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| Date May 5, 2009 |
Report No. RL30234 |
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The Pacific Salmon Treaty: The 1999 Agreement and Renegotiated Annex IV /name redacted/ Specialist in Natural Resources Policy May 5, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL30234 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Pacific Salmon Treaty: The 1999 Agreement and Renegotiated Annex IV Summary The Pacific Salmon Treaty (PST) of 1985 requires ...
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| Date May 5, 2009 |
Report No. R40533 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) was established in the Emergency Health Personnel Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-623) to improve the distribution of health workers in underserved rural areas by providing scholarship support to students in qualified medical professions in exchange for a period of service in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). ...
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| Date May 4, 2009 |
Report No. R40418 |
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Oversight of High-Containment Biological Laboratories: Issues for Congress Frank Gottron Specialist in Science and Technology Policy Dana A. Shea Specialist in Science and Technology Policy May 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40418 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Oversight of High-Containment Biological Laboratories: Issues for ...
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| Date May 4, 2009 |
Report No. RL31873 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Treasury Department and other agencies have long had the responsibility to ensure that the financial sectors of the economy are able to continue operations after physical and economic disruptions. This report outlines the financial sector s recovery plans for two kinds of disasters: the inability to conduct transactions and large losses of asset ...
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| Date May 4, 2009 |
Report No. R40562 |
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U.S. Tree Planting for Carbon Sequestration Ross W. Gorte Specialist in Natural Resources Policy May 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40562 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress U.S. Tree Planting for Carbon Sequestration Contents Tree ...
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| Date May 4, 2009 |
Report No. R40565 |
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Biomass Resources: The Southeastern United States and the Renewable Electricity Standard Debate -name redactedSpecialist in Energy Policy May 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40565 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Biomass Resources in the Southeast and the Renewable Electricity Standard Debate Summary Congress has been debating ...
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| Date May 4, 2009 |
Report No. RS22960 |
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The Global Financial Crisis: Lessons from Japan s Lost Decade of the 1990s Dick K. Nanto Specialist in Industry and Trade May 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22960 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Global Financial Crisis: Lessons from Japan s Lost Decade of the 1990s Summary During the 1990s and into the early years of the 21st ...
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| Date May 4, 2009 |
Report No. R40432 |
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Reauthorization of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (P.L. 111-13) (name redacted) Specialist in Social Policy May 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40432 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Reauthorization of NCSA and DVSA (P.L. 111-13) Summary The major federally funded ...
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| Date May 1, 2009 |
Report No. RL33687 |
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The Workforce Investment Act (WIA): Program-by-Program Overview and Funding of Title I Training Programs (name redacted) Analyst in Labor Economics May 1, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33687 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Summary This report tracks recent appropriations and related legislation ...
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| Date April 30, 2009 |
Report No. 98-856 |
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Federal Reserve Interest Rate Changes: 2001-2009 Updated April 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov 98-856 Federal Reserve Interest Rate Changes: 2001-2009 Summary The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided at its scheduled meeting, held on April 29, 2009, to leave unchanged the target rate for federal funds, which is now at a range from 0% to %. In doing ...
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| Date April 30, 2009 |
Report No. RL34657 |
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Financial Institution Insolvency: Federal Authority over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Depository Institutions (name redacted) Legislative Attorney (name redacted) Legislative Attorney April 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34657 Financial Institution Insolvency Summary On September 7, 2008, the Secretary of the Treasury announced that the Federal Housing Finance Agency ...
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| Date April 30, 2009 |
Report No. RL32986 |
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Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations Thomas Lum Specialist in Asian Affairs April 30, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32986 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations Summary In the past few years, U.S. policy toward the Kingdom of Cambodia has broadened from a human rights focus to a multi-faceted ...
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| Date April 29, 2009 |
Report No. RL33579 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress When there is a catastrophe in the United States, state and local governments lead response activities, invoking state and local legal authorities to support them. When state and local response capabilities are overwhelmed, the President, acting through the Secretary of Homeland Security, can provide assistance to stricken communities, individuals, ...
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| Date April 29, 2009 |
Report No. R40553 |
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Proposals for a Congressional Commission on the Financial Crisis: A Comparative Analysis Matthew Eric Glassman Analyst on the Congress Jacob R. Straus Analyst on the Congress April 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40553 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Proposals for a Congressional Commission on the Financial Crisis Summary This ...
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| Date April 29, 2009 |
Report No. R40177 |
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Environmental Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors: What Are the Human Health Risks? -name redactedSpecialist in Environmental Policy -name redactedSpecialist in Natural Resources Policy April 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40177 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Environmental Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors: What Are the Human Health ...
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| Date April 29, 2009 |
Report No. R40074 |
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Fifth Summit of the Americas, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, April 2009: Background, Expectations, and Results Updated April 29, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40074 Fifth Summit of the Americas: Background, Expectations, and Results Summary The fifth Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago was held April 17-19, 2009. It was the first ...
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| Date April 29, 2009 |
Report No. RS22686 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress This report discusses Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc., a case in which the Supreme Court considered the timeliness of a sex discrimination claim filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. In Ledbetter, the female plaintiff ...
