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Nonpoint source provisions of the clean water act amendments of 1987
Introduction -- State Responsibilities. Report ; Program ; EPA Review of State Reports and Programs -- Interstate Nonpoint Source Pollution -- Grant Assistance. Conditions of the Grant ; Groundwater ; Funding -- Reports of the Administrator. General ; Annual ; Final Report -- Related Clean Water Act Programs. National Estuary Programs ; Chesapeake Bay Program ; Great Lakes Program., The Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 (P.L. 100-4) make control of nonpoint sources of water pollution a national policy. New section 319 creates a nonpoint source management program. While the primary responsibility for developing and implementing controls on nonpoint sources is vested with the States, the Environmental Protection Agency must approve the State programs and is authorized to provide technical and financial support. After three years, EPA is required to report to Congress on the program and its success., John Blodgett, Senior Analyst, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division, CRS 87-154 ENR "February 17, 1987." SuDoc # LC 14. 18/3
Nuclear powerplant emergency planning
Controversy continues regarding the adequacy of emergency plans to protect the public in the event of a nuclear reactor accident and the role of State and local governments in emergency planning. This report, prepared under contract for CRS, reviews these issues., CRS 84-635 SPR, "April 13, 1984.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Nuclear powerplant licensing reform
Three bills to reform the nuclear regulatory process have been submitted to the 98th Congress and draft sections of a fourth have been circulated. All four bills share the same general purposes which include: encouraging the standardization of nuclear powerplant designs; ensuring early and effective public participation in the nuclear powerplant licensing process; promoting the stability of regulatory standards; and improving the efficiency of the licensing process. This report compares the major provisions of the four bills and analyzes their potential impact., Introduction -- Pre-Approval of Designs. Overview of Pre-Approval of Designs ; Analysis of Pre-Approval of Designs -- Early Site Approval. Overview of Early Site Approval ; Analysis of Early Site Approval -- Combined Construction and Operating Licenses. Overview of Combined Construction and Operating Licenses ; Analysis of Combined Construction and Operating Licenses -- Limits on Modifications and Backfits. Overview of Limits on Modifications and Backfits ; Analysis of Limits on Modifications and Backfits -- Side-By-Side of Pre-Approval of Designs -- Side-By-Side of Early Site Approval -- Side-By-Side of Combined Construction and Operating Licenses -- Side-By-Side of Limits on Modifications and Backfits., Robert L. Civiak, Specialist in Energy Technology, Science Policy Research Division., CRS 84-645 SPR, "May 14, 1984.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Outdoor advertising control along federal-aid highways
The original legislation created a Federal program to control advertising along federally funded highways was enacted in 1958, but major restructuring occurred in 1965 trhough enactment of Highway Beautification act. Current proposals now before Congress, if enacted, may remove some of the obstacles which have slowed the removal of billboards along Federal-aid highways. This report reviews the Federal program for controlling outdoor advertising along Federal-aid highways: the status of the current program, its evolution, and proposed amendments., Current Program -- Before the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 -- Highway Beautification Act. 1968 Amendments ; 1974 Amendments ; 1978 Amendments -- Status of Removal Program -- Proposals for Change. Administration Bills ; Gorton Bill., Malcolm M. Simmons, Specialist, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division., CRS 86-605 ENR, "May 2, 1986.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Overtime provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act for public fire protection or law enforcement employees
As a result of a recent Supreme Court decision, State and local fire protection and law enforcement employees have come under the wage and overtime provisions of the Fair labor Standards Act. This report examines the overtime coverage., Dennis M. Roth, Specialist in Labor Economics, Economics Division., CRS 85-744 E, "May 17, 1985.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Overview and analysis of the Reagan administration's budget requests for programs administered by the department of education
