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| Date June 8, 2006 |
Report No. IB89118 |
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Order Code IB89118 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Lebanon Updated June 8, 2006 Alfred B. Prados Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Lebanon: Demography and Politics Political Profile Sectarianism Political Structure and Power Sharing The Civil ...
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| Date June 8, 2006 |
Report No. IB98034 |
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Order Code IB98034 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Taiwan: Recent Developments and U.S. Policy Choices Updated June 8, 2006 Kerry Dumbaugh Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Taiwan s Political Liberalization Political Pluralization Split ...
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| Date June 8, 2006 |
Report No. IB10141 |
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Order Code IB10141 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Recreation on Federal Lands Updated June 8, 2006 Kori Calvert, Coordinator, and Sandra L. Johnson Knowledge Services Group Carol Hardy Vincent, Coordinator, Ross W. Gorte, Nicole T. Carter, Nic Lane, David L. Whiteman, and M. Lynne Corn Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library ...
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| Date June 7, 2006 |
Report No. RL33293 |
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Order Code RL33293 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Lobbying and Related Reform Proposals: Consideration of Selected Measures, 109th Congress Updated June 7, 2006 R. Eric Petersen Analyst in American National Government Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Lobbying and Related Reform Proposals: Consideration of Selected Measures ...
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| Date June 7, 2006 |
Report No. RS21728 |
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Order Code RS21728 Updated June 7, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Payday Loans: Federal Regulatory Initiatives Pauline Smale Economic Analyst Government and Finance Division Summary A payday loan arrangement permits an individual to use a personal check to get a small, short-term, cash advance. The loans are typically for $100-$500. The borrower writes a postdated check ...
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| Date June 7, 2006 |
Report No. RS22032 |
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Order Code RS22032 Updated June 7, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Foreign Aid: Understanding Data Used to Compare Donors Larry Nowels Specialist in Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary There are various views on how to total U.S. spending on foreign aid and how U.S. transfers compare with those from other major donors. For the United ...
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| Date June 6, 2006 |
Report No. IB92075 |
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Order Code IB92075 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Syria: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues Updated June 6, 2006 Alfred B. Prados Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Syrian-U.S. Bilateral Issues Arab-Israeli Peace Negotiations Syrian Role in ...
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| Date June 6, 2006 |
Report No. RL33450 |
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Order Code RL33450 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Flood Insurance Reform: Side-By-Side Comparison of H.R. 4973 and Senate Committee Bill June 6, 2006 Rawle O. King Analyst in Industry Economics Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Flood Insurance Reform: Side-By-Side Comparison of H.R. 4973 and Senate Committee Bill Summary In ...
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| Date June 6, 2006 |
Report No. RS21394 |
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Order Code RS21394 Updated June 6, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Homeland Security: Defending U.S. Airspace Christopher Bolkcom Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary The September 11th attacks drew attention to U.S. air defense, and the 9/11 Commission Report recommended that Congress regularly assess the ability of Northern ...
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| Date June 5, 2006 |
Report No. RL33084 |
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Order Code RL33084 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Unemployment and Employment Programs Available to Workers from Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Affected by Hurricane Katrina Updated June 5, 2006 Julie M. Whittaker Analyst in Applied Microeconomics Domestic Social Policy Division Ann Lordeman Specialist in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Congressional ...
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| Date June 5, 2006 |
Report No. RL32910 |
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Order Code RL32910 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods: Flying Boom versus Hose-and-Drogue Updated June 5, 2006 Christopher Bolkcom Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods: Flying Boom versus Hose-and-Drogue Summary ...
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| Date June 5, 2006 |
Report No. RS21141 |
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Order Code RS21141 Updated June 5, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Military Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD): Assessing Future Needs Christopher Bolkcom Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary Suppressing enemy air defenses (SEAD) has been a central element of projecting military air power for over 50 years. However, ...
