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| Date June 2, 2009 |
Report No. R40629 |
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Freight Issues in Surface Transportation Reauthorization John Frittelli Specialist in Transportation Policy William J. Mallett Specialist in Transportation Policy June 2, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40629 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Freight Issues in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Summary Economic growth and global ...
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| Date June 1, 2009 |
Report No. R40610 |
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. Federal Financial Management Reform: Past Initiatives and Future Prospects Virginia A. McMurtry Specialist in American National Government June 1, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40610 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Federal Financial Management Reform: Past Initiatives and Future Prospects Summary In the 1990s Congress enacted a ...
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| Date May 29, 2009 |
Report No. RL34461 |
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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2009 Appropriations Updated May 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL34461 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2009 Appropriations Summary The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill includes funding for the Department of the Interior (DOI), except for the Bureau of Reclamation, ...
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| Date May 29, 2009 |
Report No. R40003 |
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U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry: Federal Financial Assistance and Restructuring Bill Canis, Coordinator Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business James M. Bickley Specialist in Public Finance Hinda Chaikind Specialist in Health Care Financing Carol A. Pettit Legislative Attorney Patrick Purcell Specialist in Income Security Carol Rapaport Analyst in Health Care Financing Gary Shorter ...
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| Date May 29, 2009 |
Report No. R40604 |
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Hiring and Pay Authorities for Federal Scientific and Technical (S&T) Personnel Deborah D. Stine Specialist in Science and Technology Policy Clinton T. Brass Analyst in Government Organization and Management May 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40604 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Hiring and Pay Authorities for Federal Scientific ...
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| Date May 28, 2009 |
Report No. R40475 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The 111th Congress is considering legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) broad new statutory authority to regulate the manufacture and marketing of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). On April 2, 2009, the House passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco ...
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| Date May 28, 2009 |
Report No. R40603 |
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The State Secrets Privilege and Other Limits on Litigation Involving Classified Information Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney May 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40603 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The State Secrets Privilege: Limits on Litigation Involving Classified Information Summary The state secrets privilege is a ...
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| Date May 27, 2009 |
Report No. RL34454 |
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Science and Technology Policymaking: A Primer Deborah D. Stine Specialist in Science and Technology Policy May 27, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34454 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Science and Technology Policymaking: A Primer Summary Scientific and technical knowledge and guidance influences not just policy related to science ...
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| Date May 27, 2009 |
Report No. RL33749 |
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The No Child Left Behind Act: An Overview of Reauthorization Issues for the 111th Congress (name redacted) Specialist in Education Policy May 27, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33749 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The No Child Left Behind Act: An Overview of Reauthorization Issues Summary Most programs of federal aid to K-12 ...
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| Date May 27, 2009 |
Report No. R40600 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was created in 1994 to bridge the gap between emergency disaster relief programs and long-term development assistance. The program is relatively small, with regular appropriations averaging $40-$60 million annually and a full-time staff of about 50. ...
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| Date May 27, 2009 |
Report No. R40582 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Drug-related violence in Mexico has spiked in recent years as drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) have competed for control of smuggling routes into the United States. Drug trafficking issues are prominent in Mexico because the country has for at least four decades been among the most important producers and suppliers of heroin, marijuana and ( ...
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| Date May 27, 2009 |
Report No. RL34263 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The space age began on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union (USSR) launched Sputnik, the world s first artificial satellite. Some U.S. policymakers, concerned about the USSR s ability to launch a satellite, thought Sputnik might be an indication that the United States was trailing behind the USSR in science and technology. The Cold War also led ...
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| Date May 27, 2009 |
Report No. RS20173 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Medicare is the nation s health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and over and certain disabled persons. Medicare consists of four distinct parts: Part A or Hospital Insurance (HI); Part B or Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI); Part C or Medicare Advantage (MA); and Part D, the prescription drug benefit. The Part A program is financed ...
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| Date May 27, 2009 |
Report No. RS22458 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress For FY2003-FY2009, a rider on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) appropriations has prohibited that agency from disclosing firearm trace data (based on firearm transfer records maintained in part by licensed gun dealers) and multiple handgun sales reports data for any purpose other than supporting a criminal investigation ...
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| Date May 26, 2009 |
Report No. R40605 |
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Political Turmoil in Thailand and U.S. Interests Emma Chanlett-Avery Specialist in Asian Affairs May 26, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40605 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Political Turmoil in Thailand and U.S. Interests Summary Thailand has been destabilized by years of political turmoil since a military coup deposed Prime ...
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| Date May 22, 2009 |
Report No. RL34448 |
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2009 John F. Sargent Jr., Coordinator Specialist in Science and Technology Policy May 22, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34448 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2009 Summary In February 2008, President Bush proposed total research and development ( ...
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| Date May 21, 2009 |
Report No. R40592 |
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Medicare s Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program: Background and Issues May 21, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40592 Medicare s Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program: Background and Issues Summary Recovery Audit Contractors, or RACs, are private organizations that contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to identify and collect ...