This report contains detailed analyses of each of the Reagan Administration's budget requests for selected programs within the Department of Education for the fiscal years 1982 through 1985. Included are comparisons of each budget request to the funding level in effect at the time the request was submitted to the Congress and to the final appropriations for the fiscal year addressed by the request. In addition, the report contains a brief overview of the aggregate budget requests and funding levels for the Department of Education between fiscal years 1981 and 1985. Supplemental appropriations and rescission requests are discussed separately. Funding levels used in the report are in current dollars and are not adjusted for inflation., Angela Evans, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division., CRS 84-559 EPW, "March 14, 1984.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Overview of major legal issues under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Introduction -- Coverage of Education Under Section 504 -- Impact of Grove City College v. Bell on Section 504 -- Section 504 and Sovereign Immunity -- Interpretations of Southeastern Community College v. Davis -- Transportation Accessibility -- Summary., Nancy Lee Jones, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division, CRS 85-814 A "June 5, 1985." SuDoc # LC 14. 18/3
Overview of recent judicial decisions on the constitutional right of mental patients to refuse treatment
Introduction -- Caselaw on the Right to Refuse Treatment. Introduction ; Rennie v. Klein ; Mills v. Rogers ; Judicial Decisions Since Rennie and Rogers -- Summary., Nancy Lee Jones, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division., CRS 85-548 A, "January 24, 1985.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Overview of state lottery operations
The report uses published data to chronicle the historical experience of States now offering lotteries. Additional information is provided about suppliers and vendors, and for marketing techniques used by the States. The report also discusses the various organizational structures of lottery administrative agencies and commissions, and considers the effect Federal law and regulation have on State lotteries., Kevin F. Winch, Specialist in Industry Economics; Bernevia M. McCalip, Analyst in Business and Government Relations ; Gary W. Shorter, Analyst in Business and Government Relations; Mark Jickling, Library Technician, Economics Division; Kent Ronhovde, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division., CRS 85-520 E, "January 14, 1985.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Overview of the farmland retention issue
Richard W. Dunford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Washington State University (Pullman). He has written extensively on rural land use problems, conflicts, and policies. This report was prepared for the Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division of the Congressional Research Service in the Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.) in partial fulfillment of contract 83-30., This overview of the complex farmland retention issue begins with a reveiew of recent empirical evidence on farmland conversion trends. Concerns associated with farmland conversion are then presented and analyzed. State and local farmland retention efforts are summarized in the third section. Finally, Federal farmland retention efforts to date are examined., Executive Summary -- Introduction -- Farmland Conversion Trends. Recent Empirical Evidence ; Future Prospects ; Summary -- Farmland Conversion Concerns and Analysis. Food and Fiber Concerns ; Other Concerns ; Summary -- State and Local Farmland Retention Efforts. State Programs ; Local Programs ; Integrated Programs ; Summary -- Federal Farmland Retention Efforts. Executive Efforts ; Legislative Efforts ; Farmland Protection Policy Act ; Recent Developments ; Summary -- Bibliography -- Appendix I: Content of Recent Books on Farmland Use, Conversion, or Retention -- Appendix II: Review of NALS Data on Farmland Conversion and Criticisms of These Data -- Appendix III: Text of the Farmland Protection Policy Act., CRS 83-635 ENR, "December 9, 1983.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Overview of the independent counsel provisions of the ethics in government act
This report provides an overview of the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act concerning the appointment of an independent counsel (formerly "special prosecutor"), the duties and authority of the independent counsel, and the congressional oversight of the independent counsel., Jack Maskell, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division, CRS 86-1015 A, "December 3, 1986.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Overview of whistleblower protections in federal law
This report discusses the protections under federal statutory law for federal employees who engage in "whistleblowing" activities, that is, the disclosure by the employee of illegal or improper government activities. The protections cover most employees of the executive branch of government, and would apply where a covered employee makes a "protected disclosure" for which the agency takes a "personnel action" as a "reprisal" for such disclosure., CRS 86-1018 A, "November 26, 1986.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Overviews: budget issues
