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- The Legislative Scene; A Descriptive List of Selected Newsletters, Journals, and other Periodical Publications Covering Congressional Activities
- This is a list or publications that track the various activities of Congress.
- Presidential Tenure: A History and Examination of the President's Term of Office
- This report summarizes the ongoing debate on presidential tenure, mainly concerning proposed amendments for a six-year presidential term. In addition, the author presents arguments both for and against a six-year presidential term.
- Medicare, CHAMPUS and CHAMPVA: A Brief Comparison of the Major Provisions
- This report is a comparison of three major Federal health programs: Medicare, the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) and the Civilian Health and Medical Program-Veterans Administration (CHAMPVA).
- Equal Rights Amendment: Selected Floor Debate and Votes
- This report provides a summary of the final floor debate on the Equal Rights Amendment and on suggested amendments to the ERA. The proposed amendments outline some of the objections to the ERA, and the summary of the debate can provide some information on legislative intent.
- Cost Growth in Weapon Programs
- This report describes how the high cost of weapons in recent years has seriously tested the country's ability to provide arms in sufficient quantities to meet defense requirements.
- Juvenile Crime Statistics
- This report provides statistic on juvenile crime rates in 1973 and some surrounding years.
- The World Food Conference: Implications for Congressional Action
- This report discusses the World Food Conference held in Rome, Italy in November 1974 which was organized by the UN to address food shortages, international hunger relief, and improved food production methods. Major recommendation of the conference and possible Congressional action related to these recommendations are discussed.
- Co-Sponsorship of Bills and Resolutions in the House of Representatives
- This report outlines the history and nature of co-sponsorship of bills and resolutions in the House of Representatives.
- Veterans' Preference in the Federal Civil Service
- This report discusses the veterans' preference system within the Federal government.
- The Freshman Legislator: Selected Articles
- This report provides a selection of articles that provide guidance to freshman legislators on how to conduct business in Congress.
- Guides to Free and Inexpensive Teaching Aids: A Selected List
- This report provides a listing of free and inexpensive educational materials for use by teachers.
- Legislative History of Tax Return Confidentiality: Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and Its Predecessors
- This report acts as an aid in the subject area of tax confidentiality, and also provides a legislative history of tax confidentiality.
- Control of Drug Abuse : Summary of Principal Legislative Activity in the 93rd Congress
- This report collects Federal government efforts to control drug abuse in the United States.
- The Qualification of Minor and New Political Parties and Independent Candidates for a Place on the General Election Ballot: A Compilation of State Laws and an Introductory Analysis of Selected Court Decisions
- This report provides a listing of state laws governing the placing of independent candidates and candidates from minor or new political parties onto the ballot as well as discussing court decisions related to the subject.
- Independent Regulatory Commissions: An Overview
- This report is about Independent Regulatory Commissions.
- 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.
- Working Tools for Congressional Offices: An Annotated Selection of Publications and Services Useful to Members of Congress
- This report is a list of materials and services available to assist Congress members and their staff while working their office.
- Emergency Federal Financial Assistance to Private Enterprise: A Selective Examination of Past Loan and Loan Guarantee Programs of the Federal Government
- This report discusses instances where federal emergency assistance through loan and guarantee programs was offered to private enterprises.
- Budget Concepts and Terminology: The Appropriations Phase
- This report outlines vocabulary and terms pertaining to budgets.
- The Effect of Inflation on the Low Income Consumer
- This report outlines the impact of inflation on low income individuals in the United States.
- A Glossary of International Finance
- This report provides a glossary of terms used in the field of international finance.
- Program Evaluation: Emerging Issues of Possible Legislative Concern Relating to the Conduct and Use of Evaluation in the Congress and the Executive Branch
- This report discusses the influx of program evaluation research, the governmental and public opinion on program evaluations, and possible ways to make the evaluations more useful.
- Key Facts on Alcohol and Alcoholism
- This report provides statistics and facts about the drinking of alcohol and alcoholism.
- U.S. Policy in a changing World Economy: Foreign Economic Policies for the Second Half of the Seventies.
- This report is a survey of the U.S. foreign economic policies for the Second Half of the Seventies.
- Summary of Major Provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, As Amended: Development of Major Amendments, 1965-1974
- This report outlines the major provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, and the amendments added to it later.
- Legislation Relating to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program Enacted During the 93rd Congress
- This report is a summary of legislation enacted by the 93rd Congress concerning Supplemental Security Income.