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| Date June 5, 2006 |
Report No. RS21848 |
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Order Code RS21848 June 5, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Air Force FB-22 Bomber Concept Christopher Bolkcom Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary The Air Force has expressed interest in developing a bomber variant of the F-22A Raptor to bridge the gap between today s bombers and a follow-on bomber in 2037. Questions exist ...
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| Date June 5, 2006 |
Report No. RS21943 |
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Order Code RS21943 Updated June 5, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Costa Rica: Background and U.S. Relations Colleen W. Cook and Connie Veillette Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary Costa Rica is considered the most politically stable and economically developed nation in Central America with a tradition of political moderation and civilian government. ...
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| Date June 5, 2006 |
Report No. RL33454 |
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Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress There is a disconnect between economists and popular opinion on the merits of free trade. Economic theory concludes that free trade is mutually beneficial because it allows countries to focus on producing the goods for which they have a comparative advantage. By contrast, many people believe that free trade is harmful because it destroys American ...
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| Date June 2, 2006 |
Report No. IB10134 |
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Order Code IB10134 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Gasoline Prices: New Legislation and Proposals Updated June 2, 2006 Carl E. Behrens and Carol Glover Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Legislative Activities Why Are Prices So High? Crude Oil ...
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| Date June 1, 2006 |
Report No. RL33455 |
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Order Code RL33455 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Drilling in the Great Lakes: Background and Issues June 1, 2006 Pervaze A. Sheikh, Coordinator Analyst in Environmental Policy and Natural Resources Resources, Science, and Industry Division Aaron M. Flynn Legislative Attorney American Law Division Marc Humphries Analyst in Energy Policy Resources, Science, and Industry ...
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| Date June 1, 2006 |
Report No. IB98046 |
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Order Code IB98046 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Nigeria in Political Transition Updated June 1, 2006 Ted Dagne Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Historical and Political Background Transition to Civilian Rule Elections in 1998, 1999 The ...
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| Date June 1, 2006 |
Report No. IB98043 |
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Order Code IB98043 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy Updated June 1, 2006 Ted Dagne Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Current Issues Historical Context The Crisis in Darfur: ...
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| Date June 1, 2006 |
Report No. RL33452 |
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Order Code RL33452 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web POWs and MIAs: Status and Accounting Issues June 1, 2006 Charles A. Henning Analyst in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress POWs and MIAs: Status and Accounting Issues Summary There has been a long-running controversy about the fate of certain U.S. ...
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| Date June 1, 2006 |
Report No. RS21129 |
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Order Code RS21125 Updated June 1, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Homeland Security: Coast Guard Operations Background and Issues for Congress Ronald O Rourke Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary The Coast Guard is the lead federal agency for maritime homeland security. For FY2007, the Coast Guard is requesting a total of ...
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| Date May 31, 2006 |
Report No. RL33443 |
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Order Code RL33443 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Flat Tax Proposals and Fundamental Tax Reform: An Overview May 31, 2006 James M. Bickley Specialist in Public Finance Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Flat Tax Proposals and Fundamental Tax Reform: An Overview Summary President George W. Bush has stated that tax reform is ...
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| Date May 30, 2006 |
Report No. IB89056 |
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Order Code IB89056 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Cooperative R&D: Federal Efforts to Promote Industrial Competitiveness Updated May 30, 2006 Wendy H. Schacht Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Rationale Joint Industrial Research Industry- ...
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| Date May 30, 2006 |
Report No. IB91132 |
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Order Code IB91132 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy Updated May 30, 2006 Wendy H. Schacht Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Technology and Competitiveness ...
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| Date May 30, 2006 |
Report No. IB85031 |
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Order Code IB85031 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development Updated May 30, 2006 Wendy H. Schacht Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Technology Transfer to Private Sector: Federal ...
