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Basic reference sources for use by congressional offices
Title
Basic reference sources for use by congressional offices: An annotated selection of publications and services
Date
1984
Summary
An annotated guide to publications and other sources of information useful to Members of Congress and their staffs, covering congressional office management, the organization and operation of Congress, legislative responsibilities, services to constituents, and other duties of Congress.
AIDS: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Title
AIDS: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome: Selected references
Date
1986
Summary
This bibliography contains citations to books and articles on AIDS from 1983 to the present. The major topics covered are the epidemiology of AIDS and social, political, and ethical issues for dealing with a disease for which yet there is no cure. Special sections deal with children with AIDS, and homosexuals and homophobia.
Bilingual education
Title
Bilingual education: Recent evaluations of local school district programs and related research on second-language learning
Date
1986
Summary
This paper analyzes recent evaluations of local school district programs serving limited-English-proficient (LEP) students in the U.S. It discusses the purpose and background of the Bilingual Education Act, describes the Basic Demonstration Projects under this Act, chronicles how the scope of the Federal program has expanded, defines the various instructional approaches for teaching LEP students, and presents the major findings of recent evaluations regarding the effectiveness of various types of local programs serving LEP students. The related research on second-language learning and bilingualism is also synthesized.
Brief assessment of S. 2165, The High Technology Research and Scientific Education Act of 1983
Title
A Brief assessment of S. 2165, The High Technology Research and Scientific Education Act of 1983
Date
1984
Summary
The High Technology Research and Scientific Education Act of 1983 (S. 2165) would modify and extend the tax credit for research and development costs. This report explains the proposed changes and discusses issues surrounding the use of tax incentives for stimulating research and development.
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 the 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.
Sources of state tax revenues in individual states by major type and rate of tax as of January 1, 1984
Title
Sources of state tax revenues in individual states by major type and rate of tax as of January 1, 1984
Date
1984
State and local government tax revenues by level of government and major source fiscal years 1982-1983
Title
State and local government tax revenues by level of government and major source fiscal years 1982-1983
Date
1985
Summary
This compilation of tables has been assembled to describe individual State variations in the major components of State-local tax systems and to allow comparisons on the extent to which tax revenues are utilized in financing State and local governments. All data are from the Census Bureau series on governmental finances.
State allotments under Chapter 1 of Title I of H.R. 90, Education and Training for American Competitiveness Act of 1987
Title
State allotments under Chapter 1 of Title I of H.R. 90, Education and Training for American Competitiveness Act of 1987
Date
1987
Summary
The State allotment formula under chapter 1 of title I of H.R. 90 is described and analyzed. The Secretary of Education is to make grants for educational programs related to productivity and competitiveness. State estimates are calculated at the maximum authorization level of $384 million.
Child welfare, foster care, and related programs under titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act
Title
Child welfare, foster care, and related programs under titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act
Date
1987
Summary
This paper provides an historical overview of child welfare, foster care and related programs authorized under titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act and discusses how the programs currently operate, including participation data.
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.
Child sexual abuse/day care centers
Title
Child sexual abuse/day care centers: Editorial commentary on the problem and the solutions (August 1, 1984 - October 15, 1984)
Date
1984
Summary
This Editorial Commentary includes editorials on child sexual abuse at day care centers selected from 100 newspapers monitored by the Congressional Research Service. The Commentary is divided into two sections. The first focuses comments on instances of child sexual abuse and is arranged chronologically. The second looks at suggestions, particularly administrative and legislative recommendations, for dealing with the specific problem of abuse and with the general issue of readily available quality day care. This section is arranged alphabetically by state. (For a review of legislative activity on this issue, see the issue brief IB81027 -- Child Day Care: the Federal Role.)
Labor issues in the 99th Congress
Title
Labor issues in the 99th Congress: An update
Date
1985
Summary
During the first several months of the 99th Congress, a number of labor issues have received considerable attention. This paper gives a brief description and analysis of these labor and labor-related issues as well as others that are likely to receive some attention in the remainder of the 99th Congress. This paper is an update of Labor Issues in the 99th Congress: Potential Topics of Discussion, Report 85-525 E, January 29, 1985.