- Medical Devices: A Brief Review of Legislation and Issues Related to Regulation
- This report was created to review and analyze legislation and the various issues associated with the Federal regulation of medical devices, and a background and history of these devices.
- Proposed Tax Reform: Summaries of items included in the Tentative Decisions of the Committee on ways and means, House of representatives 93rd congress.
- This report is about Proposed Tax Reform: Summaries of items included in the Tentative Decisions of the Committee on ways and means, House of representatives 93rd congress.
- Worker Participation and Ownership in American Business
- This report discusses five different proposals for improving employee-employer relations: profit-sharing, employee stock ownership, cost reduction and productivity sharing plans, plant productivity committees and direct worker participation management.
- Evaluation Research in Social Policy: Selected References, 1970-1974
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to social policy that were published between 1970 and 1974.
- 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.
- Evaluation of Manpower Training Programs: Selected References, 1970-1974
- This report provides a bibliography of resources related to manpower training programs and their evaluation that were published between 1970 and 1974.
- Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC): Background, Review, and Analysis
- This report discuses the history, organization, and functions of the Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
- U. S. Trade Policy: 1972 to mid-1974
- This report is about U. S. trade policy from 1972 to mid-1974
- 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.
- Equal Rights Amendment (Proposed)
- The proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was first introduced in 1923, and was passed by the Congress in 1972. In 1978, Congress extended the original deadline for ratification of the ERA. Thus, if it receives approval in the form of ratification by 38 States before June 30, 1982, the measure will become the 27th Amendment to the Constitution, and will require equal treatment under Federal and State laws and practices for all persons, regardless of sex.
- Equal Rights Amendment (Proposed)
- The proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was first introduced in 1923, and was passed by the Congress in 1972. In 1978, Congress extended the original deadline for ratification of the ERA. Thus, if it receives approval in the form of ratification by 38 States before June 30, 1982, the measure will become the 27th Amendment to the Constitution, and will require equal treatment under Federal and State laws and practices for all persons, regardless of sex.
- Equal Rights Amendment proposed Issue Brief Number IB74122
- This report is about the Equal Rights Amendment proposed Issue Brief Number IB74122
- Metropolitanwide Relief in School Desegregation Cases: The Supreme Court Decision in Milliken v. Bradley
- This report discusses the supreme court decision in MILLIKEN V. BRADLEY. It also discusses about the dissenters views.
- The Unborn Child As A 'Dependent Child' For Aid For Families With Dependent Children: The Status and Regulations And The Judicial Interpretations.
- This report is about the The Unborn Child As A 'Dependent Child' For Aid For Families With Dependent Children: The Status and Regulations And The Judicial Interpretations.
- American Samoa: A Descriptive and Historical Profile
- This report provides details on the geography, economy, government, and history of American Samoa. In addition, it summarizes some of the key events that occurred in the early 1970s in the U.S. territory.
- The Congressional Research Service of the United States Congress
- This report details the history and purpose of the Congressional Research Service of the United States Congress.
- Prohibition Against the Use of the Mail for Distribution of Obscene Material and for Pandering Sexually Oriented Advertisements: Pertinent Provisions of the U.S. Criminal Code and Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 (P. L. 91-735), and a Resume of Significant Court Decisions
- This report discusses parts of the U.S. Criminal Code, provisions of the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970, and court decisions which relate to outlawing the use of the mail for distributing obscene and sexual materials.
- Amnesty: A Brief Historical Overview
- This report provides a historical overview of the concept and use of amnesty in the United States.
- National Debt of the United States: Historical Survey and Analysis
- This report is a historical outline of the United States National Debt, and also provides definitions of terms associated with the U.S. National Debt.
- Creation of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities ,National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (P.L. 89-209)
- This report is about Creation of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities and National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (P.L. 89-209) as amended
- Private Pension Plan Reform: A Summary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
- This report discusses the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (P. L. 93-406) and private pension plan reform.
- Public Participation and Technology Assessment: A Survey of the Legislative History of the Office of Technology Assessment
- This report provides an overview of the history and functions of the Office of Technology Assessment and discusses the concept of public participation in technology assessment.
- The Computer Industry: Growth and Evolution with Special Emphasis on Government Regulation and Antitrust, Selected References, 1974
- This report provides bibliography of resources related to the growth of the computer industry that were published in 1974.
- The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P. L. 93-383): Summary and Analysis
- This report provides an analysis of the provisions of The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P. L. 93-383).