U.S. Trade Deficit and the Impact of Rising Oil Prices
January 13, 2009 RS22204
James K. Jackson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance
Congressional Review of EPA’s Mercury Rule
July 25, 2005 RS22207
James E. McCarthy, Resources, Science, and Industry Division; and Richard S. Beth, Government and Finance Division
Memorandum of Understanding: A Senate Compromise on Judicial Filibusters
July 26, 2005 RS22208
Walter J. Oleszek, Government and Finance Division
Executive Lobbying: Statutory Controls
September 27, 2006 RS22209
Oleszek, Walter J., Government and Finance Division
Communities First Act: A Banking and Taxation Measure
July 3, 2007 RS22210
Donald J. Marples and Edward Vincent Murphy, Government and Finance Division
Islamist Extremism in Europe
March 13, 2007 RS22211
Kristin Archick, John Rollins, and Steven Woehrel, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2005 (CURIA)
March 9, 2007 RS22212
Pauline Smale, Government and Finance Division
Summary of Joint Committee on Taxation’s Staff Proposals Relating to Charitable Contributions
July 29, 2005 RS22213
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Cash Balance Pension Plans: Selected Legal Issues
May 16, 2008 RS22214
Erika Lunder and Jennifer Staman, American Law Division
Credit Rating Agencies: Current Federal Oversight and Congressional Concerns
September 26, 2006 RS22215
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization in Brief
September 15, 2005 RS22216
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Digital TV Transition: A Brief Overview
February 15, 2006 RS22217
Lennard G. Kruger and Linda K. Moore, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Spectrum Use and the Transition to Digital TV
November 1, 2007 RS22218
Linda K. Moore, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coverage of Contagious Diseases
October 15, 2008 RS22219
Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division
Social Security Disability Insurance: The Five-Month Waiting Period for SSDI Benefits
January 8, 2008 RS22220
Scott Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division
Material Support of Terrorists and Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Sunset Amendments in Brief
March 17, 2006 RS22222
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Public Display of the Ten Commandments
October 8, 2008 RS22223
Cynthia Brougher, American Law Division
Capital Punishment: Selected Opinions of Justice O’Connor
August 17, 2005 RS22224
Alison M. Smith, American Law Division
Americans with Disabilities Act: The Opinions of Justice O’Connor
August 18, 2005 RS22225
Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Diision
Summary and Analysis of Provisions of H.R. 2412, the Special Interest Lobbying and Accountability Act of 2005
Updated August 23, 2005 RS22226
Jack Maskell, American Law Division
Property Rights “Takings”: Justice O’Connor’s Opinions
August 19, 2005 RS22227
Robert Meltz, American Law Division
Average Marginal Income Tax Rates by Adjusted Gross Income and Filing Status
August 25, 2005 RS22229
Steven Maguire, Government and Finance Division
Congressional or Federal Charters: Overview and Current Issues
June 16, 2008 RS22230
Kevin R. Kosar, Government and Finance Division
Acceptance of Gifts of Free Meals by Members of Congress
August 26, 2005 RS22231
Jack Maskell, American Law Division
Government’s Long-Term Fiscal Shortfall: How Much Is Attributable to Social Security?
July 18, 2007 RS22232
Marc Labonte, Government and Finance Division
Homeland Security: Protecting Airspace in the National Capital Region
September 1, 2005 RS22234
Bart Elias, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Gasoline Price Increases: Federal and State Authority to Limit “Price Gouging”
June 27, 2007 RS22236
Adam Vann, American Law Division
Trade Promotion (Fast-Track) Authority in the Trade Act of 2002
September 2, 2005 RS22237
Lenore Sek, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Fishing and Aquaculture Industries—Damage and Recovery
October 13, 2005 RS22241
Eugene H. Buck, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Tax Reform and the Goal of Revenue Neutrality
September 7, 2005 RS22242
Gregg Esenwein, Government and Finance Division
Mandatory Funding for Agriculture Conservation Programs
January 9, 2007 RS22243
Jeffrey A. Zinn, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Postal Service for Katrina Survivors
November 2, 2005 RS22245
Nye Stevens, Government and Finance Division
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Its Role in Response to the Effects of Hurricane Katrina
January 19, 2007 RS22246
Gene Falk, Domestic Social Policy Division
Bulgaria: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
March 13, 2008 RS22247
Steven Woehrel, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Federal Disaster and Emergency Assistance for Water Infrastructure Facilities and Supplies
September 9, 2005 RS22248
Claudia Copeland, Mary Tiemann, and Nicole T. Carter, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Income Tax Relief in Times of Disaster
February 17, 2006 RS22249
Pamela J. Jackson, Government and Finance Division
Hurricane Katrina: Activities of the Social Security Administration
September 9, 2005 RS22250
Scott Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division
Older Americans Act: Disaster Assistance for Older Persons After Hurricane Katrina
September 22, 2005 RS22252
Carol O’Shaughnessy, Domestic Social Policy Division
Regulatory Waivers and Extensions Pursuant to Hurricane Katrina
September 19, 2005 RS22253
Curtis W. Copeland, Government and Finance Division
Americans With Disabilities Act and Emergency Preparedness and Response
October 15, 2008 RS22254
Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division
Emergency Response: Civil Liability of Volunteer Health Professionals
September 19, 2005 RS22255
Kathleen Swendiman and Nathan Brooks, American Law Division
Federal Affirmative Action Law: A Brief History
July 16, 2007 RS22256
Jody Feder, American Law Division
Hurricane Katrina: Shipping Disruptions
Updated September 13, 2005 RS22257
John Frittelli, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Arrest and Detention of Material Witnesses: A Sketch
March 8, 2006 RS22259
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Macroeconomic Effects of Hurricane Katrina
Updated September 13, 2005 RS22260
Brian W. Cashell, Government and Finance Division
Hurricane Katrina: The Response by the Internal Revenue Service
September 14, 2005 RS22261
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Price Gouging, the Antitrust Laws, and Vertical Integration in the Petroleum Industry: How They Are Related
May 28, 2008 RS22262
Janice E. Rubin, American Law Division
Katrina’s Wake: Restoring Financial Services
September 29, 2005 RS22263
William D. Jackson and Barbara L. Miles, Government and Finance Division
Federal Employees: Human Resources Management Flexibilities in Emergency Situations
July 31, 2008 RS22264
Barbara L. Schwemle, Government and Finance Division
Use of Federal Troops for Disaster Assistance: Legal Issues
November 28, 2008 RS22266
Jennifer K. Elsea and R. Chuck Mason, American Law Division
Albania: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
September 15, 2005 RS22267
Julie Kim, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Repairing and Reconstructing Disaster-Damaged Roads and Bridges: The Role of Federal-Aid Highway Assistance
March 31, 2008 RS22268
Robert S. Kirk, Resources, Science and Industry Division
Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005
October 24, 2005 RS22269
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Chairman Greenspan’s Retirement from the Federal Reserve
February 1, 2006 RS22271
Marc Labonte, Government and Finance Division
Campaign Finance Reform: Regulating Political Communications on the Internet
April 16, 2008 RS22272
L. Paige Whitaker, American Law Division; R. Sam Garrett, Government and Finance Division
Emergency Conracting Authorities
September 20, 2005 RS22273
John R. Luckey, American Law Division
Egypt: 2005 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections
January 15, 2006 RS22274
Jeremy M. Sharp, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Proposed Bankruptcy Legislation to Address Natural Disaster Victims
September 27, 2005 RS22275
Robin Jeweler, American Law Division
Coastal Louisiana Ecosystem Restoration After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
October 25, 2007 RS22276
Jeffrey A. Zinn, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Savings in Mandatory Outlays in Selected Reconciliation Acts
December 29, 2006 RS22277
Robert Keith, Government and Finance Division
Social Security Reform: Growing Real Ownership for Workers (GROW) Act of 2005, H.R. 3304
September 22, 2005 RS22278
Kathleen Romig, Domestic Social Policy Division
Hurricane Katrina Recovery: Contracting Opportunities
October 21, 2005 RS22280
L. Elaine Halchin, Government and Finance Division
General Services Administration Federal Facilities Affected by Hurricane Katrina
November 23, 2007 RS22281
Wellborn, Clay H., Government and Finance Division
Katrina Relief: U.S. Labor Department Exemption of Contractors from Written Affirmative Action Requirements
January 22, 2007 RS22282
Jody Feder, American Law Division
NASA’s Voyager Spacecraft: A Fact Sheet
September 26, 2006 RS22283
Mark Gurevitz, Knowledge Services Group
Daylight Saving Time
March 7, 2007 RS22284
Mark Gurevitz, Knowledge Services Group
Hurricane-Damaged Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities: Impacts, Needs, and Response
December 15, 2006 RS22285
Claudia Copeland, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Emergency Food and Shelter Program
October 4, 2006 RS22286
Libby Perl, Domestic Social Policy Division
General Services Administration Prospectus Thresholds for Owned and Leased Federal Facilities
August 20, 2008 RS22287
Clay H. Wellborn, Government and Finance Division
Trade Remedies: “New Shipper” Reviews
May 12, 2008 RS22290
Vivian C. Jones, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Military Base Closures: Highlights of the 2005 BRAC Commission Report and Its Additional Proposed Legislation
October 26, 2006 RS22291
Daniel H. Else and David E. Lockwood, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Federal and State Laws Regarding Pharmacists Who Refuse to Dispense Contraceptives
August 30, 2006 RS22293
Jody Feder, American Law Division
Social Security Survivors Benefits
January 8, 2008 RS22294
Kathleen Romig and Scott Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division
Uzbekistan’s Closure of the Airbase at Karshi-Khanabad: Context and Implications
March 29, 2006 RS22295
Jim Nichol, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Americans with Disabilities Act: Legislation Concerning Notification Prior to Initiating Legal Action
September 18, 2007 RS22296
Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division
Ports in Louisiana: New Orleans, South Louisiana, and Baton Rouge
October 14, 2005 RS22297
Vanessa Cieslak, Knowledge Services Group
Historic Preservation: Federal Laws and Regulations Related to Hurricane Recovery and Reconstruction
February 16, 2006 RS22298
Douglas Reid Weimer, American Law Division
Routes to the Senate Floor: Rule XIV and Unanimous Consent
February 20, 2007 RS22299
Michael L. Koempel, Government and Finance Division
Retirement of Justice O’Connor: Quorum Requirements, Rehearings and Vote Counts in the Supreme Court
October 18, 2005 RS22300
T.J. Halstead, American Law Division
Rural Housing: USDA Disaster Relief Provisions
October 18, 2005 RS22301
Bruce E. Foote, Domestic Social Policy Division
Reconciliation Instructions in the FY2006 Budget Resolution
October 18, 2005 RS22302
Mary Frances Bley, Knowledge Services Group; and Robert Keith, Government and Finance Division
ANWR and FY2006 Budget Reconciliation Legislation
October 19, 2005 RS22304
Bill Heniff, Jr., Government and Finance Division; and M. Lynne Corn, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
War Bonds in the Second World War: A Model for Hurricane Recovery Bonds?
