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| Date June 24, 1998 |
Report No. 97-945 |
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97-945 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Nuclear Weapons Production Capability Issues: Summary of Findings, and Choices Updated June 24, 1998 Jonathan Medalia Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report summarizes a longer report, Nuclear Weapons Production Capability ...
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| Date June 24, 1998 |
Report No. 97-877A |
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97-877 A CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web "Property Rights" Bills Take a Process Approach: H.R. 992 and H.R. 1534 Updated June 24, 1998 Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT In the 105th Congress, the property rights agenda has shifted from "compensation" to "process" bills. While the former would ...
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| Date June 24, 1998 |
Report No. 98-190 |
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98-190 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Naturalization Trends, Issues, and Legislation Updated June 24, 1998 Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT Naturalization the process by which immigrants become U.S. citizens is an important function within the Immigration ...
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| Date June 24, 1998 |
Report No. 98-190EPW |
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98-190 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Naturalization Trends, Issues, and Legislation Updated June 24, 1998 Ruth Ellen Wasem Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT Naturalization the process by which immigrants become U.S. citizens is an important function within the Immigration ...
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| Date June 24, 1998 |
Report No. 97-526 |
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97-526 GOV Updated June 24, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Puerto Rico: A Chronology of Political Status History Garrine P. Laney Analyst in American National Government Government Division Summary In 1952, Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory since 1898, became a commonwealth. Since then at least three significantly different political status options have been offered by the ...
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| Date June 24, 1998 |
Report No. 98-549 |
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98-549 GOV Updated June 24, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Transfer of Missile and Satellite Technology to China: A Summary of H.Res. 463 Authorizing a House Select Committee Stephen W. Stathis Specialist in American National Government Government Division On June 18, 1998, the House voted 409-10 to create a Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/ ...
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| Date June 24, 1998 |
Report No. 97-526GOV |
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97-526 GOV Updated June 24, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Puerto Rico: A Chronology of Political Status History Garrine P. Laney Analyst in American National Government Government Division Summary In 1952, Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory since 1898, became a commonwealth. Since then at least three significantly different political status options have been offered by the ...
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| Date June 24, 1998 |
Report No. 98-549GOV |
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98-549 GOV Updated June 24, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Transfer of Missile and Satellite Technology to China: A Summary of H.Res. 463 Authorizing a House Select Committee Stephen W. Stathis Specialist in American National Government Government Division On June 18, 1998, the House voted 409-10 to create a Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/ ...
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| Date June 23, 1998 |
Report No. 98-446RSH |
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98-446 RSH CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies Updated June 23, 1998 Kendra C. Kay and Mary F. Coleman Office of the Associate Director for Research For Congressional Use Only Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This is a directory of approximately 150 government agencies designed to assist ...
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| Date June 22, 1998 |
Report No. 97-474 |
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97-474 F Updated June 22, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Iran: Arms and Technology Acquisitions Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Summary The Clinton Administration and Congress are pressing to persuade Iran s major arms and technology suppliers, primarily Russia and China, to sever their military relations ...
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| Date June 22, 1998 |
Report No. 97-474F |
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97-474 F Updated June 22, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Iran: Arms and Technology Acquisitions Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Summary The Clinton Administration and Congress are pressing to persuade Iran s major arms and technology suppliers, primarily Russia and China, to sever their military relations ...
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| Date June 19, 1998 |
Report No. 97-933 |
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97-933 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web China: Pending Legislation in the 105th Congress Updated June 19, 1998 Kerry Dumbaugh Specialist in Asian Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Abstract The 105th Congress has been active on issues involving China. This report, which will be updated as developments occur, ...
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| Date June 19, 1998 |
Report No. 97-933F |
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97-933 F CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web China: Pending Legislation in the 105th Congress Updated June 19, 1998 Kerry Dumbaugh Specialist in Asian Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Abstract The 105th Congress has been active on issues involving China. This report, which will be updated as developments occur, ...
