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Date Nov. 24, 1998 Report No. 98-570 Title

India-Pakistan Nuclear Tests and U.S. Response

98-570 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web India-Pakistan Nuclear Tests and U.S. Response Updated November 24, 1998 Barbara Leitch LePoer (Coordinator) Analyst in Asian Affairs Jonathan Medalia Specialist in National Defense Dianne Rennack Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation Richard P. Cronin Specialist in Asian Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division ...

Date Nov. 23, 1998 Report No. 98-846 Title

REVENUE PROVISIONS IN ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACTS

98-846 GOV CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Revenue Provisions in Annual Appropriations Acts Updated November 23, 1998 Robert Keith Specialist in American National Government Government Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT Under the standing rules and practices of the House of Representatives and the Senate, legislation affecting the revenues ...

Date Nov. 20, 1998 Report No. 98-141 Title

STATUTORY OFFICES OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

98-141 GOV CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Statutory Offices of Inspector General: A 20th Anniversary Review Updated November 20, 1998 Frederick M. Kaiser Specialist in American National Government Government Division Diane T. Duffy Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT 1998 marked the 20th anniversary of the ...

Date Nov. 19, 1998 Report No. 98-203 Title

Appropriations for FY1999: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education

98-203 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Updated November 19, 1998 Paul M. Irwin Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget ...

Date Nov. 19, 1998 Report No. 98-203EPW Title

Appropriations for FY1999: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education

98-203 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Updated November 19, 1998 Paul M. Irwin Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget ...

Date Nov. 19, 1998 Report No. 98-931 Title

EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: ISSUES AT THE END OF THE 105TH CONGRESS

98-931 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web East Asia and the Pacific: Issues at the End of the 105th Congress November 19, 1998 Robert Sutter Senior Specialist in International Politics Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report examines selected congressional perceptions at the end of the 105th ...

Date Nov. 19, 1998 Report No. 98-493 Title

VETERANS PREFERENCES

98-493 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Veterans Preferences: Congress Enacts Changes Updated November 19, 1998 Dennis W. Snook Specialist, Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report provides background on veterans preference in federal employment, and discusses issues raised during ...

Date Nov. 17, 1998 Report No. 95-499 Title

R&D Partnerships: Government-Industry Collaboration

95-499 SPR Updated November 17, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web R&D Partnerships: Government-Industry Collaboration Wendy H. Schacht Specialist in Science and Technology Science, Technology, and Medicine Division Summary Over the past 15 years, congressional initiatives have created programs and policies encouraging the establishment of government-industry-university ...

Date Nov. 17, 1998 Report No. 95-150 Title

Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs)

95-150 SPR Updated November 17, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) Wendy H. Schacht Specialist in Science and Technology Science, Technology, and Medicine Division Summary A Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) is a mechanism established by P.L.99-502, the Federal Technology Transfer Act, to allow the ...

Date Nov. 11, 1998 Report No. 97-266 Title

VETERANS ISSUES IN THE 105TH CONGRESS

97-266 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Veterans Issues in the 105th Congress Updated November 11, 1998 Dennis W. Snook Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report focuses on policies, programs, and benefits of interest to veterans. Included are discussions of issues ...

Date Nov. 10, 1998 Report No. 98-210 Title

Appropriations for FY1999: Military Construction

98-210 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: Military Construction Updated November 10, 1998 Mary T. Tyszkiewicz Analyst in National Defense Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations ( ...

Date Nov. 10, 1998 Report No. 98-210F Title

Appropriations for FY1999: Military Construction

98-210 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: Military Construction Updated November 10, 1998 Mary T. Tyszkiewicz Analyst in National Defense Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations ( ...

Date Nov. 10, 1998 Report No. 98-943 Title

DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT, P.L. 105-304

98-943 A CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Digital Millennium Copyright Act, P.L. 105-304: Summary and Analysis November 10, 1998 Dorothy Schrader Senior Specialist American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, P.L. 105-304, was enacted October 28,1998 by passage of H.R. 2281. The Act amends and ...

Date Nov. 9, 1998 Report No. 98-204 Title

Appropriations for FY1999: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies

98-204 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Updated November 9, 1998 Dennis W. Snook, Coordinator Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, ...