October 20, 2005 RS22305
James M. Bickley, Government and Finance Division
Spectrum Auctions and Deficit Reduction: FY2006 Budget Reconciliation
February 16, 2006 RS22306
Linda K. Moore, Resources, Science, and Industry Diviison
Limiting Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Portfolio Size
June 21, 2006 RS22307
Eric N. Weiss, Government and Finance Division
Student Loans and FY2006 Budget Reconciliation
February 14, 2006 RS22308
Adam Stoll, Domestic Social Policy Division
Senate Rule XIV Procedures for Placing Measures Directly on the Senate Calendar
February 20, 2007 RS22309
Michael L. Koempel, Government and Finance Division
Hurricane Katrina: HIPAA Privacy and Electronic Health Records of Evacuees
January 23, 2007 RS22310
Gina Marie Stevens, American Law Division
State Securities Class Action Suits: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. v. Dabit
March 23, 2006 RS22311
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Emergy and Mineral Issues in the FY2006 Budget Reconciliation Bill
November 22, 2005 RS22313
Marc Humphries, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Hurricane Katrina Recovery: Contracts Awarded by the Federal Government
November 4, 2005 RS22314
L. Elaine Halchin, Government and Finance Division
Budget Reconciliation and the PBGC
April 24, 2006 RS22315
Neela K. Ranade, Domestic Social Policy Division
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Percentage of Total Tax Returns and Credit Amount by State
November 21, 2006 RS22316
Christine Scott, Domestic Social Policy Division
Harvey v. Veneman and the National Organic Program: A Legal Analysis
September 26, 2006 RS22318
Stephen R. Vina, American Law Division
Berne Union: An Overview
February 5, 2008 RS22319
James K. Jackson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Congressional Primaries and Filing Deadlines, 2006 Schedule
November 8, 2005 RS22320
Kevin Coleman, Government and Finance Division
Wagnon v. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation: State Tax on Motor Fuels Distributed to Indian Tribal Retailers
December 9, 2005 RS22321
M. Maureen Murphy, American Law Division
Taxes and Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Reconciliation: A Brief Summary
June 9, 2006 RS22322
David L. Brumbaugh, Government and Finance Division
Iran’s Activities and Influence in Iraq
January 7, 2009 RS22323
Kenneth Katzman, Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs
Bosnia: Overview of Current Issues
June 16, 2008 RS22324
Julie Kim, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Methamphetamine: Legislation and Issues in the 110th Congress
October 23, 2008 RS22325
Celinda Franco, Domestic Social Policy Division
Legislative Maps of ANWR
December 8, 2005 RS22326
M. Lynne Corn, Resources, Science, and Industry Division; and Pamela Baldwin, American Law Division
Pandemic Flu and Medical Biodefense Countermeasure Liability Limitation
Updated January 15, 2008 RS22327
Henry Cohen and Vanessa K. Burrows, American Law Division
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Iraq and Afghanistan: Effects and Countermeasures
February 8, 2008 RS22330
Clay Wilson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Foreign Holdings of Federal Debt
March 12, 2008 RS22331
Justin Murray, Knowledge Services Group; and Marc Labonte, Government and Finance Division
Trade in the U.S. Gulf Region: Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Beyond
January 26, 2006 RS22332
Mary Jane Bolle, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Budget Reconciliation FY2006: Provisions Affecting the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)
March 28, 2006 RS22333
April Grady, Domestic Social Policy Division
Federal Hurricane Recovery Coordinator: Appointment and Oversight Issues
November 28, 2005 RS22334
Henry B. Hogue, Government and Finance Division
GSE Reform: A New Affordable Housing Fund
January 5, 2007 RS22336
N. Eric Weiss, Government and Finance Division
Federal Income Tax Thresholds for Selected Years: 1996 Through 2009
January 9, 2009 RS22337
Maxim Shvedov, Analyst in Public Finance
Trade Liberalization Challenges Post-CAFTA
November 30, 2005 RS22339
Raymond J. Ahearn, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Azerbaijan’s 2005 Legislative Election: Outcome and Implications for U.S. Interests
December 8, 2005 RS22340
Jim Nichol, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: (FERPA) A Legal Overview
October 17, 2008 RS22341
Jody Feder, American Law Division
Parental Notification and Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
December 2, 2005 RS22342
Jon O. Shimabukuro, American Law Division
Indian Trust Fund Litigation: Legislation to Resolve Accounting Claims in Cobell v. Norton
March 8, 2007 RS22343
M. Maureen Murphy, American Law Division
Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005
February 14, 2006 RS22344
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
BSE (Mad Cow Disease): A Brief Overview
December 19, 2006 RS22345
Geoffrey S. Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
USA PATRIOT Improvement ad Reauthorization Act of 2005 (H.R. 3199): A Brief Look
February 3, 2006 RS22348
Brian T. Yeh and Charles Doyle, American Law Division
FY2006 Homeland Security Grant Guidance Distribution Formulas: Issues for the 109th Congress
July 28, 2006 RS22349
Shawn Reese, Government and Finance Division
Railroad Retirement Board: Retirement, Survivor, Disability, Unemployment, and Sickness Benefits
January 29, 2008 RS22350
Kathleen Romig, Domestic Social Policy Division
Tax Incentives for Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles
December 19, 2005 RS22351
Brent D. Yacobucci, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Credit Card Minimum Payments
April 4, 2008 RS22352
Pauline Smale, Government and Finance Division
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Schaffer v. Weast Determines Party Seeking Relief Bears the Burden of Proof
December 21, 2005 RS22353
Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division
Interest Payments on the Federal Debt: A Primer
January 8, 2009 RS22354
Thomas L. Hungerford, Specialist in Public Finance
Social Security Administration: Suspension of Benefits for Fugitive Felons
December 27, 2005 RS22355
Scott David Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division
Google Book Search Project: Is Online Indexing a Fair Use Under Copyright Law
January 22, 2007 RS22356
Robin Jeweler, American Law Division
Authorization for Use of Military Force in Response to the 9/11 Attacks (P.L. 107-40): Legislative History
January 16, 2007 RS22357
Richard F. Grimmett, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Role of HUD Housing Programs in Response to Hurricane Katrina
January 29, 2008 RS22358
Maggie McCarty, Libby Perl, and Bruce E. Foote, Domestic Social Policy Division; Eugene Boyd, Government and Finance Division
Environmental Opinions of Judge Samuel Alito
January 6, 2006 RS22359
Robert Meltz, American Law Division
Venue for Federal Criminal Prosecution: Proposals in the 109th Congress
January 16, 2007 RS22360
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Venue: A Brief Look at Federal Law Governing Where a Federal Crime May Be Tried
January 6, 2006 RS22361
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Military Recruitment Provisions Under the No Child Left Behind Act: A Legal Analysis
January 8, 2008 RS22362
Jody Feder, American Law Division
Federal Voluntary Voting System Guidelines: Issues
October 6, 2008 RS22363
Eric A. Fischer, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Conversion of Credit Union Charter to Mutual Savings Bank Charter: Current Legal Process and Congressional Response
December 21, 2006 RS22364
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Benefit Changes for California Residents, 2006 and 2007
September 28, 2006 RS22365
Scott Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division; and Carol D. Davis, Knowledge Services Group
Military Support to the Severely Disabled: Overview of Service Programs
March 29, 2007 RS22366
Charles A. Henning, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Federal Tax Reform and Its Potential Effects on Saving
January 26, 2006 RS22367
Gregg Esenwein, Government and Finance Division
TANF, Child Care, Marriage Promotion, and Responsible Fatherhood Provisions in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-171)
March 1, 2007 RS22369
Gene Falk, Domestic Social Policy Division
Pattern of Interest Rates: Does It Signal an Impending Recession
May 5, 2008 RS22371
Marc Labonte and Gail Makinen, Government and Finance Division
Jamaica: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations
February 3, 2006 RS22372
Mark P. Sullivan, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Navy Role in Global War on Terrorism (GWOT): Background and Issues for Congress
January 9, 2009 RS22373
Ronald O’Rourke, Specialist in Naval Affairs
Data Security: Federal and State Laws
January 12, 2007 RS22374
Gina Marie Stevens, American Law Division
Reauthorizing and Restructuring the Transportation Security Administration’s Aviation Security Functions: Legislative Issues and Approaches
February 8, 2006 RS22375
Bart Elias, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Child Support Provisions in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-171)
February 14, 2006 RS22377
Carmen Solomon-Fears, Domestic Social Policy Division
Russia’s Cutoff of Natural Gas to Ukraine: Context and Implications
February 15, 2006 RS22378
Nichol, Jim and Steven Woehrel, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division , Bernard A. Gelb, Resources, Science and Industry Division
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): Fact Sheet on Three International Agreements
June 12, 2008 RS22379
Linda-Jo Schierow, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Child Support Enforcement: Program Basics
May 21, 2008 RS22380
Carmen Solomon-Fears, Domestic Social Policy Division
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Overview, FY2007 Budget in Brief, and Key Issues for Congress
February 27, 2007 RS22381
Carl E. Behrens and Daniel Morgan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
FY2007 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
February 16, 2006 RS22382
Jim Monke, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
FY2007 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security
March 12, 2007 RS22383
Shawn Reese, Government and Finance Division
USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006 (S. 2271)
February 21, 2006 RS22384
Brian T. Yeh, American Law Division
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: FY2007 Budget Proposals
March 3, 2006 RS22385
Gene Falk, Domestic Social Policy Division
Environmental Protection Agency: FY2007 Appropriations Highlights
June 1, 2007 RS22386
David M. Bearden and Robert Esworthy, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement: A Brief Description
February 22, 2006 RS22387
Steven Maguire, Government and Finance Division
Taiwan’s Political Status: Historical Background and Ongoing Implications
February 23, 2006 RS22388
Kerry Dumbaugh, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Introduction to the Design of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
October 15, 2008 RS22389
Mark Patrick Keightley, Government and Finance Division
FY2007 Budget Documents: Internet Access and GPO Availability
September 14, 2006 RS22390
Jennifer Teefy, Knowledge Services Group
Religious Freedom Restoration Act: An Overview of Gonzales v. O Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal
January 10, 2007 RS22392
Daniel Schuman, American Law Division
State and Urban Area Homeland Security Plans and Exercises: Issues for the 110th Congress
April 17, 2007 RS22393
Shawn Reese, Government and Finance Division
National Flood Insurance Program: Treasury Borrowing in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
September 19, 2008 RS22394
Rawle O. King, Government and Finance Division
Medicaid and Schools
July 7, 2008 RS22397
Elicia J. Herz, Domestic Social Policy Division
Jackson-Vanik Amendment and Candidate Countries for WTO Accession: Issues for Congress
January 8, 2008 RS22398
William H. Cooper, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Recent Developments Affecting Long-Term Care Hospitals
March 14, 2006 RS22399
Sibyl Tilson, Domestic Social Policy Division
Criminal Money Laundering Legislation in the 109th Congress
December 11, 2006 RS22400
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Money Laundering: An Abridged Overview of 18 U.S.C. 1956 and Related Federal Criminal Law
July 18, 2008 RS22401
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Increases in Tricare Costs: Background and Options for Congress
October 23, 2008 RS22402
Don J. Jansen, Foreign Affairs, Defense & Trade Division
Group of Eight Summits: Evolution and Possible Reform
March 29, 2007 RS22403
Martin A. Weiss, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
European Union Biofuels Policy and Agriculture: An Overview
March 16, 2006 RS22404
Randy Schnepf, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Military Recruiting and the Solomon Amendment: The Supreme Court Ruling in Rumsfeld v. FAIR
March 20, 2006 RS22405
Charles V. Dale, American Law Division
National Security Letters in Foreign Intelligence Investigations: A Glimpse of the Legal Background and Recent Amendments
March 28, 2008 RS22406
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Administrative Subpoenas in Criminal Investigations: A Sketch
March 17, 2006 RS22407
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
NATO and Energy Security
December 28, 2007 RS22409
Paul Gallis, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Budget for FY2007: President’s Request, Congressional Appropriations, and Related Issues
January 17, 2007 RS22410
Wayne A. Morrissey, Knowledge Services Group
USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005: A Sketch
March 28, 2006 RS22412
Brian T. Yeh and Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Criminalizing Unlawful Presence: Selected Issues
May 3, 2006 RS22413
Michael John Garcia, American Law Division
Columbia River Basin’s Fish Passage Center
February 23, 2007 RS22414
Nic Lane, Resources, Science, and Industry Division; Adam Vann, American Law Division
Proposed Transaction Fee on Futures Contracts
April 2, 2007 RS22415
Mark Jickling, Government and Finance Division
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program: Legislative and Funding History
November 24, 2008 RS22416
Nathan James, Domestic Social Policy Division
Data on Enrollment, Premiums, and Cost-Sharing in HSA-Qualified Health Plans
May 13, 2006 RS22417
Chris L. Peterson, Domestic Social Policy Division
Internet Gambling: Two Approaches in the 109th Congress
Updated November 15, 2006 RS22418
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Enhancement-of-Survival Permits: Background and Status of Proposed Policy
April 10, 2006 RS22420
Pervaze A. Sheikh, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Antitrust Effect of Patent on Tying Product: Illinois Tool Works Inc. v. Independent Ink, Inc.