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| Date June 19, 1998 |
Report No. 97-555 |
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97-555 E CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Use of Union Dues for Political Purposes: A Discussion of Agency Fee Objectors and Public Policy Updated June 19, 1998 Gail McCallion Specialist in Labor Economics Economics Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT The issue of the use by unions of dues and fees for political activities is receiving ...
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| Date June 19, 1998 |
Report No. 97-555E |
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97-555 E CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Use of Union Dues for Political Purposes: A Discussion of Agency Fee Objectors and Public Policy Updated June 19, 1998 Gail McCallion Specialist in Labor Economics Economics Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT The issue of the use by unions of dues and fees for political activities is receiving ...
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| Date June 19, 1998 |
Report No. 97-852 |
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97-852 EPW Updated June 19, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Education Savings Accounts for Elementary and Secondary Education Bob Lyke Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Summary The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (P.L. 105-34) that President Clinton signed on August 5, 1997, authorized new education individual retirement accounts ( ...
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| Date June 18, 1998 |
Report No. 97-108EPW |
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97-108 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Child Nutrition Issues in the 105th Congress Updated June 18, 1998 Joe Richardson Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report covers proposed and enacted legislative initiatives to change child nutrition programs (including the WIC ...
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| Date June 17, 1998 |
Report No. 97-534 |
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97-534 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Adult Education and Literacy: Current Programs and Legislative Proposals in the 105th Congress Updated June 17, 1998 Paul M. Irwin Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report summarizes current programs for adult education and ...
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| Date June 17, 1998 |
Report No. 97-534EPW |
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97-534 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Adult Education and Literacy: Current Programs and Legislative Proposals in the 105th Congress Updated June 17, 1998 Paul M. Irwin Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report summarizes current programs for adult education and ...
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| Date June 16, 1998 |
Report No. 97-769 |
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97-769 A CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Overview Of State Charter School Laws Updated June 16, 1998 Kimberly D. Jones Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT Charter schools exist in thirty-three states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This report provides a brief summary of state charter school ...
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| Date June 16, 1998 |
Report No. 97-769A |
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97-769 A CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Overview Of State Charter School Laws Updated June 16, 1998 Kimberly D. Jones Legislative Attorney American Law Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT Charter schools exist in thirty-three states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This report provides a brief summary of state charter school ...
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| Date June 16, 1998 |
Report No. 96-790 |
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96-790 F Updated June 16, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Kosovo and U.S. Policy Steven Woehrel Specialist in European Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Summary Kosovo, a region in southern Serbia, has been the focal point of bitter struggles between Serbs and Albanians for centuries. Leaders of the ethnic Albanian majority in Kosovo say their people ...
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| Date June 16, 1998 |
Report No. 96-790F |
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96-790 F Updated June 16, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Kosovo and U.S. Policy Steven Woehrel Specialist in European Affairs Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Summary Kosovo, a region in southern Serbia, has been the focal point of bitter struggles between Serbs and Albanians for centuries. Leaders of the ethnic Albanian majority in Kosovo say their people ...
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| Date June 16, 1998 |
Report No. 97-774 |
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97-774 EPW Updated June 16, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web National Tests: Administration Initiative Wayne Riddle Specialist in Education Finance Education and Public Welfare Division Summary The Clinton Administration is encouraging states and local educational agencies (LEAs) to administer new national tests to 4th grade pupils in reading and 8th grade pupils in ...
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| Date June 16, 1998 |
Report No. 98-554 |
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98-554 A June 16, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Attempt To Commit A Federal Crime: S. 171, A Proposed General Statute Paul S. Wallace, Jr. Specialist in American Public Law American Law Division Summary There is no general federal statute proscribing criminal attempts; the federal criminal statutes are written in such a manner so as to include only the attempt to commit ...
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| Date June 16, 1998 |
Report No. 97-774EPW |
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97-774 EPW Updated June 16, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web National Tests: Administration Initiative Wayne Riddle Specialist in Education Finance Education and Public Welfare Division Summary The Clinton Administration is encouraging states and local educational agencies (LEAs) to administer new national tests to 4th grade pupils in reading and 8th grade pupils in ...
