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| Date Aug. 26, 2009 |
Report No. R40790 |
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Requiring Disclosure of Gifts and Payments to Health Care Professionals: A Legal Overview Jennifer Staman Legislative Attorney -name redactedLegislative Attorney August 26, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40790 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Requiring Disclosure of Gifts and Payments to Health Care Professionals Summary In recent ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2009 |
Report No. RS22757 |
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U.S. Arms Sales to Pakistan Richard F. Grimmett Specialist in International Security August 24, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22757 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Arms Sales to Pakistan Summary This report briefly reviews the issue of U.S. arms sales to Pakistan. It provides background details regarding recent major weapons ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2009 |
Report No. R40051 |
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. Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program: Status and Current Issues Megan Stubbs Analyst in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy August 24, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40051 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program: Status and Current Issues Summary The Wildlife Habitat Incentives ...
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| Date Aug. 20, 2009 |
Report No. R40772 |
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Noncitizen Health Insurance Coverage and Use of Select Safety-Net Providers Alison Siskin Specialist in Immigration Policy August 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40772 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Noncitizen Health Insurance Coverage and Use of Select Safety-Net Providers Summary The 111th Congress has made health reform a ...
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| Date Aug. 20, 2009 |
Report No. RL32495 |
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Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP): Implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act (name redacted) Specialist in Education Policy August 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL32495 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP): Implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act Summary Title I, Part A of the Elementary and ...
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| Date Aug. 20, 2009 |
Report No. R40734 |
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. Health Insurance Premium Credits Under H.R. 3200 Chris L. Peterson Specialist in Health Care Financing August 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40734 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Health Insurance Premium Credits Under H.R. 3200 T his report describes the premium credits affordable premium credits to help certain individuals ...
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| Date Aug. 20, 2009 |
Report No. RS22677 |
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Social Security Administration: Administrative Budget Issues Christine Scott Specialist in Social Policy August 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22677 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Social Security Administration: Administrative Budget Issues Summary The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the Social Security program ...
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| Date Aug. 20, 2009 |
Report No. RS22706 |
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The Federal Protective Service and Contract Security Guards: A Statutory History and Current Status Shawn Reese Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy August 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22706 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Federal Protective Service and Contract Security Guards Summary The Federal ...
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| Date Aug. 19, 2009 |
Report No. R40771 |
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Insurance Regulation: Issues, Background, and Legislation in the 111th Congress Baird Webel Specialist in Financial Economics August 19, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40771 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Insurance Regulation: Issues, Background, and Legislation in the 111th Congress Summary The individual states have been ...
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| Date Aug. 19, 2009 |
Report No. RS22584 |
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Foreign Medical Graduates: A Brief Overview of the J-1 Visa Waiver Program (name redacted) Information Research Specialist August 19, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22584 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Medical Graduates: A Brief Overview of the J-1 Visa Waiver Program Summary The Educational and Cultural Exchange Visitor ...
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| Date Aug. 17, 2009 |
Report No. RS22984 |
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China and the Global Financial Crisis: Implications for the United States Wayne M. Morrison Specialist in Asian Trade and Finance August 17, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22984 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress China and the Global Financial Crisis: Implications for the United States Summary Over the past several years, China has ...
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| Date Aug. 12, 2009 |
Report No. RS21507 |
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Project BioShield: Purposes and Authorities name redacted Specialist in Science and Technology Policy August 12, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS21507 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Project BioShield: Purposes and Authorities Summary Many potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism agents lack ...
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| Date Aug. 11, 2009 |
Report No. R40753 |
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Policy Challenges in International Migration Chad C. Haddal Analyst in Immigration Policy August 11, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40753 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Policy Challenges in International Migration Summary Immigration is a leading policy concern for many countries around the world, including the United States. ...
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| Date Aug. 11, 2009 |
Report No. R40751 |
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Financial Regulation and Oversight: Latin American Financial Crises and Reform Lessons from Chile J. F. Hornbeck Specialist in International Trade and Finance August 11, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40751 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Financial Regulation and Oversight: Reform Lessons from Chile Summary The 111th Congress has ...
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| Date Aug. 10, 2009 |
Report No. R40765 |
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. Household Debt: Recent Trends and Potential Consequences Brian W. Cashell Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy August 10, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40765 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Household Debt: Recent Trends and Potential Consequences Summary The financial condition of households has important implications for a number ...
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| Date Aug. 10, 2009 |
Report No. R40578 |
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The Global Financial Crisis: Increasing IMF Resources and the Role of Congress Jonathan E. Sanford Specialist in International Trade and Finance Martin A. Weiss Specialist in International Trade and Finance August 10, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40578 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Global Financial Crisis: Increasing IMF ...
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| Date Aug. 7, 2009 |
Report No. R40756 |
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Foreign Aid Reform: Agency Coordination Marian Leonardo Lawson Analyst in Foreign Assistance Susan B. Epstein Specialist in Foreign Policy August 7, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40756 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Aid Reform: Agency Coordination Summary In the decades since the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 became law, ...
