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The FY2008 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development: FY2007 Budget
This report provides information about the The Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY2007 Budget.
Preserving Homeownership: Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives
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Remedies Available to Victims of Identity Theft
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Financing the U.S. Trade Deficit
This report provides an overview of the U.S. balance of payments, an explanation of the broader role of capital flows in the U.S. economy, an explanation of how the country finances its trade deficit or a trade surplus, and the implications for Congress and the country of the large inflows of capital from abroad.
Social Services Block Grant (Title XX of the Social Security Act)
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Terrorism and Security Issues Facing the Water Infrastructure Sector
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The Role of the House Majority Leader: An Overview
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Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress
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Days Reserved for Special Business in the House
This report provides information about the Days Reserved for Special Business in the House.several provisions in the rules of the house provide for certain types of business to be privileged for consideration on special days.
Federal Statutes Allowing Consumers "Cooling Off" Periods to Rescind Contracts
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Conservation Compliance and U.S. Farm Policy
This report provides information about the Conservation Compliance and U.S. Farm Policy. Federal policies and programs have offered voluntary incentives to producers to plan and apply resource-conserving practices on private lands.
The Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act of 2003 (H.R. 3214): A Section-by-Section Analysis
This report summarizes the Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act (H.R. 3214). Additionally, the report covers each title of the act such as title one expanding the ability to qualify for the DNA Backlog Grant Program.
Health-Related Revenue Provisions: Changes Made by the Reconciliation Act of 2010 to Senate-Passed H.R. 3590
This report summarizes the health-related revenue provisions in the Reconciliation Act of 2010, introduced in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 4872.
Does the Endangered Species Act Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear?
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Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: Statistics and Programs
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Polygraph Use by the Department of Energy: Issues for Congress
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Upcoming Unemployment Insurance Benefit Expirations
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Forest Ecosystem Health: An Overview
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Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline: Legal Issues
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Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Programs: Congressional Oversight Issues
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Russia-Georgia Conflict in South Ossetia: Context and Implications for U.S. Interests
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The “Fiscal Cliff”: Macroeconomic Consequences of Tax Increases and Spending Cuts
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Bee Health: Background and Issues for Congress
This report is about Bee Health.
Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act (MDUFMA) Reauthorization
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Qui Tam: The False Claims Act and Related Federal Statutes
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Deindustrialization of the U.S. Economy: The Roles of Trade, Productivity, and Recession
This report discusses the roles of trade, productivity, and recession regarding deindustrialization of the U.S. Economy.
Cuba: Issues for the 110th Congress
This report gives an overview of Cuba's issues for the 110th Congress. The contents include the most recent developments, political and economic conditions, U.S. policy towards Cuba, issues in the U.S.- Cuban relations, legislation in the109th Congress, and legislative initiatives in the 110th Congress.
Federal Prison Industries: UNICOR
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Educational Accountability and Secretarial Waiver Authority Under Section 9401 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This report begins with a general discussion of the ESEA flexibility package and current congressional efforts to reauthorize the ESEA.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coverage of Contagious Diseases
The report is about The Americans with disabilities act (ADA) and the Coverage of contagious disease
The Endangered Species Act and “Sound Science”
This report approaches the complex issues surrounding "sound science" by discussing recent controversies, the role of science in general, what science is and what it can and cannot do - as the background for assessing the adequacy of science in ESA implementation; the role of science in legal and policy ESA context; legislation to address concerns relating to ESA science
War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance
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Cleanup of U.S. Military Munitions: Authorities, Status, and Costs
This report discusses the potential hazards of military munitions and related contamination, the authorities of the Department of Defense(DOD) to address these hazards, the status and costs of cleanup efforts, and issues of Congress.
Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990
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The Congressional Research Service and the American Legislative Process
This report details the ways in which the Library of Congress supports and serves the members of Congress
Interrogation of Detainees: Overview of the McCain Amendment
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Background and Legal Issues Related to Human EmbryonicStem Cell Research
This report is on Background and Legal Issues Related to Human EmbryonicStem Cell Research.
Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term Services and Supports
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The Size and Role of Government: Economic Issues
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Federal Agency Actions Following the Supreme Court’s Climate Change Decision in Massachusetts v. EPA: A Chronology
This report provides a Chronology on Federal Agency Actions Following the Supreme Court’s Climate Change Decision in Massachusetts v. EPA.This report provides action mainly by EPA that involve climate change.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Appropriations Process: A Brief Explanation
This report provides a brief explanation on the the U.S. patent and trademark office appropriations process.
House Rules Committee Hearings on Special Rules
This report provides information about the House Rules Committee Hearings on Special Rules where the committee has two purposes on mind: to make it in order for the house to remember a measure that was reported by another committee and to establish the terms under while the white house will debate, amend and vote for the measure.
Conversion of Credit Union Charter to Mutual Savings Bank Charter: Current Legal Process and Congressional Response
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Congressional Mail: History of the Franking Privilege and Options for Change
This report provides a history of official congressional mail sent at government expense(franking privilege), a description of its costs, distribution of franking funds, criticism and defense of franking, past franking reforms, and considerations for possible future franking reform.
Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress
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China-U.S. Trade Issues
This report is on China-U.S. Trade Issues.
Firearms at Army Corps Water Resource Projects: Proposed Legislation and Issues in the 113th Congress
This report examines the Corps current regulations, related legislative proposals, and firearms-related safety and security issues at Corps projects.
Russia
This report includes information regarding Russia. Political developments, economic developments, and foreign policy are among topics discussed in this report.
Research and Development Funding: Fiscal Year 2001
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