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| Date June 15, 1998 |
Report No. 97-1029 |
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97-1029 A Updated June 15, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Taxpayer Protections in the Proposed IRS Restructuring Act: Burden of Proof Marie B. Morris Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary The Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1997 (H.R.2676, 105 Congress) contains a number of provisions designed to strengthen taxpayer rights in ...
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| Date June 15, 1998 |
Report No. MB83229 |
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CRS- 1 ISSUE DEFINITION A major question that arises in Congress during its considerations of what policies promote and what inhibit the restoration of a healthy economy is the influence that interest reates exert. In particular, are high interest rates a threat to sustained economic recovery? BACKGROUND The level of interest rates is generally thought to be an important determinant of the course ...
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| Date June 15, 1998 |
Report No. 97-1029A |
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97-1029 A Updated June 15, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Taxpayer Protections in the Proposed IRS Restructuring Act: Burden of Proof Marie B. Morris Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary The Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1997 (H.R.2676, 105 Congress) contains a number of provisions designed to strengthen taxpayer rights in ...
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| Date June 15, 1998 |
Report No. 98-20 |
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98-20 A Updated June 15, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Taxpayer Protections in the IRS Restructuring Bill: Attorneys' Fees and Damages for IRS Abuses Marie B. Morris Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary The Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1997, H.R. 2676, 105 Congress, contains a number of provisions designed to strengthen taxpayer ...
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| Date June 15, 1998 |
Report No. 98-20A |
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98-20 A Updated June 15, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Taxpayer Protections in the IRS Restructuring Bill: Attorneys' Fees and Damages for IRS Abuses Marie B. Morris Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary The Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1997, H.R. 2676, 105 Congress, contains a number of provisions designed to strengthen taxpayer ...
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| Date June 12, 1998 |
Report No. 97-266EPW |
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97-266 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Veterans Issues in the 105th Congress Updated June 12, 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 before ...
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| Date June 11, 1998 |
Report No. 98-521 |
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98-521 EPW Updated June 11, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Federal Budget: Social Spending Targets in the FY 1999 House Budget Resolution Dawn Nuschler Analyst in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Each year Congress adopts a concurrent resolution on the budget specifying aggregate budget totals (revenues, budget authority, outlays, and deficits/ ...
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| Date June 11, 1998 |
Report No. 97-50 |
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97-50 A Updated June 11, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Education Vouchers: The Constitutional Standards David M. Ackerman Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary The establishment of religion clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution provides that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.... In numerous cases the Supreme ...
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| Date June 11, 1998 |
Report No. 98-521EPW |
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98-521 EPW Updated June 11, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Federal Budget: Social Spending Targets in the FY 1999 House Budget Resolution Dawn Nuschler Analyst in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division Each year Congress adopts a concurrent resolution on the budget specifying aggregate budget totals (revenues, budget authority, outlays, and deficits/ ...
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| Date June 11, 1998 |
Report No. 97-50A |
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97-50 A Updated June 11, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Education Vouchers: The Constitutional Standards David M. Ackerman Legislative Attorney American Law Division Summary The establishment of religion clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution provides that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.... In numerous cases the Supreme ...
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| Date June 10, 1998 |
Report No. 98-494 |
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98-494 GOV CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Campaign Finance Debate in the House: Substitute Amendments to H.R. 2183 (105th Congress) Updated June 10, 1998 Joseph E. Cantor Specialist in American National Government Government Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report provides a summary and comparison of the 11 substitute amendments to ...
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| Date June 10, 1998 |
Report No. 98-494GOV |
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98-494 GOV CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Campaign Finance Debate in the House: Substitute Amendments to H.R. 2183 (105th Congress) Updated June 10, 1998 Joseph E. Cantor Specialist in American National Government Government Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress ABSTRACT This report provides a summary and comparison of the 11 substitute amendments to ...
