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- Election of the President by the house of Representatives
- This report discusses the historical statistics of presidential election, the declaration of the results and other reports.
- The Palestine Resistance Movement
- This report discusses the Palestinian resistance movement and the various groups which comprise the movement. topics covered include group's motivations, goals, organizational structure, leaders, and activities.
- Minority Economic Development in the United States: Selected References, August 1967 to July 1969
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to minority economic development in the United States which were published from August 1967 to July 1969.
- P.L. 91-296-The Medical Facilities Construction and Modernization Amendments of 1970 and Background Information on the Hill-Burton Program
- This report discusses the Medical Facilities Construction and Modernization Act (P.L. 91-296) and the Hill-Burton program of which the bill is a part.
- The United States Self-Judging Reservation to the Compulsory Jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice
- This report is about the United States Self-Judging reservation to the compulsory jurisdiction of the international court of justice.
- Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-513): Summary of Major Provisions
- This report discusses the main provisions of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970.
- Selected Statistics relating to Firearms
- This report describes the statistics concerning due to firearms. For these statistics, the United States has two sources: The U.S public health service, bureau of vital statistics, and the federal bureau of investigation.
- Draft Card Burning
- This report deals exclusively with the necessity for Senate confirmation when an Associate Justice is elevated to the Chief Justice of the United States. The paper assumes sub silentio that Congress is in session when the appointment is made.
- No-Knock: Unannounced Forcible Entry Historically, In the States and in the Federal District of Columbia, Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970, and Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act f 1970
- This report discusses the issue of unannounced forcible entry by police and laws regulating the practice both historically and in the D.C. Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970 and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970.
- Conscientious and Selective Conscientious Objection to War: A Bibliographic Survey
- This report address the conscientious objection to war.
- Powers of the President in the Field of Foreign Policy
- This report is categorized in four categories: (I) Power as Commander-in-Chief, (II) Power to appoint and receive Ambassadors,(III) Power by and with the consent of the Senate to make Treaties and (IV) Power as chief Executive.
- The FCC Fairness Doctrine
- This report discusses two questions: (1) What is the legal basis for the FCC's jurisdictional authority to promulgate the Fairness Doctrine, (2) What is the normal way in which dissatisfied parties may attempt to have a ruling eliminated or amended.
- The military-industrial complex. A current reading list. 1969
- This report consists of list of the military-industrial complex.
- Economic Effects of the Minimum Wage with Emphasis on the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938: References, 1937-1970
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to the economic effects of minimum wage legislation which were published between 1937 and 1970.
- Erroneous Predictions and Negative Comments Concerning Exploration, Territorial Expansion, Scientific and Technological Development; Selected Statements
- This report documents articles that opposed events, buildings, or inventions that are now historically or modernly important, such as the Louisiana Purchase or the invention of the airplane.
- The Operation of Congress: A Selected Bibliography
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to the operation of Congress.
- Domestic distribution of USIA materials: A Summary of Pros and Cons
- This report is a summary of Pros and Cons of domestic distribution of USIA materials.
- Electric Power, Fuels Development, and Protection of the Environment: Legislation Introduced in the 91st Congress
- This report discusses legislation related to power production, fuel types, and environmental protections in the energy industry which were introduced in the 91st Congress.
- Economic Integration in Latin America: An Annotated Bibliography, 1959-1969
- This report provides a bibliography of sources related to economic integration in South America which were published between 1959 and 1969.
- New Approaches to Income Maintenance
- This report discusses income maintenance programs and various proposals to reform the system.
- Congressional Information Processes for Coordinated National Policies
- This report discusses congressional information resources and their influence in allowing Congress to address national policy issues well.
- The National Democratic Party (NPD) in Western Germany: Its Background and Present Status
- This report discusses the history of radical nationalistic movements in Germany and the creation and influence of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in West Germany, a right-wing nationalistic political party.
- Environment, Natural Resources and Population
- This report includes Findings and recommendations of a study about Environment, Natural Resources and Population conducted by the committee on Resources and Man of the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council (NAS-NRC).
- The National Commitments Resolution of 1969: Background and Issues
- This report discusses the National Commitments Act of 1969 which defined what a national commitment was and that they could only be undertaken with legislative consent not just a Presidential order. It was passed by the Senate in 1969. The legislative history of the bill is outlined in this report.
- Presidential Inaugurations: The Case of Inaugural Dates Falling on Sunday
- This report's purpose is to present the constitutional and historical background of the "interregnum" question and to describe the precedents established on these occasions. It discusses when the date set for the inauguration of the president has fallen on a Sunday.
- Postwar Presidents and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, 1969.
- This report is about the President-Senate foreign relations committee relationship.
- Diplomatic recognition with emphasis on U.S Policy. 1969
- This report consists of selected list of references.
