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Examination of farm commodity promotion programs
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An examination of farm commodity promotion programs
Date
1985
Summary
Representatives of a number of commodity groups have asked Congress in recent years for statutory authority to establish national generic promotion programs for their products. A key feature is a mandatory assessment paid by all producers to support such activities. Federal legislation has authorized nine such national promotion programs, and lawmakers now are considering whether to create new initiatives for beef, pork, and watermelons. Critics believe that such programs represent unwarranted Government interference, pit one commodity group against another for limited consumer dollars, and lack adequate evidence of success. Proponents, on the other hand, contend that the programs do work, cost the Federal Government virtually nothing, and benefit producers and consumers alike. This report discusses programs that have already been enacted by Congress and examines their records to date.
Recent cases concerning congressional standing in sue
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Recent cases concerning congressional standing in sue
Date
1985
Residential and community services for persons with mental retardation and related disabilities
Title
Residential and community services for persons with mental retardation and related disabilities: Background information and proposed legislation
Date
1985
Summary
Since 1973, Federal Medicaid funds have been used to help support services for institutionalized mentally retarded persons. Legislation has been introduced in the 99th Congress that would transfer most of these funds out of the institutions and make this funding available for community -based services. Advocates of the legislation believe that community -based services are preferable to institutional services, but some parents of institutionalized persons feel that the larger residential facilities are a necessary part of the service system.
Campaign in Missouri
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The Campaign in Missouri: in September and October 1864
Liability insurance issues
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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.
Historic preservation program
Title
Historic preservation program: Structure, history and congressional policies
Date
1987
Summary
This report reviews the current historic preservation partnership between the Federal/State/local government sectors, and the private sector; the partnership evolution from 1906 through 1976; the historic preservation legislation of the 95th through 99th Congresses; the congressional jurisdiction for historical preservation in the 100th Congress; and historic preservation issues which may be debated in the 100th Congress.
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.
Shewed a rare knowledge ...
Title
Shewed a rare knowledge ...
Union cause in St. Louis in 1861
Title
The Union cause in St. Louis in 1861: an historical sketch
Tax-exempt bonds
Title
Tax-exempt bonds: A summary of changes made by the tax reform act of 1986
Date
1987
Summary
This report summarizes recent changes in the treatment of tax-exempt bonds issued by State and local governments. While many former rules have been retained in amended form, some new restrictions have been added.
Minor children's income
Title
Minor children's income: Effect of the tax reform act of 1986
Date
1987
Summary
The Tax Reform Act of 1986 made five changes in the taxation of minor children's income: changes in the personal exemption, changes in the standard deduction, changes in the taxation of unearned income of children under age 14, changes in the taxation of grantor trusts, and changes in the tax return filing requirements. This report summarizes these changes.
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.
Corporate ownership of banks and savings institutions and interstate banking
Title
Corporate ownership of banks and savings institutions and interstate banking: Selected listings
Date
1984
Summary
Financial developments in the 1980s have resulted in new ownership arrangements for depository financial institutions as well as new forms of interstate deposit-taking arrangements. Considerable interest exists in the pervasiveness of these arrangements. This report provides selected lists of corporate ownership of depository financial institutions and interstate banking in order to suggest the extent to which various forms of innovations have occurred and the firms involved; the listings are not necessarily comprehensive.
Federal funding for education services for undocumented alien children
Title
Federal funding for education services for undocumented alien children
Date
1983
Summary
This paper describes the program under which funds were made available in the 98th Congress for the education of immigrant children, including the undocumented, as well as other federally funded education programs for alien children. Concerns in the area of education of aliens, including the availability of data on the undocumented, are discussed.
Educational attainment of select groups of "at risk" children and youth
Title
The educational attainment of select groups of "at risk" children and youth
Date
1987
Summary
This paper focuses on three select groups of children and youth who appear to be "at risk" for depressed educational attainment - those from single-parent families, those from persistently poor families, and those who give birth during their teenage years. It addresses three basic questions: (1) Are these groups of children and youth at risk of depressed educational attainment? (2) How might these characteristics lead to depressed educational attainment? (3) What implications does the current research have for examining Federal responses to the educational needs of these children and youth?
Indoor air pollution
Title
Indoor air pollution: A brief review of regulatory and research issues
Date
1987
Summary
Research and regulatory issues associated with problems of indoor air pollution are reviewed briefly. Sources and estimated health effects of the mor e common indoor air pollutants are summarized in three tables. Regulatory responsibility for indoor air pollution is diffuse and often unclearly defined.
Transportation for elderly and handicapped people
Title
Transportation for elderly and handicapped people: Programs, regulations, and issues
Date
1985
Summary
The Federal Government aids transportation-disabled people by providing communities with financial assistance to establish or operate special transportation programs for elderly and handicapped people, and by regulating public transportation services to ensure accessibility by handicapped people. This report reviews the principal financial assistance programs and the most recent report reviews the principal concerning accessibility. It also discusses some current issues related to transportation of elderly and handicapped people.
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.
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?
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.

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