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Abortion: Legal Control
The U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 112 (1973), and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179, which held generally that a State could no longer prohibit abortions in the first 6 months of pregnancy, caused several House and Senate members to move for an abortion prohibition effectuated by congressional action. To this end, proposed bills and constitutional amendments have been introduced in both Houses. Rather than having settled the abortion question conclusively, the Supreme Court decisions have kindled a national protest movement.
The National Debt: A Discussion of the Issues Involved
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China-U.S. Relations
This report discusses the background information and most recent development in U.S.-China relations since mid-1996. The relations also have been marred by continuing allegations of Chinese espionage, ongoing controversy over human rights, charges that China continues to violate its non-proliferation commitments, controversy over the accidental NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, and renewed tensions over Taiwan. The report describes current issues in U.S.-China relations such as; Human Rights Issues, Issues in U.S.-China Security Relations, Economic Issues, and Sovereignty Issues: Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong.
Federal and State-Local Expenditures for Income Transfers to Persons with Limited Income, Fiscal Years 1975 and 1976
This report lists the basic terms of 55 income transfer programs that benefit persons of limited income and provides expenditure and recipient data for each.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Systems: A Discussion of Implications for the Consumer
This report documents hearings conducted by the National Commission on Electronic Funds Transfer to determine consumer interests relating to electronic funds transfer (EFT).
General Revenue Sharing: A Comparison of Basic Provisions of the 1972 Act with the 1976 Extension Legislation
This report is a comparison of the General Revenue Sharing Act with the extension legislation from 1976.
Benefits to Former Presidents of the United States
This report covers the benefits received by former presidents of the United States.
A Bibliography of Books and Articles Published in 1974-1976 Pertinent to United States-West European Relations
This report contains an account and bibliography on United States and Western Europe relations and brief overview.
Hospital Employment in the U.S.
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Basic Aspects of International Monetary Reform
This report is on the Basic Aspects of International Monetary Reform.
Election Laws of the Fifty States and the District of Columbia -- Relating to voter Qualifications Registration , Absentee, Voting (Including Other Laws Pertaining to Election Dates, Polling Hours, Time Off to Vote, and Special Laws for Military and Related Personnel
This report briefly summarizes many of the provisions of the election laws of the fifty states and the District of Columbia, relating to voter qualifications, registration, and absence voting.
Nurse Training, Title VIII of the Public Service Act
This report provides a history of changing nature of federal support for health education and training programs.
Priliminary Bibliography on the 1976-77 High School Debate Topic on Improving the Criminal Justice System in U.S
This report is a Preliminary Bibliography on the 1976-77 High School Debate Topic on Improving the Criminal Justice System in U.S
Basic Research needs in Energy Technologies
This report is about the basic research needs in energy technologies
Citizen Futures Organizations Group Profiles
This report on Citizen Futures Organizations Group Profiles. This report also describes 29 organizations that develop goals for the future of their communities and encourage the participation of the citizens in the setting of these goals.
Revenue Sharing: Description of Bills Proposed in the 94th Congress, 1st Session, For the Purpose of Revising and Extending the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-512)
This report describes bills proposed by the 94th Congress in order to revise the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act (P.L. 92-512).
"Hatch Act" Restrictions on Political Activity by State and Local Government Employees (5 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.)
This report defines the impact of the Hatch Act on government employees, and explains which elections government employees can take part in under the rules.
An Overview Of the General Revenue Sharing Program Including Pro and Con Arguments
This report is an overview of the general revenue sharing program including pro and con arguments.
Inflation in Housing Costs
This report is concerned with the rise in housing costs and deals with each of the major categories of expenses in turn: prices or construction costs, financing, and operating and maintenance expenses.
Animal Baiting and Fighting: Federal and State Statutes
This report details the federal and state laws regarding animal baiting and fighting. In general, this report found three types of state statutes on this matter: specific legal prohibition aimed at stamping out a practice considered either distasteful, immoral, or a nuisance; general animal cruelty provisions enacted into law which may or may not be held applicable to baiting and fighting or any or all animals, and which may be not be enforced against those involved in such activities; and the absence of statutory restraints due either to open acceptance of animal baiting and fighting as a harmless activity or due to lack of concern over the matter.
A Bibliography of Books on Multi-National Corporations 1970-1975
This report is a collection of publications on the subject of multi-national corporations from the years 1970 through 1975.
Physicians Income, Fees, and Costs.
This report is about physicians fees for hospital bases physicians, in teaching, research, and other positions
Awards of Attorneys' Fees in Federal Courts After Alyeska
This report outlines the history of the "American rule", where winners in civil court cases can transfer attorneys' fees to the other party in a court case, and provides a list of court cases where these fees were transferred to federal or state courts.
Foreign Assistance to the State of Israel: A Compilation of Basic Data
This report attempts to present data, gathered from available public sources, on foreign assistance to Israel from several foreign contributors.
A Bibliography of selected articles on multinational corporations
This reportis about A Bibliography of selected articles on multinational corporations
Food Power: The use of U.S. Agriculture Exports as a tool in international affairs. 1976
This report is about the importance of U.S agriculture productivity to the global community.
Basic Information of the Use of the Privacy Act of the 1974 and the Freedom of Information Act
This report is on Basic Information on the Use of the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Freedom of Information Act.
Alaska Pipeline
This report is intended as a follow-up and continuation of the events and legislative history evoked by the discovery of petroleum on the North Slope in Alaska and the subsequent construction of the Alaska pipeline.
Gun Control: Comparison of Major Provisions of H.R. 11193 S. 1880, S. 2186 (H.R. 9022) and H.R. 9763
This report address gun control
Policy Options For Reducing Unemployment
This report consists of policy options for reducing unemployment.
The Older Americans Act: Summary of Major Provisions, As Amended; Development of Major Provisions, 1965-1975; Authorizations and Appropriations, 1965-1978
This report summarizes the major provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, as well as the outgrowth of events leading to the original Act and its subsequent amendments.
An Analysis of Congressional Reductions in the Defense Budget; Fiscal Years 1971-1976
This report documents the Department of Defense tabular data, which demonstrates a budget cut for the fiscal years 1971-1976.
The Humphrey-Hawkins Bill: Summary, Major Issues, and Contending Arguments
This report contains oversight on the Humphrey-Hawkins bill in which it tried to create a full employment economy.
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This report has been prepared in response to request for study of the following topics
Extra Terrestrial Intelligenct and Unidentified Flying Objects : A Selected Annotated Bibliography
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Political Activities by Congressional Employes
This report is about Political Activities by Congressional Employes
The Future Direction of U.S. Foreign Party: A Compilation of Views and Opinions
This report documents articles critiquing the United States' foreign policy. The critiques focus on reexamining the major tenants of foreign policy, defining foreign policy as it relates to other countries, and interdependence.
Public perception of crime: An analysis of public opinion polls 1967-1976
This report presents Public perception of crime in between 1967 to 1976 since since public opinion plays an important role in shaping the official response.
Free Press and Fair Trial Controversy
This report outlines the conflict concerning free press during criminal trials.
The Humphrey-Hawkins Bill: Summary, Major Issues, and Contending Arguments
This report is a comprehensive outline of the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1976.
Gun Control: Comparison of Major Provisions of House Subcommittee Bill, and Administration Bill
This report is an outline of several bills proposed to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Options available to the President in deciding the Future of the B-1 Bomber Program
This report describes Options available to the President in deciding the Future of the B-1 Bomber Program.
The First Years of The Congressional Budget Process
This report is on The First Years of The Congressional Budget Process.
Runyon V. McCrary: The Private School Discrimination Case, A Background Study Analysis
This report outlines Runyon v. McCrary, which ruled that it was unconstitutional for a private school to refuse admission to black students.
Garnishment of Federal Employees Wages
This report describes the garnishment of Federal Government Employee wages.
Public Aid to Church Related Colleges: An Analysis of Roemer v. Board of Public Works of Maryland
This report is on Public Aid to Church-Related Colleges: An Analysis of Roemer v. Board of Public Works of Maryland. This report will summarize the Roemer case and analyze its constitutional implications.
Bibliography on Multinational Banking and Related Aspects of Private International Finance 1960-MID 1976
This report is on Bibliography on Multinational Banking and Related Aspects of Private International Finance 1960-MID 1976.
OSHA and the Farmers: What Happened During the 94th Congress? What is Expected During the 95th Congress?
This report is an outline of the relationship between OSHA and agricultural standards during the 94th Congress, and defines expectations during the 95th Congress.
Aircraft Hijackers: Extradition and the Political Offense Exception
This report discusses extradition of hijackers.
The Administrating of the Freedom Information Act: A Brief Overview of Executive Branch Annual Reports for 1975
This report contains information and explanation about the Freedom of Information Act, including statistics and tables.
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