Abstract -- Newspaper Articles on the Budget. How the President's Fiscal '88 Budget Affects Programs; Education, Transportation, Housing Facing Reductions (Wall Street Journal) ; Budget Will Ask Continuing Rises for the Military (New York Times) – Editorial Section. (Baltimore) Sun [Maryland] ; Burlington Free Press [Vermont] ; Charleston Gazette [South Carolina] ; Chicago Tribune [Illinois] ; Christian Science Monitor [Massachusetts] ; (Cleveland) Plain Dealer [Ohio] ; (Columbia) State [State Carolina] ; Dallas Morning News [Texas] ; Denver Post [Colorado] ; Des Moines Register [Iowa] ; Detroit Free Press [Michigan] ; Detroit News [Michigan] ; Honolulu Star-Bulletin [Hawaii] ; (Jackson) Clarion-Ledger [Mississippi] ; Kansas City Times ; (Little Rock) Arkansas Gazette ; (Long Island) Newsday [New York] ; Los Angeles Times [California] ; (Louisville) Courier-Journal [Kentucky] ; Milwaukee Journal [Wisconsin] ; Minneapolis Star and Tribune [Minnesota] ; (Nashville) Tennessean ; (New Orleans) Times-Picayune [Louisiana] ; New York Times ; (Newark) Star-Ledger [New Jersey] ; Omaha World-Herald [Nebraska] ; Philadelphia Inquirer [Pennsylvania] ; (Portland) Oregonian ; Portland Press Herald [Maine] ; Providence Journal [Rhode Island] ; (Raleigh) News and Observer [North Carolina] ; Reno Gazette-Journal [Nevada] ; Richmond Times-Dispatch [Virginia] ; Sacramento Bee [California] ; St. Petersburg Times [Florida] ; Seattle Times [Washington] ; (Sioux Falls) Argus Leader [South Dakota] ; Tulsa Tribune [Oklahoma] ; Wall Street Journal ; Washington Times ; (Wilmington) News-Journal [Delaware] Wichita Eagle-Beacon [Kansas] – Public Opinion Polls on Budget Issues., This Overview focuses on budget issues including reaction to the proposed FY 1988 budget -- the first trillion dollar budget, deficit reduction, and the domestic spending-military spending trade-off. The Overview is divided into three sections. The first contains two newspaper articles on the proposed FY 1988 budget. The second includes editorials selected from regional and local papers from around the United States; this section is arranged by the name of the newspaper. The third part is a listing of public opinion polls on these issues., The editorial section of this Overviews was compiled by Robert Kirk, Library Services Division; the public poll section by Mark Eddy, Government Division. Ann Eschete was responsible for the production of the editorial pages; Marsha Cerny oversaw general production of this Overviews., CRS 87-174 L "February 1987." SuDoc # LC 14. 18/3
P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act
P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, is generally regarded as a landmark in the establishment of educational equality for school-age handicapped children in the United States. This paper, written upon the 10th anniversary of the enactment of P.L. 94-142, examines the law's background, development, and implementation, and discusses issues before Congress on its future., Abstract -- The Development of P.L. 94-142. Assistance to States for the Education of the Handicapped Before P.L. 94-142 ; Influences on the Enactment of P.L. 94-142 ; The Mathias Amendment -- Legislative History of P.L. 94-142. Senate Action ; House Action ; Conference Action ; President Signs P.L. 94-142 -- Amendments to P.L. 94-142. The Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act P.L. 96-270 ; Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, P.L. 97-35 ; The Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1983, P.L. 98-99 -- The Education of the Handicapped Under P.L. 94-142. Compartive Data on Implementation From Department of Education Annual Reports ; National Evaluation and Other Analyses of P.L. 94-142 -- Issues Before Congress on the Future of P.L. 94-142. Funding Levels ; Attorneys' Fees Legislation ; Other P.L. 94-142 Issues -- Appendix., Charlotte Jones Fraas, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division., CRS 86-552 EPW, "October 25, 1985." "Updated February 10, 1986.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Parking and licensing of motor vehicles used by handicapped persons
Introduction -- Comparison of PVA Model Regulations with ANSI Standards and Regulations Issued Pursuant to the Architectural Barriers Act. Definitions of Handicapped Person ; Designated Handicapped Parking Space -- Comparison of PVA Model Regulations to the State Statute. Motor Vehicle Identification ; Parking Privileges for Handicapped Persons ; Parking Privileges for Temporarily Handicapped Persons ; Rules and Regulations for Issuance ; Penalty Provisions -- Summary -- Appendix A., Nancy Lee Jones, Legislative Attorney, American Law Attorney, CRS 85-724 A, "April 5, 1985.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Patterns in selected data on U.S. agricultural exports
This paper provides a series of tables on U.S. agricultural exports in terms of both value and volume since 1977. By covering a nine-year period, the tables demonstrate export growth and decline. U.S. agricultural exports in 1986 are just above 1977's, and the 1986 trade balance is the lowest in the nine-year period covered in this paper., Donna U. Vogt, Analyst, and Barry Carr, Specialist, Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Division., CRS 87-331 ENR, "April 14, 1987.", "This report updates CRS Report No. 87-98, February 10, 1987.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Pesticide regulation