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| Date May 30, 2006 |
Report No. RL31866 |
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Order Code RL31866 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Criminal Charges in Corporate Scandals Updated May 30, 2006 Mark Jickling Specialist in Public Finance Government and Finance Division Paul H. Janov Information Research Specialist Knowledge Services Group Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Criminal Charges in Corporate Scandals Summary Since the collapse ...
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| Date May 30, 2006 |
Report No. RL33448 |
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Order Code RL33448 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Why the Dollar Rose in 2005 and the Prospect for 2006: Insights into the State of International Asset Markets and the Global Economy May 30, 2006 Craig K. Elwell Specialist in Macroeconomics Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Why the Dollar Rose in 2005 and the Prospect for ...
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| Date May 26, 2006 |
Report No. IB93097 |
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Order Code IB93097 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web India-U.S. Relations Updated May 26, 2006 K. Alan Kronstadt Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Context of the U.S.-India Relationship India s Regional Relations Pakistan China Other Countries ...
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| Date May 26, 2006 |
Report No. IB10012 |
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Order Code IB10012 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Intelligence Issues for Congress Updated May 26, 2006 Richard A. Best, Jr. Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Intelligence Community The INTs Intelligence Disciplines Integrating the Ints ...
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| Date May 26, 2006 |
Report No. RS22447 |
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Order Code RS22447 May 26, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Massachusetts Health Reform Plan: A Brief Overview April Grady Analyst in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Summary In April 2006, Massachusetts passed legislation that aims to achieve near-universal health insurance coverage by expanding Medicaid and State Children s Health Insurance Program ...
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| Date May 25, 2006 |
Report No. RL32987 |
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Order Code RL32987 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Long-Term Growth of the U.S. Economy: Significance, Determinants, and Policy Updated May 25, 2006 Craig K. Elwell Specialist in Macroeconomics Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Long-Term Growth of the U.S. Economy: Significance, Determinants, and Policy Summary The rate of ...
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| Date May 25, 2006 |
Report No. IB10041 |
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Order Code IB10041 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Renewable Energy: Tax Credit, Budget, and Electricity Production Issues Updated May 25, 2006 Fred Sissine Resources, Science, and Industry Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Renewable Energy Concept Contribution to National Energy Supply ...
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| Date May 25, 2006 |
Report No. IB10020 |
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Order Code IB10020 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Energy Efficiency: Budget, Oil Conservation, and Electricity Conservation Issues Updated May 25, 2006 Fred Sissine Resources, Science, and Industry Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Energy Efficiency Concept History DOE s Strategic and ...
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| Date May 25, 2006 |
Report No. IB10054 |
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Order Code IB10054 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Energy Tax Policy Updated May 25, 2006 Salvatore Lazzari Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Introduction Background Energy Tax Policy from 1918 to 1970: Promoting Oil and Gas Energy Tax Policy ...
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| Date May 25, 2006 |
Report No. IB91141 |
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Order Code IB91141 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web North Korea s Nuclear Weapons Program Updated May 25, 2006 Larry A. Niksch Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The Second Bush Administration and the Six Party Talks Context and Results of the ...
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| Date May 25, 2006 |
Report No. RS22034 |
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Order Code RS22034 Updated May 25, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web House Ethics Rules Changes in the 109th Congress Mildred Amer Specialist in American National Government Government and Finance Division Summary On February 1, 2006, the House of Representatives adopted H.Res. 648 revoking floor and gymnasium privileges for former Members and officers who are lobbyists. On ...
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| Date May 25, 2006 |
Report No. RS22142 |
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Order Code RS22142 Updated May 25, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web West Coast and Alaska Oil Exports Larry Kumins Specialist in Energy Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Summary As a reaction to oil price and supply concerns, questions about the export of crude oil produced on Alaska s North Slope are often directed at Members of Congress. The export of this ...
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| Date May 24, 2006 |
Report No. IB10142 |
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Order Code IB10142 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Clean Water Act Issues in the 109th Congress Updated May 24, 2006 Claudia Copeland Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Introduction Legislative Activity Since P.L. 100-4 109th Congress Recovery ...