April 13, 2006 RS22421
Janice Rubin, American Law Division
H.R. 5015, 109th Congress: Banning Securities Trading by Members of Congress and Their Staff Based upon Nonpublic Information
April 18, 2006 RS22422
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Immigration Statistics on the Web
March 6, 2007 RS22423
LaVonne M. Mangan, Knowledge Services Group
Legislative Line Item Veto Act and Other Expedited Rescission Bills: Brief Overview
April 20, 2006 RS22425
Virginia A. McMurtry, Government and Finance Division
Federal Spending Programs Exceeding $10 Billion in Outlays in FY2006
March 7, 2007 RS22426
Philip D. Winters, Government and Finance Division
Executive Compensation in Bankruptcy: The Fairness and Accountability in Reorganizations Act
April 20, 2006 RS22427
Robin Jeweler, American Law Division
ANWR Leasing Revenue Estimates
April 21, 2006 RS22428
Bernard A. Gelb, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
State Role in the Federal Licensing of Hydropower Dams: S.D. Warren Co. v. Maine Board of Environmental Protection
September 18, 2006 RS22429
Robert Meltz, American Law Division; Claudia Copeland, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Peru: 2006 Elections and Issues for Congress
July 13, 2006 RS22430
Maureen Taft-Morales, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Gift Cards
October 5, 2007 RS22431
Pauline Smale, Government and Finance Division
Federal Habeas Corpus: An Abridged Sketch
April 28, 2006 RS22432
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Death Penalty: An Abridged Look at Capital Punishment Legislation in the 109th Congress
December 11, 2006 RS22433
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Elections in States Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
October 17, 2006 RS22436
Kevin J. Coleman, Government and Finance Division; Eric A. Fischer, Rsources, Science, and Industry Division
Health Savings Accounts: Some Current Policy Issues
May 5, 2006 RS22437
Bob Lyke, Education and Public Welfare Division
Health Workforce Programs in the Public Health Service (PHS) Act: Appropriations History (FY2001-FY2009)
February 27, 2008 RS22438
Bernice Reyes-Akinbileje, Domestic Social Policy Division; Mary Venetta Wright, Knowledge Services Group
Market for Retirement Annuities
May 18, 2006 RS22439
Neela K. Ranade, Domestic Social Policy Division
Unemployment Compensation (Insurance) and Military Service
August 5, 2008 RS22440
Julie M. Whittaker, Domestic Social Policy Division
S. 2557, “Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust Act of 2006”: Brief Legal Analysis
December 21, 2006 RS22442
Janice Rubin, American Law Division
Border Security and Military Support: Legal Authorizations and Restrictions
December 14, 2006 RS22443
Stephen R. Vina, American Law Division
Net Neutrality: Background and Issues
November 24, 2008 RS22444
Angele A. Gilroy, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Taxes and International Competitiveness
March 11, 2008 RS22445
Donald J. Marples, Government and Finance Division
Nonimmigrant Overstays: Brief Synthesis of the Issue
January 24, 2007 RS22446
Ruth Ellen Wasem, Domestic Social Policy Division
Massachusetts Health Reform Plan: A Brief Overview
May 26, 2006 RS22447
April Grady, Domestic Social Policy Division
Medicaid’s Home and Community-Based Services State Plan Option: Section 6086 of the Deficit Reduction Act
January 31, 2008 RS22448
Cliff Binder, Domestic Social Policy Division
Procedural Analysis of Private Laws Enacted: 1986-2007
March 12, 2008 RS22450
Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division
National Guard Personnel and Deployments: Fact Sheet
May 1, 2008 RS22451
Michael Waterhouse and JoAnne O’Bryant, Knowledge Services Group
United States Military Casualty Statistics: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
September 9, 2008 RS22452
Hannah Fischer, Knowledge Services Group
Avian Flu Pandemic: Potential Impact of Trade Disruptions
May 8, 2008 RS22453
Danielle Langton, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
DOD Leases of Foreign-Built Ships: Background for Congress
October 31, 2008 RS22454
Ronald O’Rourke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Military Operations: Precedents for Funding Contingency Operations in Regular or in Supplemental Appropriations Bills
June 13, 2006 RS22455
Stephen Daggett, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
June 14, 2006 RS22456
Anthony Vieux, American Law Division
Conversion of a Savings Association from the Mutual to the Stock Form of Ownership: Current Legal Process
June 14, 2006 RS22457
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Gun Control: Statutory Disclosure Limitations on ATF Firearms Trace Data and Multiple Handgun Sales Reports
February 1, 2008 RS22458
William J. Krouse, Domestic Social Policy Division
Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006: Comparison of Three Versions
June 19, 2006 RS22459
Virginia A. McMurtry, Government and Finance Division
Coal Mine Safety
June 23, 2006 RS22461
Edward Rappaport, Domestic Social Policy Division
Mexico’s 2006 Elections
October 3, 2006 RS22462
Colleen W. Cook, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Federal Monthly Budget Totals
June 28, 2006 RS22463
Philip D. Winters, Government and Finance Division
PEP and Pease Provisions of the Federal Individual Income Tax
June 28, 2006 RS22464
Gregg A. Esenwein, Government and Finance Division
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): The Supreme Court Denies Expert Fees in Arlington Central School District v. Murphy
June 30, 2006 RS22465
Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: Military Commissions in the “Global War on Terrorism”
July 6, 2006 RS22466
Jennifer K. Elsea, American Law Division
Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (CWPPRA): Effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Implementation
October 25, 2007 RS22467
Jeffrey A. Zinn, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Europe: Rising Economic Nationalism?
January 18, 2007 RS22468
Raymond J. Ahearn, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Treasury’s Terrorist Finance Program’s Access to Information Held by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT)
July 7, 2006 RS22469
Jennifer K. Elsea and M. Maureen Murphy, American Law Division
Civil RICO and Standing: Anza v. Ideal Steel Supply Corporation
July 7, 2006 RS22470
Matie Little, American Law Division
U.S.-EU Summit 2006: Summary
July 7, 2006 RS22471
Vince L. Morelli, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Supreme Court Takes a Global Warming Case: Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. EPA
July 12, 2006 RS22472
Robert Meltz, American Law Division
Peacekeeping and Related Stability Operations: Proposals for Army Force Structure Changes
July 10, 2006 RS22473
Nina M. Serafino, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Banning Fissile Material Production for Nuclear Weapons: Prospects for a Treaty (FMCT)
July 14, 2006 RS22474
Sharon Squassoni, Andrew Demkee, and Jill Marie Parillo, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Hudson v. Michigan: The Exclusionary Rule’s Applicability to “Knock-an-Announce” Violations
July 14, 2006 RS22475
Alison M. Smith, American Law Division
Standardizing State Health Insurance Regulation
March 17, 2008 RS22476
Jean Hearne and Bernadette Fernandez, Domestic Social Policy Division
Sponsorship and Cosponsorship of House Bills
November 25, 2008 RS22477
Betsy Palmer, Government and Finance Division
Navy Ship Names: Background For Congress
January 9, 2009 RS22478
Ronald O’Rourke, Specialist in Naval Affairs
Congressional Redistricting: A Legal Analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling in League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) v. Perry
February 26, 2008 RS22479
L. Paige Whitaker, American Law Division
Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 109-462)
January 23, 2007 RS22480
Donna V. Porter, Domestic Social Policy Division
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Management Assessment of Internal Controls): Current Regulation and Congressional Concerns
December 27, 2007 RS22482
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Health Care for Dependents and Survivors of Veterans
June 3, 2008 RS22483
Susan Janeczko and Sidath Viranga Panangala, Domestic Social Policy Division
Watters v. Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Updated April 20, 2007 RS22485
M. Maureen Murphy, American Law Division
India-Iran Relations and U.S. Interests
August 6, 2007 RS22486
K. Alan Kronstadt and Kenneth Katzman, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Lesser-Known Tax Provisions in H.R. 5970 (Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006)
August 3, 2006 RS22488
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Copyright Protection of Digital Audio Radio Broadcasts: The “Audio Flag”
January 16, 2007 RS22489
Brian T. Yeh, American Law Division
TANF: A Guide to the New Definitions of What Counts as Work Participation
August 7, 2006 RS22490
Gene Falk, Domestic Social Policy Division
Legal Constraints Potentially Affecting Medication Recycling
August 8, 2006 RS22491
Emily M. Cowley, American Law Division
Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Claims: A Legal Analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling in Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White
August 10, 2006 RS22492
Jody Feder, American Law Division
Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Legislation
December 5, 2008 RS22493
Geoffrey S. Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
U.S.-Egyptian Economic Relations: Aid, Trade, and Reform Proposals
August 15, 2006 RS22494
Jeremy M. Sharp and Shayerah Ilias, Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division
Energy Prices and Tourism: Some Preliminary Observations
August 17, 2006 RS22496
Bernard A. Gelb, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Extraterritorial Application of American Criminal Law: An Abbreviated Sketch
August 18, 2006 RS22497
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Issues in Klamath River Dam Relicensing
January 7, 2008 RS22498
Nic Lane, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Child Support: An Overview of Census Bureau Data on Recipients
October 15, 2007 RS22499
Carmen Solomon-Fears, Domestic Social Policy Division
Unauthorized Alien Students, Higher Education, and In-State Tuition Rates: A Legal Analysis
October 7, 2008 RS22500
Jody Feder, American Law Division
Brownfields in the 109th Congress
September 8, 2006 RS22502
Mark Reisch, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Provisions in the Pension Protection Act Affecting Tax-Exempt Organizations
September 11, 2006 RS22503
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Voter Identification and Citizenship Requirements: Overview and Issues
March 7, 2007 RS22505
Kevin J. Coleman, Government and Finance Division; Eric A. Fischer, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Surplus Lines Insurance: Background and Current Legislation
June 27, 2007 RS22506
Baird Webel, Government and Finance Division
Constitutionality of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005: Litigation
December 13, 2007 RS22507
Thomas J. Nicola, American Law Division
Spending and Receipts in FY2006, by Time Period
April 20, 2007 RS22508
Philip D. Winters, Government and Finance Division
Poland: Background and Policy Trends of the Kaczynski Government
August 2, 2007 RS22509
Carl Ek, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
State Representation in Appointments to Federal Courts of Appeals
September 4, 2007 RS22510
R. Sam Garrett and Kevin M. Scott, Government and Finance Division
Preliminary Observations on the Impact of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-8)
September 14, 2007 RS22511
Brian W. Cashell and Mark Jickling, Economics Division; Heather Durkin Negley, Information Research Specialist
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Accounts Not Counted As Resources
January 8, 2008 RS22512
Scott Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division
Pension Protection Act of 2006: Summary of the PBGC Guarantee and Related Provisions
December 20, 2006 RS22513
Jennifer Andrea Staman and Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Investment Advice and the Pension Protection Act of 2006
March 11, 2008 RS22514
Jon O. Shimabukuro, American Law Division
Gene Patents: A Brief Overview of Intellectual Property Issues
January 7, 2008 RS22516
Wendy H. Schacht, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
European Union Enlargement: A Status Report on Turkey’s Accession Negotiations
October 3, 2006 RS22517
Vince L. Morelli, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Crime Victims’ Rights Act: A Sketch of 18 U.S.C. 3771
September 29, 2006 RS22518
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006
October 11, 2006 RS22519
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Tax Benefits for Families: Recent Changes for the Head of Household Filing Status
October 17, 2006 RS22520
Christine Scott, Domestic Social Policy Division
Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: Labor Issues
December 18, 2007 RS22521
M. Angeles Villarreal and Mary Jane Bolle, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Potential Challenges to U.S. Farm Subsidies in the WTO: A Brief Overview
June 1, 2007 RS22522
Randy Schnepf, Randy, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Federal R&D Funding Under a Continuing Resolution
March 13, 2007 RS22523
Michael E. Davey, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Kenya: Current Conditions and the Challenges Ahead
