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Drunk driving
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Drunk driving: Editorial commentary (September 4, 1984 through December 17, 1984)
Date
1984
Summary
This Editorial Commentary includes editorials on the problem of drunk driving in the United States selected from 100 newspapers monitored by the Congressional Research Service. The Commentary is divided into four sections focusing on different aspects of the problem. The first section concentrates on general commentary on drunk driving, the second laws and legislative efforts, the third roadblocks and their legality, and the final one the elimination of "happy hours" at bars. The editorials are arranged chronologically within each section.
Implementation of medicare's hospice benefit
Title
Implementation of medicare's hospice benefit
Date
1984
Summary
This document provides (1) background information on hospice care and a summary of current law provisions authorizing coverage for hospice care under Medicare; (2) information on the National Hospice Study; (3) information on the implementation of the hospice benefit; and (4) a discussion of hospice issues.
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).
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
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 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.
Budget documents primer
Title
Budget documents primer
Date
1984
Summary
The primer describes basic budget documents, providing notes on content, usual date of issue, distribution, and availability at the Library of Congress.
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.
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.
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
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.)
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.
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.
Community-based long-term care
Title
Community-based long-term care: Current programs and future prospects
Date
1984
Summary
The growth of the elderly population, combined with rising expenditures for institutional long-term care services, has generated interest in strengthening community-based services for the sick and disabled and in altering the way in which these services are organized and financed. Studies have shown that community-based health and social services can be effective in reducing institutionalization and improving longevity and patient satisfaction. However, the overall costs associated with community-based long-term care remain unknown, as does the number of persons potentially in need of such services. In some cases, costs for such care may exceed amounts spent for the equivalent level of institutional care.
Federal spending for education
Title
Federal spending for education: Tables and figures portraying the president's 1985 budget plan (1984-1989) in the context of the past 20 years
Date
1984
Summary
This report portrays and discusses Federal spending for education programs in the context of a 26-year span: the past 20 years of actual experience (1964-1983) and the spending plan for the next six years proposed in the President's 1985 budget. In addition to the 26-year review, various measures such as spending in constant dollars, as a percent of the gross national product (GNP), as a percent of total Federal budget and annual and cumulative change analyses are reduced to provide context and perspective.
Ethylene dibromide
Title
Ethylene dibromide: History, health effects, and policy questions
Date
1984
Summary
Much attention has recently been focused on the chemical ethylene dibromide (EDB). This chemical has been widely used in leaded gasoline, and has also been used to treat grains, citrus, and other crops. It has been found in foods and in groundwater. This paper examines the possible health effects of exposure to EDB, as well as its regulation. The possible health effects and regulation of various chemical and physical alternatives to EDB are also examined. This paper concludes with some policy considerations pertinent to EDB.
Ethylene dibromide
Title
Ethylene dibromide
Date
1984
Summary
Much attention has recently been focused on the chemical ethylene dibromide (EDB). This chemical has been widely used in leaded gasoline, and has also been used to treat grains, citrus and other crops. It has been found in foods and in groundwater. This paper examines the possible health effects of exposure to EDB, as well as its regulation. The possible health effects and regulation of various chemical and physical alternatives to EDB are also examined. This paper concludes with some policy considerations pertinent to EDB.
FY 1984 budget authority and FY 1985 authorizations of appropriations for programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education
Title
FY 1984 budget authority and FY 1985 authorizations of appropriations for programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education
Date
1984
Summary
This report provides the FY 1984 budget authority and the FY 1985 authorizations of appropriations for programs administered by the Department of Education. Where FY 1985 authorizations are not directly or explicitly specified in statute, an FY 1985 authorization level is provided by applying the automatic extension provisions of the General Education Provisions Act.
Selected legislation affecting the elderly in the 98th Congress
Title
Selected legislation affecting the elderly in the 98th Congress
Date
1984
Summary
This paper briefly summarizes selected major legislation in the 98th Congress affecting the elderly, including proposals actually enacted and those pending final action as of August 1984. Legislation described includes that related to income, health, social services, employment and training, age discrimination and housing.

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