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Defense: FY2008 Authorization and Appropriations

Description: This report provides information about the FY2008 Authorization and Appropriations on defense. This report act as a guide to one of the regular appropriation bills that Congress considered each year.
Date: November 28, 2007
Creator: Towell, Pat; Daggett, Stephen & Belasco, Amy
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress

Description: This report reviews the status of energy efficiency and renewable energy legislation introduced during the 110th Congress. Most Senate action led to the Senate version of H.R. 6, an omnibus energy bill that the Senate passed on June 21, 2007. Most House action led to the omnibus energy bill H.R. 3221, which the House passed on August 4, 2007. A second area of focus has been on the funding-related bills for energy efficiency and renewable energy, especially H.R. 2641, the Energy and Water Approp… more
Date: November 16, 2007
Creator: Sissine, Fred; Cunnginham, Lynn J. & Gurevitz, Mark
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District of Columbia Representation: Effect on House Apportionment

Description: This report shows the distribution of House seats based on the 2000 census for 435 seats and for 437 seats as specified in the proposal. The report also examines the impact of using the 2006 estimated population to allocate the 437 seats, including the single seat provided to the District.
Date: November 14, 2007
Creator: Crocker, Royce
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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2007

Description: This report lists those additions and changes by military action and provides the full text of their official citations. The citations were provided by the military awards offices or Internet websites of the respective services. A list of these offices and Internet links is provided at the end of this report. In some instances, Congress approved legislation to remove statutory time limits in order for the Medal to be awarded. Where this has occurred, the legislation is cited.
Date: November 13, 2007
Creator: Gomez-Granger, Julissa
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Colombia: Issues for Congress

Description: This report provides information about the issues fro congress in Colombia.U.S policy in Colombia remains controversial.The focus of U.S policy toward Colombia has been to curb narcotic production.
Date: November 9, 2007
Creator: Veillette, Connie
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Defense: FY2008 Authorization and Appropriations

Description: This report provides information about the FY2008 Authorization and Appropriations on defense. This report act as a guide to one of the regu;lar appropriation bills that Congress considered each year.
Date: November 9, 2007
Creator: Towell, Pat; Daggett, Stephen & Belasco, Amy
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Kuwait: Security, Reform, and U.S. Policy

Description: This report examines Kuwait, which would be pivotal to any U.S. decision to wind down its military involvement in Iraq, has advanced its democratic development since the fall of Saddam Hussein, but it remains concerned about security threats emanating from a still unstable Iraq. In June 2006 parliamentary elections, women voted and ran for the first time, but none won.
Date: November 2, 2007
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
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Climate Change Legislation in the 110th Congress

Description: This report provides information about the Climate Change Legislation in the 109th Congress.climate change and greenhouses were issues in the 109th congress as they have been in the past congress.
Date: November 1, 2007
Creator: Yacobucci, Brent D. & Ramseur, Jonathan L.
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress

Description: This report reviews the status of energy efficiency and renewable energy legislation introduced during the 110th Congress. Most Senate action led to the Senate version of H.R. 6, an omnibus energy bill that the Senate passed on June 21, 2007. Most House action led to the omnibus energy bill H.R. 3221, which the House passed on August 4, 2007. A second area of focus has been on the funding-related bills for energy efficiency and renewable energy, especially H.R. 2641, the Energy and Water Approp… more
Date: October 5, 2007
Creator: Sissine, Fred; Gillis, Anne & Gurevitz, Mark
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Homelessness: Targeted Federal Programs and Recent Legislation

Description: This report contains information on the federal response to homelessness, including programs within different federal agencies, current issues relating to homelessness that are being considered by Congress, legislation enacted in the 110th Congress, and federal funding.
Date: October 4, 2007
Creator: Perl, Libby
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Health Care Spending: Context and Policy

Description: The United States spends a large and growing share of national income on health care. In 2007, health spending is expected to approach $2.3 trillion and account for more than 16% of gross domestic product. This report contains information on the background of the healthcare industry in the United States, key issues for Congress in this policy area, and three policy directions to consider: changing health care, changing federal programs, and changing tax policy.
Date: October 2, 2007
Creator: Jenson, Jennifer
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Black Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2007

Description: This report is categorized into seven categories: (I) Background, (II) Female Members, (III) Relationship, (IV) Oldest and Youngest Black Members, (V) Black Members in Leadership Position, (VI) Tables and Data and (VII) Alphabetical Listening of Black Members, Selecetd Biographical Information, and Committee Assignments during Their Tenure in Office.
Date: September 27, 2007
Creator: Amer, Mildred L.
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Cuba: Issues for the 110th Congress

Description: This report provides information on the Issues for the 110th Congress with Cuba.U.S policy of Cuba has consisted largely of isolating the communist nation's economic sanctions, which the Bush administration has tightened significantly.
Date: September 27, 2007
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
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Constitutionality of Proposals to Prohibit the Sale or Rental to Minors of Video Games with Violent or Sexual Content or ”Strong Language”

Description: It has been proposed that Congress prohibit the sale or rental to minors of video games that are rated "M" (Mature) or "AO" (Adults Only) by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. This board is a non-governmental entity established by the Interactive Digital Software Association, and its ratings currently have no legal effect. This report details first amendment principles, violent and sexually explicit video game decisions, and related information.
Date: August 23, 2007
Creator: Cohen, Henry
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Criminal Restitution Proposals in the 110th Congress

Description: Restitution legislation in the 110th Congress falls into three categories. Some proposals, such as the gang crime bills, create new federal crimes or amend specific existing federal offenses and in doing so include restitution provisions particular to those offenses. Other proposals address a particular aspect of the law such as abatement which limits restitution collection after the defendant's death.
Date: August 17, 2007
Creator: Doyle, Charles
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Foreign Operations (House)/State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Senate): FY2007 Appropriations

Description: This report is a guide to one of the regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and the Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. It summarizes the status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity.
Date: August 10, 2007
Creator: Veillette, Connie; Epstein, Susan B. & Nowels, Larry
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