open access
Congressional Research Service Reports - 1,690 Matching Results
Search Results
ANWR Development: Economic Impacts
Description:
This report includes Economic impacts of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Development.
Date:
January 24, 2006
Creator:
Gelb, Bernard A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Appropriations for the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service in FY2006: Issues for Congress
Description:
This report examines the President's budget request for Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) in FY2006, some of the key policy issues it raised, and congressional action on the request.
Date:
January 25, 2006
Creator:
Guenther, Gary
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Administration of Federal Student Loan Programs: Background and Provisions
Description:
This report discusses the history and current status of federal student loan programs. Specifically, the report focuses on the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and the William D. Ford Direct Loan (DL). Moreover, the report highlights differences in the two programs such as that the FFEL is financed by private lenders, while the DL is financed by the federal government.
Date:
January 26, 2006
Creator:
Stoll, Adam
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Pattern of Interest Rates in 2006: Could It Signal an Impending Recession?
Description:
No Description Available.
Date:
February 2, 2006
Creator:
Labonte, Marc & Makinen, Gail
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Pattern of Interest Rates in 2006: Could It Signal an Impending Recession?
Description:
No Description Available.
Date:
February 2, 2006
Creator:
Labonte, Marc & Makinen, Gail
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
FEMA's Flood Hazard Map Modernization Initiative
Description:
This report discusses the the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which required the Flood Insurance Administration in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to produce countywide āFlood Insurance Rate Maps,ā or FIRMs, to set federal flood insurance premiums based on flood risk.
Date:
February 3, 2006
Creator:
Morrissey, Wayne A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Campaign Finance
Description:
Concerns over financing federal elections have become a seemingly perennial aspect of our political system, long centered on the enduring issues of high campaign costs and reliance on interest groups for needed campaign funds. This report discusses campaign finance practices, enduring issues and todayās paramount issues. In addition it presents the Legislative Action in the 108th and 109th Congress, as well as the Congressional efforts to close perceived loopholes in Federal Election Law.
Date:
February 8, 2006
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development
Description:
Report on government spending for research and development of technology, with a focus on how that R&D can be transferred to other areas, including recent developments, background issues, the rationale behind federal activity, and more.
Date:
February 10, 2006
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Financing the U.S. Trade Deficit
Description:
The U.S. merchandise trade deficit is a part of the overall U.S. balance of payments, a summary statement of all economic transactions between the residents of the United States and the rest of the world, during a given period of time. Some Members of Congress and other observers have grown concerned over the magnitude of the growing U.S. merchandise trade deficit and the associated increase in U.S. dollar-denominated assets owned by foreigners. This report provides an overview of the U.S. balaā¦
more
Date:
February 14, 2006
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Structure and Functions of The Federal Reserve System
Description:
This report examines the structure and operations of the major components of the Federal Reserve System, and provides an overview of congressional oversight activities.
Date:
February 14, 2006
Creator:
Smale, Pauline
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Basel Accords: The Implementation of II and the Modification of I
Description:
This report provides the basic information needed to understand the issues surrounding the proposed implementation of Basel II and the pending proposed modifications of Basel I in the United States. First, it gives a basic background on capital standards and how capital assessments were made before these accords. Second, it briefly explains how Basel I works. Third, it addresses the major problem with Basel I and the modifications being considered. Fourth, it describes the Basel II framework thā¦
more
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Eubanks, Walter W.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Description:
This report includes information regarding strategic petroleum reserve. Background, purchases of crude oil, and drawdown capability are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement: A Brief Description
Description:
No Description Available.
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Maguire, Steven
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement: A Brief Description
Description:
No Description Available.
