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- Outdoor Recreation and Federal Laws: Selected Annotated References, 1970-1973
- This report provided an extensive annotated list of references for outdoor recreation literature. The references were divided into three categories: those relating to National or State Parks, those relating mainly to National Forests, and Congressional documents on subjects relating to outdoor recreation.
- The American Revolution, A Chronology, 1763 - 1783
- This report is a chronology on the American Revolution from 1763 through 1783.
- The Fair Labor Standards Act Amendments of 1977 Discussion With Historical Background
- This report presents a brief history of the Act, discusses the major changes made by the 95th Congress (or, in some instances, considered but not adopted), and suggests certain sources which might be useful in providing a reader with diverse interpretations of the Act and its impact.
- Computer Support of Congressional Operations--Selected References (Revised)
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to the use of computers for Congressional support.
- An Analysis of P.L. 92-500, The Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972
- This report discusses the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-500).
- Impeachment Defense Counsel for the President
- This report discuses the rules and procedures governing a Presidential impeachment trial and the formats of past impeachment trials.
- Political Protect, Radicalism, and the New Left: Selected References, 1969-1971
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to political protects, radicalism, and the New Left that were published between 1969 and 1971.
- Basic Documents on Security Classification of Information for National Security Purposes
- This report provides materials which set out the basic guidelines for classification of government documents into public, secret, top-secret, etc. for the purposes of national security.
- The Impact of SALT I on U.S. Nuclear Deterrence: A Military Assessment
- This report discusses the effects of the SALT I Accords on the ability of the U.S. to avoid nuclear war.
- Guaranteed Income Proposals: Some Pro and Con Arguments
- This report discusses pros and cons of guaranteed income proposals.
- An Overview of Physician Payment Methods in the United States
- This report discusses the process and various methods of paying doctors in the United States.
- P.L. 93-282, The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974: Legislative History and Section-By-Section Analysis
- This report provides a history and analysis of the provisions of The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974 (P.L. 93-282).
- 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.
- Parks and Recreation Activities of the First Session of the 92nd Congress
- This report discusses proposed and passed legislation in the 92nd Congress related to parks and recreation.
- Inflation and Interest Rates: Analysis of the 1960s and Some Implications for the 1970s
- This report discusses inflation and interest rates during the 1960s and the outlook for the 1970s.
- Aircraft Hijackers: Extradition and the Political Offense Exception
- This report discusses extradition of hijackers.
- Federal and State Provisions Concerning Election Crimes, Offenses, and Corrupt Practices
- This report provides a listing of federal and state laws related to the prosecution and punishment of election related crimes and political corruption.
- Food Power: A Review of the Options and Arguments of the Potential Use of U.S. Grain Exports as an Instrument of Foreign Policy
- This report outlines the United States position in foreign relations as it pertains to food exports.
- Comparison of Recommendations From Selected Education Reform Reports
- This report is about recommendations for improving American public elementary and secondary education.
- Precedents of the House of Representatives Relating to Exclusion, Expulsion, and Censure
- This report discusses historical precedents in Congress for expulsion, exclusion, and censure of Members and potential Members of Congress and provides brief descriptions of each incidence of these activities by Congress divided by the reason for the action.
- The Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense of Washington: A Continuing Issue
- This report discusses proposals to fund and build a ballistic missile defense system for Washington, D.C. and various arguments for and against the proposal.
- Abortion Laws: A Compilation and Analysis if Selected State and Federal Statutes and Cases
- This report provides a compilation of federal statutes and state laws on abortion and a brief summary of judicial cases and arguments for and against the restriction of abortion.
- Apportionment and Representative Government: A Select Bibliography, 1968-1971
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to apportionment and representative government that were published between 1968 and 1971.
- Rural Housing: Needs, Credit Availability, and Federal Programs
- This report summarizes needs and conditions of rural housing in America, as well as the availability of housing credit availability in rural areas and federal programs for rural housing. Some figures and statistics on housing credit availability and federal rural housing programs are provided. The report also analyzes the performance of federal programs for rural housing during the 1974 fiscal year.
- Health Legislation Confronting the 92nd Congress
- This report provides an overview of health related legislation and proposals which are likely to be debated in the 92nd Congress.
- 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.
- Payroll Taxes: Economic Effects and Legislative Proposals
- This report discusses legislative proposals related to payroll/social security taxes and studies the effects of these taxes on the economy.