Introduction -- Registration -- Reregistration. Data Call-In (DCI) ; HR 2482 Schedule and Fees ; Outstanding Issues -- Inert Ingredients of Pesticide Formulations. HR 2482 -- Special Review/RPAR. HR 2482 -- Removal of a Registration: Cancellation and Suspension. HR 2482 -- Tolerances for Pesticide Residues -- Federal Preemption of State and Local Jurisdictions. Pesticide Residue Tolerances ; Political Subdivisions -- Pesticides and Groundwater -- Data Compensation., CRS 86-796 ENR, "Agust 5, 1986.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Picking up the tab
Larry B. Parker, Analyst in Energy Policy; John E. Blodgett, Senior Analyst in Environmental Policy; and Mary E. Hofmann, Reference Assistant in Environmental Policy., CRS 84-828 ENR, "October 15, 1984.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
This bibliography presents annotated references on the incidence, effects, and management of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the environment. Health effects of PCBs, ocean dumping, incineration on land and at sea, and various technologies for PCB destruction and disposal are among the topics covered., Abstract -- Introduction -- Overviews -- Health effects of PCBs -- PCB Pollution in Aquatic Environments -- Ocean Dumping of PCBs -- Incineration of PCBs -- Ocean Incineration -- Other Technologies for PCB Disposal and Destruction -- Legislative and Regulatory Aspects., Rebecca Mazur, Library Services Division., CRS 86-753 L, "July 1, 1986.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Population programs of aid
The 99th Congress considered various proposals concerning U.S. aid to family planning programs abroad. Congress appropriated $239.3 million for FY 1986 (after Gramm-Rudman-Hollings sequestration) and $234.6 million for FY 1987 for AID population assistance activities. In addition Congress addressed a number of policy issues including whether the United States should cut off assistance to organizations which support voluntary abortions or abortion related activities with non-U.S. funds; whether the United States should fund international organizations operating in countries like China where there are widespread reports of coercive family planning measures; and whether AID should change its policy of informed choice in favor of a policy allowing a larger share of funds for groups that promote only natural family planning methods., CRS 86-1009 F, "November 25, 1986.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Pornography depicting abuse of women as a form of sex discrimination
Rita Ann Reimer, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division., CRS 84-862 A, "December 14, 1984.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Potential implications of funding reductions for programs administered by the department of education
This paper presents the potential implications funding reductions might have for selected programs administered by the Department of Education. Also included is data on program funding levels since FY 1980 adjusted for inflation, the estimated number of recipients, the estimated Federal share of financing the program, and the types of services provided and activities supported by these programs., Angela M. Evans, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division., CRS 85-521 EPW, "January 14, 1985.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Pre- and post- Grove City judicial interpretation of "program or activity" as used in Title IX of the 1972 Education Act
Charles V. Dale, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division., CRS 85-720 A, "April 26, 1985.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Preservation of food by irradiation
Abstract -- Introduction -- Scientific and Technical Aspects of Food Irradiation. The Irradiation Process ; Radiolytic Products -- Food Irradiation Research Programs. Department of Defense (DOD) ; Department of Energy (DOE) ; Department of Agriculture (USDA) ; Department of Commerce (DOC) -- International Programs and Regulations. Joint FAO/IAEA/WHO Activities ; Codex Alimentarius Commission ; Other International Activities ; Commercial Experience in Other Countries. U.S. Legislative and Regulatory Activities. Current Regulatory Approvals ; Legislative Activities -- Potential Applications and Uses. Costs of Using Food Irridation ; Control of Insect Infestation ; Other Potential Uses of Low Dose Irradiation -- Risks/Benefits/Safety. Environmental Hazards Associated with Irradiation ; Radioactivity ; Irradiation as a Replacement for Fumigation ; Reduction of Microbiological Load ; Nutritional Aspects ; Toxicological Effects -- Barriers and Problems Related to Acceptance of Irradiated Foods., The phrase "irradiation of food" refers to the treatment of food with one of several types of radiation processes. This report focuses on only one type of food irradiation -- the process of using ionizing radiation to preserve food. The paper includes a discussion of the technical aspects of irradiation, the potential uses of irradiation for food preservation, and the issues of food safety, wholesomeness and labeling of irradiated foods., Donna V. Porter, Specialist in Life Sciences, Science Policy Research Division, CRS 86-1046 SPR "Updated December 1, 1986." SuDoc # LC 14. 18/3