Date Nov. 9, 1998 Report No. 98-204EPW Title

Appropriations for FY1999: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies

98-204 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Updated November 9, 1998 Dennis W. Snook, Coordinator Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, ...

Date Nov. 9, 1998 Report No. 98-89 Title

Immigration: Visa Entry/Exit Control System

98-89 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Immigration: Visa Entry/Exit Control System Updated November 9, 1998 William J. Krouse Analyst in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT Section 110 of the Illegal ...

Date Nov. 9, 1998 Report No. 98-924 Title

THE TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

98-924 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Trade and Development Agency: Background and Funding November 9, 1998 Susan B. Epstein Specialist in Foreign Policy and Trade Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Chikako Ohara Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT The Trade and Development Agency (TDA) ...

Date Nov. 9, 1998 Report No. 98-89EPW Title

Immigration: Visa Entry/Exit Control System

98-89 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Immigration: Visa Entry/Exit Control System Updated November 9, 1998 William J. Krouse Analyst in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT Section 110 of the Illegal ...

Date Nov. 6, 1998 Report No. 98-917 Title

Clearcutting in the National Forests: Background and Overview

98-917 ENR CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Clearcutting in the National Forests: Background and Overview November 6, 1998 Ross W. Gorte Natural Resources Economist and Policy Specialist Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT Clearcutting is a controversial method of harvesting and regenerating stands of ...

Date Nov. 6, 1998 Report No. 97-538 Title

FOREIGN POLICY AGENCY REORGANIZATION IN THE 105TH CONGRESS

97-538 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Foreign Policy Agency Reorganization in the 105th Congress Updated November 6, 1998 Susan B. Epstein, Larry Q. Nowels, and Steven A. Hildreth Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT Reorganization of the foreign policy agencies has been debated by both the 104th and ...

Date Nov. 6, 1998 Report No. 97-400 Title

IMMIGRATION-RELATED WELFARE PROVISIONS IN 105TH CONGRESS LEGISLATION

Order Code 97-400 EPW Updated November 6, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Immigration-Related Welfare Provisions in 105th Congress Legislation Joyce Vialet, Education and Public Welfare Division Larry M. Eig, American Law Division Summary In 1996, the 104th Congress made major changes in rules governing the eligibility of noncitizens for public assistance. The 105th ...

Date Nov. 6, 1998 Report No. 96-617 Title

Alien Eligibility for Public Assistance

96-617 EPW Updated November 6, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Alien Eligibility for Public Assistance Joyce C. Vialet, Education and Public Welfare Division Larry M. Eig, American Law Division Summary The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) changed almost every aspect of alien eligibility for federal, state and local ...

Date Nov. 5, 1998 Report No. 98-213 Title

Appropriations for FY1999: District of Columbia

98-213 E CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: District of Columbia Updated November 5, 1998 Nonna A. Noto Specialist in Public Finance Economics Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and ...

Date Nov. 5, 1998 Report No. 98-213E Title

Appropriations for FY1999: District of Columbia

98-213 E CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: District of Columbia Updated November 5, 1998 Nonna A. Noto Specialist in Public Finance Economics Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and ...

Date Nov. 5, 1998 Report No. 98-911 Title

Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: The Wye River Memorandum

98-911 F November 5, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: The Wye River Memorandum Carol Migdalovitz Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Summary On October 23, 1998, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasir Arafat signed the Wye River Memorandum which ...

Date Nov. 4, 1998 Report No. 98-905 Title

THE ENCRYPTION DEBATE

98-905 F November 4, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Encryption Debate: Intelligence Aspects Keith G. Tidball and Richard A. Best, Jr. Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Summary The 106th Congress is expected to resume an ongoing debate on restricting the export of sophisticated computer encryption systems. In the 105th ...

Date Nov. 4, 1998 Report No. 98-906 Title

IMMIGRATION-RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE "INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ACT" (P.L. 105-292)

98-906 A November 4, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Immigration-Related Provisions of the "International Religious Freedom Act" (P.L. 105-292) Larry M. Eig Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary On October 27, 1998, President Clinton signed the International Religious Freedom Act (P. L. 105-292). The refugee and asylum provisions of this Act focus on assuring ...

