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| Date May 19, 2006 |
Report No. RL33524 |
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Order Code RL33524 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Stem Cell Research: State Initiatives May 19, 2006 Judith A. Johnson Specialist in Life Sciences Domestic Social Policy Division Erin D. Williams Specialist in Bioethical Policy Domestic Social Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Stem Cell Research: State Initiatives Summary Embryonic stem ...
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| Date May 18, 2006 |
Report No. IB82008 |
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Order Code IB82008 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Israel: Background and Relations with the United States Updated May 18, 2006 Carol Migdalovitz Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Historical Overview of Israel Government and Politics Overview ...
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| Date May 18, 2006 |
Report No. IB94040 |
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Order Code IB94040 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Peacekeeping and Related Stability Operations: Issues of U.S. Military Involvement Updated May 18, 2006 Nina M. Serafino Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The Definitional Problem Current ...
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| Date May 18, 2006 |
Report No. IB10139 |
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Order Code IB10139 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109th Congress Updated May 18, 2006 Eugene H. Buck Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Commercial and Sport Fisheries: Background and ...
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| Date May 18, 2006 |
Report No. IB91137 |
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Order Code IB91137 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Middle East Peace Talks Updated May 18, 2006 Carol Migdalovitz Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS U.S. Role Conference and Developments Madrid Bilateral Talks Israel-Palestinians Israel- ...
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| Date May 18, 2006 |
Report No. RS22439 |
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Order Code RS22439 Updated May 18, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Market for Retirement Annuities Neela K. Ranade Chief Actuary Domestic Social Policy Division Summary A retirement annuity allows an individual to purchase a regular payment stream from an insurance company to last his lifetime. Despite the ability of the product to eliminate the risk that a retiree ...
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| Date May 17, 2006 |
Report No. RL33287 |
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Order Code RL33287 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Data Security: Protecting the Privacy of Phone Records Updated May 17, 2006 Gina Marie Stevens Legislative Attorney American Law Division Tara Alexandra Rainson Law Librarian Knowledge Services Group Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Data Security: Protecting the Privacy of Phone Records Summary The ...
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| Date May 17, 2006 |
Report No. RS21193 |
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Order Code RS21193 Updated May 17, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Nasdaq s Pursuit of Exchange Status and an Initial Public Offering Gary Shorter Specialist in Business and Government Relations Government and Finance Division Summary Traditionally, the Nasdaq stock market was a for-profit, but wholly-owned subsidiary of the nonprofit National Association of Securities ...
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| Date May 16, 2006 |
Report No. IB10136 |
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Order Code IB10136 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress Updated May 16, 2006 M. Lynne Corn and Bernard A. Gelb Resources, Science, and Industry Division Pamela Baldwin American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ...
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| Date May 15, 2006 |
Report No. RL32810 |
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Order Code RL32810 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web WTO: Antidumping Issues in the Doha Development Agenda Updated May 15, 2006 Vivian C. Jones Analyst in International Trade and Finance Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress WTO: Antidumping in the Doha Development Agenda Summary At the November 2001 Ministerial ...
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| Date May 15, 2006 |
Report No. IB98014 |
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Order Code IB98014 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web China s Economic Conditions Updated May 15, 2006 Wayne M. Morrison Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An Overview of China s Economic Development China s Economy Prior to Reforms The ...
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| Date May 15, 2006 |
Report No. RL32030 |
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Order Code RL32030 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Immigration Policy for Intracompany Transfers (L Visa): Issues and Legislation Updated May 15, 2006 Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Immigration Policy Domestic Social Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Immigration Policy for Intracompany Transfers (L Visa): Issues and Legislation Summary ...
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| Date May 13, 2006 |
Report No. RS22417 |
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Order Code RS22417 May 13, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Data on Enrollment, Premiums, and Cost-Sharing in HSA-Qualified Health Plans Chris L. Peterson Specialist in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Summary Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), which have been available since 2004, are the newest addition to the array of tax-advantaged accounts people can ...
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| Date May 12, 2006 |
Report No. IB89005 |
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Order Code IB89005 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Global Climate Change Updated May 12, 2006 John R. Justus and Susan R. Fletcher Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Global Climate Change Science Greenhouse Gases: Sources and Trends Climate ...
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| Date May 12, 2006 |
Report No. IB93108 |
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Order Code IB93108 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests Updated May 12, 2006 Jim Nichol Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Historical Background Overview of U.S. Policy ...
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| Date May 12, 2006 |
Report No. RL33237 |
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Order Code RL33237 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Congressional Gifts and Travel: Proposals in the 109th Congress Updated May 12, 2006 Mildred Amer Specialist in American National Government Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Congressional Gifts and Travel: Proposals in the 109th Congress Summary It has been a decade since ...
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| Date May 12, 2006 |
Report No. IB95117 |
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Order Code IB95117 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Sugar Policy Issues Updated May 12, 2006 Remy Jurenas Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS History of and Background on the Sugar Program Main Features of U.S. Sugar Policy Price Support Loans Loan ...