November 28, 2007 RS22524
Ted Dagne and Monty Rushmoore McGee, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Electronic Banking: The Post-Check 21 Payments System
November 1, 2006 RS22525
Walter W. Eubanks, Government and Finance Division
Animal Agriculture: Selected Issues for Congress
March 15, 2007 RS22526
Geoffrey S.Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Closing a Congressional Office: Overview and Guide to House and Senate Resources, 109th Congress
November 6, 2006 RS22527
R. Eric Petersen, Government and Finance Division
Hedge Funds: Goldstein v. Securities and Exchange Commission
July 31, 2007 RS22528
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
NATO Summit at Riga, 2006
March 1, 2007 RS22529
Paul Gallis, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
India and Iran: WMD Proliferation Activities
November 8, 2006 RS22530
Sharon Squassoni, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Iranian Nuclear Sites
August 9, 2007 RS22531
Hussein D. Hassan, Knowledge Services Group
Iraqi Police and Security Forces Casualty Estimates
January 7, 2009 RS22532
Hannah Fischer, Information Research Specialist
Restructuring EPA’s Libraries: Background and Issues for Congress
August 22, 2007 RS22533
David M. Bearden and Robert Esworthy, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative
April 1, 2008 RS22534
Martin A. Weiss, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
November 26, 2007 RS22535
Hinda Chaikind, Domestic Social Policy Division
Overview of the Federal Procurement Process and Resources
December 5, 2007 RS22536
L. Elaine Halchin, Government and Finance Division
Iraqi Civilian Casualtiess Estimates
January 12, 2009 RS22537
Hannah Fischer, Information Research Specialist
Unemployment Compensation: The Cornerstone of Income Support for Unemployed Workers
July 21, 2008 RS22538
Julie M. Whittaker, Domestic Social Policy Division
Prison Litigation Reform Act in the Supreme Court’s 2006 Term
November 28, 2006 RS22539
Paul Starett Wallace, Jr., American Law Division
Generalized System of Preferences: Agricultural Imports
November 10, 2008 RS22541
Renee Johnson, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing: U.S. Policy Development
March 27, 2008 RS22542
Anthony Andrews, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Supreme Court to Decide Whether Parents May Bring Suit Pro Se
November 30, 2006 RS22543
Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division
Title IX and Single Sex Education: A Legal Analysis
December 15, 2008 RS22544
Jody Feder, American Law Division
Paraprofessional Quality and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
January 28, 2008 RS22545
Jeffrey J. Kuenzi, Domestic Social Policy Division
Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Crisis: Context and Implications for U.S. Interests
January 5, 2007 RS22546
Jim Nichol, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Europe’s New Trade Agenda
July 31, 2008 RS22547
Raymond J. Ahearn, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues
October 27, 2008 RS22548
M. Angeles Villarreal, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Older Americans Act: Funding Formulas
March 19, 2007 RS22549
Kirsten J. Colello, Domestic Social Policy Division
Federal Budget: Sources of the Movement from Surplus to Deficit
November 8, 2007 RS22550
Marc Labonte, Government and Finance Division
Tax Provisions in the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (H.R. 6111)
December 14, 2006 RS22551
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Agricultural Issues in the 110th Congress
January 23, 2007 RS22552
Ralph M. Chite, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Child Custody Proceedings Under The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): An Overview
December 3, 2008 RS22554
M. Maureen Murphy and Yule Kim, Legislative Attorneys
Membership of the 110th Congress: A Profile
November 20, 2008 RS22555
Mildred Amer, Government and Finance Division
Incapacity of a Member of the Senate
Updated December 15, 2006 RS22556
Jack Maskell, American Law Division
Public Housing: Fact Sheet on the New Operating Fund Formula
January 26, 2008 RS22557
Maggie McCarty, Domestic Social Policy Division
Tax Credits for Hybrid Vehicles
February 7, 2008 RS22558
Salvatore Lazzari, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Navy CG Cruiser Design Options: Background and Oversight Issues For Congress
July 6, 2007 RS22559
Ronald O’Rourke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Disaster Housing Assistance: A Legal Analysis of ACORN v. FEMA
January 5, 2007 RS22560
Kamilah Holder, American Law Division
Veterans Affairs: The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims-Judicial Review of VA Decision Making
March 4, 2008 RS22561
Douglas Reid Weimer, American Law Division
Russian Natural Gas: Regional Dependence
January 18, 2007 RS22562
Bernard A. Gelb, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Power Marketing Administrations: Background and Current Issues
January 7, 2008 RS22564
Nic Lane, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Farm Protection Program: Status and Current Issues
January 5, 2007 RS22565
Renee Johnson, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Acceptance of Gifts by Members and Employees of the House of Representatives Under New Ethics Rules of the 110th Congress
February 15, 2008 RS22566
Jack Maskell, American Law Division
Royalty Relief for U.S. Deepwater Oil and Gas Leases
October 18, 2008 RS22567
Marc Humphries, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Stafford Loan Interest Rate Reduction: Background and Issues
July 20, 2007 RS22568
David P. Smole, Domestic Social Policy Division
Iran: Profile of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
July 9, 2008 RS22569
Hussein D. Hassan, Knowledge Services Group
Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments
October 29, 2008 RS22570
Shirley A. Kan and Larry A. Niksch, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve in the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 (H.R. 6)
April 4, 2007 RS22571
Fred Sissine, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Turkmenistan’s Political Succession: Developments and Implications
January 18, 2007 RS22572
Jim Nichol, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
January 22, 2007 RS22573
Kevin R. Kosar, Government and Finance Division
Immigration Reform: Brief Synthesis of Issue
August 23, 2007 RS22574
Ruth Ellen Wasem, Domestic Social Policy Division
Brownfield Issues in the 110th Congress
November 30, 2007 RS22575
Mark Reisch, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Pandemic Influenza: Appropriations for Public Health Preparedness and Response
November 27, 2007 RS22576
Sarah A. Lister, Domestic Social Policy Division
Romania: Background and Current Issues
July 12, 2007 RS22577
Carl Ek, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Medicaid Cost-Sharing Under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA)
January 25, 2007 RS22578
Elicia J. Herz, Domestic Social Policy Division
District of Columbia Representation: Effect on House Apportionment
November 14, 2007 RS22579
Royce Crocker, Government and Finance Division
Committee System Rules Changes in the House, 110th Congress
January 25, 2007 RS22580
Judy Schneider, Government and Finance Division
Overview of Major Federal Securities Laws
January 25, 2007 RS22581
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Executive Compensation: SEC Regulations and Congressional Proposals
December 8, 2008 RS22583
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Foreign Medical Graduates: A Brief Overview of the J-1 Visa Waiver Program
October 1, 2008 RS22584
Karma Ester, Knowledge Services Group
WIPO Treaty on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations
January 25, 2008 RS22585
Margaret Mikyung Lee, American Law Division
Economic Substance Doctrine: Recent Significant Legal Decisions
January 29, 2007 RS22586
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Improper Payments Information Act of 2002: A Brief Introduction
January 30, 2007 RS22587
Virginia A. McMurtry and Garrett Hatch, Government and Finance Division
McNulty Memorandum In Short: Attorneys’ Fees and Waiver of Corporate Attorney-Client and Work Product Protection
October 14, 2008 RS22588
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Possible Small Business Issues in the 110th Congress
February 27, 2008 RS22589
N. Eric Weiss, Government and Finance Division
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Overview and Selected Issues
January 14, 2008 RS22590
Richard N. Apling, Domestic Social Policy Division; Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division
Islamist Extremism in Bangladesh
January 31, 2007 RS22591
Bruce Vaughn, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Parliamentary Rights of the Delegates and Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico
November 26, 2008 RS22592
Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division
Rules and Practices Governing the Selection of House Officers
February 2, 2007 RS22593
Mildred Amer, Government and Finance Division
Check Cashers and Banker’s Discontinuance of Services
February 2, 2007 RS22594
Pauline Smale and Walter W. Eubanks, Government and Finance Division
Navy Aegis Cruiser and Destroyer Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress
January 12, 2009 RS22595
Ronald O’Rourke, Specialist in Naval Affairs
FY2008 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security
January 25, 2008 RS22596
Shawn Reese, Government and Finance Division
Global Climate Change and Wildlife
Updated May 15, 2008 RS22597
Pervaze A. Sheikh, M. Lynne Corn, Jane A. Leggett, and Peter Folger, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Iraq: Milestones since the Ouster of Saddam Hussein
June 19, 2007 RS22598
Hussein D. Hassan, Knowledge Services Group
Mootness: An Explanation of the Justiciability Doctrine
February 7, 2007 RS22599
Brian T. Yeh, American Law Division
Federal Food Safety System: A Primer
June 9, 2008 RS22600
Geoffrey S. Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division; Donna V. Porter, Domestic Social Policy Division
Serbia: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
July 28, 2008 RS22601
Steven Woehrel, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Public Health and Medical Preparedness and Response: Issues in the 110th Congress
August 1, 2008 RS22602
Sarah A. Lister, Domestic Social Policy Division
Excessive CEO Pay: Background and Policy Approaches
November 29, 2007 RS22604
Gary Shorter and Mark Jickling, Government and Finance Division; Alison A. Raab, Knowledge Services Group
FY2008 Budget Documents: Internet Access and GPO Availability
August 29, 2007 RS22605
Jennifer Teefy, Knowledge Services Group
Mergers and Acquisitions: Primer on Economic Considerations in the FTC and DOJ Horizontal Merger Approval Process
February 15, 2007 RS22606
Edward Vincent Murphy, Government and Finance Division
Court Security Improvement Act of 2007: Public Law 110-177 (H.R. 660 and S. 378) in Brief
January 14, 2008 RS22607
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues: A Brief Overview
June 13, 2007 RS22608
Mary Jane Bolle, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Obesity Discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 16, 2007 RS22609
Jennifer Staman, American Law Division
Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA): Using Prior Juvenile Adjudications for Sentence Enhancements
February 22, 2007 RS22610
Alison M. Smith, American Law Division
Common Questions About Postage and Stamps
April 6, 2007 RS22611
Kevin R. Kosar, Government and Finance Division
U.S.-World Merchandise Trade Data: 1948-2006
February 23, 2007 RS22612
J. Michael Donnelly, Knowledge Services Group
District of Columbia School Reform Proposals: Congress’s Possible Role in the Legislative Process
March 13, 2007 RS22613
Eugene Boyd, Government and Finance Division
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): A Review of the FY2008 Budget and Congressional Appropriations
January 30, 2008 RS22614
Wayne A. Morrissey, Knowledge Services Group
Spain: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
April 4, 2008 RS22615
Paul Belkin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
House Committee Funding, 110th Congress
April 16, 2007 RS22616
R. Eric Petersen, Government and Finance Division
Supreme Court Decides Five Environmental Cases in Its 2006-2007 Term
June 29, 2007 RS22618
Robert Meltz, American Law Division
Health Care Spending and the Aging of the Population
March 13, 2007 RS22619
Jennifer Jenson, Domestic Social Policy Division
2006 Increase in U.S. Motor Vehicle Imports from Japan
March 13, 2007 RS22620
Stephen Cooney, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
FY2008 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture
March 13, 2007 RS22621
Jim Monke, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
School Finance Litigation
January 15, 2009 RS22622
Jody Feder, Legislative Attorney
Railroad Retirement Board Annuities for Widows and Widowers
March 14, 2007 RS22623
Kathleen Romig, Domestic Social Policy Division
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and Single-Employer Plan Terminations
March 14, 2007 RS22624
Jennifer Staman and Erika Lunder, Amrican Law Division
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Overview, FY2008 Budget in Brief, and Key Issues for Congress
January 9, 2008 RS22625
Daniel Morgan and Carl E. Behrens, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Iraq: Tribal Structure, Social, and Political Activities
April 7, 2008 RS22626
Hussein D. Hassan, Knowledge Services Group
Who Are the “Middle Class”?
