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- Erroneous Predictions and Negative Comments Concerning Exploration, Territorial Expansion, Scientific and Technological Development; Selected Statements
- This report documents articles that opposed events, buildings, or inventions that are now historically or modernly important, such as the Louisiana Purchase or the invention of the airplane.
- Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941: A Compilation of Selected Materials and a Selected Bibliography
- This report provides a selection of excerpts of periodical articles and Congressional documents related to the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii attack on Dec. 7, 1941, as well as a bibliography of selected books related to the attack.
- U.S. Bombing of North Vietnam and the October 1968 "Understanding"
- This report discusses the "1968 Understanding" between North Vietnam and the United States regarding the cessation of bombing over North Vietnam and the U.S. bombing of North Vietnam in November 1970 which triggered protests and debates over the nature and actual content of the aforementioned "Understanding".
- U.S. Military Retirement Pay: History and Analysis of Key Legislation, 1861-1958
- This report provides data and analysis on U.S. military retirement pay rates and legislation affecting it from 1861 to 1958.
- The United States and an Arab-Israeli Peace Settlement, 1967-1972
- This report discusses U.S. policy and diplomatic efforts between 1967 and 1972 aimed at bring about compromises between the Arabs and Israelis which would lead to a peaceful settlement of their grievances.
- U.S. Military Personnel and Casualties in Principal U.S. Wars: By Branch of Service from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War: By Pre-service Home State from World War 1 to the Vietnam War
- This report provides data on the numbers of soldiers who served in the principal wars of U.S. history, from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War, and the numbers of casualties in each war by branch of service and home state (from WW1 onward).
- Greece Since the Coup D'Etat
- This report discusses the 1967 coup in Greece and its aftermath along with current conditions in Greece economically, socially, and politically .
- The Prisoner of War Issue in the First Indochina War, with Special Emphasis on the Release of Prisoners, 1954-1962
- This report discusses prisoners of war in the 1st Indochina War (1954-1962) between France and the Vietminh and agreements for their exchange and release both during and after the war. It includes statistics on the numbers of prisoners taken versus the amount released and discussion of this data.
- Amnesty: A Brief Historical Overview
- This report provides a historical overview of the concept and use of amnesty in the United States.
- Prisoners of War: Repatriation or Internment in Wartime, The American and Allied Experience, 1775 to Present
- This report provides a brief overview of exchange agreements regarding American or Allied prisoners of war from 1775 to the present which were made during wartime.
- The United States and the Korean Problem
- This report details events surrounding the United States' involvement in Korea from 1943-1953.
- Information Concerning Speakers of the House of Representatives
- This report contains statistical information about the 46 men who have been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives since 1789. Included is each Speaker's birth date, dates he served in the House, Congresses that he served in, his length of service in the House before and during his Speakership, the dates he was elected Speaker, the number of ballots required to elect him, his party affiliation, and home state.
- Assassinations and Assassination Attempts on American Public Officials: 1835-1972
- This report discusses successful and attempted assassinations of American public officials from 1835 to 1972 and provides chronological listings of incidents by the official's office.
- The Invasion of Czechoslovakia, August 20, 1968: A Collection of Background Materials and Samples of Congressional Statements and Speeches for Use on the Preparation of Commemorative Statements and Speeches
- This report discusses the invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 by the Soviet Union and its allies in the Warsaw Pact (Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and East Germany) which overthrew the government of liberal Communist Party leader, Alexander Dubcek. The report provides statements and news stories related to the invasion and its aftermath as well as resources for Congress members giving speeches or releasing statements at commemorative events.
- Acts of Civil Disobedience in American History: Selected Examples
- This report provides a listing of selected examples of civil disobedience in American history from the 1760s through the 1960s with brief descriptions of the events of each protest.
- The Resident Commissioner to the United States from Puerto Rico: The Evolution of the Office
- This report discusses the history of the position of Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico and the functions of the position.
- Historical Summary of School Desegregation Since 1954
- This report discusses desegregation in public schools after the 1954 "Brown v. Board of Education" decision. Topics covered include initial reactions and responses to "Brown", desegregation efforts in the south through 1964, the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, further desegregation efforts in the south after 1954 and desegregation in the north and west, major desegregation court cases, and legislative and presidential action related to desegregation and civil rights.
- Petroleum in Northern Alaska: A Chronology
- This report provides a timeline of events from 1969 to 1973 related to the discovery, exploration, and drilling of the North Slope oil fields in northern Alaska.
- Georgia: Basic Facts
- This report is about the historical facts of Georgia.
- SALT II: A Chronology
- This report lists the events of the second strategic arms limitation agreement (SALT II) in chronological order.
- Amnesty: A Brief Historical Overview
- This report discusses the concept of amnesty and provides a brief historical survey of the issuance of amnesties in the United States and the social conditions that brought them about and the after effects of their use.
- The Historical Development of the Private Pension System
- This report discusses the historical development of private pensions plans in the United States.
- American Labor Institutions and Their Historical Development: An Annotated Bibliography of Books
- This report provides an annotated bibliography of books related to the historical development of labor institutions and unions.
- U.S. World War I (1917-1918) Centennial
- This report outlines background information and congressional actions regarding the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of War resolution against Germany and subsequent entry in "The Great War" (World War I).
- Ban of Use of Polygraph Evidence Does not amount to Abridgment of Military Defendant's Right to Present a Defense
- This report is on Ban of Use of Polygraph Evidence Does not amount to Abridgment of Military Defendant's Right to Present a Defense.
- Abortion: Judicial History and Legislative Response
- This report discuses the judicial history of abortion and how legislatures respond to those decisions made by the court. The report tackles landmark cases such as Roe v. Wade as well as companion decisions such as Doe v. Bolton. The report highlights specifically how Congress has attempted to enact legislation that limits abortion practices.
- Mexico’s Political History: From Revolution to Alternation, 1910-2006
- This report provides a brief overview of Mexico's political history from 1910 to 2006, with an emphasis on electoral reforms and elections. The report demonstrates that Mexico has evolved from long-term domination by a single party to alternation and effective competition among the three major parties.
- Energy Tax Policy: History and Current Issues
- This report discusses the history, current posture, and outlook for federal energy tax policy. It also discusses current energy tax proposals and major energy tax provisions enacted in the 109th Congress.
- Historic Preservation: Background and Funding
- This report summarizes the federal role in historic preservation. It provides descriptions of and funding information for some of the major preservation programs, including the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the National Register for Historic Places. Some Members of Congress have given historic preservation programs close scrutiny and have recommended that historic preservation activities be supported increasingly by the private sector.
- Military Base Closures: A Historical Review from 1988 to 1995
- This report discusses a concerted effort to close unneeded military bases as part of wide-ranging efforts during the 1980s and 1990s to balance the budget. This effort had been supported by a broad consensus that, among the approximately 3,800 military bases (1990 est.) in the United States, many could be closed without significant detrimental effect to national security. While most analysts agreed that the department of Defense's (DOD's) base structure was larger than necessary to meet the department's needs, there were differences concerning which, if any, additional bases should be closed, at what speed, and what criteria should be used for making those decisions.
- Budget Enforcement Act of 1997: Summary and Legislative History
- This report contains the summary and legislative history of the Budget Enforcement Act of 1997.
- Abortion: Judicial History and Legislative Response
- This report discuses the judicial history of abortion and how legislatures respond to those decisions made by the court. The report tackles landmark cases such as Roe v. Wade as well as companion decisions such as Doe v. Bolton. The report highlights specifically how Congress has attempted to enact legislation that limits abortion practices.
- Avatars, Virtual Reality Technology, and the U.S. Military: Emerging Policy Issues
- This report is on Avatars, Virtual Reality Technology, and the U.S. Military: Emerging Policy Issues.
