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Rural Broadband: The Roles of the Rural Utilities Service and the Universal Service Fund

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 25, 2013

The FCC sought further comment on specifics relating to the implementation of the Phase II of the Mobility Fund with comment and reply comment dates now closed. … Terry Considers Overhaul Bill To ‘Clean Up’ FCC’s 2011 USF Order.”

The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 (S. 2611): Potential Labor Market Effects of the Guest Worker Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 18, 2006

In building and grounds cleaning occupations, 35.3% of lower-skilled workers were foreign born. … The H-2C visa would be effective for an initial period of three years, with one three-year extension. Table 3.

Solar Energy: The Federal Program and Congressional Interest

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 16, 1984

These "indirectgt solar resources can be &further converted into thermal energy, electricity, or clean burning fuels'. … As a result active solar energy systems, energy efficient air conditioners, and home 98-181 energy audits will be eligible for Bank subsidies.

U.S.-Japan Critical Minerals Agreement

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Jan 8, 2025

-Japan Critical Minerals Agreement On March 28, 2023, the United States and Japan signed a critical minerals agreement (CMA) covering five key minerals related to the production of batteries for clean … The two countries agreed to review the CMA periodically to determine whether to terminate or amend the CMA, including which critical minerals are covered.

Medicare: FY2008 Budget Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 24, 2007

The fee schedule establishes seven categories of ground ambulance services and two categories of air ambulance services. … The national fee schedule is fully phased in for air ambulance services.

Forecasting Tropical Cyclones: Overview and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 11, 2020

Air Force located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS, flies 10 WC-130J Hercules aircraft into hurricanes during weather reconnaissance missions. 403 rd Wing, “53 rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron … Air Force.

Missile Survey: Ballistic and Cruise Missiles of Selected Foreign Countries

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 26, 2005

Iran is reportedly also developing a missile reentry vehicle containing a small nuclear warhead for use in its Shahab missiles.95 U.S. officials, commenting after former Secretary of State Colin Powell … In addition to antitank, surface-to-air, and air-to-air missiles, it produces SRBMs and is developing MRBMs and IRBMs.

Military Personnel and Freedom of Religion: Selected Legal Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 1, 2011

See S.Rept. 103-111, at 12-13 (1993) (stating that “nothing in this act shall be construed as affecting religious accommodation under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964”). 9 Gonzales v. … Simcha Goldman, an Air Force officer, challenged an Air Force regulation prohibiting servicemembers from wearing headgear while indoors. The regulation stated that “[headgear] will not be worn ...

The Middle East Peace Talks

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 18, 2006

Further negotiations were held at Bolling Air Force Base, December 19-23. … On June 28, they agreed to a seven-day period without violence followed by a six-week cooling-off period. Secretary Powell said Sharon would determine if violence abated.

The General Services Administration and Federal Real Property Management: Overview and Current Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 21, 2008

CRS-8 period, these total costs are not reflected in a single year’s appropriations request. … The proposed legislation would have authorized GSA to enter into real property agreements for a six-year period from the date of enactment.

Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Executive Departments During the 106th Congress, 1999-2000

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 26, 2001

within the 90-day inauguration period. … Sec. - Acquisition (Air Force) 03/02/99 04/29/99 58 Rudy deLeon Deputy Secretary 03/07/00 03/29/00 22 Carol DiBattiste Under Sec. - Air Force 06/30/99 08/05/99 36 Douglas A.

Iran: Arms and Technology Acquisitions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 22, 1998

Iran tested the Chinese-supplied air-launched C-801K missile on one of its operational U.S. … Despite press reports on March 13 that China and Iran negotiated in early 1998 to supply Iran with uranium enrichment material,12 Congress did not formally disapprove within the thirty legislative day period

Electric-Drive Propulsion for U.S. Navy Ships: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 31, 2000

Key developments over this period include the following: CRS-2 ! … Two Additional Comments. In discussing the issue of motor types, several sources offered two points that put the motor issue into additional perspective.

Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act: Federal Contractor Criminal Liability Overseas

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 28, 2013

Quarles, 350 U.S. 11, 23 (1955)(holding that an airman, charged with a murder committed while he was serving with the Air Force, could not constitutionally be tried by court martial after his discharge … The Posse Comitatus Act, enacted after the Civil War, outlaws use of the Army or the Air Force to execute law unless expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress, 18 U.S.C. 1385.

PEPFAR: Policy Issues from FY2004 through FY2008

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 26, 2007

; incidence is the number of new cases within a given time period, such as a year. … The act amended the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (P.L. 87-195) at Section 135 (22 U.S.C. 2152f) to establish the new program and position.

Defense Research: A Primer on the Department of Defense's Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT and E) Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 14, 1999

This report will be updated periodically. … It is here where new technologies and their potential for military application are explored and developed (sometimes over long periods of time).

Defense Research: A Primer on the Department of Defense's Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 14, 1999

This report will be updated periodically. … It is here where new technologies and their potential for military application are explored and developed (sometimes over long periods of time).

Airport Passenger Screening: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 23, 2009

First, by providing periodic threat images to the screeners, the system promotes alertness and acts as a mitigation for boredom and complacency, two factors that can have a significant negative impact … However, this may result in excessive capacity during non-peak periods.

Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs: FY2007 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 6, 2007

B, Sec. 101(b) – (e) of the Act. … (P.L. 109-148) Air Force Emerg. Approps. (P.L. 109-148) Emerg. Approps.

An Analysis of Charitable Giving and Donor Advised Funds

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 11, 2012

Limit the Duration of Advisor Rights, Or Limit the Life of a DAF Account Some comments proposed that the duration of DAF accounts be restricted either by limiting the period of years advisory rights would … Before further evaluating the data, the data were further cleaned to eliminate observations with clear reporting errors.