October 22, 2008 RS22627
Brian W. Cashell, Government and Finance Division
Congressional Redistricting: The Constitutionality of Creating an At-Large District
March 4, 2008 RS22628
L. Paige Whitaker, American Law Division
Medicaid Citizenship Documentation
April 15, 2008 RS22629
April Grady, Domestic Social Policy Division
Defense Acquisition: Use of Lead System Integrators (LSIs)-Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress
October 22, 2008 RS22631
Valerie Bailey Grasso, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Pakistan and Terrorism: A Summary
March 27, 2007 RS22632
K. Alan Kronstadt, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Securities Fraud: Tellabs, Inc. v. Makor Issues & Rights, Ltd.
July 17, 2007 RS22634
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Legal Issues in Terminations of Single-Employer Pension Plans: Beck v. PACE International Union
November 14, 2007 RS22635
Jennifer Staman and Erika Lunder, American Law Division
House Committee Hearings: The “Minority Witness Rule”
April 4, 2007 RS22637
Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division
Opening of the International Tracing Service’s Holocaust-Era Archives in Bad Arolsen, Germany
December 11, 2007 RS22638
Paul Belkin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Impact of the Abolition of McCarran-Ferguson Antitrust Exemption for the “Business of Insurance”
April 6, 2007 RS22639
Janice E. Rubin, American Law Division; Baird Webel, Government and Finance Division
What’s the Difference?-Comparing U.S. and Chinese Trade Data
February 15, 2008 RS22640
Michael F. Martin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Taxation of Aviation Prior to 1970
April 10, 2007 RS22641
Robert S. Kirk, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Regulation of Health Benefits Under ERISA: An Outline
October 20, 2008 RS22643
Jennifer Staman, American Law Division
Coordinated Party Expenditures in Federal Elections: An Overview
February 19, 2008 RS22644
R. Sam Garrett, Government and Finance Division; L. Paige Whitaker, American Law Division
U.S.-European Union Relations and the 2007 Summit
May 14, 2007 RS22645
Raymond J. Ahearn, Kristin Archick, and Paul Belkin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act: A Sketch
April 17, 2007 RS22646
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Screening for Youth Suicide Prevention
March 10, 2008 RS22647
Ramya Sundararaman, Domestic Social Policy Division
Senate Committee Hearings: The “Minority Witness Rule”
April 24, 2007 RS22649
Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and the Federal Budget
April 24, 2007 RS22650
William Joseph Klunk, Domestic Social Policy Division
Financial Services Regulatory Relief: Implementation and Reintroduced Provisions in the 110th Congress
April 25, 2007 RS22651
Walter W. Eubanks, Government and Finance Division
China’s Anti-Satellite Weapon Test
April 23, 2007 RS22652
Kan, Shirley A., Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Animal Identification: Overview and Issues
July 14, 2008 RS22653
Geoffrey S. Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Veto Override Procedure in the House and Senate
April 30, 2007 RS22654
Elizabeth Rybicki, Government and Finance Division
Juvenile Justice Funding Trends
February 27, 2008 RS22655
Blas Nunez-Neto, Domestic Social Policy Division
Scientific Evaluations of Approaches to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
September 25, 2007 RS22656
Carmen Solomon-Fears, Domestic Social Policy Division
Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Economic and Social Indicators
January 29, 2008 RS22657
Julissa Gomez-Granger, Knowledge Services Group
Currency Manipulation: The IMF and WTO
May 8, 2008 RS22658
Jonathan E. Sanford, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
International Reaction to the Palestinian Unity Government
May 9, 2007 RS22659
Paul Morro, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Prescription Drug Importation: How S. 242 / H.R. 380 Would Change Current Law
July 13, 2007 RS22660
Susan Thaul, Domestic Social Policy Division
Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA): H.R. 1537 and S. 2957
June 16, 2008 RS22661
Pauline Smale, Government and Finance Division
H.R. 1852 and Revisiting the FHA Premium Pricing Structure: Proposed Legislation in the 110th Congress
September 25, 2007 RS22662
Darryl E. Getter, Government and Finance Division
U.S.-Funded Assistance Programs in China
January 28, 2008 RS22663
Thomas Lum, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Supreme Court’s Climate Change Decision: Massachusetts v. EPA
May 18, 2007 RS22665
Robert Meltz, American Law Division
Veterans Benefits: Federal Employment Assistance
Updated January 14, 2008 RS22666
Christine Scott, Domestic Social Policy Division
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Supreme Court Holds that Parents May Bring Suit Pro Se
May 25, 2007 RS22667
Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division
Liability of Interactive Computer Service for Violating the Fair Housing Act
April 8, 2008 RS22668
Henry Cohen, American Law Division
Obviousness Standard in Patent Law: KSR International Co. v. Teleflex Inc.
May 31, 2007 RS22669
Brian T. Yeh, American Law Division
Exporting Software and the Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Patent Law: Microsoft Corp. v. AT&T Corp.
May 31, 2007 RS22670
Brian T. Yeh, American Law Division
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program: Current Issues, Legislation, and Background
December 12, 2007 RS22671
Baird Webel, Government and Finance Division
Chemical Regulation in the European Union: Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals
March 19, 2008 RS22673
Linda-Jo Schierow, Environmental Policy, Resources, Science, and Industry
National Continuity Policy: A Brief Overview
October 12, 2007 RS22674
R. Eric Petersen, Government and Finance Division
Armenia’s Legislative Election: Outcome and Implications for U.S. Interests
June 8, 2007 RS22675
Jim Nichol Specialist in Russian and Eurasian Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Public Transportation Providers’ Obligations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
November 7, 2008 RS22676
Carol Toland, American Law Division
Social Security Administration: Administrative Budget Issues
May 27, 2008 RS22677
Kathleen Romig, Domestic Social Policy Division
Social Security: The Notch Issue
Updated June 13, 2007 RS22678
Kathleen Romig, Domestic Social Policy Division
Pension Funds Investing in Hedge Funds
June 15, 2007 RS22679
William Klunk, Domestic Social Policy Division
Cigarette Tax Increase to Finance SCHIP
January 16, 2009 RS22681
Jane G. Gravelle, Senior Specialist in Economic Policy
Legal Challenges to the Client Communication Provisions of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
April 24, 2008 RS22683
Carol A. Pettit, American Law Division
Potential F-22 Raptor Export to Japan
July 2, 2007 RS22684
Christopher Bolkcom and Emma Chanlett-Avery, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Copyright Protection for Fashion Design: A Legal Analysis of the Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R. 2033 and S. 1957)
January 16, 2009 RS22685
Brian T. Yeh, Legislative Attorney
Pay Discrimination Claims Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: A Legal Analysis of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc.
January 13, 2009 RS22686
Jody Feder, Legislative Attorney
Constitutionality of Regulating Political Advertisements: An Analysis of Federal Election Commission v. Wisconsin Right to Life, Inc.
July 5, 2007 RS22687
L. Paige Whitaker, American Law Division
Selected Small Business Statistics
July 3, 2007 RS22688
N. Eric Weiss, Government and Finance Division
Taxation of Hedge Fund and Private Equity Managers
July 8, 2008 RS22689
Mark Jickling and Donald J. Marples, Government and Finance Division
African Development Bank Group
March 28, 2008 RS22690
Martin A. Weiss, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
FDA Advisory Committee Conflict of Interest
January 2, 2009 RS22691
Erin D. Williams, Specialist in Public Health and Bioethics
Estonia: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
July 11, 2007 RS22692
Steven Woehrel, Foreigh Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Clear Incompatibility between Antitrust and Securities Laws Implies Antitrust Immunity: Credit Suisse Securities v. Billing
July 18, 2007 RS22696
Janice E. Rubin and Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Federal Law on Parking Privileges for Persons with Disabilities
November 10, 2008 RS22697
Carol Toland, American Law Division
Resale Price Maintenance No Longer a Per Se Antitrust Offense: Leegin Creative Leather Products v. PSKS, Inc.