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| Date June 10, 1998 |
Report No. 97-902 |
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97-902 ENR Updated June 10, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Air Quality and Transportation Enhancement Provisions in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 David M. Bearden Environmental Information Analyst Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division Summary Federal funding to assist states in addressing the environmental impacts of surface ...
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| Date June 10, 1998 |
Report No. 97-902ENR |
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97-902 ENR Updated June 10, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Air Quality and Transportation Enhancement Provisions in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 David M. Bearden Environmental Information Analyst Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division Summary Federal funding to assist states in addressing the environmental impacts of surface ...
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| Date June 10, 1998 |
Report No. 97-923 |
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97-923 GOV Updated June 10, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Congressional Primary Dates, 1998 Kevin Coleman Analyst in American National Government Government Division Summary This report lists the dates of 1998 primary elections and, where applicable, runoff primary dates for the states and the District of Columbia. The election dates listed herein were provided by the ...
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| Date June 10, 1998 |
Report No. 97-923GOV |
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97-923 GOV Updated June 10, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Congressional Primary Dates, 1998 Kevin Coleman Analyst in American National Government Government Division Summary This report lists the dates of 1998 primary elections and, where applicable, runoff primary dates for the states and the District of Columbia. The election dates listed herein were provided by the ...
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| Date June 10, 1998 |
Report No. 98-043 |
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June 10, 1998 Dr. E. James Hindman, President Angelo State University P.O. Box 11007, ASU Station San Angelo, Texas 76909 Dear Dr. Hindman: Angelo State University (University) has a management control system in place to ensure that the University s resources are used as intended. The objective of this audit was to evaluate the existing management control systems within the University to identify ...
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| Date June 9, 1998 |
Report No. 98-506 |
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98-506 E CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The U.S. Tobacco Industry in Domestic and World Markets June 9, 1998 Edward Knight Specialist in Industrial Organization and Corporate Finance Economics Division Patricia C. Ayers Head, Business Section Congressional Reference Division Gerald Mayer Economic Analyst Economics Division Congressional Research Service The Library of ...
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| Date June 9, 1998 |
Report No. 98-506E |
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98-506 E CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The U.S. Tobacco Industry in Domestic and World Markets June 9, 1998 Edward Knight Specialist in Industrial Organization and Corporate Finance Economics Division Patricia C. Ayers Head, Business Section Congressional Reference Division Gerald Mayer Economic Analyst Economics Division Congressional Research Service The Library of ...
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| Date June 9, 1998 |
Report No. 98-294 |
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98-294 ENR Updated June 9, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web The Natural Resources and Environment Function in the FY1999 Budget: A Description of Programs and Funding David M. Bearden Environmental Information Analyst Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division Summary Function 300 of the federal budget includes activities related to natural resources and the ...
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| Date June 9, 1998 |
Report No. 95-422 |
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95-422 STM Updated June 9, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Food and Drug Administration: Selected Funding and Policy Issues Donna U. Vogt Analyst in Social Sciences Science, Technology, and Medicine Division Summary Under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of ...
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| Date June 9, 1998 |
Report No. 95-422STM |
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95-422 STM Updated June 9, 1998 CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Food and Drug Administration: Selected Funding and Policy Issues Donna U. Vogt Analyst in Social Sciences Science, Technology, and Medicine Division Summary Under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of ...
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| Date June 8, 1998 |
Report No. 94-224 |
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94-224 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Rehabilitation Act: Major Programs, 105th Congress Legislation, and Funding Updated June 8, 1998 Carol V. O Shaughnessy Specialist in Social Legislation Alice D. Butler Technical Information Specialist Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Rehabilitation Act: Major Programs, 105th ...
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| Date June 8, 1998 |
Report No. 94-224EPW |
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94-224 EPW CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Rehabilitation Act: Major Programs, 105th Congress Legislation, and Funding Updated June 8, 1998 Carol V. O Shaughnessy Specialist in Social Legislation Alice D. Butler Technical Information Specialist Education and Public Welfare Division Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Rehabilitation Act: Major Programs, 105th ...
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