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Competition in Federal Contracting: An Overview of the Legal Requirements

Description: This report describes the competition requirements currently governing the procurement activities of federal agencies. It addresses several issues, including what contracts are subject to competition requirements, what constitutes full and open competition for government contracts, and the circumstances permitting agencies to award contracts on the basis of other than full and open competition. It also briefly describes the benefits and drawbacks of competition, situates recent reform efforts w… more
Date: January 10, 2011
Creator: Manuel, Kate M.
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Interagency Contracting: An Overview of Federal Procurement and Appropriations Law

Description: Recently, federal agencies have increasingly resorted to interagency contracting, relying on the contracts or contracting operations of other agencies to acquire goods and services. This increased use of interagency contracting has made it a topic of interest to some members of Congress. This report provides an overview of the federal procurement and appropriations laws governing interagency contracting. It defines key terms used in discussing interagency contracting; surveys the various intera… more
Date: January 11, 2011
Creator: Manuel, Kate M. & Yeh, Brian T.
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The National Security Council: An Organizational Assessment

Description: The National Security Council (NSC) was established in 1947. This report describes the history of the NSC, how is structure and influence have varied over the years from one Administration to another, what its current structure and who its current members are, varying opinions as to what the role of the NSC should be, and future developments for the NSC.
Date: January 20, 2011
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
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Administrative Law Primer: Statutory Definitions of "Agency" and Characteristics of Agency Independence

Description: This report explores several important statutes that regulate agencies and these statutes' respective definitions of "agency." These statutes include the Administrative Procedure Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Federal Records Act, statutes governing federal employees, and the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Date: May 22, 2014
Creator: Cole, Jared P. & Shedd, Daniel T.
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The National Security Council: An Organizational Assessment

Description: This report describes the history of the National Security Council (NSC) established in 1947 including: how its structure and influence have varied over the years from one Administration to another, its current structure and members, varying opinions as to what the role of the NSC should be, and future developments for the NSC.
Date: December 28, 2011
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
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Transcript of Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals Hearing: May 29, 1998

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals held May 29, 1998 in San Francisco, California. This hearing includes testimonies from judges and attorneys of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the proposed division of the Ninth Circuit.
Date: May 29, 1998
Creator: United States. Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
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Transcript of Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals Hearing: March 23, 1998

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals held March 23, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia. This hearing includes testimony from judges and attorneys of the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on the possible restructuring of the Eleventh Circuit Court.
Date: March 23, 1998
Creator: United States. Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
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Transcript of Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals Hearing: April 24, 1998

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals held April 16,1998 in New York. This hearing includes testimony from judges and attorneys of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the topic of the restructuring and possible division of the Ninth Circuit.
Date: April 16, 1998
Creator: United States. Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
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Report to Congress

Description: Final report of the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce describing their activities and findings regarding the development of electronic commerce and its impact on the U.S. economy. The report includes sections on the background of electronic commerce, domestic tax issues, and international tax issues.
Date: April 2000
Creator: Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce
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Transcript of Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals Hearing: May 27, 1998

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals held May 27, 1998 in Seattle, Washington. This hearing includes testimony from judges and attorneys of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. It also includes testimony from Washington Senator Slade Gorton and Governor of Washington, Gary Locke.
Date: May 27, 1998
Creator: United States. Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
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Transcript of Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals Hearing: April 3, 1998

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals held April 3, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois. This hearing includes testimony from judges, attorneys, and officials of the Ninth and Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on the possible restructuring of the Ninth Circuit Court. It also includes testimony from William Richman, a Professor of Law, and Peter Jon Simpson on behalf of the Christian Legal Education Association.
Date: April 3, 1998
Creator: United States. Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
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Transcript of Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals Hearing: March 25, 1998

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals held March 25, 1998 in Dallas, Texas. This hearing includes testimony from judges and an attorney of the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on the possible restructuring of the Fifth Circuit.
Date: March 25, 1998
Creator: United States. Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
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Federal Advisory Committees: An Introduction and Overview

Description: Federal advisory committees—which may also be labeled as commissions, councils, or task forces—are established to assist the executive branch in deliberating and, in some cases, helping to solve complex or divisive issues. Congress, the President, or an agency head may establish a federal advisory committee to render independent advice or provide policy recommendations. This report offers a history of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), examines its current requirements, and provides dat… more
Date: October 28, 2015
Creator: Ginsberg, Wendy
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Negotiated Rulemaking

Description: This report discusses negotiated rulemaking, a supplement to traditional rulemaking, which is a process in which representatives of federal agencies and affected parties work together in a committee to reach consensus on what can ultimately become a proposed rule. Although negotiated rulemaking is not appropriate for all regulations, advocates believe that the approach can speed rule development, reduce litigation, and generate more creative and effective regulatory solutions.
Date: August 28, 2006
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The Final Report of the Congressional Oversight Panel

Description: March final report of the U.S. Congressional Oversight Panel summarizing the events of the 2007-2008 financial crisis and providing an overview of the impacts on various economic sectors, governmental financial assistance programs, and lessons learned.
Date: March 16, 2011
Creator: United States. Congressional Oversight Panel.
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Within Our Reach: A National Strategy to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities

Description: Final report of the Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities describing their activities and findings on the state of child protective services in the United States, including sections on confronting child abuse, addressing the needs of special populations, components of the Commission's national strategy, and recommendations for the future.
Date: 2016
Creator: Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities
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Transcript of Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Hearing: December 7-8 , 2015

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) held December 7-8, 2015 in Herndon, Virginia. This hearing includes deliberation on recommendations to the Commission's final report to be delivered to the President and Congress.
Date: 2015-12-07/2015-12-08
Creator: CQ Transcriptions
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Transcript of Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan Hearing: June 6, 2011

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan held June 6, 2011 in Washington, D.C. This hearing includes testimony from Ambassador Patrick Kennedy on the Department of State's response to the Commission's second interim report to Congress. Other topics discussed include contingency contracting in the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review and the transition of responsibilities in Iraq from the Department of Defense to the Department of… more
Date: June 11, 2011
Creator: CQ Transcriptions
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Taking Stock: What Has the Troubled Asset Relief Program Achieved?

Description: December report of the U.S. Congressional Oversight Panel describing their activities and findings regarding the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), including sections on the background and evolution of TARP, and an analysis of its accomplishments and shortcomings.
Date: December 9, 2009
Creator: United States. Congressional Oversight Panel.
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Assessing the TARP on the Eve of Its Expiration

Description: September report of the U.S. Congressional Oversight Panel describing their activities and findings regarding the results of the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program(TARP) in mitigating the effects of the 2007 financial crisis.
Date: September 16, 2010
Creator: United States. Congressional Oversight Panel.
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Transcript of Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan Hearing: February 22, 2010

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan held February 22, 2010 in Washington D.C.This hearing includes testimony from a panel of witnesses representing governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations on coordinating reconstruction and stabilization in contingency operations.
Date: February 22, 2010
Creator: CQ Transcriptions
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Transcript of Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan Hearing: June 18, 2010

Description: Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan held June 18, 2010 in Washington, D.C. This hearing includes testimony from a panel of academics, consultants, and think-tanks on the proper role and oversight of security contractors in Southwest Asia.
Date: June 18, 2010
Creator: CQ Transcriptions
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