December 10, 2008 RS22700
Janice E. Rubin, Legislative Attorney
Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America: An Overview and Selected Issue
January 29, 2008 RS22701
M. Angeles Villarreal, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division; Jennifer E. Lake, Domestic Social Policy Division
Abridged Sketch of Extradition To and From the United States
August 6, 2007 RS22702
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Small Business Administration Programs for Women, Minorities, and Veterans
August 7, 2007 RS22703
N. Eric Weiss, Government and Finance Division
World Bank and Iran
January 28, 2008 RS22704
Martin A Weiss and Jonathan E. Sanford, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Inflation: Core vs. Headline
May 1, 2008 RS22705
Marc Labonte, Government and Finance Division
Federal Protective Service and Contract Security Guards: A Statutory History and Current Status
October 14, 2008 RS22706
Shawn Reese, Government and Finance Division
Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress
August 1, 2008 RS22707
Andrew Feickert, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Restitution in Federal Criminal Cases: A Sketch
August 22, 2007 RS22708
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Criminal Restitution in the 110th Congress: A Sketch
January 13, 2009 RS22709
Charles Doyle, Senior Specialist in American Public Law
Considering Regular Appropriations Bills on the House Floor: Current Practice Regarding Comprehensive Unanimous Consent Agreements
November 25, 2008 RS22711
Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division
Health and Safety Concerns Over U.S. Imports of Chinese Products: An Overview
January 13, 2009 RS22713
Wayne M. Morrison, Specialist in Asian Trade and Finance
Peru: Political Situation, Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations
January 15, 2008 RS22715
Miranda Louise Jasper and Clare Ribando Seelke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Family Caregiving to the Older Population: Recent and Proposed Legislation
October 27, 2008 RS22716
Kirsten J. Colello, Domestic Social Policy Division
Taxation of Private Equity and Hedge Fund Partnerships: Characterization of Carried Interest
July 8, 2008 RS22717
Donald J. Marples, Government and Finance Division
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance for Older Workers (ATAA)
October 1, 2008 RS22718
John J. Topoleski, Domestic Social Policy Division
Capital Punishment Legislation in the 110th Congress: A Sketch
October 15, 2008 RS22719
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Taxable Base of the Value-Added Tax
September 30, 2008 RS22720
Maxim Shvedov, Government and Finance Division
Wave, Tidal, and In-Stream Energy Projects: Which Federal Agency Has the Lead?
November 26, 2008 RS22721
Nic Lane, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Securitization and Federal Regulation of Mortgages for Safety and Soundness
October 31, 2008 RS22722
Edward V. Murphy, Government and Finance Division
Primary Securities Fraud Liability: Stoneridge Investment v. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
January 23, 2008 RS22723
Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division
Guatemala: 2007 Elections and Issues for Congress
January 9, 2008 RS22727
Miranda Louise Jasper and Colleen W. Cook, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
International Monetary Fund (IMF): Financial Reform and the Possible Sale of IMF Gold
January 29, 2008 RS22729
Martin A. Weiss and Jonathan E. Sanford, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Chief Administrative Officer of the House: History and Organization
July 14, 2008 RS22731
Jacob R. Straus, Government and Finance Division
Senate Rules Changes in the 110th Congress Affecting Restrictions on the Content of Conference Reports
October 3, 2007 RS22733
Elizabeth Rybicki, Government and Finance Division
Spending by Employers on Health Insurance: A Data Brief
October 10, 2007 RS22735
Jennifer Jenson, Domestic Social Policy Division
Burma: Economic Sanctions
August 27, 2008 RS22737
Larry A. Niksch and Martin A. Weiss, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
EMTALA: Access to Emergency Medical Care
May 8, 2008 RS22738
Edward C. Liu, American Law Division
FY2008 Federal SCHIP Financing
January 10, 2008 RS22739
Chris L. Peterson, Domestic Social Policy Division
Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Employment: Analysis of H.R. 3685, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007
November 8, 2007 RS22740
Edward C. Liu, American Law Division
Cuba’s Political Succession: From Fidel to Raul Castro
February 29, 2008 RS22742
Mark P. Sullivan, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Health Care Fraud and Abuse Laws Covering Medicare and Medicaid: An Overview
December 16, 2008 RS22743
Jennifer Staman, American Law Division
California Wildfires and Federal Assistance
October 25, 2007 RS22744
Ross W. Gorte, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Religion and the Workplace: Legal Analysis of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as It Applies to Religious Organizations
October 25, 2007 RS22745
Cynthia Marie Brougher, American Law Division
SCHIP: Differences Between H.R. 3963 and H.R. 976
January 9, 2008 RS22746
Evelyne P. Baumrucker, April Grady, Elicia J. Herz, and Chris L. Peterson, Domestic Social Policy Division
California Wildfires: The Role of Disaster Insurance
January 30, 2008 RS22747
Rawle O. King, Government and Finance Division
Circumstances In Which an Officer May Ask Questions Concerning Alienage
January 15, 2008 RS22748
Yule Kim, American Law Division
Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and Regulations Proposed for Its Implementation
November 1, 2007 RS22749
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Central African Republic
November 2, 2007 RS22751
Ted Dagne, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Dispute Settlement Under the Proposed U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: An Overview
January 4, 2008 RS22752
Jeanne J. Grimmett, American Law Division
Child Support Enforcement: $25 Annual User Fee
December 16, 2008 RS22753
Carmen Solomon-Fears, Specialist in Social Policy
National Special Security Events
March 19, 2008 RS22754
Shawn Reese, Government and Finance Division
Homeowners’ Defense Act: An Overview
January 30, 2008 RS22756
Rawle O. King, Government and Finance Division
U.S. Arms Sales to Pakistan
January 28, 2008 RS22757
Richard F. Grimmett, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Iran’s Ballistic Missile Programs: An Overview
July 21, 2008 RS22758
Steven A. Hildreth, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Farm Legislation and Taxes in the 110th Congress
January 22, 2008 RS22759
Marples, Donald J., Government and Finance Division
Electronic Personal Health Records
November 15, 2007 RS22760
Gina Marie Stevens, American Law Division
Extending Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) to Service Workers: How Many Workers Could Potentially Be Covered?
January 30, 2008 RS22761
John J. Topoleski, Domestic Social Policy Division
Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees Under the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program
January 28, 2008 RS22762
David P. Smole, Domestic Social Policy Division
Military Airlift: C-17 Program Background
October 22, 2008 RS22763
William Knight and Christopher Bolkcom, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Recent Litigation Related to Royalties from Federal Offshore Oil and Gas Production
December 4, 2007 RS22764
Adam Vann, American Law Division
Lump-Sum Distributions Under the Pension Protection Act
December 3, 2007 RS22765
Patrick Purcell, Domestic Social Policy Division
Qualified Charitable Distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts: A Fact Sheet
October 6, 2008 RS22766
John J. Topoleski, Domestic Social Policy Division
China’s 17th Communist Party Congress, 2007: Leadership and Policy Implications
December 5, 2007 RS22767
Kerry Dumbaugh, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: The Annapolis Conference
December 7, 2007 RS22768
Carol Migdalovitz, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Medicare Clinical Laboratories Competitive Bidding Demonstration
May 2, 2008 RS22769
Barbara English, Knowledge Services Group
Russia’s December 2007 Legislative Election: Outcome and Implications
December 10, 2007 RS22770
Jim Nichol, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Congressional Franking Privilege: Background and Current Legislation
September 8, 2008 RS22771
Matthew E. Glassman, Government and Finance Division
U.S.-Australia Treaty on Defense Trade Cooperation
December 12, 2007 RS22772
Bruce Vaughn, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
“Sanctuary Cities”: Legal Issues
January 9, 2008 RS22773
Yule Kim and Michael John Garcia, American Law Division
Federal Research and Development Funding: Possible Impacts of Operating under a Continuing Resolution
December 17, 2007 RS22774
Dana A. Shea and Daniel Morgan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Long-Term Economic Growth: Sustainable Goals
December 17, 2007 RS22775
Brian W. Cashell, Government and Finance Division
Military Airlift: The Joint Cargo Aircraft Program
October 10, 2008 RS22776
Allan Hess, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
China’s Space Program: Options for U.S.-China Cooperation
September 29, 2008 RS22777
Jeffrey Logan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Overview of Education Issues and Programs in Latin America
December 19, 2007 RS22778
Clare Ribando Seelke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Food Safety: Provisions in the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007
February 6, 2008 RS22779
Donna V. Porter, Domestic Social Policy Division
Federal Election Commission (FEC) With Fewer than Four Members: Overview of Policy Implications
June 26, 2008 RS22780
R. Sam Garrett, Government and Finance Division
Tanzania: Background and Current Conditions
December 20, 2007 RS22781
Ted Dagne and Nicolas Cook, Specialists in African Affairs, Hannah Reeves, Research Associate, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Railroad Retirement Board: Trust Fund Investment Practices
January 2, 2008 RS22782
Kathleen Romig, Domestic Social Policy Division
Obstruction of Justice: An Abridged Overview of Related Federal Criminal Laws
December 27, 2007 RS22783
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Obstruction of Congress: An Abridged Overview of Federal Criminal Laws Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities
Updated December 27, 2007 RS22784
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
SCHIP Coverage for Pregnant Women and Unborn Children
January 8, 2008 RS22785
Evelyne P. Baumrucker, Domestic Social Policy Division
Labor-Management Relations and the Federal Aviation Administration: Background and Current Legislative Issues
January 8, 2008 RS22786
Jon O. Shimabukuro, American Law Division
Prospects for Democracy in Hong Kong: China’s December 2007 Decision
January 10, 2008 RS22787
Michael F. Martin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Regulation of Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions: State and Federal Standards
January 11, 2008 RS22788
Brent D. Yacobucci, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 3887 as Passed by the House: Criminal Provisions in Short
January 16, 2008 RS22789
Charles Doyle, American Law Division
Tax Cuts for Short-Run Economic Stimulus: Recent Experiences
January 9, 2009 RS22790
Jane G. Gravelle, Senior Specialist in Economic Policy
Taiwan’s Legislative Elections, January 2008: Implications for U.S. Policy
January 22, 2008 RS22791
Kerry Dumbaugh, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Education Matters: Earnings and Employment Outcomes by Educational Attainment
January 23, 2008 RS22792
Linda Levine, Domestic Social Policy Division
Georgia’s January 2008 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications
January 25, 2008 RS22794
Jim Nichol, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Medicare Trigger
January 15, 2009 RS22796
Hinda Chaikind, Specialist in Health Care Financing; Christopher M. Davis, Analyst on the Congress and Legislative Process
Seafood Safety: Background and Issues
August 25, 2008 RS22797
Geoffrey S. Becker and Harold F. Upton, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Instability in Chad
September 10, 2008 RS22798
Lauren Ploch, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 and Jumbo Mortgages
March 26, 2008 RS22799
N. Eric Weiss, Government and Finance Division
U.S. Sentencing Commission’s Decision on Retroactivity of the Crack Cocaine Amendment
February 1, 2008 RS22800
Brian T. Yeh, American Law Division
General Overview of U.S. Copyright Law
February 5, 2008 RS22801
Brian T. Yeh, American Law Division
Passports: Current Regulations
March 25, 2008 RS22802
Susan B. Epstein, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Dormant Commerce Clause and State Treatment of Tax-Exempt Bonds
February 6, 2008 RS22803
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Veterans’ Benefits: Pension Benefit Programs
February 6, 2008 RS22804
Carol D. Davis, Knowledge Services Group; Christine Scott, Domestic Social Policy Division
FY2009 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security
October 10, 2008 RS22805
Shawn Reese, Government and Finance Division
Bali Agreements and Forests
February 13, 2008 RS22806
Ross W. Gorte and Pervaze A. Sheikh, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs): Issues with Use and Disposal
February 27, 2008 RS22807
Linda Luther, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
How Large is China’s Economy: Does it Matter
February 13, 2008 RS22808
Wayne M. Morrison and Michael F. Martin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Ghana: Background and U.S. Relations
January 6, 2009 RS22809
Nicolas Cook, Specialist in African Affairs
Poland’s New Government: Background and Issues for the United States
February 15, 2008 RS22811
Carl Ek, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Constitutional Limits on Hate Crime Legislation
February 20, 2008 RS22812
Alison M. Smith, American Law Division
U.S. Postal Service’s Use of Contractors to Deliver Mail
October 30, 2008 RS22813
Kevin R. Kosar, Government and Finance Division
FDA Fast Track and Priority Review Programs
February 21, 2008 RS22814
Susan Thaul, Domestic Social Policy Division
Technology Innovation Program
August 20, 2008 RS22815
Wendy H. Schacht, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
FY2009 Budget Documents: Internet Access and GPO Availability
April 23, 2008 RS22816
Jennifer Teefy, Knowledge Services Group
D.C. Circuit Rejects EPA’s Mercury Rules: New Jersey v. EPA
April 9, 2008 RS22817
Robert Meltz, American Law Division; James E. McCarthy, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Overview, FY2009 Budget, and Issues for Congress
October 29, 2008 RS22818
Daniel Morgan and Carl E. Behrens, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Nonambulatory Livestock and the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act
August 29, 2008 RS22819
Geoffrey S. Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Indian Tribal Civil Jurisdiction’s Reach Over Non-Indians: Plains Commerce Bank v. Long Family Land and Cattle Co.