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| Date Aug. 7, 2009 |
Report No. RL31833 |
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Iraq: Reconstruction Assistance Curt Tarnoff Specialist in Foreign Affairs August 7, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31833 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Iraq: Reconstruction Assistance Summary A large-scale assistance program has been undertaken by the United States in Iraq since mid2003. To date, over $49 billion has been ...
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| Date Aug. 6, 2009 |
Report No. RL31432 |
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Carbon Sequestration in Forests Ross W. Gorte Specialist in Natural Resources Policy August 6, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31432 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Carbon Sequestration in Forests Summary Widespread concern about global climate change has led to interest in reducing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and, under ...
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| Date Aug. 5, 2009 |
Report No. R40749 |
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Measuring Health Care Quality: Measure Development, Endorsement, and Implementation August 5, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40749 Measuring Health Care Quality Summary Problems with quality of health care in the United States earned the attention of the public with, and have steadily gained in importance since, the release of the first in a series of ...
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| Date Aug. 4, 2009 |
Report No. RS22802 |
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Passports: Current Regulations Susan B. Epstein Specialist in Foreign Policy August 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22802 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Passports: Current Regulations Summary Prior to 2007, little or no documentation was required to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean. In ...
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| Date Aug. 3, 2009 |
Report No. RS22017 |
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Special Operations Forces (SOF) and CIA Paramilitary Operations: Issues for Congress Richard A. Best Jr. Specialist in National Defense Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces August 3, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22017 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Special Operations Forces (SOF) and CIA Paramilitary Operations: ...
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| Date July 31, 2009 |
Report No. RS22099 |
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Regulation of Naked Short Selling name redacted Specialist in Financial Economics July 31, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22099 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Regulation of Naked Short Selling Summary Short sellers borrow stock, sell it, and hope to profit if they can buy back the same number of shares later at a lower price. A ...
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| Date July 30, 2009 |
Report No. RL34539 |
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The U.S. Science and Technology Workforce Deborah D. Stine Specialist in Science and Technology Policy Christine M. Matthews Specialist in Science and Technology Policy June 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34539 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The U.S. Science and Technology Workforce Summary In the 21st century, global ...
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| Date July 30, 2009 |
Report No. R40735 |
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International Competitiveness: An Economic Analysis of VAT Border Tax Adjustments -name redactedAnalyst in Public Finance -name redactedSpecialist in Public Finance July 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40735 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress International Competitiveness: An Economic Analysis of VAT Border Tax Adjustments Summary ...
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| Date July 30, 2009 |
Report No. R40715 |
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Oil Industry Tax Issues in the FY2010 Budget Proposal name redacted Specialist in Energy Economics July 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40715 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Oil Industry Tax Issues in the FY2010 Budget Proposal Summary President Obama, in an Earth Day speech, addressed the linkage between the problems he ...
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| Date July 29, 2009 |
Report No. RL32379 |
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Iraq: Former Regime Weapons Programs and Outstanding U.N. Issues Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs July 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32379 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Iraq: Former Regime Weapons Programs and Outstanding U.N. Issues Summary After asserting that Iraq had failed to comply with U.N. Security ...
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| Date July 29, 2009 |
Report No. RL34503 |
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Science, Technology, and American Diplomacy: Background and Issues for Congress Deborah D. Stine Specialist in Science and Technology Policy June 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34503 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Science, Technology, and American Diplomacy: Background and Issues for Congress Summary Science and engineering ...
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| Date July 28, 2009 |
Report No. R40102 |
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Foreign Aid Reform: Studies and Recommendations Susan B. Epstein Specialist in Foreign Policy Matthew C. Weed Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation July 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40102 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Foreign Aid Reform: Studies and Recommendations Summary Both the 111th Congress and the Obama Administration ...
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| Date July 28, 2009 |
Report No. RL34118 |
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The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): Implementation and New Challenges Linda-Jo Schierow Specialist in Environmental Policy July 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34118 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): Implementation and New Challenges Summary The basic structure of the Toxic Substances ...
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| Date July 28, 2009 |
Report No. RL32488 |
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Venezuela: Political Conditions and U.S. Policy Mark P. Sullivan Specialist in Latin American Affairs July 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32488 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Venezuela: Political Conditions and U.S. Policy Summary Under the populist rule of President Hugo Ch vez, first elected in 1998 and reelected to a six- ...
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| Date July 27, 2009 |
Report No. R40728 |
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Small Business Tax Benefits and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 July 27, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40728 Small Business Tax Benefits and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Summary In a bid to arrest a sharp downturn in the U.S. economy that is thought to have begun in late 2007, Congress passed and President Obama signed ...
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| Date July 27, 2009 |
Report No. R40643 |
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Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Summary and Analysis of H.R. 2454 as Passed by the House of Representatives Mark Holt, Coordinator Specialist in Energy Policy Gene Whitney, Coordinator Section Research Manager July 27, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40643 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Summary and Analysis of ...
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| Date July 27, 2009 |
Report No. RL32929 |
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The Reliable Replacement Warhead Program: Background and Current Developments Jonathan Medalia Specialist in Nuclear Weapons Policy July 27, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32929 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Reliable Replacement Warhead Program: Background and Current Developments Summary Most current U.S. nuclear warheads ...
