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China-U.S. Relations in the 109th Congress

Description: This report discusses the U.S. concern about China that appeared driven by security calculation at the Pentagon and in congress. It also points out key issues, Hong Kong Governance and Major Legislation.
Date: December 31, 2006
Creator: Dumbaugh, Kerry
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India’s Nuclear Separation Plan: Issues and Views. December 2006

Description: This report provides background on India's nuclear fuel cycle, a discussion of various issues involved in separating civilian and military nuclear facilities and potential concerns for Congress as it considers whether the United States has adequate assurances that its nuclear cooperation.
Date: December 22, 2006
Creator: Squassoni, Sharon
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress. December 2006

Description: This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with Latin American and the Caribbean, focusing on the role of Congress and congressional concerns in the 109th Congress.
Date: December 21, 2006
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.; Cook, Colleen W.; Hornbeck, J.F.; Ribando, Clare M.; Taft-Morales, Maureen; Veillette, Connie et al.
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Voting and Quorum Procedures in the Senate

Description: This report discusses how the Senate now interprets and implements these two constitutional provisions. What follows focuses on the most important rules and the most common practices; it does not attempt to cover all the precedents the Senate has established or all the procedures that may be invoked. This report also assumes a familiarity with some other aspects of the Senate's floor procedures.
Date: December 21, 2006
Creator: Palmer, Betsy
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Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies: Current Status and Analysis

Description: This report discusses these tax provisions. The first section discusses the origin and evolution of the oil and gas tax subsidies that were incorporated into the 2005 act. The second section summarizes each of the oil and gas tax subsidy provisions in the 2005 energy act and reports its corresponding revenue loss estimate. Section three describes other oil and gas tax subsidies and the final section describes several tax provisions that benefit the oil and gas industry.
Date: December 20, 2006
Creator: Lazzari, Salvatore
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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: December 19, 2006
Creator: Cohen, Henry
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Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109th Congress

Description: Fish and marine mammals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas. Many laws and regulations guide the management of these resources by federal agencies. This report contains information on commercial and sport fisheries, aquaculture, and marine mammals and issues related to the 109th Congress.
Date: December 19, 2006
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.
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Clean Water Act: A Review of Issues in the 109th Congress

Description: Legislative initiatives to comprehensively amend the Clean Water Act had stalled for some time as interested parties debated whether and exactly how to change the law. Congress had instead focused legislative attention on narrow bills to extend or modify selected Clean Water Act programs, rather than taking up comprehensive proposals. This report contains information on the most recent developments on related issues as it its writing, background and analysis, and legislative issues with the 109… more
Date: December 15, 2006
Creator: Copeland, Claudia
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Ocean Dumping Act: A Summary of the Law

Description: This report presents a summary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (MPRSA, P.L. 92-532), describing the essence of the statute. The law has two basic aims: to regulate intentional ocean disposal of materials, and to authorize related research.
Date: December 13, 2006
Creator: Copeland, Claudia
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Exemptions from Environmental Law fora the Department of Defense: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report provides Background and Issues for Congress on Exemptions from Environmental Law for the Department of Defense. several environmental statutes contain national security exemptions which is a department of defense can obtain on a case by case basis.
Date: December 12, 2006
Creator: Bearden, David M.
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Islam: Sunnis and Shiites. December 2006

Description: This report includes a historical background of the Sunni-Shiite split and discusses the differences in religious beliefs and practices between and within each Islamic sect as well as their similarities.
Date: December 11, 2006
Creator: Blanchard, Christopher M.
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The Congressional Appropriations Process: An Introduction

Description: Congress annually considers 11 or more appropriation measures, which provide funding for a variety of activities such as national defense, education, disaster assistance, crime programs, and general government operations, such as the administration of most federal agencies. This report details the rules and practices for the consideration of appropriations measures, referred to as the congressional appropriations process.
Date: December 8, 2006
Creator: Streeter, Sandy
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The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the Senate Floor

Description: The Senate follows a well-established routine on the opening day of a new Congress. The proceedings include swearing in new members, administrative business, and the election of the president pro tempore, the constitutionally mandated officer elected to preside over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. This report contains information on what is contained in the well-established routine.
Date: December 8, 2006
Creator: Amer, Mildred L.
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