August 18, 2008 RS22820
Yule Kim, American Law Division
Consumer Product Safety Commission: Current Issues
June 17, 2008 RS22821
Bruce Mulock, Government and Finance Division
Lighting Efficiency Standards in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: Are Incandescent Light Bulbs “Banned”?
April 23, 2008 RS22822
Jeffrey Logan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Overview of Labor Enforcement Issues in Free Trade Agreements
April 17, 2008 RS22823
Mary Jane Bolle, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
High Wheat Prices: What Are the Issues?
February 29, 2008 RS22824
Randy Schnepf, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Budget for FY2009
October 31, 2008 RS22825
Wayne A. Morrissey, Knowledge Services Group
Impact of Rising Energy Costs on Older Americans
March 4, 2008 RS22826
Janemarie Mulvey, Domestic Social Policy Division
Liability of Plan Fiduciaries under ERISA: LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates
March 4, 2008 RS22827
Jennifer Staman, American Law Division
Mortgage and Rental Assistance as Disaster Relief: Legislation in the 110th Congress
March 5, 2008 RS22828
Francis X. McCarthy, Government and Finance Division
Georgia [Republic] and NATO Enlargement: Issues and Implications
March 7, 2008 RS22829
Jim Nichol, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Genetic Ancestry Testing
March 12, 2008 RS22830
Amanda K. Sarata, Domestic Social Policy Division
Russia’s March 2008 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications
March 13, 2008 RS22831
Jim Nichol, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Law of Church and State: General Principles and Current Interpretations
March 14, 2008 RS22833
Cynthia Brougher, American Law Division
Agriculture and Forestry Provisions in Climate Change Legislation (S. 3036)
June 3, 2008 RS22834
Renee Johnson, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
FY2009 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture
March 17, 2008 RS22835
Jim Monke, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Nicaragua: Political Situation and U.S. Relations
March 17, 2008 RS22836
Clare Ribando Seelke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Merida Initiative: Proposed U.S. Anticrime and Counterdrug Assistance for Mexico and Central America
Updated July 7, 2008 RS22837
Colleen W. Cook and Clare Ribando Seelke, Foreign Affairs,Defense, and Trade Division
Disability Retirement for Federal Employees
March 18, 2008 RS22838
Patrick Purcell, Domestic Social Policy Division
No Child Left Behind Act and “Unfunded Mandates”: A Legal Analysis of School District of the City of Pontiac v. Secretary of the United States Department of Education
May 9, 2008 RS22839
Jody Feder, American Law Division
Organizing for Homeland Security: The Homeland Security Council Reconsidered
November 26, 2008 RS22840
Harold C. Relyea, Government and Finance Division
Mortgage Revenue Bonds: Analysis of Section 3021 and 3022 of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
September 15, 2008 RS22841
Mark P. Keightley, Government and Finance Division; Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Medicaid and Graduate Medical Education
May 28, 2008 RS22842
Elicia J. Herz and Sibyl Tilson, Domestic Social Policy Division
Medicaid Provider Taxes
April 24, 2008 RS22843
Jean Hearne, Domestic Social Policy Division
Capital Punishment: Constitutionality for Non-Homicide Crimes Such as Child Rape
March 21, 2008 RS22844
Alison M. Smith, American Law Division
North Korea’s Abduction of Japanese Citizens and the Six-Party Talks
March 19, 2008 RS22845
Emma Chanlett-Avery, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Economic Substance Doctrine: Legal Analysis of Proposed Legislation
March 24, 2008 RS22846
Carol A. Pettit, American Law Division
NATO Summit at Bucharest, 2008
May 5, 2008 RS22847
Paul Gallis, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Medicaid Regulation of Governmental Providers
July 3, 2008 RS22848
Jean Hearne, Domestic Social Policy Division
Medicaid Financing
November 26, 2008 RS22849
April Grady, Domestic Social Policy Division
Tax Provisions of the Economic Stimulus Package
March 27, 2008 RS22850
Jane G. Gravelle, Government and Finance Division
Conservation Reserve Program: Legal Analysis of Proposed Legislation to Change the Structure and Taxation of Benefits Received
April 22, 2008 RS22851
Carol A. Pettit, American Law Division
Medicaid and Outpatient Hospital Services
October 9, 2008 RS22852
Elicia J. Herz and Sibyl Tilson, Domestic Social Policy Division
Taiwan’s 2008 Presidential Election
April 10, 2008 RS22853
Kerry Dumbaugh, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Filling the Amendment Tree in the Senate
Updated April 2, 2008 RS22854
Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division
Section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2006: A Fact Sheet on Department of Defense Authority to Train and Equip Foreign Military Forces
November 25, 2008 RS22855
Nina M. Serafino, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Retirement and Survivor Annuities for Former Spouses of Federal Employees
April 3, 2008 RS22856
Patrick Purcell, Domestic Social Policy Division
Avatars, Virtual Reality Technology, and the U.S. Military: Emerging Policy Issues
April 9, 2008 RS22857
Clay Wilson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Renewable Energy R&D Funding History: A Comparison with Funding for Nuclear Energy, Fossil Energy, and Energy Efficiency R&D
April 9, 2008 RS22858
Fred Sissine, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Food Price Inflation: Causes and Impacts
April 10, 2008 RS22859
Tom Capehart, Resources, Science, and Industry Division; Joe Richardson, Domestic Social Policy Division
East Asia’s Foreign Exchange Rate Policies
April 10, 2008 RS22860
Michael F. Martin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Cleanup of U.S. Military Munitions: Authorities, Status, and Costs
April 16, 2008 RS22862
David M. Bearden, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Foreign Investment, CFIUS, and Homeland Security: An Overview
April 17, 2008 RS22863
James K. Jackson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
U.S. Postal Service Workforce Size and Employment Categories, 1987-2007
Updated April 22, 2008 RS22864
Wendy Ginsberg, Government and Finance Division
Small Business Innovation Research Program: Reauthorization Efforts
September 2, 2008 RS22865
Wendy H. Schacht, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Earmark Disclosure Rules in the House: Member and Committee Requirements
January 16, 2009 RS22866
Megan Suzanne Lynch, Analyst on the Congress and Legislative Process
Earmark Disclosure Rules in the Senate: Member and Committee Requirements
January 16, 2009 RS22867
Megan Suzanne Lynch, Analyst on the Congress and Legislative Process
Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects
September 8, 2008 RS22869
Linda-Jo Schierow, Resources, Science, and Industry Division; Sara A. Lister, Domestic Social Policy Division
Waiver Authority Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
May 5, 2008 RS22870
Brent D. Yacobucci, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Department of Defense “Section 1207” Security and Stabilization Assistance: A Fact Sheet
November 25, 2008 RS22871
Nina M. Serafino, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Latvia: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
May 8, 2008 RS22872
Steven Woehrel, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Overdraft/Bounced-Check Protection
May 13, 2008 RS22874
Pauline Smale, Government and Finance Division
Navy-Marine Corps Strike-Fighter Shortfall: Background and Options for Congress
August 1, 2008 RS22875
Christopher Bolkcom, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Red-Dead Canal: Israeli-Arab Efforts to Restore the Dead Sea
May 13, 2008 RS22876
Jeremy M. Sharp, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Health Savings Accounts and High-Deductible Health Plans: A Data Primer
May 14, 2008 RS22877
Carol Rapaport, Domestic Social Policy Division
Clean Water Act: 110th Congress Legislation on Discharges from Recreational Boats
January 13, 2009 RS22878
Claudia Copeland, Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy
Haiti: Legislative Responses to the Food Crisis and Related Development Challenges
October 2, 2008 RS22879
Clare Ribando Seelke and J. F. Hornbeck, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Enforcement: Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930
May 16, 2008 RS22880
Shayerah Ilias, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Coal Excise Tax Refunds: United States v. Clintwood Elkhorn Mining Co.
