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Restricting the sale of "adult" video cassettes to minors
Title
Restricting the sale of "adult" video cassettes to minors: A legal analysis
Date
1986
Analysis of the provision in S. 1806 (Sen. Boren, 99th Congress) making the definition of "independent expenditure" more precise
Title
Analysis of the provision in S. 1806 (Sen. Boren, 99th Congress) making the definition of "independent expenditure" more precise
Date
1986
Summary
This report is concerned with the definition of "independent expenditure." Any analysis of the provision in S. 1806 (Sen. Boren, 99th Congress) that would amend the definition of "independent expenditure" is made. An examination of the legislative history of the FECA Amendments of 1976 concerning the meaning of an independent expenditure is made.
New directions in antitrust law?
Title
New directions in antitrust law?: Current proposals for reform, with emphasis on proposals concerning mergers and monetary damage awards
Date
1986
Summary
Much legislation to deal with various aspects of antitrust laws' impact on the United States business community has been introduced or enacted during the past several years. This report places them in the context of the background controversies surrounding antitrust damage reform, merger law standards and the role of antitrust law in the worldwide competitiveness of United States industry.
Selected women's issues in the first session of the 99th congress
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Selected women's issues in the first session of the 99th congress
Date
1986
Summary
This report analyzes major legislation of the 99th Congress affecting the rights and interests of women.
Superfund
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Superfund: Editorial commentary
Date
1986
Summary
This Editorial commentary presents selected editorials on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, which authorized a five-year Superfund. The editorials, which present recent views from over 25 states, are arranged in chronological order. Most discuss reauthorization of Superfund; both the House of Representatives and the Senate and passed bills, but the bills differ considerably. An information sheet giving key dates and facts about Superfund precedes the editorials.
P.L. 94-142, the education for all handicapped children act
Title
P.L. 94-142, the education for all handicapped children act: Its development, implementation, and current issues
Date
1986
Summary
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.
Overview of whistleblower protections in federal law
Title
Overview of whistleblower protections in federal law
Date
1986
Summary
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.
The reagan administration proposes dramatic changes to national defense stockpile goals
Title
The reagan administration proposes dramatic changes to national defense stockpile goals
Date
1986
Summary
The Reagan Administration has proposed significant reductions in the goals for a number of strategic and critical materials currently stored in the National Defense Stockpile. The report discusses the President's stockpile policy decisions, the National Security Council's stockpile study, the uncertainties involved in stockpile goal determination, and the initial congressional response to the President's proposal.
The tax reform act of 1986 (h.r. 3838)
Title
The tax reform act of 1986 (h.r. 3838): Effective versus statutory marginal tax rates
Date
1986
Summary
Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986 (H.R. 3838) there would be only two statutory marginal tax rates for individuals, 15 and 28 percent. In addition to reducing statutory marginal tax rates, H.R. 3838 would phase out certain tax provisions over various income ranges. These phaseout provisions would produce an effective marginal tax rate schedule considerably different from the statutory schedule. This paper describes the phaseout provisions contained in H.R. 3838 and analyzes their effects on marginal tax rates.
Comparison of leading price-anderson act reauthorization vehicles at the close of the 99th congress
Title
Comparison of leading price-anderson act reauthorization vehicles at the close of the 99th congress
Date
1986
Summary
The Price-Anderson Act creates a source of funds to cover liability resulting from nuclear incident, and also limits liability per incident. Key elements of the Act expire August 1, 1987. This report offers side-by-side comparison of the leading reauthorization bills pending at the close of the 99th Congress.
Private pension plan standards
Title
Private pension plan standards: A summary of the employee retirment income security act of 1974 (ERISA), as amended
Date
1986
Summary
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.
Spouse abuse
Title
Spouse abuse: Background and federal programs to address the problem
Date
1986
Summary
In recent years, spouse abuse has received increased public and congressional attention. Although there are varying estimates on the number of abused spouses, many observers suggest that the problem is widespread. Many States and Federal Government have responded to the problem by providing some form of assistance to victims. This paper presents a brief discussion of the issues relating to spouse abuse, its incidence, and Federal programs that may provide services to victims.