Date Nov. 4, 1998 Report No. 98-788 Title

The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1998: A Fact Sheet

98-788 E Updated November 4, 1998 CRS Report for Congress The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1998: A Fact Sheet Gregg A. Esenwein Specialist in Public Finmce Economics Division Summary On September 16, 1998, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer u~lveileda $80 b i l l i o ~5-year tax cut proposal W.R. 4579). The biggest tax cut ~ components of the proposal are provisions designed to reduce ...

Date Nov. 3, 1998 Report No. 98-259 Title

Lobbying Disclosure Technical Amendments Act of 1997, S. 758

98-259 GOV Updated November 3, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Lobbying Disclosure Technical Amendments Act of 1997, S. 758 Richard C. Sachs Specialist in American National Government Government Division Summary S. 758 (P.L. 105-166), the Lobbying Disclosure Technical Amendments Act of 1997, made several changes to the 1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) (P.L. 104-65). The ...

Date Nov. 2, 1998 Report No. 98-211 Title

Appropriations for FY1999: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs

98-211 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Updated November 2, 1998 Larry Nowels Specialist in Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes ...

Date Nov. 2, 1998 Report No. 98-211F Title

Appropriations for FY1999: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs

98-211 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Updated November 2, 1998 Larry Nowels Specialist in Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes ...

Date Nov. 2, 1998 Report No. 98-892 Title

The New Vacancies Act: Congress Acts to Protect the Senate''s Confirmation Prerogative

98-892 A CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The New Vacancies Act: Congress Acts to Protect the Senate's Confirmation Prerogative Updated November 2, 1998 Morton Rosenberg Specialist in American Public Law American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Abstract This report provides a brief overview and discussion of the legislative and administrative ...

Date Nov. 2, 1998 Report No. 98-892A Title

The New Vacancies Act: Congress Acts to Protect the Senate's Confirmation Prerogative

98-892 A CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The New Vacancies Act: Congress Acts to Protect the Senate's Confirmation Prerogative Updated November 2, 1998 Morton Rosenberg Specialist in American Public Law American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Abstract This report provides a brief overview and discussion of the legislative and administrative ...

Date Nov. 2, 1998 Report No. 96-223 Title

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-104)

96-223 SPR Updated November 2, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-104): A Brief Overview Angele A. Gilroy Specialist in Telecommunications Science, Technology, and Medicine Division Background The melding of telecommunications, video, and computers is having an impact on telecommunications industry structure, as traditional ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-907 Title

INTERNATIONAL CRIME

98-907 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web International Crime: Russian Organized Crime's Role and U.S. Interests October 30, 1998 Francis T. Miko Specialist in International Relations Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report examines the serious problem of Russian-based transnational crime. It ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-901 Title

Short-Run Macroeconomic Effects of Fundamental Tax Reform

98-901 E CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Short-Run Macroeconomic Effects of Fundamental Tax Reform October 30, 1998 Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy and G. Thomas Woodward Specialist in Macroeconomics Economics Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report discusses the short-run effects on output and prices from the ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-893 Title

IMPEACHMENT GROUNDS

98-893 A October 30, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Impeachment Grounds: Part I: Pre-Constitutional Convention Materials Charles Doyle Senior Specialist American Law Division Summary This is a collection of selected background materials pertinent to the issue of what constitutes impeachable misconduct for purposes of Article II, section 4 of the United States ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-894 Title

IMPEACHMENT GROUNDS

98-894 A October 30, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Impeachment Grounds: Part 2: Selected Constitutional Convention Materials Charles Doyle Senior Specialist American Law Division Summary This is a collection of selected background materials pertinent to the issue of what constitutes impeachable misconduct for purposes of Article II, section 4 of the United States ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-897 Title

IMPEACHMENT GROUNDS

98-897 A October 30, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Impeachment Grounds: Part 4B: Articles of Past Impeachments Charles Doyle Senior Specialist American Law Division Summary This is a collection of selected background materials pertinent to the issue of what constitutes impeachable misconduct for purposes of Article II, section 4 of the United States Constitution. It ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-868 Title