September 26, 2008 RS22881
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Constitutionality of Requiring Photo Identification for Voting: An Analysis of Crawford v. Marion County Election Board
Updated May 19, 2008 RS22882
L Paige Whitaker, American Law Division
Delegation of the Federal Power of Eminent Domain to Nonfederal Entities
May 20, 2008 RS22884
Robert Meltz, American Law Division
Proposed Amendments to the Regulations Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
May 23, 2008 RS22885
Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division; Ann Lordeman, Domestic Social Policy Division
Food Safety Provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill
July 1, 2008 RS22886
Geoffrey S. Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
International Convention against Doping in Sport: Issues for Congress
August 11, 2008 RS22887
Liana Sun Wyler, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Army’s M-4 Carbine: Background and Issues for Congress
Updated May 30, 2008 RS22888
Andrew Feickert, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
National Directory of New Hires
May 29, 2008 RS22889
Carmen Solomon-Fears, Domestic Social Policy Division
House Office of General Counsel
June 5, 2008 RS22890
Matthew E. Glassman, Government and Finance Division
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
June 5, 2008 RS22891
Matthew E. Glassman, Government and Finance Division
U.S.-Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress
July 30, 2008 RS22892
Mary Beth Nikitin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
School Construction, Modernization, Renovation, and Repair Issues: 110th Congress
December 30, 2008 RS22894
Gail McCallion, Specialist in Social Policy
527 Groups and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Campaign Finance and Tax Laws
June 12, 2008 RS22895
L. Paige Whitaker and Erika Lunder, American Law Division
United States v. Santos: “Proceeds” in Federal Criminal Money Laundering Statute, 18 U.S.C. Section 1956, Means “Profits,” Not “Gross Receipts”
June 13, 2008 RS22896
M. Maureen Murphy, American Law Division
Veterans Affairs: Historical Budget Authority, Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007
Updated June 13, 2008 RS22897
Christine Scott, Domestic Social Policy Division
Government Spending on Health Care Benefits and Programs: A Data Brief
June 16, 2008 RS22898
Jennifer Jenson, Domestic Social Policy Divison
Global Climate Change: Status of Negotiations
June 17, 2008 RS22899
Susan R. Fletcher, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
International Food Aid Provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill
July 10, 2008 RS22900
Charles E. Hanrahan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Veterans Benefits: An Overview
June 25, 2008 RS22902
Carol D. Davis, Knowledge Services Group; Sidath Viranga Panangala and Christine Scott, Domestic Social Policy Division
Summary of Major Provisions in P.L. 110-275: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
July 17, 2008 RS22904
Hinda Chaikind, Jim Hahn, Paulette C. Morgan, and Jennifer O’Sullivan, Domestic Social Policy Division
Agricultural Export Provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill
June 26, 2008 RS22905
Charles E. Hanrahan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Use of the Polar Bear Listing to Force Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Legal Arguments
August 28, 2008 RS22906
Robert Meltz, American Law Division
Cluster Munitions: Background and Issues for Congress
June 27, 2008 RS22907
Andrew Feickert, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Livestock Feed Costs: Concerns and Options
September 17, 2008 RS22908
Geoffrey S. Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Alternative Minimum Tax for Individuals: Legislative Activity in the 110th Congress
October 9, 2008 RS22909
Steven Maguire, Government and Finance Division; Jennifer Teefy, Knowledge Services Group
2008 Farm Bill: Analysis of Tax-Related Conservation Reserve Program Proposals
July 3, 2008 RS22910
Carol A. Pettit, American Law Division
Tax Treatment of Employer Educational Assistance for the Benefit of Employees
July 3, 2008 RS22911
Linda Levine, Domestic Social Policy Division
Enron Loophole
July 7, 2008 RS22912
Mark Jickling, Government and Finance Division
Global Health: Appropriations to USAID Programs from FY2001 through FY2008
July 8, 2008 RS22913
Tiaji Salaam-Blyther, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Future Role of U.S. Trade Policy: An Overview
July 24, 2008 RS22914
Wayne M. Morrison and Willian H. Cooper, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Temporary Extension of Unemployment Benefits: Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC08)
January 21, 2009 RS22915
Julie M. Whittaker, Specialist in Income Secuirty
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: The Fixed Subsidy and Variable Rate
September 16, 2008 RS22917
Mark Patrick Keightley, Government and Finance Division
Primer on Energy Derivatives and Their Regulation
July 15, 2008 RS22918
Mark Jickling, Government and Finance Division
Community Development Block Grants: Legislative Proposals to Assist Communities Affected by Home Foreclosures
August 5, 2008 RS22919
Eugene Boyd and Oscar R. Gonzales, Government and Finance Division
Campaign Finance Law and the Constitutionality of the “Millionaire’s Amendment”: An Analysis of Davis v. Federal Election Commission
July 17, 2008 RS22920
L. Paige Whitaker, American Law Division
China’s “Hot Money” Problems
July 21, 2008 RS22921
Michael F. Martin and Wayne M. Morrison, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Department of Defense Fuel Costs in Iraq
July 23, 2008 RS22923
Anthony Andrews, Resources, Science, and Industry Division; Moshe Schwartz, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Credit Union, Bank, and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008
July 23, 2008 RS22924
Walter W. Eubanks and Pauline Smale, Government and Finance Division
Covered Bonds: An Alternative to Securitization for Funding Mortgages
Updated August 1, 2008 RS22925
Edward Vincent Murphy, Government and Finance Division
Costs of Major U.S. Wars
July 24, 2008 RS22926
Stephen Daggett, Foreign Affairs,Defense, and Trade Division
WTO Doha Round: Implications for U.S. Agriculture
Updated August 1, 2008 RS22927
Randy Schnepf and Charles Hanrahan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Oil Development on Federal Lands and the Outer Continental Shelf
October 24, 2008 RS22928
Marc Humphries, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Brief Overview of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008
July 28, 2008 RS22929
Shannon S. Loane, Knowledge Services Group
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Proposed Regulations
January 6, 2009 RS22930
Nancy Lee Jones, Legislative Attorney
Islamic Finance: Overview and Policy Concerns
July 29, 2008 RS22931
Shayerah Ilias, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Credit Default Swaps: Frequently Asked Questions
September 9, 2008 RS22932
Edward Vincent Murphy, Government and Finance Division
H.R. 6500, The Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2008
Updated July 31, 2008 RS22933
Patrick Purcell, Domestic Social Policy Division
Treatment of Seller-Funded Downpayment Assistance in FHA-Insured Home Loans
August 7, 2008 RS22934
Bruce E. Foote, Domestic Social Policy Division
China’s Economy and the Beijing Olympics
August 6, 2008 RS22936
Michael F. Martin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer
August 12, 2008 RS22937
Paul K. Kerr and Mary Beth Nikitin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Rowe v. New Hampshire Motor Transport Association: Federal Preemption of State Tobacco Shipment Laws
Updated August 14, 2008 RS22938
Vanessa K. Burrows, American Law Division
FDA Authority to Regulate On-Farm Activity
August 14, 2008 RS22939
Vanessa K. Burrows, American Law Division
Merger Review Authority of the Federal Communications Commission
August 20, 2008 RS22940
Kathleen Ann Ruane, American Law Division
Disaster Tax Relief for the Midwest
August 20, 2008 RS22941
Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress
August 28, 2008 RS22942
Andrew Feickert, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
H.R. 6076: Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
August 29, 2008 RS22943
Edward V. Murphy, Government and Finance Division
Federal Trade Commission Guidance Regarding Tar and Nicotine Yields in Cigarettes
Updated September 4, 2008 RS22944
Vanessa K. Burrows, American Law Division
Flood Insurance Requirements for Stafford Act Assistance
September 5, 2008 RS22945
Edward C. Liu, American Law Division
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Overview and Issues
September 8, 2008 RS22946
Erin D. Williams, Domestic Social Policy Division
Marines’ Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV): Background and Issues for Congress
December 19, 2008 RS22947
Andrew Feickert, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
U.S.-Russia Meat and Poultry Trade Issues
September 11, 2008 RS22948
Geoffrey S. Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Legal Services in the WTO and U.S. Effect
September 12, 2008 RS22949
Margaret Mikyung Lee, American Law Divsion
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in Conservatorship
September 15, 2008 RS22950
Mark Jickling, Government and Finance Division
Japan’s Political Turmoil in 2008: Background and Implications for the United States
September 16, 2008 RS22951
Mark E. Manyin and Emma Chanlett-Avery, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Proxy Voting and Polling in Senate Committee
September 16, 2008 RS22952
Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division
Regulation of Real Estate Appraisers and the “Cuomo Agreements”
September 17, 2008 RS22953
Edward Vincent Murphy, Government and Finance Division
Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF): State Insolvency and Federal Loans to States
January 21, 2009 RS22954
Kathleen Romig, Analyst in Income Security; Julie M. Whittaker, Specialist in Income Security
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods
January 15, 2009 RS22955
Geoffrey S. Becker, Specialist in Agricultural Policy
Cost of Government Financial Interventions, Past and Present
January 8, 2009 RS22956
Baird Webel, Analyst in Financial Economics; Marc Labonte, Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy; N. Eric Weiss, Specialist in Financial Economics
Mental Health Parity: An Overview
November 19, 2008 RS22958
Ramya Sundararaman, Domestic Social Policy Division
Resolution Trust Corporation: Historical Analysis
Updated September 26, 2008 RS22959
Gary Shorter, Government and Finance Division
U.S. Financial Crisis: Lessons From Japan
October 2, 2008 RS22960
Dick K. Nanto, Economics Division
U.S. Financial Crisis: Lessons From Chile
September 29, 2008 RS22961
J.F. Hornbeck, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
U.S. Financial Crisis: Lessons From Sweden
Updated September 29, 2008 RS22962
James K. Jackson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Financial Market Intervention
January 13, 2009 RS22963
Edward V. Murphy, Specialist in Financial Economics; Baird Webel, Analyst in Financial Economics
Measuring and Monitoring Carbon in the Agricultural and Forestry Sectors
October 6, 2008 RS22964
Ross W. Gorte and Renee Johnson, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Program: Scope, Authorities, and Implementation
October 7, 2008 RS22965
Jonathan L. Ramseur, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Financial Turmoil: Comparing the Troubled Asset Relief Program to the Federal Reserve’s Response
October 8, 2008 RS22966
Marc Labonte, Government and Finance Division
U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians
October 8, 2008 RS22967
Jim Zanotti, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Randolph-Sheppard Act: Major Judicial Decisions
October 9, 2008 RS22968
Carol Toland, American Law Division
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act’s Insurance for Troubled Assets
Updated January 13, 2009 RS22969
Baird Webel, Analyst in Financial Economics
Are Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rising More Rapidly Than Expected?
October 17, 2008 RS22970
Jane A. Leggett and Jeffrey Logan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Natural Gas Passenger Vehicles: Availability, Cost, and Performance
October 20, 2008 RS22971
Brent D. Yacobucci, Resources, Science, and Industry Divison
Senate: An Overview
October 20, 2008 RS22972
Walter Oleszek, Government and Finance Division
Congress and U.S. Policy on North Korean Human Rights and Refugees: Recent Legislation and Implementation
October 22, 2008 RS22973
Emma Chanlett-Avery, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Annuities and the Securities and Exchange Commission Proposed Rule 151A
October 22, 2008 RS22974
Baird Webel, Government and Finance Division
Haiti: Post-Hurricane Conditions and Assistance
October 27, 2008 RS22975
Maureen Taft-Morales and Mark P. Sullivan, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Global Financial Crisis: The Role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
December 1, 2008 RS22976
Martin A. Weiss, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Azerbaijan’s October 2008 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications
October 27, 2008 RS22977
Jim Nichol, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Federal Research and Development Funding: Possible Impacts of Operating under a Continuing Resolution
October 27, 2008 RS22978
Dana A. Shea and Daniel Morgan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Presidential Transition Act: Provisions and Funding
October 30, 2008 RS22979
Henry B. Hogue, Government and Finance Division
Recent Acquisitions of U.S. Meat Companies
October 30, 2008 RS22980
Renee Johnson, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
False Claims Act, the Allison Engine Decision, and Possible Effects on Health Care Fraud Enforcement
Updated November 6, 2008 RS22982
Jennifer Staman, American Law Division
Pakistan’s Capital Crisis: Implications for U.S. Policy
November 21, 2008 RS22983
Michael F. Martin and K. Alan Kronstadt, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
China and the Global Financial Crisis: Implications for the United States
November 24, 2008 RS22984
Wayne M. Morrison, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Water Rights Related to Oil Shale Development in the Upper Colorado River Basin
November 18, 2008 RS22986
Cynthia Brougher, American Law Division
National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF): Credit Union Deposit Insurance
November 19, 2008 RS22987
Pauline Smale, Government and Finance Division
Iceland’s Financial Crisis
Updated November 20, 2008 RS22988
James K. Jackson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
World Bank’s Clean Technology Fund (CTF)
November 24, 2008 RS22989
Martin A. Weiss, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division; Jeffrey Logan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Gas Hydrates: Resource and Hazard
November 26, 2008 RS22990
Peter Folger, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Speaking on the House Floor: Gaining Time and Parliamentary Phraseology
November 26, 2008 RS22991
Elizabeth Rybicki, Government and Finance Division
President-Elect: Succession and Disability Issues During the Transition Period
November 26, 2008 RS22992
Thomas H. Neale, Government and Finance Division
Spanish Language Media After the Univision-Hispanic Broadcasting Merger: Issues for Congress
Updated October 20, 2003 Rl32116
Charles B. Goldfarb, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Comparison of 9/11 Commission Recommended Intelligence Reforms, Roberts Draft Bill, H.R. 4104, S. 190, S. 1520, S. 6, H.R. 4584, Current Law
October 6, 2004 Rl32600
Alfred Cumming, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division