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Supreme Court Opinions: October 2002 Term

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 15, 2003

Ct. 599, 71 USLW 4025 (12-16-02) Clean Water Act, wetlands: The decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is upheld by an equally divided vote. … The Ninth Circuit’s view that it does is rejected by “almost all courts and commentators.”

Brand USA: Congressional Appropriators and Administration Disagree on Funding Cuts for U.S. Tourism Promotion

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Dec 14, 2017

Brand USA Brand USA, formally known as the Corporation for Travel Promotion, was established under the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (TPA; P.L. 111-145). … During the same period, the number of Chinese visiting the United States almost doubled to 3 million annually.

Russia’s Nuclear Weapons: Doctrine, Forces, and Modernization

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 21, 2022

National Air and Space Intelligence Center assesses that Kinzhal (see the “Kinzhal Air-Launched Ballistic Missile” section below) is essentially an air-delivered version of Russia’s Iskander landbased … ; shortrange, air-delivered missiles; and gravity bombs.

Tajikistan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 25, 2013

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 … Over the period FY1992-FY2010, the United States budgeted $988.57 million of aid for Tajikistan (FREEDOM Support Act and agency budgets), mainly for food and other humanitarian needs.

Casework in a Congressional Office

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 19, 1996

In addition, the Air Force Academy requires ACT scores of 24 in Reading and 25 in Science Reasoning. CRS-32 Minor disqualifying defects subject to medical or dental correction can be waived. … Air Force Academy Group USAFA/RRA Pentagon Room 4E-144 1040 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330-1040 Ms.

Pivot to the Pacific? The Obama Administration’s “Rebalancing” Toward Asia

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 28, 2012

In the National Defense Authorization Act, (...continued) the rank of Major General. … For a blog entry commenting on the relative lack of specific details provided at the briefing, see Colin Clark, “Air-Sea Battle: What’s It all About, Or Not,” AOL Defense (http://defense.aol.com), November

Market Dynamics and Public Policy Issues in the Video Programming Industry

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 28, 2003

Thus, there are no restrictions against a vertically 38 The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. … that extend far beyond the period covered by the retransmission consent.

Missile Defense Options for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan: A Review of the Defense Department Report to Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 30, 1999

CRS-22 surface-to-air missiles. … -Taiwan Relations: The 20th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. March 25, 1999. CRS-27 against the PRC’s land-, air-, or ship-launched cruise missiles.

Airport and Airway Trust Fund Issues in the 106th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 2, 2000

For aviation, the action equated to a tax increase that was expected to raise an additional $3 billion in revenues over the first 5-year period covered by the Act. … During most of its life, as can be seen for a recent period in Table 1, the trust fund has had a large unexpended balance.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD): FY2008 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 14, 2008

During the period between the beginning of FY2008 (October 1, 2007) and the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, Congress provided funding through a series continuing resolutions, generally … The agencies generally experienced funding increases during the period FY2003-FY2007. Table 3.

The Iran-Iraq War: Implications for U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 14, 1987

Iran continues to finance its war effort through petroleum exports which have ranged between 1.6 million and 2.3 million barrels per day except for Iranian periodic drops a s a result of Iraqi air attacks … [washington] (periodically updated). CRS Issue Brief 87022.)

Klamath River Basin Issues and Activities: An Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 22, 2005

(ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). … (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): Supplemental Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Jan 9, 2023

Supplemental appropriations in six laws over the nine-year period totaled $742.2 million. Some of the funds are available until expended, while others are available for specified time periods. … clean energy technologies.

The Alaska Roadless Rule: Eliminating Inventoried Roadless Areas (IRAs) in the Tongass National Forest

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 3, 2021

In 2013, the Secretary further directed the FS to shift away from harvests of old-growth timber and toward harvest of young-growth timber over a period of 10 to 15 years. … For more information on the Congressional Review Act, see CRS In Focus IF10023, The Congressional Review Act (CRA), by Maeve P. Carey and Christopher M.

Veterans Affairs Beneficiary Travel Program: Questions and Answers

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 25, 2011

Congress has changed mileage reimbursement rates and veteran deductible costs for this program.7 The most recent changes to the program were made by the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act … Airfare The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 201015 clarified that “actual necessary expense of travel includes the reasonable costs of airfare if travel by air is the only practical

The U.N. Law of the Sea Convention and the United States: Developments Since October 2003

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 31, 2007

This report will be updated periodically. Congressional Research Service The U.N. … If, however, within the same time period, there has been no objection, the proposed amendment “shall be considered adopted.”

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, As Enacted

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 31, 2011

Air Force Academy (USAFA), or the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) were excluded from the Post-9/11 GI Bill qualifying active duty service period. Of the five U.S. service academies, the U.S. … Navy, and Air Force service academies. 38 U.S.C. § 3311 The active duty service period also excludes active duty service periods required to meet an obligation for attendance at the U.S.

Informal Congressional Groups and Member Organizations, 106th Congress: An Informational Directory

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 20, 1999

Vice Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Air National Guard Vice Chair Gene Taylor (D-MS) Army National Guard Vice Chair Eni F.H. … Armey, "Results Act," remarks in the House, Congressional Record, daily edition, vol. 143, Sept. 5, 1997, p. H6921.)

Nuclear Arms Control: The Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 7, 2011

Similarly, the Air Force assigned many of its heavy bombers to conventional units, rather than nuclear units, on a day-to-day basis. … Air Force Transformation Flight Plan. Program Budget Decision 720. December 20, 2005. p. 5.

The Death Penalty: Capital Punishment Legislation in the 109th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 11, 2006

Procedural Adjustments The Reauthorization Act changes procedures associated with federal capital cases including those relating to air piracy cases arising before 1994, capital offenses under federal … Pre-1994 Capital Air Piracy Cases In the early 1970s, the U.S.