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| Date Feb. 23, 2004 |
Report No. RS21283 |
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Order Code RS21283 Updated February 23, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Homeland Security: Intelligence Support Richard A. Best, Jr. Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary Legislation establishing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (P.L. 107-296) included provisions for an information analysis element within the new ...
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| Date Feb. 23, 2004 |
Report No. 96-463E |
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Order Code 96-463 E Updated February 23, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Country Applicability of the U.S. Normal Trade Relations (Most-Favored-Nation) Status Vladimir N. Pregelj Specialist in International Trade and Finance Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary The United States accords permanent normal-trade-relations (NTR) (formerly called most-favored- ...
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| Date Feb. 20, 2004 |
Report No. RL31845 |
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Order Code RL31845 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Sensitive But Unclassified and Other Federal Security Controls on Scientific and Technical Information: History and Current Controversy Updated February 20, 2004 Genevieve J. Knezo Specialist in Science and Technology Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ...
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| Date Feb. 20, 2004 |
Report No. RL31500 |
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Order Code RL31500 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Homeland Security: Human Resources Management Updated February 20, 2004 Barbara L. Schwemle Analyst in American National Government Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Homeland Security: Human Resources Management Summary P.L. 107-296, Homeland Security Act of 2002 (H.R. 5005 ...
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| Date Feb. 20, 2004 |
Report No. 95-712E |
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Order Code 95-712 E Updated February 20, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Immigration: The Labor Market Effects of a Guest Worker Program for U.S. Farmers Linda Levine Specialist in Labor Economics Domestic Social Policy Division Summary Temporary alien worker programs are meant to assure employers, including growers, of an adequate supply of labor when and where it is ...
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| Date Feb. 20, 2004 |
Report No. RS21424 |
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Order Code RS21424 Updated February 20, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Air Pollution: Legal Perspectives on the Routine Maintenance Exception to New Source Review Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary A major Clean Air Act issue is the extent to which an existing power plant or factory may be altered without effecting a modification. A ...
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| Date Feb. 19, 2004 |
Report No. RS21743 |
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Order Code RS21743 February 19, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Analysis of S. 1709, 108th Congress: the Security and Freedom Ensured Act of 2003 (SAFE Act) Estela I. Velez Pollack Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary This report is a section by section explanation of the effects of S. 1709, the SAFE Act, on current law. The SAFE Act was introduced in the ...
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| Date Feb. 18, 2004 |
Report No. RS20148 |
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Order Code RS20148 Updated February 18, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Social Security: The Government Pension Offset Laura Haltzel Specialist in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Summary The Government Pension Offset (GPO) provision reduces Social Security benefits that a person receives as a spouse if he or she also has a government pension based on ...
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| Date Feb. 17, 2004 |
Report No. RL32232 |
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Order Code RL32232 CRS Report for Congress Bundling Residential Telephone, Internet, and Video Services : Issues for Congress February 17, 2004 Charles B . Goldfarb Specialist in Industrial Organization and Telecommunications Resources, Science, and Industry Division Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress 4 Congressional Research Service Bundling Residential Telephone, Internet, and Video ...
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| Date Feb. 17, 2004 |
Report No. RS21739 |
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Order Code RS21739 February 17, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Conservation Security Program in the 2002 Farm Bill Barbara A. Johnson Analyst in Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Summary The Conservation Security Program (CSP), a new program enacted in section 2001 of the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171) and administered ...
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| Date Feb. 17, 2004 |
Report No. RS21673 |
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Order Code RS21673 Updated February 17, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Selected Environmental Provisions in the Energy Bill (H.R. 6/S. 2095) Brent Yacobucci, Coordinator Analyst in Energy Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Summary On November 18, 2003, the House passed the conference report accompanying the omnibus energy bill, H.R. 6 (H.Rept. 108-375). ...
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| Date Feb. 16, 2004 |
Report No. RL32282 |
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Order Code RL32282 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Bosnia and Kosovo: U.S. Military Operations February 16, 2004 Steve Bowman Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Bosnia and Kosovo: U.S. Military Operations Summary With the on-going requirements of U.S. military operations in Iraq and ...
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| Date Feb. 13, 2004 |
Report No. RL31809 |
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Order Code RL31809 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY2004: Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Updated February 13, 2004 Susan B. Epstein, Coordinator Specialist In Foreign Policy and Trade Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress The annual consideration of appropriations ...
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| Date Feb. 13, 2004 |
Report No. RL32230 |
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Order Code RL32230 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Under the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act: A Legal Analysis February 13, 2004 Nathan Brooks Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Under the Federal Housing ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. RL32134 |
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Order Code RL32134 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations: Resubmissions, 1977-2003 Updated February 12, 2004 Mitchel A. Sollenberger Analyst in American National Government Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations: Resubmissions, 1977-2003 Summary At ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. RL32227 |
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Order Code RL32227 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web SARS, Avian Flu, and Other Challenges for China s Political, Social, and Economic Transformation February 12, 2004 Kerry Dumbaugh Specialist in Asian Affairs Wayne Morrison Specialist in International Trade and Finance Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress SARS, ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. RS21735 |
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Order Code RS21735 February 12, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web U.S. District and Circuit Court Nominations: A Diagram of Customary Procedures Mitchel A. Sollenberger Analyst in American National Government Government and Finance Division Summary The confirmation process for U.S. district and circuit court nominations is based on guidelines set forth by the Constitution. ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. RL31758 |
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Order Code RL31758 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Financial Privacy: The Economics of Opt-In vs Opt-Out Updated February 12, 2004 Loretta Nott Analyst in Economics Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Financial Privacy: The Economics of Opt-In vs Opt-Out Summary Rapid financial sector restructuring and accelerating ...
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| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. RS21386 |
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Order Code RS21386 Updated February 12, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Tax Activity in the 108th Congress: An Overview Pamela J. Jackson Analyst in Public Sector Economics Government and Finance Division Summary This report provides an overview of federal tax proposals considered, including those approved, by the 108th Congress to date. Thus far in this Congress three ...
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| Date Feb. 11, 2004 |
Report No. RL31888 |
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Order Code RL31888 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Proposed Alaska Natural Gas Pipelines: Potential Impacts on the Steel Industry Updated February 11, 2004 Stephen Cooney Industry Analyst Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Proposed Alaska Natural Gas Pipelines: Potential Impacts on the Steel Industry Summary Natural ...
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| Date Feb. 10, 2004 |
Report No. RL31542 |
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Order Code RL31542 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Homeland Security Reducing the Vulnerability of Public and Private Information Infrastructures to Terrorism: An Overview Updated February 10, 2004 Jeffrey W. Seifert Analyst in Information Science and Technology Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Homeland ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2004 |
Report No. RL32223 |
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Order Code RL32223 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Foreign Terrorist Organizations February 6, 2004 Audrey Kurth Cronin Specialist in Terrorism Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Huda Aden, Adam Frost, and Benjamin Jones Research Associates Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Foreign Terrorist ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2004 |
Report No. RL31969 |
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Order Code RL31969 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Aviation Security: Issues Before Congress Since September 11, 2001 Updated February 6, 2004 Bartholomew Elias Specialist in Aviation Safety, Security, and Technology Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Aviation Security: Issues Before Congress Since September 11, ...
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| Date Feb. 6, 2004 |
Report No. RS21733 |
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Order Code RS21733 February 6, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Counting Income Under Medicare s New Prescription Drug Benefit Chris L. Peterson Analyst in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Summary When calculating a Medicare beneficiary s income-to-poverty ratio for low-income eligibility purposes, not all income is counted; certain amounts and types of ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2004 |
Report No. RL31990 |
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Order Code RL31990 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Pipeline Security: An Overview of Federal Activities and Current Policy Issues Updated February 5, 2004 Paul W. Parfomak Specialist in Science and Technology Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Pipeline Security: An Overview of Federal Activities and Current Policy ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2004 |
Report No. RL31801 |
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Order Code RL31801 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY2004: U.S. Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies Updated February 5, 2004 Ralph M. Chite, Coordinator Specialist in Agricultural Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress The annual consideration of appropriations bills (regular, ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2004 |
Report No. RL32220 |
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Order Code RL32220 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Biological and Chemical Weapons: Criminal Sanctions and Federal Regulations February 5, 2004 Michael John Garcia Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Biological and Chemical Weapons: Criminal Sanctions and Federal Regulations Summary The Biological Weapons Convention ...