The farmers home administration's new regulations for handling delinquent farm borrowers
Title
The farmers home administration's new regulations for handling delinquent farm borrowers: Background and current policy issues
Date
1986
Summary
On November 1, 1985, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers Home Administration (FeHA) published regulations instituting new procedures for handling farm loan program borrowers who are one year or more delinquent in their loan payments. This report outlines the history of the lawsuit that led to the promulgation of the new regulations, examines the arguments against them contained in the subsequent legal challenge, and discusses some of the policy issues underlying FmHA's actions regarding delinquent borrowers.
U.S. military satellites and survivability
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U.S. military satellites and survivability
Date
1986
Summary
This paper describes satellite survivability measures in general. It then provides separate write-ups on each generic type of U.S. military satellite system, including national security. Each write-up states the current situation, with regard to satellites in orbit, and future plans, emphasizing survivability measures.
Liability insurance issues
Title
Liability insurance issues: Editorial commentary
Date
1986
Summary
The rising cost and reduced availability of liability insurance in recent years has been a concern for business, government, and consumers. This Editorial Commentary looks at such liability insurance areas as products liability, malpractice, local government liability, and other forms of liability insurance. The Editorial Commentary is divided into two sections. The first contains an introductory news article on liability insurance and a chart showing what States have been doing about this problem. The second includes editorials selected from newspapers from all regions of the United States. This section is arranged in reverse chronological order.
Smokeless tobacco
Title
Smokeless tobacco: Health concerns spark advertising and labeling controversy
Date
1986
Summary
Prompted by growing concerns about the health effects associated with smokeless tobacco products - both chewing tobacco and snuff - several bills are being considered by the 99th Congress which are designed to warn consumers about the dangerous health consequences of such products and discourage their consumption. This report provides background information on these products, including usage, their advertising and promotion, and health concerns. It also discusses legislative proposals which include labeling requirements, advertising bans and restrictions, tax measures, and public education efforts.
Labor issues in the 99th congress
Title
Labor issues in the 99th congress: The second session
Date
1986
Summary
During the 99th Congress, a number of labor issues have received considerable attention. This paper gives a brief description and analysis of these issues as well as other labor and labor-related issues that are likely to receive some attention in the second session of the 99th Congress. This paper is an update of Labor Issues in the 99th Congress: An Update, Report 85-941 E, September 12, 1985.
Campaign finance proposals to limit PACs and to grant free broadcast time
Title
Campaign finance proposals to limit PACs and to grant free broadcast time: A legal analysis of s. 1806 (sen. boren, 99th congress)
Date
1986
Summary
This report analyzes the major campaign finance provisions of S. 1806 which was introduced by Senator David L. Boren in the 99th Congress. A constitutional analysis of the proposals to limit political action committees and to grant free broadcast time is made. The constitutionality of other provisions is made regarding such proposals as the prohibition of "bundling" by PACs of contributions to federal candidates.
Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs)
Title
Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs): Proposed changes in house-passed tax reform bill (H.R. 3838)
Date
1986
Summary
The House-passed tax reform bill (H.R. 3838) would make three changes in Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs): (1) correct an anomaly in the "spousal IRA," (2) coordinate certain "elective deferrals" to 401(k) plans and 403(b) annuities with the IRA deduction limits, and (3) increase the additional income tax on "early withdrawals" from 10 to 15 percent. Although the Administration an the House Committee on Ways and Means had common goals in developing changes to IRAs, their proposals differ. This paper discusses and analyzes these differences.
Regulation of sexually explicit commercial telephone conversations ["dial-a-porn"]
Title
Regulation of sexually explicit commercial telephone conversations ["dial-a-porn"]: A legal analysis
Date
1986
Summary
This report discusses the present state of the law with regard to sexually explicit commercial telephone conversations, popularly known as "dial-a-porn."

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