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| Date May 11, 2006 |
Report No. RL33419 |
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Order Code RL33419 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Vocational Education: State Grant Formula Under Current Law and Reauthorization Issues May 11, 2006 Rebecca R. Skinner and Richard N. Apling Specialists in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Vocational Education: State Grant Formula Under Current Law and ...
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| Date May 10, 2006 |
Report No. IB10123 |
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Order Code IB10123 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Trade Negotiations During the 109th Congress Updated May 10, 2006 Ian F. Fergusson Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS U.S. Negotiating Strategy TPA Notification and Consultation Requirements ...
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| Date May 10, 2006 |
Report No. RL31655 |
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Order Code RL31655 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Missing and Exploited Children: Overview and Policy Concerns Updated May 10, 2006 Edith Fairman Cooper Analyst in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Missing and Exploited Children: Overview and Policy Concerns Summary Concern about missing and exploited ...
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| Date May 10, 2006 |
Report No. RL31361 |
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Order Code RL31361 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Boutique Fuels and Reformulated Gasoline: Harmonization of Fuel Standards Updated May 10, 2006 Brent D. Yacobucci Specialist in Energy Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Boutique Fuels and Reformulated Gasoline: Harmonization of Fuel Standards Summary The ...
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| Date May 10, 2006 |
Report No. RS21992 |
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Order Code RS21992 Updated May 10, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Extending the 2001, 2003, and 2004 Tax Cuts Gregg A. Esenwein Specialist in Public Finance Government and Finance Division Summary The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 reduced marginal income tax rates, provided marriage tax penalty relief, provided temporary relief from the ...
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| Date May 9, 2006 |
Report No. IB94041 |
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Order Code IB94041 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Pakistan-U.S. Relations Updated May 9, 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 Setting and Regional Relations Regional Relations Pakistan-India Rivalry Afghanistan The China ...
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| Date May 9, 2006 |
Report No. RL33326 |
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Order Code RL33326 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Lobbying, Ethics, and Related Procedural Reforms: Comparison of Current Provisions of S. 2349 and H.R. 4975 Updated May 9, 2006 Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney American Law Division R. Eric Petersen Analyst in American National Government Government and Finance Division Sandy Streeter Analyst in American National Government ...
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| Date May 9, 2006 |
Report No. IB95024 |
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Order Code IB95024 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests Updated May 9, 2006 Jim Nichol Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Overview of U.S. Policy Concerns ...
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| Date May 9, 2006 |
Report No. IB10081 |
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Order Code IB10081 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Softwood Lumber Imports from Canada: Issues and Events Updated May 9, 2006 Ross W. Gorte Resources, Science, and Industry Division Jeanne J. Grimmett American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY U.S. Industry Arguments Current Issues MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ...
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| Date May 9, 2006 |
Report No. 98-968 |
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Order Code 98-968 Updated May 9, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Hill-Burton Uncompensated Services Program Barbara English Information Research Specialist Knowledge Services Group Summary The Hospital Survey and Construction Act of 1946 (P.L. 79-725), commonly known as the Hill-Burton Act, was enacted to provide federal financial assistance for the planning, ...
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| Date May 8, 2006 |
Report No. IB10128 |
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Order Code IB10128 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress Updated May 8, 2006 Brent D. Yacobucci Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Congressional Interest Legislative Background ...
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| Date May 8, 2006 |
Report No. IB10140 |
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Order Code IB10140 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Welfare Reauthorization: An Overview of the Issues Updated May 8, 2006 Gene Falk, Melinda Gish, and Carmen Solomon-Fears Domestic Social Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Trends Under Welfare Reform Welfare ...
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| Date May 8, 2006 |
Report No. IB93113 |
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Order Code IB93113 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Saudi Arabia: Current Issues and U.S. Relations Updated May 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 Current Issues Royal Succession September 11 Terrorist Attacks and ...
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| Date May 8, 2006 |
Report No. RL33406 |
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Order Code RL33406 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Medical Malpractice Bills: S. 22 and S. 23, 109th Congress May 8, 2006 Henry Cohen Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Medical Malpractice Bills: S. 22 and S. 23, 109th Congress Summary Medical malpractice suits are governed, for the most part, by state law. S. 22, ...
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| Date May 8, 2006 |
Report No. RL33410 |
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Order Code RL33410 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Immigration Litigation Reform May 8, 2006 Margaret Mikyung Lee Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Immigration Litigation Reform Summary Beginning with the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA) and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant ...
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| Date May 8, 2006 |
Report No. RL32755 |
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Order Code RL32755 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 109th Congress Updated May 8, 2006 Larry Parker Specialist in Energy Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division John Blodgett Specialist in Environmental Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Air Quality: ...
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| Date May 5, 2006 |
Report No. RL33358 |
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Order Code RL33358 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Medical Malpractice: An Overview Updated May 5, 2006 Bernadette Fernandez Analyst in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Baird Webel Analyst in Economics Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Medical Malpractice: An Overview Summary The rising cost of medical ...