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| Date Feb. 5, 2004 |
Report No. RS21727 |
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Order Code RS21727 February 5, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Transportation Security: Background and Controversies Mitchel A. Sollenberger Analyst in American National Government Government and Finance Division Summary In November 2003, the U.S. attorney s office in Miami dropped a criminal case against a former federal baggage ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2004 |
Report No. RL30861 |
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Order Code RL30861 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Capitol Hill Security: Recent Actions and Organizational Responsibilities Updated February 3, 2004 Stephen W. Stathis and Paul E.Dwyer Specialists in American National Government Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Capitol Hill Security: Recent Actions and Organizational ...
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| Date Feb. 3, 2004 |
Report No. RL32214 |
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Order Code RL32214 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Safety Belts: Federal Policies, Incentives, and Reauthorization Issues February 3, 2004 David Randall Peterman Analyst in Science and Technology Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Note: Paul Rothberg, who has retired from CRS, is the author of this report. Randy ...
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| Date Jan. 31, 2004 |
Report No. RL32021 |
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Order Code RL32021 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Andean Regional Initiative (ARI): FY2003 Supplemental and FY2004 Assistance for Colombia and Neighbors Updated January 31, 2004 K. Larry Storrs Specialist in Latin American Affairs Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Connie Veillette Analyst in Latin American Affairs Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2004 |
Report No. RL31799 |
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Order Code RL31799 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web FY2004 Budget: A Chronology and Resource Guide with Internet Access Updated January 30, 2004 Justin Murray Information Research Specialist Information Research Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress FY2004 Budget: A Chronology and Resource Guide with Internet Access Summary This report provides a ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2004 |
Report No. RL31807 |
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Order Code RL31807 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY2004: Energy and Water Development Updated January 30, 2004 Coordinated by Carl Behrens and Marc Humphries Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress The annual consideration of appropriations bills (regular, continuing, and supplemental) by Congress is ...
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| Date Jan. 30, 2004 |
Report No. RL31830 |
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Order Code RL31830 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Selected Changes that Would be Made to the Law by H.R. 1350, 108th Congress Updated January 30, 2004 Nancy Lee Jones Legislative Attorney American Law Division Richard N. Apling Specialist in Social Legislation Domestic and Social Policy Division Congressional Research ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2004 |
Report No. RL31783 |
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Order Code RL31783 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Bankruptcy Reform in the 108th Congress Updated January 29, 2004 Angie A. Welborn Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Bankruptcy Reform in the 108th Congress Summary On March 19, 2003, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 975, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and ...
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| Date Jan. 29, 2004 |
Report No. RL31847 |
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Order Code RL31847 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Role of Information in Lending: The Cost of Privacy Restrictions Updated January 29, 2004 Loretta Nott Analyst in Economics Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress The Role of Information in Lending: The Cost of Privacy Restrictions Summary The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ...
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| Date Jan. 28, 2004 |
Report No. RL32209 |
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Order Code RL32209 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Comparisons of U.S. and Foreign Military Spending: Data from Selected Public Sources January 28, 2004 Jeffrey Chamberlin Analyst in National Defense Foreign Affarirs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Comparisons of U.S. and Foreign Military Spending: Data from Selected Public ...