Housing and homelessness provisions
Title
Housing and homelessness provisions: A side-by-side comparison of H.R. 4, H.R. 286, and H.R. 558
Date
1987
Summary
This paper compares the provisions of three bills introduced in the 100th Congress: H.R. 4, H.R. 286, and H.R. 558. All of these bills attempt to provide not only support services and emergency shelter for the homeless, but also strive to prevent homelessness through the preservation of the existing housing stock occupied by low-income persons.
Hospital capital cost reimbursement under medicare
Title
Hospital capital cost reimbursement under medicare
Date
1986
Grants to state agencies for the education of neglected or delinquent children under chapter 1, Education Consolidation and Improvement Act
Title
Grants to state agencies for the education of neglected or delinquent children under chapter 1, Education Consolidation and Improvement Act: Brief legislative and funding history and analysis of program evaluations
Date
1985
Summary
Since 1966, the Department of Education's State agency program for the neglected or delinquent has provided supplementary educational services to this group of educationally disadvantaged children and youth. This paper provides a legislative history, funding history, and a discussion and analysis of evaluations of this program.
Government in the sunshine
Title
Government in the sunshine: Public access to meetings held under the Government in the Sunshine Act, 1979-1984
Date
1986
Federal tax provisions relating to the production and consumption of alcohol fuels
Title
Federal tax provisions relating to the production and consumption of alcohol fuels
Date
1984
Summary
This report is an outline of those provisions of the Federal tax code which provide incentives for the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol fuels. To promote the production and use of alcohol fuels, under present Federal tax law there is an exemption from the gasoline excise taxes, three types of income tax credits (the blender's fuel credit, the alternative fuel production credit, and the business energy investment tax credit), and an exemption on interest income on industrial development bonds.
"How can the federal government best decrease poverty in the United States?"
Title
"How can the federal government best decrease poverty in the United States?": A preliminary bibliography on the 1984-85 national high school debate topic
Date
1984
Summary
Pursuant to P.L 88-246, the Congressional Research Service has compiled a preliminary, annotated bibliography on the 1984-85 National High School Debate topic - "How Can the Federal Government Best Decrease Poverty in the United States?": Resolved: that the Federal Government should guarantee a minimum annual cash income to all United States citizens. Resolved: that the Federal Government should adopt a negative income tax to assist all United States citizens living in poverty. Resolved: that the Federal Government should provide employment for all employable United States citizens living in poverty. This bibliography is designed to facilitate early research preparation for the debators by providing pertinent citations to materials related to the topic and propositions.
Import restrictions on meat
Title
Import restrictions on meat: History and current issues
Date
1985
Summary
Throughout the 20th century, imports of meat into the United States have been subject to qualitative and quantitative restrictions as well as to tariffs. The former developed as a result of health and safety concerns, and the latter as a direct response to increasing meat imports and deteriorating economic conditions in the domestic cattle industry. These two concerns still motivate periodic efforts to change the Meat Import Act of 1979 and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. This report traces the development of meant import restrictions and analyzes current proposals for change in meat import requirements. Since the Meat Import Act (which relates to imports of fresh or frozen beef, veal, mutton, and goat meat) is the focus of this paper, issues related to pork imports receive only brief mention.
High power voltage lines and extremely low frequency communications systems
Title
High power voltage lines and extremely low frequency communications systems: Health and safety concerns
Date
1984
Summary
There continues to be public concern about the health and safety impacts of high-voltage AC and DC power lines, either already existing or planned, and of proposed United States Navy extra-low-frequency (ELF) communications antennas. The Departments of Energy and Navy have taken the position that no significant biological, ecological, or human health effects are to be expected from these technologies. However, certain members of the scientific community have presented evidence over the past four years that there may be subtle, adverse health effects of low-level, low-frequency electromagnetic radiation of the type produced by power line and communications systems. Examinations continue to confirm or deny these latter observations.

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