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Legality of receiving satellite signals carrying cable programs
Title
Legality of receiving satellite signals carrying cable programs
Date
1984
Summary
The right of satellite dish owners to tune into cable programs being relayed by satellite signals has been the subject of extensive consideration by the 98th Congress. On October 30, 1984, enactment of Public Law No. 98-549, effective on December 29, 1984, provided a statutory right of backyard dish owners to watch cable programming being carried by the unencrypted satellite signals. However, if the owners to the rights of such programming establish a marketing system for the sale of such viewing rights, the dish owners are obligated to purchase such rights at the agreed upon price. The report briefly discusses the provisions and context of this new law. A more in-depth analysis of the subject area is contained in the CRS report entitled Unauthorized Reception of Communications Satellite Signals Carrying Video Programs dated August 6, 1984 (before passage of the new law).
Legal and constitutional issues involved in the regulation of indecent or obscene cable television programs
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Legal and constitutional issues involved in the regulation of indecent or obscene cable television programs
Date
1985
Fifty state survey of state statutes concerning venereal disease as it may relate to AIDS
Title
Fifty state survey of state statutes concerning venereal disease as it may relate to AIDS
Date
1987
Legal analysis of proposal to repeal deferral authority under the Impoundment Control Act
Title
Legal analysis of proposal to repeal deferral authority under the Impoundment Control Act
Date
1986
Legislative activity in the 98th Congress concerning religious activities in the public schools
Title
Legislative activity in the 98th Congress concerning religious activities in the public schools
Date
1984
Leadership in Educational Administration Development Program
Title
Leadership in Educational Administration Development Program: A summary of provisions
Date
1987
Summary
This paper summarizes the provisions of the Leadership in Educational Administration Development program. This program funds technical assistance centers in each State to enhance the leadership skills of elementary and secondary school administrators, such as principals.
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.
Summary and analysis of the Foreign Language Assistance for National Security Act of 1983
Title
Summary and analysis of the Foreign Language Assistance for National Security Act of 1983: A comparison to previous proposals and commission recommendations
Date
1984
Summary
On February 23, 1984, the House of Representatives, passed the Foreign Language Assistance for National Security Act of 1983. This paper presents an analysis of this bill, as well as: (1) a review of the findings and recommendations by national commissions on the status of foreign language achievement and international studies ; (2) a description of current Federal programs and other major legislative proposals in this area; and (3) an analysis of the pending legislation in light of other similar proposals and the various commissions' findings and recommendations.
Summary and analysis of the Parental and Disability Leave Act of 1985, H.R. 2020, 99th Congress
Title
Summary and analysis of the Parental and Disability Leave Act of 1985, H.R. 2020, 99th Congress
Date
1985
Summary
Due to changes in the labor force behavior of women with young children, new employee benefits related to parenthood have been proposed. The establishment of a non-discriminatory parental leave benefit is intended to address the issue of limited availability of childcare; the establishment of a non-discriminatory leave for all temporary, nonoccupational medical reasons would create a standard disability benefit for all workers. This report summarizes and analyzes legislation proposed in the 99th Congress to create these benefits.
Statements by President Reagan relating to arms control
Title
Statements by President Reagan relating to arms control: February 2, 1985 - December 31, 1985
Date
1986
Summary
This collection includes statements and addresses by President Reagan from Feburary 2, 1985, through December 31, 1985, on a broad range of topics related to arms control. All are taken from volume 21 of the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents. The date and setting of each are cited, along with the Weekly Compilation issue and page on which the quote can be found. Addresses, announcements, and interviews relating solely to arms control are included in their entirety. Short passages from speeches and interviews are identified as excerpts. Those quotes from White House press releases that were not actually delivered by President Reagan are so identified.
Summary of "involvement in learning: realizing the potential of American higher education
Title
A summary of "involvement in learning: realizing the potential of american higher education: The final report of the Study Group on the Conditions of Excellence in American Higher Education
Date
1984
Summary
This paper summarizes the final report of the Study Group on the Conditions of Excellence in American Higher Education. The report was released in October 1984 and represents the first of several studies on higher education quality that are anticipated over the next 18 months. The Study Group consisted of seven members appointed by the Director of the National Institute of Education.
Summary of congressional and executive branch action affecting military retirement cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) since 1983
Title
Summary of congressional and executive branch action affecting military retirement cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) since 1983
Date
1986
Summary of hearings on s. 431 and s. 432 proposals to amend the Clean Water Act
Title
Summary of hearings on s. 431 and s. 432 proposals to amend the Clean Water Act: Hearings held by the senate environment and public works subcommittee on environmental pollution April 6, 7, and 14, 1983
Date
1983

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