No. RL30395 |
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Farm Labor Shortages and Immigration Policy Linda Levine Specialist in Labor Economics November 9, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30395 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Farm Labor Shortages and Immigration Policy Summary The connection between farm labor and immigration policies is a longstanding one, particularly with regard to U.S. ...
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| Date Nov. 6, 2009 |
Report No. R40903 |
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Dairy Pricing Issues Dennis A. Shields Analyst in Agricultural Policy November 6, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40903 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Dairy Pricing Issues Summary A dramatic collapse in farm milk prices late in 2008, which resulted in severe financial stress for many dairy farmers, has generated congressional ...
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| Date Nov. 6, 2009 |
Report No. R40675 |
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Statutory Offices of Inspectors General (IGs): Methods of Appointment and Legislative Proposals Vanessa K. Burrows Legislative Attorney November 6, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40675 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Statutory Offices of Inspectors General: Appointment and Legislative Proposals Summary This report addresses the ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2009 |
Report No. R40896 |
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Climate Change: Comparison of the Cap-and-Trade Provisions in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 Brent D. Yacobucci Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy Jonathan L. Ramseur Specialist in Environmental Policy Larry Parker Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy November 5, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40896 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of ...
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| Date Nov. 5, 2009 |
Report No. R40632 |
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FY2010 Department of Homeland Security Assistance to States and Localities Shawn Reese Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy November 5, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40632 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress FY2010 Department of Homeland Security Assistance to States and Localities Summary Since FY2002, Congress ...
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| Date Nov. 4, 2009 |
Report No. RL33387 |
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Income of Americans Aged 65 and Older, 1968 to 2008 Patrick Purcell Specialist in Income Security November 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33387 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Income of Americans Aged 65 and Older, 1968 to 2008 Summary This CRS report presents data collected by the Census Bureau in the Current Population Survey ...
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| Date Nov. 4, 2009 |
Report No. RL32596 |
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. Sick Leave: Usage Rates and Leave Balances for Employees in Major Federal Retirement Systems Curtis W. Copeland Specialist in American National Government November 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32596 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Sick Leave Summary Full-time federal civilian employees receive 13 days of sick leave each ...
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| Date Nov. 4, 2009 |
Report No. R40899 |
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The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA): Background, Programs, and Funding Emilie Stoltzfus Specialist in Social Policy November 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40899 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: Background, Programs, and Funding Summary Child abuse and neglect is a ...
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| Date Nov. 3, 2009 |
Report No. RS22388 |
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Taiwan s Political Status: Historical Background and Its Implications for U.S. Policy Kerry Dumbaugh Specialist in Asian Affairs November 3, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22388 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Taiwan s Political Status: Historical Background and Its Implications for U.S. Policy Summary In 1979, official U.S. ...
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| Date Nov. 2, 2009 |
Report No. R40493 |
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Taiwan-U.S. Relations: Developments and Policy Implications Kerry Dumbaugh Specialist in Asian Affairs November 2, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40493 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Taiwan-U.S. Relations: Developments and Policy Implications Summary U.S. policy toward Taiwan is unique. Since both the Chinese governments on Taiwan ...
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| Date Nov. 2, 2009 |
Report No. R40867 |
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 -name redactedSpecialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy -name redactedSpecialist in Environmental Policy -name redactedSpecialist in Energy and Environmental Policy November 2, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40867 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Carbon Capture and ...
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| Date Oct. 30, 2009 |
Report No. R40894 |
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Unconventional Gas Shales: Development, Technology, and Policy Issues Anthony Andrews, Coordinator Specialist in Energy and Energy Infrastructure Policy Peter Folger Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy Marc Humphries Analyst in Energy Policy Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy Mary Tiemann Specialist in Environmental Policy Robert Meltz Legislative ...
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| Date Oct. 30, 2009 |
Report No. R40886 |
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Public Health, Workforce, Quality, and Other Provisions in the America s Healthy Future Act (S. 1796) (name redacted), Coordinator Analyst in Health Policy and Genetics October 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40886 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Public Health, Workforce, Quality, and Other Provisions in S. 1796 Summary Health ...
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| Date Oct. 30, 2009 |
Report No. R40890 |
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. Summary and Analysis of S. 1733 and Comparison with H.R. 2454: Electric Power and Natural Gas Stan Mark Kaplan Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy October 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40890 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Summary and Analysis of S. 1733 and Comparison with H.R. 2454 Summary This report provides a ...
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| Date Oct. 29, 2009 |
Report No. R40560 |
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The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: Selected Legal Issues Kathleen S. Swendiman, Coordinator Legislative Attorney Nancy Lee Jones, Coordinator Legislative Attorney October 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40560 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: Selected Legal Issues Summary On June 11, in response to the global ...
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| Date Oct. 29, 2009 |
Report No. R40792 |
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Food and Drug Administration Appropriations for FY2010 Updated October 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40792 Food and Drug Administration Appropriations for FY2010 Summary On October 21, 2009, the President signed into law, as P.L. 111-80, an Act making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies ...