- The Impact of the Rise in the Price of Crude Oil on the World Economy: Prognosis and Policy Options
- This report outlines the major effects of OPEC countries raising the effective oil prices from $3.45 a barrel to $9 a barrel in 1973. The main economic problems the author mentions are inflation, domestic demand, and acute balance-of-payments. In addition, this report outlines policy options for the United States and other industrial countries.
- The Historical Development of the Private Pension System
- This report discusses the historical development of private pensions plans in the United States.
- Comparison of Three Federal Occupational Health and Safety Laws
- This report compares the provisions of three federal occupational safety laws, the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act.
- P.L. 93-112, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Legislative History and Section-by-Section Analysis
- This report discusses the provisions of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112) and its legislative history.
- Basic Facts About Three Federal Occupational Health and Safety Laws
- This report provides basic information about three federal occupational health and safety laws: the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety, Act, the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
- Organized Crime in the United States: Selected References, June 1967-February 1971
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to organized crime in the United States that were published between June 1967 and February 1971.
- Seal Harvest in the United States and Canada: A Selection of Pertinent Materials
- This report discusses the fur seal trade in the U.S. and Canada and environmental and animal cruelty concerns regarding the methods and numbers of seals killed each year. It provides a variety of materials related to the management, hunting, and harvesting of fur seals and focuses especially on the practice in the Pribilof Islands of Alaska. Legislative proposals regarding seal hunting are also discussed.
- Handbook of Alternative Energy Technology Development and Policy
- This report examines alternate energy policies and federal funding for these policies.
- 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.
- Excess Profits Taxation - Wartime Provisions and Current Proposals in the Energy Crisis
- This report summarizes both the excess profits tax legislation that was enacted or proposed during years of war in the early to mid 20th century and the proposals for excess profits tax legislation from the energy crisis of the late 20th century. In terms of the early to mid 20th century, the author mainly focuses on enacted and proposed legislation from the first and second World Wars, with a brief mention of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Furthermore, the report summarizes five of the excess profits tax proposals introduced during the energy crisis.
- Presidential emergency powers over domestic affairs. 1980
- This report will analyse the authority of the Chief Executive to declare a state of emergency, and will then discuss some of the more significant actions that the President may take under these conditions.
- Labor Issues Likely to Arise in the 93rd Congress
- This report discusses labor related topics of interest to the 93rd Congress.
- Apollo Goals and Accomplishments: The United States Project to Explore the Moon
- This report provides an overview of the Apollo space program to explore the Moon. Topics covered include the purposes of the program, its history, technology, flight plans, successes, and future missions.
- Identification of Political Campaign Material: A Survey of Federal and State Law and Judicial Interpretation
- This report provides a listing of all federal and state laws requiring political campaign statements to include the source of their information on the candidate. A brief discussion of judicial decisions regarding these types of laws is also included.
- Provisions in the United Constitution, Federal Statutes, and Rules of the House and Senate Governing the Conduct and Activities of Members of Congress
- This report provides a listing of laws and regulations governing the conduct and activities of Members of Congress.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation in the 91st and 92nd Congress
- This report discusses legislation in the 91st and 92nd Congresses related to equal employment opportunities.
- Alaskan Oil, Environment vs. Economy: A Compilation of Selected Writings
- This report provides a selection of news articles and government publications weighing the economic advantages of tapping Alaskan oil versus the environmental effects and hazards of oil drilling and transport.
- Alaskan Oil-Environment vs. Economy: A Compilation of Selected Writings
- This report provides a compilation of writings from news media, professional magazines and journals, and government agencies regarding the environmental risks and considerations that must be taken regarding Alaskan oil drilling and transportation and the economic benefits of Alaskan oil drilling and transportation.
- Phase 11 Economic Controls. 1971
- This report is about the President note on the continuing fight against inflation.
- Evaluation Research in Public Administration: Selected References, 1967-1974
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to evaluation research in public administration that were published between 1967 and 1974.
- Polygraph Tests: An Examination of Developments Bearing on Their Legal and Scientific Acceptance
- This report discusses polygraph testing and its use in criminal investigations and acceptability in court.
- High School Student Rights: Selected References
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to the rights of high school students regarding issues such as civil rights, discipline, dress, participation in or organization of protests, pregnancy, and marriage.
- P.L. 90-35-Education Professions Development Act, As Amended
- This report discusses the Education Professions Development Act (P.L. 90-35) and outlines its provisions.