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| Date July 27, 2009 |
Report No. R40736 |
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Mandating Dealership Agreements for Automakers Receiving Federal Funds: Constitutional Analysis name redacted Legislative Attorney name redacted Legislative Attorney name redacted Legislative Attorney July 27, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40736 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Mandating Dealership Agreements for Automakers Receiving ...
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| Date July 22, 2009 |
Report No. RL34352 |
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Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension: Farm Bill Issues Melissa D. Ho Analyst in Agricultural Policy July 22, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34352 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education: Farm Bill Issues Summary The 110th Congress passed an omnibus farm bill (Food, Conservation, and ...
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| Date July 22, 2009 |
Report No. RL30113 |
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Homosexuals and the U.S. Military: Current Issues David F. Burrelli Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Jody Feder Legislative Attorney July 22, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30113 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Homosexuals and the U.S. Military: Current Issues Summary In 1993, new laws and regulations pertaining to homosexuals ...
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| Date July 21, 2009 |
Report No. R40716 |
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Peru: Current Conditions and U.S. Relations Maureen Taft-Morales Specialist in Latin American Affairs July 21, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40716 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Peru: Current Conditions and U.S. Relations Summary Peru shows promising signs of economic and political stability and the inclination to work with the ...
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| Date July 20, 2009 |
Report No. R40686 |
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. The Budget Reconciliation Process: Motions to Instruct Conferees Robert Keith Specialist in American National Government July 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40686 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The Budget Reconciliation Process: Motions to Instruct Conferees Summary The budget reconciliation process is an optional procedure ...
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| Date July 20, 2009 |
Report No. R40713 |
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The Unified Agenda: Implications for Rulemaking Transparency and Participation Curtis W. Copeland Specialist in American National Government July 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40713 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Unified Agenda: Implications for Rulemaking Transparency and Participation Summary The Obama Administration has ...
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| Date July 20, 2009 |
Report No. R40085 |
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Consideration of Budgetary Legislation During Presidential Transition Years: A Brief Overview -name redactedSpecialist in American National Government July 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40085 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Consideration of Budgetary Legislation During Presidential Transition Years Summary When a presidential ...
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| Date July 20, 2009 |
Report No. RS20986 |
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Senate Confirmation Process: A Brief Overview Lorraine H. Tong Analyst in American National Government July 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20986 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Senate Confirmation Process: A Brief Overview Summary The role of the Senate in the confirmation process is defined in the Constitution. Article II, ...
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| Date July 17, 2009 |
Report No. RL33908 |
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Mining on Federal Lands: Hardrock Minerals -name redactedAnalyst in Energy Policy July 17, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33908 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Mining on Federal Lands: Hardrock Minerals Summary Mining of hardrock minerals on federal lands is governed primarily by the General Mining Law of 1872. The law grants free ...
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| Date July 15, 2009 |
Report No. R40531 |
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FY2009 Spring Supplemental Appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations Stephen Daggett, Coordinator Specialist in Defense Policy and Budgets Susan B. Epstein, Coordinator Specialist in Foreign Policy Curt Tarnoff Specialist in Foreign Affairs Rhoda Margesson Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy Kennon H. Nakamura Analyst in Foreign Affairs K. Alan Kronstadt Specialist in South ...
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| Date July 10, 2009 |
Report No. RL34577 |
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Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education: FY2009 Appropriations (name redacted), Coordinator Analyst in Biomedical Policy (name redacted) Analyst in Labor Policy (name redacted) Specialist in Social Policy July 10, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34577 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Labor, Health and Human Services, and ...
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| Date July 9, 2009 |
Report No. RL31250 |
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The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) Linda Levine Specialist in Labor Economics July 9, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL31250 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) Summary Congress has passed legislation to facilitate the reemployment of workers who ...
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| Date July 7, 2009 |
Report No. RS21987 |
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When Financial Businesses Fail: Protection for Account Holders Updated July 7, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS21987 When Financial Businesses Fail: Protection for Account Holders Summary After the onset of the current financial crisis and economic contraction, the 111th Congress increased some of the long-standing provisions that protect account holders from ...
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| Date July 7, 2009 |
Report No. R40694 |
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The Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor: A Review of Second Circuit Decisions Relating to Reproductive Rights -name redactedLegislative Attorney July 7, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40694 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Nomination of Judge Sotomayor: A Review of Decisions on Reproductive Rights Summary On May 26, 2009, Judge ...
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| Date July 6, 2009 |
Report No. R40653 |
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Iran s 2009 Presidential Elections Casey L. Addis Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs July 6, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40653 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Iran s 2009 Presidential Elections Summary On June 12, 2009, following a heated campaign between reformist candidate Mir Hussein Musavi and incumbent President Mahmoud ...
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| Date July 6, 2009 |
Report No. R40688 |
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The Federal Role in Rail Transit Safety David Randall Peterman Analyst in Transportation Policy William J. Mallett Specialist in Transportation Policy July 6, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40688 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Federal Role in Rail Transit Safety Summary On June 22, 2009, two transit trains in Washington, DC, ...
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