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| Date May 20, 2009 |
Report No. R40590 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress A phenomenon that has become more and more important over the last decade, direct-toconsumer (DTC) advertising has grown from about $800 million in 1996 to over $4.7 billion in 2007. Its supporters point to more informed consumers who then visit their doctors and become more involved in their own treatment, leading to better and earlier diagnosis of ...
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| Date May 19, 2009 |
Report No. RL34443 |
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Summary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Patrick Purcell Specialist in Income Security Jennifer Staman Legislative Attorney May 19, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34443 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Summary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Summary Due to the recent economic decline and ...
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| Date May 19, 2009 |
Report No. RL34047 |
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Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act Carol J. Toland Legislative Attorney May 19, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34047 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act Summary The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), 49 U.S.C. 41705, prohibits discrimination by air carriers against individuals with disabilities. ...
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| Date May 19, 2009 |
Report No. RS22896 |
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United States v. Santos: Proceeds in Federal Criminal Money Laundering Statute, 18 U.S.C. Section 1956, Means Profits, Not Gross Receipts name redacted Legislative Attorney May 19, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22896 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress United States v. Santos Summary On June 2, 2008, the U. S. Supreme Court, in United ...
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| Date May 18, 2009 |
Report No. RL34436 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress If Congress establishes a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction program (e.g., cap-and-trade system), the treatment of GHG emission offsets would likely be a critical design element. If allowed as part of an emissions program, offsets could provide cost savings and other benefits. However, offsets have generated concern. An offset is a measurable ...
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| Date May 18, 2009 |
Report No. R40586 |
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Middle East Elections 2009: Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq Casey L. Addis Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs May 18, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40586 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Middle East Elections 2009: Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq Summary The strategic ...
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| Date May 18, 2009 |
Report No. R40584 |
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Implications of Reactivating the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) Dennis A. Shields Analyst in Agricultural Policy Charles E. Hanrahan Senior Specialist in Agricultural Policy May 18, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40584 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Implications of Reactivating the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) ...
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| Date May 15, 2009 |
Report No. RL34568 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress On November 26, 2007, President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki co-signed the Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America, which set out a number of issues concerning, among other things, a security agreement between the United States ...
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| Date May 14, 2009 |
Report No. RL32352 |
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War on Drugs: Reauthorization and Oversight of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Updated May 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL32352 War on Drugs: Reauthorization and Oversight of ONDCP Summary Located in the Executive Office of the President, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is responsible for overseeing and ...
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| Date May 14, 2009 |
Report No. RL32764 |
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Climate Change Litigation: A Survey -name redactedLegislative Attorney May 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL32764 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Climate Change Litigation: A Survey Summary The scientific, economic, and political questions surrounding climate change have long been with us. This report focuses instead on a relative ...
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| Date May 14, 2009 |
Report No. RS22402 |
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Increases in Tricare Costs: Background and Options for Congress Don J. Jansen Analyst in Defense Health Care Policy May 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22402 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Increases in Tricare Costs: Background and Options for Congress Summary The Obama Administration s Fiscal Year 2010 budget submission does ...
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| Date May 14, 2009 |
Report No. R40597 |
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Summary of Waxman-Markey Draft Greenhouse Gas Legislation Mark Holt, Coordinator Specialist in Energy Policy May 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40597 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Summary of Waxman-Markey Draft Greenhouse Gas Legislation Summary A discussion draft of legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions was released ...
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| Date May 14, 2009 |
Report No. RS20587 |
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Defense Production Act: Purpose and Scope Daniel H. Else Specialist in National Defense May 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20587 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Defense Production Act: Purpose and Scope Summary The Defense Production Act (DPA) was created at the outset of the Korean War to ensure the availability of the nation s ...
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| Date May 13, 2009 |
Report No. RL31948 |
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Evolution of the Senate s Role in the Nomination and Confirmation Process: A Brief History name redacted Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process May 13, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL31948 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Evolution of the Senate s Role in the Nomination and Confirmation Process Summary Article II, Section 2 ...
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| Date May 13, 2009 |
Report No. 98-871 |
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Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education: Status and Issues name redacted Specialist in Science and Technology Policy May 13, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov 98-871 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education: Status and Issues Summary An important aspect of U.S. efforts to maintain and ...
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| Date May 13, 2009 |
Report No. RL32136 |
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Future of the Balkans and U.S. Policy Concerns Steven Woehrel Specialist in European Affairs May 13, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32136 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Future of the Balkans and U.S. Policy Concerns Summary The United States, its allies, and local leaders have achieved substantial successes in the Balkans since the ...
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| Date May 13, 2009 |
Report No. RS22852 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress On September 28, 2007, a proposed Medicaid rule was published that would (1) change the definition of outpatient hospital and rural health clinic services and (2) change the methods states must use to demonstrate compliance with the federal upper payment limit on outpatient hospital services provided in private outpatient facilities. A number of ...