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| Date May 24, 2006 |
Report No. IB97011 |
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Order Code IB97011 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Dairy Policy Issues Updated May 24, 2006 Ralph M. Chite Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Payments Background MILC Program Mechanics MILC Program Reauthorization ...
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| Date May 24, 2006 |
Report No. RL31940 |
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Order Code RL31940 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Public Health Service Operating Agencies Updated May 24, 2006 Janet Kinzer Information Research Specialist Domestic Social Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Public Health Service Operating Agencies Summary The Public Health Service (PHS) originated in an act of July 16, 1798, that ...
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| Date May 24, 2006 |
Report No. RS21568 |
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Order Code RS21568 Updated May 24, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Serbia and Montenegro Union: Background and Pending Dissolution Julie Kim Specialist in International Relations Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary On May 21, 2006, Montenegro held a long-awaited referendum on independence; 55.5% of the electorate voted in favor of independence, slightly ...
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| Date May 23, 2006 |
Report No. RL33430 |
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Order Code RL33430 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Safety of Air Ambulances May 23, 2006 Bart Elias Specialist in Aviation Safety, Security, and Technology Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress The Safety of Air Ambulances Summary The estimated rate of air ambulance accidents has been steadily rising since the ...
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| Date May 23, 2006 |
Report No. RL33439 |
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Order Code RL33439 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Insurance Regulation in the United States and Abroad May 23, 2006 Baird Webel Analyst in Economics Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Insurance Regulation in the United States and Abroad Summary In the past two or three decades, a variety of technological and economic changes ...
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| Date May 22, 2006 |
Report No. IB10146 |
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Order Code IB10146 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Environmental Protection Issues in the 109th Congress Updated May 22, 2006 Coordinated by Susan R. Fletcher and Margaret Isler Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Environmental Protection Agency ...
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| Date May 22, 2006 |
Report No. RL32059 |
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Order Code RL32059 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Trade, Trade Barriers, and Trade Deficits: Implications for U.S. Economic Welfare Updated May 22, 2006 Craig K. Elwell Specialist in Macroeconomics Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Trade, Trade Barriers, and Trade Deficits: Implications for U.S. Economic Welfare Summary ...
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| Date May 22, 2006 |
Report No. IB97014 |
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Order Code IB97014 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Wetland Issues Updated May 22, 2006 Jeffrey A. Zinn and Claudia Copeland Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS What Is a Wetland? How Fast Are Wetlands Disappearing, and How Many Acres Are Left? The ...
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| Date May 22, 2006 |
Report No. RS21402 |
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Order Code RS21402 Updated May 22, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Federal Lands, R.S. 2477, and Disclaimers of Interest Pamela Baldwin Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary An 1866 statute known as R.S. 2477 granted rights of way for the construction of highways over unreserved public lands. On January 6, 2003, the Department of the Interior published broad ...
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| Date May 19, 2006 |
Report No. IB10144 |
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Order Code IB10144 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 109th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices Updated May 19, 2006 Eugene H. Buck, M. Lynne Corn, and Pervaze A. Sheikh Resources, Science, and Industry Division Pamela Baldwin and Robert Meltz American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ...
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| Date May 19, 2006 |
Report No. RS22424 |
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Order Code RS22424 Updated May 19, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Arab League Boycott of Israel Martin A. Weiss Analyst in International Trade and Finance Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary The Arab League has maintained an official boycott of Israeli companies and Israeli-made goods since the founding of Israel in 1948. The United States actively ...
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| Date May 19, 2006 |
Report No. RL33429 |
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Order Code RL33429 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Availability of Injunctive Relief in Patent Cases: eBay, Inc. v. MercExchange, L.L.C. May 19, 2006 Brian T. Yeh Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Availability of Injunctive Relief in Patent Cases: eBay, Inc. v. MercExchange, L.L.C. Summary The most significant ...
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