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| Date April 28, 2009 |
Report No. R40489 |
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Advance Appropriations for Veterans Health Care: Issues and Options for Congress Sidath Viranga Panangala Analyst in Veterans Policy April 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40489 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Advance Appropriations for Veterans Health Care: Issues and Options for Congress Summary The Veterans Health Administration ...
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| Date April 28, 2009 |
Report No. 95-804 |
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. Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . The First Amendment provides: Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press. In general, the First Amendment protects pornography, with this term being used to mean any erotic material. The Supreme Court, however, has held that the First Amendment does not protect two types of pornography: obscenity and child ...
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| Date April 28, 2009 |
Report No. RL32486 |
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Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): Federal Legal Authority Adam Vann Legislative Attorney April 28, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32486 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): Federal Legal Authority Summary Recent events, including the release of the President s U.S. Ocean Action Plan and reports issued by the ...
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| Date April 27, 2009 |
Report No. R40161 |
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The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act Updated April 27, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40161 The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act Summary Lawmakers incorporated the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act as part of the American Recovery and ...
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| Date April 27, 2009 |
Report No. RL33927 |
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Selected Federal Compensation Programs for Physical Injury or Death Sarah A. Lister, Coordinator Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology C. Stephen Redhead, Coordinator Specialist in Health Policy Vivian S. Chu Legislative Attorney Celinda Franco Specialist in Crime Policy Thomas Lum Specialist in Asian Affairs Pamela W. Smith Analyst in Biomedical Policy Scott Szymendera Analyst in ...
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| Date April 24, 2009 |
Report No. RL33497 |
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Cyprus: Status of U.N. Negotiations and Related Issues -name redactedSpecialist in Middle Eastern Affairs April 24, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL33497 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Cyprus: Status of U.N. Negotiations and Related Issues Summary Cyprus has been divided since 1974. Greek Cypriots, 76% of the population, live in the ...
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| Date April 23, 2009 |
Report No. R40543 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Over the next several years, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will likely face continuing challenges to address projected growth in passenger airline travel while maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of passenger screening operations. New initiatives to expand the role of TSA personnel beyond screening ...
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| Date April 22, 2009 |
Report No. IB97036 |
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Order Code IB97036 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Year 2000 Computer Problem: Congressional Issues Updated April 22, 1999 Richard M. Nunno Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Federal Efforts State and Local Efforts Private Sector Efforts ...
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| Date April 21, 2009 |
Report No. R40536 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress In the past decade, four federal reports have offered insight into the nation s mental health care system and recommended a fundamental transformation of the system. According to these reports, transformation of the mental health care system would require timely incorporation of evidence-based practices in routine practice, resolution of workforce ...
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| Date April 20, 2009 |
Report No. R40537 |
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5): Summary and Legislative History April 20, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40537 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5): Brief Summary Summary President Barack Obama signed H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, into law on February 17, 2009, as P.L. 111 ...
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| Date April 17, 2009 |
Report No. RL34396 |
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The America COMPETES Act and the FY2009 Budget name redacted Specialist in Science and Technology Policy April 17, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL34396 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The America COMPETES Act and the FY2009 Budget Summary The America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) became law on August 9, 2007. The act responds to ...
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| Date April 17, 2009 |
Report No. R40527 |
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Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA): New Requirements and Emerging Implementation Issues (name redacted) Legislative Attorney April 17, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40527 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress CPSIA: New Requirements and Emerging Implementation Issues Summary This report will present an overview of issues ...
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| Date April 16, 2009 |
Report No. R40105 |
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Authority of the Senate Over Seating Its Own Members: Exclusion of a Senator-Elect or Senator-Designate -name redactedLegislative Attorney April 16, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40105 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Authority of the Senate Over Seating Its Own Members: Exclusion of a Senator-Elect Summary This report is intended to ...
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| Date April 16, 2009 |
Report No. RS22982 |
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The False Claims Act, the Allison Engine Decision, and Possible Effects on Health Care Fraud Enforcement Jennifer Staman Legislative Attorney April 16, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22982 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The False Claims Act, the Allison Engine Decision, and Health Care Fraud Enforcement Summary The False Claims Act ...
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| Date April 15, 2009 |
Report No. RL33310 |
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. Recess Appointments Made by President George W. Bush Henry B. Hogue Analyst in American National Government Maureen Bearden Information Research Specialist April 15, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL33310 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress . Recess Appointments Made by President George W. Bush Summary Under the Constitution, the ...
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| Date April 14, 2009 |
Report No. R40151 |
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Funding for Education in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5) Rebecca R. Skinner Specialist in Education Policy David P. Smole Specialist in Education Policy Ann Lordeman Specialist in Social Policy Wayne C. Riddle Specialist in Education Policy April 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40151 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and ...
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| Date April 14, 2009 |
Report No. RL34490 |
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Legislative Branch: FY2009 Appropriations Updated April 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL34490 Legislative Branch: FY2009 Appropriations Summary The FY2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, P.L. 111-8, was enacted on March 11, 2009. Division G of the act provides $4.4 billion for legislative branch activities. This represents an approximate 11% increase over the ...