PUBLIC HOUSING AND SECTION 8 REFORMS

Order Code 98-868 E October 30, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Public Housing and Section 8 Reforms: The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 Richard Bourdon Analyst in Housing Economics Division Summary The President signed the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, P.L. 105-276, part of the VA/HUD FY1999 appropriations bill, on October 21, ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-898 Title

IMPEACHMENT GROUNDS

98-898 A October 30, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Impeachment Grounds: Part 5: Selected Douglas/Nixon Inquiry Materials Charles Doyle Senior Specialist American Law Division Summary This is a collection of selected background materials pertinent to the issue of what constitutes impeachable misconduct for purposes of Article II, section 4 of the United States ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-899 Title

IMPEACHMENT GROUNDS

98-899 A October 30, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Impeachment Grounds: Part 6: Quotes from Sundry Commentators Charles Doyle Senior Specialist American Law Division Summary This is a collection of selected background materials pertinent to the issue of what constitutes impeachable misconduct for purposes of Article II, section 4 of the United States Constitution quoted ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-896 Title

Impeachment Grounds: Part 4A: Articles of Past Impeachments

98-896 A October 30, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Impeachment Grounds: Part 4A: Articles of Past Impeachments Charles Doyle Senior Specialist American Law Division Summary This is a collection of selected background materials pertinent to the issue of what constitutes impeachable misconduct for purposes of Article II, section 4 of the United States Constitution quoted ...

Date Oct. 30, 1998 Report No. 98-895 Title

Impeachment Grounds: Part 3: Hamilton, Wilson and Story

98-895 A October 30, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Impeachment Grounds: Part 3: Hamilton, Wilson and Story Charles Doyle Senior Specialist American Law Division Summary This is a collection of selected background materials pertinent to the issue of what constitutes impeachable misconduct for purposes of Article II, section 4 of the United States Constitution quoted ...

Date Oct. 29, 1998 Report No. 98-206 Title

Appropriations for FY1999: Interior and Related Agencies

98-206 ENR CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: Interior and Related Agencies Updated October 29, 1998 Coordinated by Alfred R. Greenwood Senior Analyst in Natural Resources Policy Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that ...

Date Oct. 29, 1998 Report No. 98-206ENR Title

Appropriations for FY1999: Interior and Related Agencies

98-206 ENR CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Appropriations for FY1999: Interior and Related Agencies Updated October 29, 1998 Coordinated by Alfred R. Greenwood Senior Analyst in Natural Resources Policy Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that ...

Date Oct. 29, 1998 Report No. 98-882 Title

IMPEACHMENT GROUNDS

98-882 A CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Impeachment Grounds: A Collection of Selected Materials Updated October 29, 1998 Charles Doyle Senior Specialist American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This is a sampling of the available material on the question of what constitutes impeachable conduct for purposes of Article II, section 4 ...

Date Oct. 29, 1998 Report No. 98-903 Title

HOLOCAUST-RELATED LEGISLATION OF THE 105TH CONGRESS

98-903 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Holocaust-Related Legislation of the 105th Congress October 29, 1998 Project Coordinator: Stuart D. Goldman Specialist in Russian Affairs Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report lists, describes, and analyzes a selection of Holocaust-related bills and ...

Date Oct. 28, 1998 Report No. 98-864 Title

The Maritime Security Program (MSP) in an International Commercial Context: A Discussion

98-864 E CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Maritime Security Program (MSP) in an International Commercial Context: A Discussion Updated October 28, 1998 Stephen J Thompson Specialist in Transportation Economics Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT The Maritime Security Program (MSP) is a national defense sealift program that provides ...

Date Oct. 28, 1998 Report No. 98-864E Title

The Maritime Security Program (MSP) in an International Commercial Context: A Discussion

98-864 E CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Maritime Security Program (MSP) in an International Commercial Context: A Discussion Updated October 28, 1998 Stephen J Thompson Specialist in Transportation Economics Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT The Maritime Security Program (MSP) is a national defense sealift program that provides ...