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| Date Jan. 24, 2004 |
Report No. RS21689 |
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Order Code RS21689 Updated January 24, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Federal Pay Status of January 2004 Adjustments: A Fact Sheet Sharon S. Gressle Specialist in American National Government Government and Finance Division Summary Federal pay adjustment rates going into effect in January 2004, under Executive Order 13322 (69 Federal Register 231) were less than those in ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2004 |
Report No. RL32133 |
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Order Code RL32133 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Federal Merger Review Authorities and Electric Utility Restructuring Updated January 23, 2004 Aaron M. Flynn Legislative Attorney American Law Division Janice E. Rubin Legislative Attorney American Law Division Michael V. Seitzinger Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2004 |
Report No. 97-930 |
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Order Code 97-930 GOV Updated January 23, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Budget Enforcement Act of 1997: A Fact Sheet Robert Keith Specialist in American National Government Government Division Summary President Clinton signed two reconciliation acts into law in August 1997 as part of a plan to balance the budget by FY2002. To ensure compliance with this goal, ...
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| Date Jan. 22, 2004 |
Report No. RS21422 |
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Order Code RS21422 Updated January 22, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Dual-Use Biological Equipment: Difficulties in Domestic Regulation Dana A. Shea Analyst in Science and Technology Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Summary Dual-use technologies, technologies with both civilian and military use, are often cited as lowering technical barriers to terrorist ...
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| Date Jan. 21, 2004 |
Report No. RL32202 |
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Order Code RL32202 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Nuclear Weapons in Russia: Safety, Security, and Control Issues January 21, 2004 Amy F. Woolf Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Nuclear Weapons in Russia: Safety, Security, and Control Issues Summary When the Soviet Union collapsed ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2004 |
Report No. RL31534 |
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Order Code RL31534 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Critical Infrastructure: Control Systems and the Terrorist Threat Updated January 20, 2004 Dana A. Shea Analyst in Science and Technology Policy Resources, Science, and Industry Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Critical Infrastructure: Control Systems and the Terrorist Threat Summary Much of the ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2004 |
Report No. 97-116 |
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Order Code 97-116 EPW Updated January 20, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Social Security: Raising or Eliminating the Taxable Earnings Base Laura Haltzel Specialist in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Summary Social Security taxes are levied on earnings up to a maximum level set each year. In 2004, this maximum or what is referred to as the taxable ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2004 |
Report No. RS21714 |
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Order Code RS21714 January 20, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Generals and Flag Officers: Senior Military Officer Confirmations Adolfo J. Fernandez National Defense Fellow Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary This report describes the Department of Defense (DOD) process which discloses to the Senate adverse information about senior military officers ...
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| Date Jan. 20, 2004 |
Report No. RS21713 |
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Order Code RS21713 January 20, 2004 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Social Service Provisions in the CARE Act and the Charitable Giving Act Vee Burke Domestic Social Policy Division Summary The CARE Act of 2003 (S. 476), passed by the Senate on April 2, 2003, and the Charitable Giving Act of 2003 (H.R. 7), passed by the House on September 17, 2003, would authorize an initial ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2004 |
Report No. RL31991 |
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Order Code RL31991 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web NASA Workforce Flexibilities: H.R. 1085 and S. 610, 108th Congress Updated January 16, 2004 Barbara L. Schwemle Analyst in American National Government Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress NASA Workforce Flexibilities: H.R. 1085 and S. 610, 108th Congress Summary Various ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2004 |
Report No. RL31812 |
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Order Code RL31812 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY2004: Legislative Branch Updated January 16, 2004 Paul E. Dwyer Specialist in American National Government Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2004 |
Report No. RL32005 |
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Order Code RL32005 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Medicare Fee-for-Service Modifications and Medicaid Provisions of H.R. 1 as Enacted Updated January 16, 2004 Sibyl Tilson, Jennifer Boulanger, Jean Hearne, Steve Redhead, Evelyne Baumrucker, Julie Stone, Bernadette Fernandez, and Karen Tritz Specialists and Analysts in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division ...
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| Date Jan. 16, 2004 |
Report No. RL31677 |
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Order Code RL31677 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Filling Presidentially Appointed, Senate-Confirmed Positions in the Department of Homeland Security Updated January 16, 2004 Henry B. Hogue Analyst in American National Government Government and Finance Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Filling Presidentially Appointed, Senate-Confirmed Positions ...
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