Private pension plan standards
Protection and guarantees for employees covered by private pension and welfare benefit plans are provided in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This report summarizes the provisions of ERISA and pertinent provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended through the Single-Employer Pension Plan Amendments Act of 1986., CRS 86-106 EPW "January 2, 1985." “Update May 15, 1986.” SuDoc #: LC 14. 18/3
Private pension plans
Ray Schmitt, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division, CRS 85-692 EPW, "April 15, 1985.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Private school enrollments
This paper provides a brief overview of selected data on the following aspects of private elementary and secondary school enrollment: numbers of students, enrollment of minority (blacks and Spanish origin) students, enrollment in religiously affiliated private schools, and enrollment of students from families with different levels of annual income. Where appropriate, comparisons are made to enrollment in public elementary and secondary schools., James B. Stedman, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division., CRS 85-578 EPW, "February 22, 1985.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Private support for public elementary and secondary education
Citizens, business leaders, and school officials are promoting increased private sector support for public elementary and secondary schools. Current efforts include volunteer programs, education foundations, donation of equipment, and joint staffing. These efforts serve to supplement tax funds for schools rather than provide a substitute for adequate financing of schools., Abstract -- Background -- Volunteer Programs in Public Schools -- Adopt-A-School Programs -- Local School Foundations -- Statewide Foundations -- Donation of Equipment -- Joint Employment of Teachers -- Use of Non-School Employees as Teachers -- Observations -- Pros and Cons -- Federal Responses., K. Forbis Jordan, Senior Specialist in Education, Office of Senior Specialists., CRS 83-626 S, "December 2, 1983.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Proposed coverage of handicapped persons by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Introduction and Background -- Summary and Comparison of H.R. 370 and H.R. 1294. H.R. 370 ; H.R. 1294 ; Comparison of H.R. 370 and H.R. 1294 -- Comparison of Coverage of Title VII and Section 504. Title VII ; Section 504 ; Comparison of Coverage. Implications of Enactment of Amendments to Title VII to Prohibit Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Handicap. Introduction ; Arguments Advanced in Favor of Amending Title VII to Prohibit Discrimination Against Handicapped Persons ; Arguments Advanced Against Expanding Title VII to Include Prohibitions of Employment Discrimination Against Handicapped Individuals ; Application of Arguments Advanced For and Against Amending Title VII to H.R. 1294 -- Summary., Nancy Lee Jones, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division., CRS 85-804 A "May 14, 1985." SuDoc # 14. 18/3
Proposed federal linked deposit program to assist small businesses
It has been suggested that a Federal program of credit assistance, modeled after Ohio's Linked Deposit Program, be established to assist small businesses. This report describes the operation of the Ohio Linked Deposit Program, presents cases for and against the proposal, and provides an overall evaluation of the proposal., James M. Bickley, Analyst in Public Finance, Economics Division., CRS 85-748 E, "May 16, 1985.", SuDoc# Lc 14. 18/3
Proposed sports relocation legislation
CRS 85-773 A, "May 24, 1985.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Protecting visibility under the Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act prevents visibility impairment - changes in visual range, contrast, and coloration caused by human activities - in three distinct programs: (1) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), (2) prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) in areas cleaner than the national standards, and (3) visibility protection in pristine areas such as National Parks. The 1970 amendments to the Act authorized the first program; the 1977 amendments made the second an express statutory requirement and authorized the third program. Since the Clean Air Act drew attention to visual air quality, researchers have defined the various aspects of visibility, determined visibility trends in different regions of the country, described its value, identified regions where visibility has special significance and thus where it must receive immediate regulatory attention. Regulators, moreover, have initiated the first phase of what will be a comprehensive visibility protection program for pristine parts of the country, mandatory Class I areas. This program extends some of the features found in the NAAQS and PSD programs and may have implications for visibility protection nationwide., Joan Rae Hartmann, Analyst in Environmental Policy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division and Alison Holt, Intern, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division., CRS 85-736 ENR, May 8, 1985.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Provisions of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 affecting pay and benefits for federal workers and retirees