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| Date May 12, 2009 |
Report No. RL34523 |
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. Financial Services and General Government (FSGG): FY2009 Appropriations Garrett Hatch, Coordinator Analyst in American National Government May 12, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34523 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Financial Services and General Government (FSGG): FY2009 Appropriations Summary The Financial Services and General ...
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| Date May 12, 2009 |
Report No. RL34491 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Senate frequently enters into unanimous consent agreements (sometimes referred to as UC agreements or time agreements ) that establish procedures for the consideration of legislation that the Senate is considering or will soon consider. In recent practice, such unanimous consent agreements have sometimes included a provision that would require a ...
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| Date May 12, 2009 |
Report No. RL32459 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. commercial ties with France are extensive, mutually profitable, and growing. With over $1.35 billion in commercial transactions taking place between the two countries every day of the year, each country has an increasingly large stake in the health and openness of the other s economy. France is the eighth largest merchandise trading partner for ...
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| Date May 12, 2009 |
Report No. R40577 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress In recent years, outbreaks of foodborne illnesses and subsequent product recalls have highlighted concerns about the current food safety system. Some have argued for a more comprehensive approach to the regulation of food products. Among the questions raised in the debate on the adequacy and potential improvements for the U.S. food safety system is ...
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| Date May 11, 2009 |
Report No. R40572 |
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General Oversight Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA): Requirements and Related Issues Clinton T. Brass Analyst in Government Organization and Management May 11, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40572 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress General Oversight Provisions in ARRA: Requirements and Related ...
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| Date May 11, 2009 |
Report No. RL34540 |
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Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies: FY2009 Appropriations Updated May 11, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL34540 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies: FY2009 Appropriations Summary This report provides an overview of actions taken by Congress to provide FY2009 appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS). On ...
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| Date May 11, 2009 |
Report No. R40573 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Concern about the availability and use of water to support the nation s people, economy, and environment has bolstered interest in establishing a national water commission. The commission structure proposed in recent legislation (e.g., H.R. 135) is similar to that of the 1968-1973 National Water Commission (NWC or Commission). As proposed in H.R. ...
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| Date May 11, 2009 |
Report No. R40549 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Although criminal prosecutions will likely be only one part of a broader governmental response to the recent financial crisis, the perceived role of fraudulent activity in the downturn, and of mortgage fraud in particular, has spurred interest in the criminal provisions available to federal prosecutors. This report analyzes statutory sources of ...
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| Date May 11, 2009 |
Report No. R40419 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Several bills introduced during the 111th Congress address the detention of suspected enemy belligerents held at the U.S. Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This report identifies selected legislative proposals and analyzes pertinent legal implications. For detailed explorations of the legal issues raised by proposals addressing closure of the ...
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| Date May 11, 2009 |
Report No. RL34393 |
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The Credit Card Market: Recent Trends and Regulatory Proposals Darryl E. Getter Specialist in Financial Economics May 11, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34393 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Credit Card Market: Recent Trends and Regulatory Proposals Summary Rising consumer indebtedness and increased reliance on credit cards over ...
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| Date May 8, 2009 |
Report No. R40433 |
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. The Capitol Power Plant: Background and Greening Options Jacob R. Straus Analyst on the Congress Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy May 8, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40433 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The Capitol Power Plant: Background and Greening Options Summary The Capitol Power Plant and ...
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| Date May 8, 2009 |
Report No. R40568 |
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Analysis of Issues Concerning Extended Learning Time (name redacted) Specialist in Education Policy May 8, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40568 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Analysis of Issues Concerning Extended Learning Time Summary School reformers have pointed out for decades that schools operate on a nine-month agrarian ...
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| Date May 7, 2009 |
Report No. R40552 |
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Alert Systems for Missing Adults in Eleven States: Background and Issues for Congress Adrienne L. Fernandes Analyst in Social Policy Kirsten J. Colello Specialist in Health and Aging Policy May 7, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40552 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Alert Systems for Missing Adults in Eleven States: Background and ...
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| Date May 7, 2009 |
Report No. RL34241 |
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Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Overview and Assessment Jonathan L. Ramseur Analyst in Environmental Policy May 7, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34241 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Overview and Assessment Summary Businesses and individuals are buying carbon offsets to reduce their carbon footprint or to ...
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| Date May 5, 2009 |
Report No. RL34552 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The annual State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies appropriations bill is the primary legislative vehicle through which Congress reviews the U.S. international affairs budget and influences executive branch foreign policy making in general. Funding for Foreign Operations and State Department/Broadcasting programs has been steadily rising ...
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| Date May 5, 2009 |
Report No. RS22780 |
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The Federal Election Commission (FEC) With Fewer than Four Members: Overview of Policy Implications Updated May 5, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS22780 The Federal Election Commission (FEC) With Fewer than Four Members Summary Three recess appointments to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) expired at the end of the first session of the 110th Congress, ...
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