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Maguire, Steven
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment
Description:
The proposed acquisition of major operations in six major U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World and of Unocal by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation sparked intense concerns among some Members of Congress and the public and has reignited the debate over what role foreign acquisitions play in U.S. national security. The United States actively promotes internationally the national treatment of foreign firms. Several Members of Congress have introduced various measures during the 2nd Session of ā¦
more
Date:
February 23, 2006
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
China and the CNOOC Bid for Unocal: Issues for Congress
Description:
The bid by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to acquire the U.S. energy company Unocal for $18.5 billion raised many issues with U.S. policymakers. This report provides an overview and analysis of the CNOOC bid, U.S. interests, implications for U.S. energy security, U.S. investment in the PRCās (Peopleās Republic of Chinaās) oil industry, the process for reviewing the security and other implications of foreign investment in the United States, Congressional activity, and a listā¦
more
Date:
February 27, 2006
Creator:
Nanto, Dick K.; Jackson, James K.; Morrison, Wayne M. & Kumins, Lawrence C.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Pacific Salmon and Steelhead Trout: Managing Under the Endangered Species Act
Description:
This report summarizes the reasons for the Endangered Species Act (ESA) listings and outlines efforts to protect ESA-listed species.
Date:
March 10, 2006
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
China, the United States and the IMF: Negotiating Exchange Rate Adjustment
Description:
In recent years, the United States and other countries have expressed considerable concern that Chinaās national currency (the yuan or renminbi) is seriously undervalued. Some analysts say the yuan needs to rise by as much as 40% in order to reflect its equilibrium value. Critics say that Chinaās undervalued currency provides it with an unfair trade advantage that has seriously injured the manufacturing sector in the United States. Chinese officials counter that they have not pegged the yuan toā¦
more
Date:
March 13, 2006
Creator:
Sanford, Jonathan E.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
China's Currency: A Summary of the Economic Issues
Description:
This report explores various aspects of the Chinese economy, including specific policies that some Members of Congress consider a form of currency manipulation, the U.S.-China economic relationship, and the state of the Chinese economy with respect to the current global economic crisis.
Date:
March 17, 2006
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M. & Labonte, Marc
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment
Description:
The proposed acquisition of major operations in six major U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World and of Unocal by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation sparked intense concerns among some Members of Congress and the public and has reignited the debate over what role foreign acquisitions play in U.S. national security. The United States actively promotes internationally the national treatment of foreign firms. Several Members of Congress have introduced various measures during the 2nd Session of ā¦
more
Date:
March 21, 2006
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
North Korean Counterfeiting of U.S. Currency
Description:
No Description Available.
Date:
March 22, 2006
Creator:
Perl, Raphael F. & Nanto, Dick K.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Softwood Lumber Imports from Canada: Issues and Events
Description:
This report provides a concise historical account of the dispute over softwood lumber imports from Canada, summarizes the subsidy and injury evidence, and discusses current issues and events.
Date:
March 22, 2006
Creator:
Gorte, Ross W. & Grimmett, Jeanne J.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Campaign Finance Reform: Regulating Political Communications on the Internet
Description:
This report describes regulating political communications on the Internet related to Campaign Finance Reform.
Date:
March 23, 2006
Creator:
Whitaker, L. Paige
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Filter: Serial/Series Titles
This dialog allows you to filter your current search. Each of the Serial/Series Titles listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option. The list can be sorted by name or the count.
Having trouble finding an option within the list of Serial/Series Titles? Start typing and we'll update the list to show only those items that match your needs.
Try limiting with other filters first or use this comprehensive list of titles as an alternative starting point.
CRS Issue Briefs
131
131
108th Congress
23
23
CRS Insight
21
21
111th Congress
18
18
107th Congress
15
15
110th Congress
13
13
105th Congress
10
10
106th Congress
10
10
Fiscal Year 2000
10
10
Fiscal Year 2002
9
9
Fiscal Year 2005
9
9
113th Congress
8
8
Fiscal Year 2001
8
8
Fiscal Year 2003
8
8
Fiscal Year 2009
8
8
Fiscal Year 2004
7
7
Fiscal Year 2006
7
7
Fiscal Year 2007
7
7
Fiscal Year 2008
7
7
Fiscal Year 2010
7
7
Fiscal Year 2011
7
7
CRS Legal Sidebar
6
6
Fiscal Year 2014
6
6
114th Congress
5
5
Fiscal Year 2015
5
5
112th Congress
4
4
Fiscal Year 2012
4
4
Fiscal Year 2013
4
4
109th Congress
3
3
115th Congress
3
3
99th Congress
3
3
CRS In Focus
3
3
Fiscal Year 1998
3
3
Fiscal Year 1999
3
3
Fiscal Year 2017
2
2
92nd Congress
1
1
98th Congress
1
1
CRS Miscellaneous Publication
1
1
Fiscal Year 1990
1
1
Fiscal Year 1991
1
1
Fiscal Year 1992
1
1
Fiscal Year 1993
1
1
Fiscal Year 1994
1
1
Fiscal Year 1995
1
1
Fiscal Year 1996
1
1
Fiscal Year 1997
1
1
Fiscal Year 2018
1
1
Selected references 1962 - spring 1968
1
1
Filter: World Regions
This dialog allows you to filter your current search. Each of the World Regions listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option. The list can be sorted by name or the count.Filter: Countries
This dialog allows you to filter your current search. Each of the Countries listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option. The list can be sorted by name or the count.