This paper describes the provisions of P.L. 99-177 ("Gramm-Rudman-Hollings") that pertain to Federal civil service employees and retirees., Carolyn Merck, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division, CRS 86-502 EPW, "January 2, 1986.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 pertaining to education
Abstract -- Introduction -- Revised Tax Rates -- Personal Exemptions -- Standard Deducation -- Trusts for Children -- Scholarships and Fellowships -- Tuition Reduction -- Retirement Annuities -- Employer Educational Assistance -- Cafeteria Plans -- Faculty Housing -- Targeted Jobs Credit -- State and Local Tax Expenses -- Interest Expense -- Professional Expenses -- Charitable Contributions -- Research and Development Credit -- Tax-Exempt Bonds., The Tax Reform Act of 1986, P.L. 99-514, contains a number of provisions pertaining to education. Some of these provisions refer explicitly to schools, teachers, students, and so on, while several others without such direct references also are significant. This report provides a short summary of both kinds of provisions and an explanation, where necessary, of why they are relevant., Robert Lyke, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division, CRS 87-67 EPW "January 28, 1987" SuDoc # LC 14. 18/3
Public secondary education systems in England, France, Japan, the Soviet Union, the United States, and West Germany
Issues regarding the quality and structure of public secondary education have recently attracted substantial public and legislative attention in the U.S. as well as several foreign nations. This paper provides an overview of the secondary education structure in the U.S., England, France, Japan, the Soviet Union, and West Germany, with a discussion of major issues and recent developments., Introduction -- Overview (including Discussion of the United States' System) -- England -- France -- Japan. Formation of Ad Hoc Advisory Council on Education Reform -- Soviet Union. Recently-adopted School Reform Plan -- West Germany -- Concluding Discussion. Comparative System Chart -- References., Wayne Riddle, Education and Public Welfare Division., CRS 84-770, "October 9, 1984.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Public welfare
The microthesaurus identifies terms on public welfare in the Legislative Indexing Vocabulary. Some terms for various social services also appear. These terms may be used in searching the CRS Bibliographic Data Base, the Bill Digest files, and the Major Issues System on SCORPIO., CRS 87-390 L, "May 1, 1987.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Rate of increase of selected public and private wages and public pensions compared with change in consumer price index, 1969-1987
This report compares CPI increase with the rate of pay increase for Members of Congress, General Schedule Federal employees, the military, blue collar workers, white collar workers, and civil service and military pension recipients for the period of 1969-1987., CRS 86-1004 GOV, "Revised by Paul Dwyer.", "March 23, 1984.", Revised "November 20, 1986.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Real earnings in America
This report presents estimates of real earnings (i.e., earnings adjusted for inflation) from 1947 to 1985. While average real earnings increased by 60.6 percent between 1947 and 1972, average real earnings decreased by 13.5 percent between 1972 and 1985. This report also presents estimates of real spendable earnings (i.e., earnings adjusted for inflation, Federal tax payments, and social security contributions) and the changes in these earnings., Abstract -- Introduction and Major Findings -- Real Earnings -- Real Spendable Earnings -- A Long Run View -- Appendix: Estimates., Richard S. Belous, Analyst in Labor Economics, Economics Division., CRS 86-615 E, "April 15, 1986.", SuDoc# 14. 18/3
Recent cases concerning congressional standing to sue
Jay R. Shampansky, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division., CRS 85-893 A, "September 25, 1984.", "Updated July 22, 1985.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
Recent judicial expansions of tort law in the area of environmental pollution
This report assesses whether increased losses of liability insurers may be due in part to expanded tort-law interpretations in the field of environmental pollution. It concludes that there has indeed been such an expansion in recent decades, but numerous other factors may also be contributing to the claimed liability insurance crisis., CRS 86-1003 A, "November 13, 1986.", SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

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