- Environmental Pollution: Legislation and Programs in the Areas of Water and Air Pollution and Solid Waste Management
- This report discusses past and current legislation related to air and water pollution as well as solid waste management.
- Recent Developments In The Horn Of Africa
- This report consists of recent developments in the horn of Africa and implications for american foreign policy.
- Economic Impact of Defense and Disarmament in the United States
- This report is about the Economic Impact of Defense and Disarmament in the United States.
- Contingent Election of the President by the house of representatives- Newly elected or "Lame Duck" House?
- This report is about the election of president by the house of representatives.
- Oral Contraceptives: An Analysis of Their Use in the United States
- This report discusses the use of oral contraceptives in the United States and concerns about their safety and effectiveness as well as related legislation and Senate hearings regarding these concerns.
- Migratory Agricultural Labor: References to Federal Publications, Studies and Reports, 1959-1968
- This report contains references to publications related to Migratory Agricultural Labor.
- Congressional Priviledge: Immunity from Liability for slander and Libel
- This report is about the congressional priviledge, because of which people could be immune to liabilities for Slander and Libel.
- Premature Release of Election Results and Election Predictions 1967
- This report documents possible future outcomes of elections for the federal office.
- The Draft: Miscellaneous Materials Related to Selective Service and Some Proposed Alternatives
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- The Mexican Farm Labor Program: References, 1951-1965
- This report cites the references related to the Mexican Farm Labor Program.
- Ethnic Groups and American Politics: Selected References
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to various ethnic groups influence on American politics.
- Fair Trial and Free Press
- This report discusses the two constitutional rights, right to a fair trial and right to fair press, which collides with various degree of intensity and urgency primarily in the area of publicity before and during a criminal trial, and discusses some recent major cases, regulations and some proposed solutions.
- National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190): Bibliography
- This report provides a bibliography of resources outlining the legislative history of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
- Itemized Tax Deductions for Individuals: Data Analysis
- This report analyzes data about reforming itemized tax deductions for individuals.
- China-U.S. Trade Issues
- This report discusses the U.S.-China economic relationship and China's rapid expansion as a global economic market, both with respect to the current global economic crisis. It also examines major U.S.-China trade issues and related legislation.
- Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress
- This report provides background information and presents potential issues for Congress concerning the Navy's ship force-structure goals and shipbuilding plans. The planned size of the Navy, the rate of Navy ship procurement, and the prospective affordability of the Navy's shipbuilding plans have been matters of concern for the congressional defense committees for the past several years. Decisions that Congress makes on Navy shipbuilding programs can substantially affect Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
- Prevalence of Mental Illness in the United States: Data Sources and Estimates
- This report briefly describes the methodology and results of three large surveys (funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) that provide national prevalence estimates of diagnosable mental illness: the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A), and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The report then presents prevalence estimates of any mental illness and serious mental illness based on each survey and ends with a brief discussion of how these prevalence estimates might inform policy discussions
- Transportation Spending and "Buy America" Requirements
- This report discusses the Buy America Act, the popular name for a group of domestic content restrictions that have been attached to funds administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Syria: Overview of the Humanitarian Response
- This report examines the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria and the U.S. and international response. It discusses the use of chemical weapons in Syria on August 21, 2013 that triggered an intense debate over possible U.S. military intervention.
- Women in the United States Congress: Historical Overview, Tables, and Discussion
- This report discusses the impact of women in Congress and historical information, such as the number and percentage of women in Congress over time, means of entry to Congress, comparisons to international and state legislatures, records for tenure, firsts for women in Congress, women in leadership, and African-American and Asian-Pacific American women in Congress.
- The 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) and Defense Strategy: Issues for Congress
- This report briefly reviews the statutory Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) mandate and characterizes the context for the 2014 QDR. It also raises a series of issues that Congress may choose to consider in evaluating the QDR mandate, the 2014 QDR, and the Department of Defense (DOD) strategic direction more broadly.
- The U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Background and Issues
- This report discusses the proposed U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) signed November 22, 2006, which has not yet been approved by Congress. It includes an overview of the proposed CFTA and U.S.-Colombia trade, background on Colombia, issues for Congress to consider, Colombia's plan to improve labor rights, and the actions that Colombia has already taken to improve violence, labor, and human rights within the country.
- Wildfire Fuels and Fuel Reduction
- This report examines wildfire biomass fuels. It discusses fuel characteristics and their relation to wildfire intensity and spread, and includes a description of actions proposed to reduce biomass fuel levels, their effectiveness for protecting property and resources from wildfires, and their impacts on other resource values. It concludes with an examination of the federal authorities for fuel reduction activities on federal and non-federal lands, together with data on the funding provided under each of these authorities.