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| Date May 5, 2006 |
Report No. IB10050 |
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Order Code IB10050 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web AIDS in Africa Updated May 5, 2006 Nicolas Cook Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Characteristics of the African Epidemic Transmission Women Prevalence Trends Highest Rates Children Orphans ...
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| Date May 5, 2006 |
Report No. RL32637 |
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Order Code RL32637 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Argentina s Sovereign Debt Restructuring Updated May 5, 2006 J. F. Hornbeck Specialist in International Trade and Finance Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Argentina s Sovereign Debt Restructuring Summary In December 2001, after four years of deepening recession ...
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| Date May 5, 2006 |
Report No. IB98035 |
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Order Code IB98035 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web School Choice: Current Legislation Updated May 5, 2006 David P. Smole Domestic Social Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Methods of Supporting School Choice Intradistrict Public School Choice Interdistrict Public School ...
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| Date May 5, 2006 |
Report No. RL33005 |
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Order Code RL33005 Information Brokers: Federal and State Laws Updated May 5, 2006 Angie A. Welborn Legislative Attorney American Law Division Information Brokers: Federal and State Laws Summary Media reports concerning the theft of a number of files from major information brokers (also known as data brokers or data merchants), such as ChoicePoint, have brought consumer information privacy to the ...
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| Date May 5, 2006 |
Report No. RS22437 |
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Order Code RS22437 May 5, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Health Savings Accounts: Some Current Policy Issues Bob Lyke Specialist in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Summary President Bush is urging Congress to expand the availability and attractiveness of health savings accounts (HSAs). Among other things, his FY2007 budget proposes (1) new tax ...
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| Date May 4, 2006 |
Report No. IB87020 |
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Order Code IB87020 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Campaign Finance Updated May 4, 2006 Joseph E. Cantor Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Evolution of the Current System Campaign Finance Practices and Related Issues Enduring Issues: Overall Costs, ...
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| Date May 4, 2006 |
Report No. IB10130 |
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Order Code IB10130 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Funding Issues and Activities Updated May 4, 2006 Patricia Moloney Figliola Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS ...
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| Date May 4, 2006 |
Report No. IB92089 |
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Order Code IB92089 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Russia Updated May 4, 2006 Stuart D. Goldman Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Post-Soviet Russia and Its Significance for the United States Political Developments Chechnya Economic ...
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| Date May 4, 2006 |
Report No. 96-187 |
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Order Code 96-187 Updated May 4, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web A Comparison of the Pay of Top Executives and Other Workers Linda Levine Specialist in Labor Economics Domestic Social Policy Division Summary Although the reasons may have changed somewhat over time, the level of top executive compensation long has been of interest to policymakers, shareholders, and ...
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| Date May 3, 2006 |
Report No. RL33115 |
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Order Code RL33115 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Cleanup After Hurricane Katrina: Environmental Considerations Updated May 3, 2006 Robert Esworthy, Linda-Jo Schierow, Claudia Copeland, Linda Luther, and Jonathan L. Ramseur Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Cleanup after Hurricane Katrina: Environmental ...
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| Date May 3, 2006 |
Report No. RL33408 |
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Order Code RL33408 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Nuclear Command and Control: Current Programs and Issues May 3, 2006 Robert D. Critchlow National Defense Fellow Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Nuclear Command and Control: Current Programs and Issues Summary The Nuclear Command and Control System (NCCS) ...
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| Date May 3, 2006 |
Report No. IB10118 |
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Order Code IB10118 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Safe Drinking Water Act: Implementation and Issues Updated May 3, 2006 Mary Tiemann Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Introduction The 1996 SDWA Amendments Regulated Public Water Systems Safe ...
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| Date May 3, 2006 |
Report No. IB97004 |
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Order Code IB97004 CRS Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress Updated May 3, 2006 Emma Chanlett-Avery (Coordinator), Mark E. Manyin, William H. Cooper Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The Role of Congress in ...
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| Date May 3, 2006 |
Report No. RL32140 |
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Order Code RL32140 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Federal Railroad Rights of Way Updated May 3, 2006 Pamela Baldwin Legislative Attorney American Law Division Aaron M. Flynn Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Federal Railroad Rights of Way Summary During the drive to settle the western portion of the United States ...
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| Date May 3, 2006 |
Report No. RS22413 |
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Order Code RS22413 Updated May 3, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Criminalizing Unlawful Presence: Selected Issues Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary Several bills introduced in the 109th Congress would make the unauthorized presence of aliens in the U.S. a criminal offense, including H.R. 4437, the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and ...
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| Date May 3, 2006 |
Report No. RS21155 |
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Order Code RS21155 Updated May 3, 2006 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Mongolia: Political and Economic Status Kerry Dumbaugh and Wayne M. Morrison, Specialists Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary On January 10, 2006, Mongolia s delicately balanced coalition government collapsed and the Mongolian parliament chose a new Prime Minister in accordance with ...
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