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| Date Oct. 28, 2009 |
Report No. RL34411 |
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. Expanding the Scope of the Public Performance Right for Sound Recordings: A Legal Analysis of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848 and S. 379) Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney October 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34411 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Expanding the Scope of the Public Performance Right for Sound Recordings ...
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| Date Oct. 27, 2009 |
Report No. R40876 |
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State Furloughs of Disability Determination Services (DDS) Employees Scott Szymendera Analyst in Disability Policy (name redacted) Legislative Attorney October 27, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40876 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress State Furloughs of Disability Determination Services (DDS) Employees Summary Initial and continuing ...
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| Date Oct. 26, 2009 |
Report No. R40583 |
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U.S. Accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) Mark E. Manyin Specialist in Asian Affairs Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney Wayne M. Morrison Specialist in Asian Trade and Finance October 26, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40583 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Accession ...
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| Date Oct. 26, 2009 |
Report No. R40845 |
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2009 H1N1 Swine Flu : CRS Experts Sarah A. Lister Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology October 26, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40845 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress 2009 H1N1 Swine Flu : CRS Experts T he following table provides access to names and contact information for CRS experts on policy concerns relating to swine ...
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| Date Oct. 26, 2009 |
Report No. R40205 |
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Dairy Market and Policy Issues Dennis A. Shields Analyst in Agricultural Policy October 26, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40205 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Dairy Market and Policy Issues Summary In 2009, U.S. dairy producers have been caught in a classic price-cost squeeze, with farm milk prices declining sharply from record ...
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| Date Oct. 26, 2009 |
Report No. RS22880 |
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. Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Enforcement: Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 Shayerah Ilias Analyst in International Trade and Finance October 26, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22880 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Enforcement Summary Section 337 of the Tariff Act of ...
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| Date Oct. 22, 2009 |
Report No. 94-970 |
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Awards of Attorneys Fees by Federal Courts and Federal Agencies -name redactedLegislative Attorney October 22, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov 94-970 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Awards of Attorneys Fees by Federal Courts and Federal Agencies Summary In the United States, the general rule, which derives from common law, is that each ...
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| Date Oct. 19, 2009 |
Report No. RL34651 |
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Protection of Children Online: Federal and State Laws Addressing Cyberstalking, Cyberharassment, and Cyberbullying Alison M. Smith Legislative Attorney October 19, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34651 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal and State Laws Addressing Cyberstalking, Cyberharassment, and Cyberbullying Summary While ...
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| Date Oct. 19, 2009 |
Report No. RL32639 |
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Inequality in the Distribution of Income: Trends and International Comparisons Brian W. Cashell Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy October 19, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32639 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Inequality in the Distribution of Income: Trends and International Comparisons Summary Economic theory alone does not ...
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| Date Oct. 16, 2009 |
Report No. RL34194 |
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Terrorism in Southeast Asia Bruce Vaughn, Coordinator Specialist in Asian Affairs Emma Chanlett-Avery Specialist in Asian Affairs Ben Dolven Section Research Manager Mark E. Manyin Specialist in Asian Affairs Michael F. Martin Analyst in Asian Trade and Finance Larry A. Niksch Specialist in Asian Affairs October 16, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34194 CRS Report for ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2009 |
Report No. R40861 |
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Private Health Insurance Provisions of S. 1679 October 15, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40861 Private Health Insurance Provisions of S. 1679 Summary This report summarizes key provisions affecting private health insurance in S. 1679, the Affordable Health Choices Act, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) ...
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| Date Oct. 15, 2009 |
Report No. R40866 |
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. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Employment Issues and the 2009 Influenza Pandemic Nancy Lee Jones Legislative Attorney October 15, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40866 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The ADA: Employment Issues and the 2009 Influenza Pandemic Summary On June 11, 2009, in response to the global spread of ...
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| Date Oct. 14, 2009 |
Report No. R40857 |
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. Consumer Financial Protection by Federal Agencies Mark Jickling Specialist in Financial Economics October 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40857 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Consumer Financial Protection by Federal Agencies Summary Consumers interact with the financial system as borrowers, savers, and investors. They do ...
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| Date Oct. 14, 2009 |
Report No. RS20794 |
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The Committee System in the U.S. Congress Judy Schneider Specialist on the Congress October 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20794 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Committee System in the U.S. Congress Summary Because of the high volume and complexity of its work, Congress divides its tasks among committees and subcommittees. ...
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| Date Oct. 12, 2009 |
Report No. R40928 |
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Lehman Brothers and IndyMac: Comparing Resolution Regimes -name redactedLegislative Attorney October 12, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40928 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Lehman Brothers and IndyMac: Comparing Resolution Regimes Summary In the United States, the insolvencies of depository institutions are not handled according to ...
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| Date Oct. 8, 2009 |
Report No. R40841 |
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Assisting Households with the Costs of a Cap-and-Trade Program: Options and Considerations for Congress -name redactedAnalyst in Environmental Policy -name redactedSpecialist in Housing Policy October 8, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40841 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Assisting Households with the Costs of a Cap-and-Trade Program ...
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