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Lobbying Reform: Background and Legislative Proposals, 109th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 9, 2006

On February 9, the Committee on Resources requested executive comment on sections of the bill that are unrelated to lobbying law.36 No further action has been taken at the time of this writing. … H.R. 4670, the Keep Lobbying Clean act, was introduced by Representative Scott Garrett on January 31, 2006.

The FY2011 Federal Budget

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 4, 2010

Though the impact of TARP on the deficit for the FY2009-FY2019 period is now estimated by CBO to be $109 billion in net costs over the period, as discussed above, outlays by Treasury have been significantly … Education, clean energy, and infrastructure, including major investments in urban and rural communities, are targeted sectors for job creation.

Costa Rica: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 5, 2006

The Environment Act of 1995 requires environmental impact studies for most construction projects, including commercial and residential construction, and mining projects. … CRS-6 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.22 Costa Rica has been a pioneer of “clean air exports” in which it sells credits to companies in developed countries that need to offset

Government Secrecy and News Management by the Government, 1961-71: a Selected Bibliography

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 5, 1971

A separate bibliography on -the act itself will be sent under separate cover. … Unbound issues will be found in the newspaper and current periodical reading room.

The Shib'a Farms Dispute and Its Implications

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 7, 2001

He comments that “[t]he putative boundary that would place the Shab’a Farms in Lebanon would do the same for Al-Ghajar...”24 On the other hand, the mayor of Al-Ghajar appears to reject the theory of a … Barak’s comment implies that a small portion or an extension of the farms could be in Lebanese territory.

"Bunker Busters": Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator Issues, FY2005-FY2007

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 21, 2006

Secretary Abraham: It was the conclusion of the Nuclear Posture Review that a threat that needed to be addressed in the 21st century in the immediate period ahead of us would be hard, deeply buried targets … Has it — [speaking to General Richard Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff] You want to comment on whether there’s a, quote, “military requirement” specifically? General Myers: You bet.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations for FY2024

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 26, 2024

The majority of DOT’s annual funding is established by two periodic authorization acts, one for surface transportation programs and one for aviation programs. … carriers (Essential Air Service) 355 349 349 349 349 Essential Air Service (Overflight Fees) (non-add) 122 154 — 155 154 Electric Vehicle Fleet — 26 — — — Volpe National Transportation

Military Base Closures: Highlights of the 2005 BRAC Commission Report and Its Additional Proposed Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 26, 2006

Air National Guard Among the most difficult issues faced by the 2005 BRAC Commission were DOD’s proposals to close or realign Air National Guard bases. … Information (FOIA) and Government in the Sunshine Acts.

Air Force T-7A Red Hawk Trainer

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 18, 2019

The RFI focused on soliciting industry comments and questions on the draft requirements.30 In addition to the industry comments, the USAF announced a presolicitation conference at Wright-Patterson AFB, … AETC commented that current Air Force live flight/simulator training balance varies from pipeline to pipeline.

Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) Reauthorization

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 2, 2014

ExIm Bank’s general statutory charter (the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended) expires on September 30, 2014. … Proposals in the 113th Congress include a largely “clean” reauthorization of the Bank; reauthorization with reforms; and termination of authority.

Judicial Rulings on the War Power

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 18, 1999

Acts. … District Judge Judd rejected that analysis: Whatever the comments of individual Congressmen, the act [of appropriating funds] nevertheless gave Congressional approval to military expenditures in Southeast

FEMA Hazard Mitigation: A First Step Toward Climate Adaptation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 23, 2022

Eligible entities include states, tribal governments that have received a major disaster declaration during a five-year period ending on the date of enactment of the STORM Act (January 1, 2021), and insular … Both BRIC and the STORM Act require applicants to have had a recent major disaster declaration within a set period of time.

Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Selected Highway and Transit Issues in Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 18, 2008

Linda Luther RSI 7-6852 Conformity with the Clean Air Act Jim McCarthy RSI 7-7225 Recreational Trails Sandy Johnson RSI 7-7214 Surface Transportation Security John Frittelli RSI 7-7033 Highway … For example, some construction interests are arguing for a broadening of project eligibility, under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Act (CMAQ), that would allow more projects designed

Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 30, 2006

Stage two began when the public comment period closed June 4, 2004, and the commission commenced reviewing the comments received from the governors and others. … Stage two commenced when the public comment period closed on June 4 and the commission began reviewing the comments received and modifying the report in response to gubernatorial or stakeholder input.

Iran’s Ballistic Missile and Space Launch Programs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 6, 2012

Webster, Dir., Central Intelligence, p. 61. 31 Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threat, National Air Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, September 2000. … During this period, Iran moved increasingly toward self-sufficiency in the production of ballistic missiles.

European Union–U.S. Trade and Investment Relations: Key Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 8, 2008

Air Transport Agreement35 The United States and European Union signed a first-stage Air Transport Agreement at the U.S.-EU summit of April 30, 2007. … The Air Transport Agreement takes effect March 30, 2008.

Military Manpower Policy and the All-Volunteer Force

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 1, 1981

Armed Forces Pay Act of 1981. … If it did not work, then he would be prepared to state so after such a test period. Mr.

Defense Fellows Programs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 5, 2002

O-6 End-strength by Service - Army (3,570), Navy and Marine (4,109), Air Force (3,803). O-5 End-strength by Service - Army (8,729), Navy and Marine (8,914), Air Force (10,604). … Additionally, periodic audit ensures programs stay on track. Internal audits by DOD inspectors remain the most common method for oversight.

U.S. Army’s Modular Redesign: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 24, 2007

Commanders also provided favorable comments on the enhanced BCT staffs and organic combat support and service support elements within modular BCTs. … Army’s Modular Redesign: Issues for Congress FY2007 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 109-364) The FY2007 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 109-364) added $548.9 million for Army modularity

Goldwater-Nichols and the Evolution of Officer Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 13, 2016

It required (1) attendance at a Capstone Course for all new generals and flag officers, (2) periodic review of the curriculum for the National Defense University and other JPME schools by the Secretary … Similarly, Air University comprises the Air War College and Air Command and Staff College.