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Ban on Use of Polygraph Evidence Does Not Amount to Abridgement of Military Defendant's Right to Present a Defense

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 13, 1998

Periodic urinalyses are normal procedure for volunteer informants. On April 10th, OSI asked appellant to submit to a polygraph examination. … `little better than could be obtained by the toss of a coin,' that is, 50 percent."5 Comments Regarding the Ban on Use of Polygraph Evidence Based Upon Selected Cases It appears as if a substantial number

Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 25, 2005

This report will be updated periodically. … Most drug manufacturers voluntarily submit draft materials to FDA for review and comment prior to some of their ads being aired on TV and radio.49 In fact, some drug manufacturers ask for comments at all

U.S. Military Action in Venezuela Triggers Caribbean Airspace Closures and Flight Disruptions

Congressional research report · Insight · Jan 6, 2026

Air service between the United States and Venezuela has been suspended since May 2019. … This travel disruption also coincided with the busy New Year holiday travel period.

Military Funeral Honors for U.S. Veterans: Increasing Demands on the Department of Defense

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 9, 1999

constraints of available resources.1 DOD has charged the Air Force as the executive agent for implementation of the new law. … service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. (24) The term ‘’active military, naval, or air service” includes active duty, any period of active duty

The Railway Labor Act and Congressional Action

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Mar 30, 2023

Legal Sidebari The Railway Labor Act and Congressional Action Updated March 30, 2023 The Railway Labor Act (RLA; 45 U.S.C. §§ 151 et seq.) governs disputes between railway carriers and labor unions. … The statute is broken into two subchapters, with the first generally dealing with the railway carriers and the second, added by amendment in 1936, dealing with air carriers.

Hydropower: Comparison of Selected Provisions in S. 2012, as Engrossed in the House, and S. 2012, as Engrossed in the Senate

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 13, 2016

Then, FERC would proceed with soliciting comments from federal, state, and local agencies and tribes about the proposed license amendment. … Water Act and the Endangered Species Act.

China-U.S. Aircraft Collision Incident of April 2001: Assessments and Policy Implications

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 10, 2001

Air Force Base, Georgia, on July 5, according to a briefing by the Pacific Air Forces of the U.S. … Inside the Air Force, April 6, 2001.

Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams

Congressional research report · Reports · Jul 31, 2026

Low water flows, high air temperature, and other factors may cause high water temperatures. … Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established a temperature total maximum daily load (TMDL) for the Columbia and lower Snake Rivers in 2020, pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C

Macedonia: Country Background and Recent Conflict

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 28, 2002

The collection included: 4 tanks/APCs, 17 air defense weapon systems, 161 mortar/anti-tank weapons, 483 machine guns, and 3,210 assault rifles. … For FY 2003, the Administration has requested $50 million in SEED Act assistance and $11 million in military aid.

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2011 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 1, 2010

DOD’s FY2010 estimate for one-time implementation costs over the FY2006-2011 period reached $34.2 billion. … would be inconsistent with national security or national interest” and notifies Congress of his action within a specified period.

Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 1, 2016

SPD official Khan’s book contests these claims (Khan, 2012. pp. 314-315). 133 Lavoy, 2006. 134 “Opinions Mixed on Pakistani Nuclear Security,” Global Security Newswire, November 6, 2007. 135 Also see comments … Congressional Research Service RL34248 · VERSION 63 · UPDATED 23 Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons sanctions were imposed under the Export-Import Bank Act, the Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act, and Executive

Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 21, 2014

Assistance Act of 1961, P.L. 87-195). … One local commentator has argued that General Nazarov was acting at the behest of a group in the Tajik security service to seize control over lucrative smuggling operations or otherwise was involved in

Reserve Component Duty Statuses: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Aug 3, 2026

National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve) largely consist of personnel who hold full-time civilian positions and are called to duty on a periodic basis. … They may operate as part of the Army and Air Force respectively, much like the Army and Air Force Reserve.

FY2024 NDAA: TRICARE for Reservists

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Jan 5, 2024

and enacted reserve component-specific health care provisions included in the House-passed (H.R. 2670), Senate-passed (S. 2226), and enacted (P.L. 118-31) versions of the National Defense Authorization Act … Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and Coast Guard Reserve).

Modernizing Access to Military Service Records: Frequently Asked Questions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 8, 2022

Act.” … Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force.

Military Base Closures and the Impact Aid Program for Education

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 7, 2008

Station Brunswick (-3,275) -3,275 Corpus Christi, TX Naval Station Ingleside (-2,037) and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (-1,025) -3,154 Clovis, NM Cannon Air Force Base (-2,769) -2,769 St. … and an authorization act.

U.S. Renewable Electricity Generation: Resources and Challenges

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 5, 2011

In addition, wind speed may vary over a period of seconds, minutes, or hours, and solar energy may vary with cloud cover over a period of minutes or hours. … A wide range of batteries, compressed-air storage, hydrogen generation and fuel cells, and other means of storing and recovering intermittent energy are being studied.

Control of Illicit Traffic in Dangerous Drugs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 20, 1984

Drug a b u s e "law enforcement" s p e n d i n g w e n t from $ 3 7 million to $1.07 billion during the s a m e period. … H o w e v e r , after a period y e a r s grace, t h e vacuum t h u s created h a s been filled by imports from Southwest Asia.

Cell-Cultivated Meat: An Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 19, 2023

Comments submitted to the U.S. … FSIS-2020-0036, Comments submitted to the U.S.

Military Tuition Assistance Program: Background and Issues

Congressional research report · Reports · Jun 11, 2025

The Air Force’s description of operations financed includes Air Force Credentialing On-Line Opportunities programs as well as civilian pay, training, and infrastructure. … Department of the Air Force, FY2025 Budget Estimates, Volume I, Operation and Maintenance, Air Force, Justification of Estimates, March 2024, pp. 9 & 555, https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents