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American Heritage Rivers
This report is about the rivers designated as American Heritage Rivers by President Clinton.
Amtrak Reauthorization: S. 738
The report discusses the bill that was introduced on May 14,1997, by the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, and the bill was referred to that committee.
Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996: A Summary
The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 is the product of legislative efforts stretching back well over a decade and stimulated to passage in part by the tragedies in Oklahoma City and the World Trade Center. This report summarizes the six titles of the Act, its sources, and related legislation.
The Budget of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY1999
This report provides an overview of FY1999 budget request for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
China’s Response to the Global Financial Crisis: Implications for U.S. Economic Interests
This report addresses implications for U.S. economic interests related China’s response to the Global Financial Crisis.
China’s Space Program: A Brief Overview Including Commercial Launches of U.S.-Built Satellites
This report provides an overview of the Chinese space program since 1970, including commercial launches of U.S.- built spacecraft.
Fast-Track Legislative Procedures for Trade Agreements: The Great Debate of 1991
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Federal Farm Promotion ("Check-off") Programs
This report discusses legislation establishing national generic promotion ("check-off') programs for 20 specified farm commodities. Thirteen of the 20 authorized programs are now in effect.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
This report gives an overview of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, which was intended to prohibit bribery of foreign officials by American corporations. It includes information about the original legislation, amendments in 1988, and amendments in 1998 that brought the legislation into conformance with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's agreement on bribery.
Global Climate Change: Congressional Concern About "Back Door" Implementation of the 1997 U.N. Kyoto Protocol
This report discusses legislation and issues relating to global climate change, some legislation and some FY1999 appropriations bills were used as vehicles for explicit congressional direction to the executive branch about possible "back door" implementation of the Kyoto Protocol.
Goals 2000 : Overview and Analysis
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The Governors and Lieutenant Governors of the States and Other Jurisdictions
This report lists the Governors and Lieutenant Governors of the 50 states, plus Amarican Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Introducing a House Bill or Resolution
This report discusses the primary steps for drafting a bill in the House. Ideas and recommendations for legislation may come from private sources, such as ordinary citizens or interest groups; executive branch agencies and the White House; state and local initiatives; and, of course, individual Members, committees and other work groups, and party and chamber leaders. Any or all of these entities may also participate in drafting legislation (resolutions as well as bills).
Long Beach: Proposed Lease by China Ocean Shipping Co. (COSCO) at Former Naval Base
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