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| Date April 14, 2009 |
Report No. R40454 |
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NATO s 60th Anniversary Summit Paul Belkin, Coordinator Analyst in European Affairs Carl Ek Specialist in International Relations Lisa Mages Information Research Specialist Derek E. Mix Analyst in European Affairs April 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40454 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress NATO s 60th Anniversary Summit Summary On ...
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| Date April 14, 2009 |
Report No. RL34701 |
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NATO Enlargement: Albania, Croatia, and Possible Future Candidates Vincent Morelli Section Research Manager Carl Ek Specialist in International Relations Paul Belkin Analyst in European Affairs Steven Woehrel Specialist in European Affairs Jim Nichol Specialist in Russian and Eurasian Affairs April 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34701 CRS Report for Congress Prepared ...
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| Date April 14, 2009 |
Report No. R40511 |
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Electric Power Transmission: Background and Policy Issues Stan Mark Kaplan Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy April 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40511 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Electric Power Transmission: Background and Policy Issues Summary This report provides background information on electric power ...
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| Date April 14, 2009 |
Report No. R40513 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress States have taken the initiative to propose and enact health care reforms to address perceived problems related to health insurance coverage, health care costs, and other issues. These reform efforts vary in scope, intent, and target demographic group. While not all members of Congress agree in the need to reform health care, many have expressed ...
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| Date April 14, 2009 |
Report No. R40923 |
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Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation: CRS Experts Shawn Reese Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy April 14, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40923 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation: CRS Experts T he following table provides access to names and contact ...
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| Date April 13, 2009 |
Report No. R40509 |
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House Rules Changes in the 111th Congress Affecting Floor Proceedings April 13, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40509 House Rules Changes in the 111th Congress Affecting Floor Proceedings Summary On the first day of the 111th Congress, the House agreed to H.Res. 5, which made several changes to House rules affecting floor proceedings. First, the House amended ...
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| Date April 13, 2009 |
Report No. R40233 |
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House Ad Hoc Select Committees with Legislative Authority: An Analysis Updated April 13, 2009 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40233 House Ad Hoc Select Committees with Legislative Authority: An Analysis Summary The House can readily create an ad hoc (temporary) select committee by approving a simple resolution that contains language establishing the committee giving ...
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| Date April 10, 2009 |
Report No. RS22875 |
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Navy-Marine Corps Strike-Fighter Shortfall: Background and Options for Congress Christopher Bolkcom Specialist in Military Aviation April 10, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22875 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Navy-Marine Corps Strike-Fighter Shortfall: Background and Options for Congress Summary Members of Congress this year have ...
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| Date April 9, 2009 |
Report No. RS22792 |
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Education Matters: Earnings and Employment Outcomes by Educational Attainment name redacted Specialist in Labor Economics April 9, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RS22792 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Education Matters: Earnings and Employment Outcomes by Educational Attainment Summary The amount of education in which individuals ...
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| Date April 8, 2009 |
Report No. RL30922 |
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Retirement Savings and Household Wealth in 2007 Patrick Purcell Specialist in Income Security April 8, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL30922 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Retirement Savings and Household Wealth in 2007 Summary About half of all workers in the United States participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan of ...
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| Date April 8, 2009 |
Report No. R40500 |
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Business Tax Issues in 2009 Donald J. Marples Specialist in Public Finance April 8, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40500 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Business Tax Issues in 2009 Summary In 2008, congressional business tax issues focused on stimulating the economy and renewing general farm legislation. In February, Congress enacted ...
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| Date April 8, 2009 |
Report No. R40498 |
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Overview of the Securities Act of 1933 as Applied to Private Label Mortgage-Backed Securities Kathleen Ann Ruane Legislative Attorney April 8, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40498 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Securities Act of 1933 as Applied to Private Label Mortgage-Backed Securities Summary Mortgage-backed securities that ...
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| Date April 7, 2009 |
Report No. R40496 |
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The Global Financial Crisis: Foreign and Trade Policy Effects Dick K. Nanto, Coordinator Specialist in Industry and Trade April 7, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R40496 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Global Financial Crisis: Foreign and Trade Policy Effects Summary The global financial and economic crisis affects all three of the ...
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| Date April 7, 2009 |
Report No. R40499 |
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Child Support Enforcement and Ex-Offenders Carmen Solomon-Fears Specialist in Social Policy April 7, 2009 The House Ways and Means Committee is making available this version of this Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, with the cover date shown above, for inclusion in its 2011 Green Book website. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to ...
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| Date April 7, 2009 |
Report No. RL31579 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The term services refers to a broad and widening range of economic activities such as accounting and legal services, banking, transportation, tourism, and telecommunications. Services are a significant sector of the U.S. economy, accounting for almost 70% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and for over 80% of U.S. civilian employment. Services ...
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| Date April 6, 2009 |
Report No. R40494 |
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The President s Malaria Initiative and Other U.S. Global Efforts to Combat Malaria: Background, Issues for Congress, and Resources -name redactedAnalyst in Global Health April 6, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R40494 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The President s Malaria Initiative and Other U.S. Global Efforts to Combat Malaria ...
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