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U.S. Agricultural Policy Response to WTO Cotton Decision
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U.S. Agricultural Policy Response to WTO Cotton Decision
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U.S. Agricultural Policy Response to WTO Cotton Decision
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U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
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U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
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U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
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U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
This report contains the trends, composition, direction, and policy of the U.S. agricultural trade.
U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
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U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
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U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
Leading markets for U.S. agricultural exports are Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, the European Union (EU), Taiwan, and Korea. The United States dominates world markets for corn, wheat, and cotton. Most U.S. agricultural imports are high-value products. The biggest import suppliers are Canada and the EU. Among the fastest-growing markets for U.S. agricultural exports are Canada and Mexico. Both the EU and the U.S. subsidize their agricultural sectors, but overall the EU out subsidizes the U.S. The U.S. has the most diverse food aid programs; others limit food aid to development assistance and emergencies.
U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
Leading markets for U.S. agricultural exports are Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, the European Union (EU), Taiwan, and Korea. The United States dominates world markets for corn, wheat, and cotton. Most U.S. agricultural imports are high-value products. The biggest import suppliers are Canada and the EU. Among the fastest-growing markets for U.S. agricultural exports are Canada and Mexico. Both the EU and the U.S. subsidize their agricultural sectors, but overall the EU out subsidizes the U.S. The U.S. has the most diverse food aid programs; others limit food aid to development assistance and emergencies.
U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
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U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
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U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
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U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
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U.S. Agricultural Trade with Cuba: Current Limitations and Future Prospects
This report reviews the current state of agricultural trade between the United States and Cuba, identifies key impediments to expanding bilateral trade in agricultural products and key provisions in the law to which these obstacles are anchored. It also summarizes several of the bills introduced in the 114th Congress that propose to remove specific restrictions that impede trade in agricultural goods or that seek to lift the embargo on Cuba entirely.
U.S. Agricultural Trade with Cuba: Current Limitations and Future Prospects
This report reviews the current state of agricultural trade between the United States and Cuba, identifies key impediments to expanding bilateral trade in agricultural products and key provisions in the law to which these obstacles are anchored. It also summarizes several of the bills introduced in the 114th Congress that propose to remove specific restrictions that impede trade in agricultural goods or that seek to lift the embargo on Cuba entirely.
U.S. Agricultural Trade with Cuba: Current Limitations and Future Prospects
This report reviews the current state of agricultural trade between the United States and Cuba. It identifies key impediments to expanding bilateral trade in agricultural products and key provisions in the law to which these obstacles are anchored, and also considers the potential consequences for trade in agricultural goods if bilateral trade were returned to a more normal footing. It also summarizes several of the bills introduced in the 114th Congress that propose to remove specific restrictions that impede trade in agricultural goods or that seek to lift the embargo on Cuba entirely.
U.S. Agriculture After Hurricane Katrina: Status and Issues
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast region leaving behind widespread devastation. This report examines Katrina’s impact on three important factors affecting the U.S. agricultural sector: marketing infrastructure based on the Mississippi River waterway and Gulf ports; production losses for major crop and livestock producers in the affected region; and potential consequences for agricultural production as a result of high energy costs. It also discusses the federal government response.
U.S. Agriculture After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Status and Issues
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U.S. Agriculture and the International Monetary Fund
Congress is considering legislation to provide supplemental resources to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to strengthen its ability to deal with future financial crises like those currently in Asia and in 1994-95 in Mexico. many in U.S.
U.S. Aid to the Palestinians
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U.S. Aid to the Palestinians
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U.S. Air Force Bomber Sustainment and Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress
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U.S. Air Force Bomber Sustainment and Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress
This report addresses potential congressional oversight and appropriations concerns for the sustainment and modernization of the U.S. Air Force's bomber force.
U.S. Air Force Pilot Shortage
This report discusses the current shortage of pilots, especially fighter pilots, in the Air Force and factors influencing pilots to leave the Air Force and possible retention and recruitment methods to help alleviate the shortage.
U.S. Airline Industry: Issues and Role of Congress
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U.S. Airline Industry: Issues and Role of Congress
This report provides an overview of selected airline-related issues currently subject to congressional oversight and/or possible legislation. Many of the issues discussed in the report are also addressed in some fashion as part of the ongoing congressional debate about re-authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
U.S. and Coalition Military Operations in Afghanistan: Issues for Congress
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U.S. and Coalition Military Operations in Afghanistan: Issues for Congress
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U.S. and Coalition Military Operations in Afghanistan: Issues for Congress
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U.S. and EU Agricultural Support: Overview and Comparison
This report uses data from two public sources to compare agricultural support between the United States and the European Union (EU): (1) estimates of domestic support for agricultural programs based on World Trade Organization (WTO) notifications; and (2) the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD's) country-level policy database. Each of these data sources uses a slightly different metric to evaluate agricultural support. The report includes an overview of farm programs in the U.S. and EU, comparisons of support based on the metrics, and conclusions with policy implications.
U.S. and International Health Responses to the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa
In March 2014, an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak was reported in Guinea, West Africa. The outbreak is the first in West Africa and has caused an unprecedented number of cases and deaths. The outbreak is continuing to spread in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia (the "affected countries"); it has been contained in Nigeria and Senegal, and has been detected in Mali. As of October 22, 2014, more than 10,000 people have contracted EVD, more than half of whom have died. This report focuses on the health impacts of the outbreak and discusses U.S. and international responses to those health challenges.
U.S. and International Responses to the Global Spread of Avian Flu: Issues for Congress
This report will provide an account of global H5N1-related human infections and deaths, outline U.S. government and international responses to the global spread of H5N1, discuss situations in various countries affected by H5N1, and present some foreign policy issues for Congress.
U.S. and International Responses to the Global Spread of Avian Flu: Issues for Congress
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U.S. and International Responses to the Global Spread of Avian Flu: Issues for Congress
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U.S. and International Responses to the Global Spread of Avian Flu: Issues for Congress
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U.S. and International Responses to the Global Spread of Avian Flu: Issues for Congress
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U.S. and International Responses to the Global Spread of Avian Flu: Issues for Congress
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U.S. and International Responses to the Global Spread of Avian Flu: Issues for Congress
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U.S. and South Korean Cooperation in the World Nuclear Energy Market: Major Policy Considerations
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U.S. and South Korean Cooperation in the World Nuclear Energy Market: Major Policy Considerations
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U.S. and South Korean Cooperation in the World Nuclear Energy Market: Major Policy Considerations
This report provides an introduction to South Korea's new world role and it discusses South Korea's nuclear energy program and nuclear plant export program.
U.S. and World Coal Production, Federal Taxes, and Incentives
This report serves as a primer on U.S. and world coal resources and production and highlights some of the congressional interest related to coal production on U.S. federal lands. The report primarily describes the past 10 years of coal activity but also includes a discussion of future coal production projections and federal coal incentives, many of which do not expire.
U.S. Anti-Terror Strategy and the 9/11 Commission Report
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U.S. Anti-Terror Strategy and the 9/11 Commission Report
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The U.S. Approval Process for Medical Devices: Legislative Issues and Comparison with the Drug Model
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U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Roll Call Votes Since 1982
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U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Roll Call Votes Since 1982
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U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Roll Call Votes Since 1982
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