Having trouble finding an option within the list of Countries? Start typing and we'll update the list to show only those items that match your needs.
Algeria
1
1
Argentina
12
12
Austria
5
5
Belgium
5
5
Bulgaria
5
5
Canada
5
5
Chile
2
2
China
42
42
Colombia
2
2
Denmark
5
5
Egypt
2
2
El Salvador
4
4
Estonia
5
5
Finland
5
5
France
9
9
Germany
6
6
Greece
15
15
Haiti
1
1
Hungary
5
5
Iceland
2
2
Iran
1
1
Iraq
4
4
Ireland
5
5
Italy
5
5
Japan
8
8
Latvia
5
5
Libya
1
1
Lithuania
5
5
Luxembourg
5
5
Malta
5
5
Mexico
2
2
Netherlands
6
6
Pakistan
3
3
Peru
1
1
Poland
5
5
Portugal
5
5
Puerto Rico
6
6
Romania
5
5
Russia
2
2
Slovakia
5
5
Slovenia
5
5
Spain
6
6
Sweden
6
6
Taiwan
1
1
Tunisia
1
1
Turkmenistan
1
1
United Kingdom
7
7
United States
762
762
Venezuela
1
1
Filter: U.S. States
This dialog allows you to filter your current search. Each of the U.S. States listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option. The list can be sorted by name or the count.Filter: Decades
This dialog allows you to filter your current search. Each of the Decades listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option. The list can be sorted by name or the count.Filter: Years
This dialog allows you to filter your current search. Each of the Years listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option. The list can be sorted by name or the count.
Having trouble finding an option within the list of Years? Start typing and we'll update the list to show only those items that match your needs.
1947
1
1
1965
1
1
1966
2
2
1967
4
4
1968
2
2
1969
5
5
1970
6
6
1971
6
6
1972
8
8
1973
3
3
1974
6
6
1975
14
14
1976
12
12
1977
11
11
1978
6
6
1979
1
1
1980
6
6
1981
4
4
1982
5
5
1983
4
4
1984
3
3
1985
6
6
1986
1
1
1987
15
15
1988
2
2
1993
2
2
1994
6
6
1995
9
9
1996
5
5
1997
11
11
1998
39
39
1999
7
7
2000
29
29
2001
50
50
2002
101
101
2003
105
105
2004
64
64
2005
133
133
2006
89
89
2007
66
66
2008
156
156
2009
115
115
2010
117
117
2011
72
72
2012
58
58
2013
57
57
2014
72
72
2015
83
83
2016
40
40
2017
35
35
2018
35
35
Filter: Months
This dialog allows you to filter your current search. Each of the Months listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option. The list can be sorted by name or the count.Filter: Days
This dialog allows you to filter your current search. Each of the Days listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option. The list can be sorted by name or the count.
Having trouble finding an option within the list of Days? Start typing and we'll update the list to show only those items that match your needs.
1st
65
65
2nd
46
46
3rd
58
58
4th
47
47
5th
45
45
6th
53
53
7th
64
64
8th
57
57
9th
56
56
10th
60
60
11th
47
47
12th
57
57
13th
56
56
14th
52
52
15th
68
68
16th
44
44
17th
61
61
18th
49
49
19th
55
55
20th
64
64
21st
46
46
22nd
56
56
23rd
50
50
24th
44
44
25th
41
41
26th
52
52
27th
61
61
28th
61
61
29th
78
78
30th
58
58
31st
35
35