- A Changing Natural Rate of Unemployment: Policy Issues
- This report discusses problems in estimating the natural rate of unemployment. The contents include the natural rate concept, potential causes of a falling natural rate in the 1990s, alternative theories, and measuring the natural rate in practice.
- Naval Transformation: Background and Issues for Congress
- This report focuses on the transformation of U.S. naval forces - the Navy and the Marine Corps, which are both contained in the Department of the Navy (DON).
- Child Labor in America: History, Policy, and Legislative Issues
- The history of child labor in America is long and unsavory. It dates back to the founding of the United States. Traditionally, most children, except for the privileged few, has always worked - either for their parents or for an outside employer. Through the years, however, child labor practices have changed. This report details the history of child labor in American, the Child Labor Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the re-emergence of the child labor issue in the late 20th century, and child labor initiatives in the 108th,109th, and 110th Congresses.
- The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Considerations for Congress
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- Daylight Saving Time
- This report details the information related to daylight saving time. The content includes its history, changing an area's time zone, moving an area on or off DST
- Item Veto and Expanded Impoundment Proposals: History and Current Status
- CRS Report for Congress providing information about impoundment, the Line Item Veto Act of 1996, and developments from the 105th-110th Congress. - Updated November 21, 2007
- Juvenile Justice: Legislative History and Current Legislative Issues
- This CRS Report for Congress Includes descriptions of past and present legislative issues affecting juvenile justice in the United States
- Juvenile Justice: Overview of Legislative History and Funding Trends
- This Congressional Research Service Report for Congress details legislative history and funding trends for juvenile justice in the United States with emphasis on the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, and the Juvenile Violent Crime Index.
- The LIHEAP Formula: Legislative History and Current Law
- This Congressional Research Service Report for Congress contains the history, enactment, and fund determination for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
- The LIHEAP Formula: Legislative History and Current Law
- This Congressional Research Service Report for Congress contains the history, enactment, and fund determination for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
- Medal of Honor: History and Issues
- This Congressional Research Service Report for Congress contains background information, current policy and benefits, and statutory restrictions pertaining to the Medal of Honor.
- Juvenile Justice: Legislative History and Current Legislative Issues
- This Congressional Research Service report describes past and present legislative issues affecting juvenile justice in the United States with special emphasis on the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974.
- Historic Preservation: Background and Funding
- This report summarizes the federal role in historic preservation. It provides descriptions of and funding information for some of the major preservation programs, including the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the National Register for Historic Places. Some Members of Congress have given historic preservation programs close scrutiny and have recommended that historic preservation activities be supported increasingly by the private sector.
- A Parliamentary-Style Question Period: Proposals and Issues for Congress
- This report surveys how question periods are conducted in Britain and other parliamentary democracies, examines previous proposals for question periods in the United States, considers potential advantages and disadvantages of a question period, and outlines some legislative considerations for policymakers considering a question period for Congress.
- U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues
- This report reviews the ongoing programs that will affect the expected size and shape of the U.S. strategic nuclear force structure. It includes an overview of this force structure during the Cold War, and summarizes the reductions and changes that have occurred since 1991. It also offers details about each category of delivery vehicle--land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine launched ballistic missiles and heavy bombers--focusing on their current deployments and ongoing and planned modernization programs.
- U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues
- This report reviews the ongoing programs that will affect the expected size and shape of the U.S. strategic nuclear force structure. It includes an overview of this force structure during the Cold War, and summarizes the reductions and changes that have occurred since 1991. It also offers details about each category of delivery vehicle--land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine launched ballistic missiles and heavy bombers--focusing on their current deployments and ongoing and planned modernization programs.
- U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues
- This report reviews the ongoing programs that will affect the expected size and shape of the U.S. strategic nuclear force structure. It includes an overview of this force structure during the Cold War, and summarizes the reductions and changes that have occurred since 1991. It also offers details about each category of delivery vehicle--land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine launched ballistic missiles and heavy bombers--focusing on their current deployments and ongoing and planned modernization programs.