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The report reviews the historical background of vertical or short take-off and landing development.
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This report addresses Welfare Provisions of H.R. 1 Social Security Amendments of 1971, as Reported by Committee on Ways and Means.
View ArticleWelfare Reform: Selected References, 1977-1978
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View ArticleVocational Rehabilitation Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as Amended:...
This report outlines the programs under the amended Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
View ArticleU.S Taxation of Citizens Working in Other Countries: An Economic Analysis
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View ArticleVoting in the House of Representatives when resolved into the Committee of...
This report describes the Voting in the House of Representatives when resolved into the Committee of the Whole.
View ArticleThe Vice Presidency and the Vice Presidents: A Select Annotated Bibliography
This report is a select annotated Bibliography of The Vice Presidency and the Vice Presidents.
View ArticleThe Vietnam Era Veteran: A Selected Bibliography
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View ArticleUzbekistan: Basic Facts
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View ArticleVeterans' Educational Benefits: 1944-1976
This report contains a discussion of the intent of Congress regarding the three major GI bills as reflected in legislative actions, a brief comparison of education and training assistance under the...
View ArticleAbortion: Judicial and Legislative Control
This report is about Abortions and Constitution Amendments.
View ArticleUnited States Participation in International Organizations: An Introductory...
This report focuses on the organization and legislative framework for U.S. participation in international organizations.
View ArticleUnited States Policy toward Communist China in the 1970's: A Brief Review of...
This report is a brief review of background and problems of United States Policy toward Communist China in the 1970's.
View ArticleU.S. Policy in a changing World Economy: Foreign Economic Policies for the...
This report is a survey of the U.S. foreign economic policies for the Second Half of the Seventies.
View ArticleUnited States Policy Toward Cambodia since March 1970: Statements by...
This report includes Statements by President Nixon, Secretary of State Rogers, Secretary of Defense Laird of United States Policy Toward Cambodia since March 1970.
View ArticleThe U. S. - Soviet Agreement in Science and Technology
This report talks about the U. S. - Soviet Agreement in Science and Technology and the possibilities of considerable expansion.
View ArticleThe Voting Rights Act of 1965, As Amended; History, Effects, And Alternatives
This report is about amending the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
View ArticleVinyl Chloride: An Occupational Health Hazard
This report gives information about various occupational and health issues associated with Vinyl Chloride.
View ArticleThe Use of Computers by House Members and Their Staff for Official and...
This report supplements Multilith 77-242 (658/62), The Use of Computers by House Members, and Their Staff for Official and Campaign Purposes: Legal and Ethical Issues.
View ArticleVietnamization: The Program and Its Problems
This report addresses the program and the problems of Vietnamization.
View ArticleVeterans' Preference in the Federal Civil Service
This report discusses the veterans' preference system within the Federal government.
View ArticleWestern Approach to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe
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View ArticleUnited States-West European Relations 1974-1976 , A Survey of Trends and Issues.
This report is a survey of Trends and Issues of United States-West European Relations from 1974 to 1976.
View ArticleValue Added Tax: A Selected Collection of Recent Literature, with...
This report addresses Value Added Tax and Selected Collection of Recent Literature, with Supplementary Reference from 1966 through 1972.
View ArticleHow to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal
This report is intended for Members and staff assisting grant seekers in districts and states and covers writing proposals for both government and private foundation grants. This report will be updated...
View ArticleA Shift in the International Security Environment: Potential Implications for...
This report focuses on defense-related issues and does not discuss potential implications of a shift in the international security environment for other policy areas, such as foreign policy and...
View ArticleNavy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. A total of 32 LCSs have been procured through FY2018. For FY2019, the Navy is...
View ArticleDepartment of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: FY2019 Budget...
This report outlines the 2019 fiscal year budget request for the U.S. State Department, foreign operations, and related programs such as foreign aid. It discusses information about funding levels...
View ArticleDefense Primer: Military Pay Raise
This report discusses military pay raises and the annual statutory basic pay raise based on changes in the Employment Cost Index. It includes descriptions of information related to the topic along with...
View ArticleNuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues
This report discusses nuclear energy and various issues and concerns related to it use. Congressional actions and related CRS reports are described for six topics which are: radioactive waste, economic...
View ArticleIran's Nuclear Program: Status
This report looks at the background of Iran's nuclear policy. It covers the current status of Iran's nuclear facilities, and current controversy surrounding them, as well as the effects of...
View ArticleNavy John Lewis (TAO-205) Class Oiler Shipbuilding Program: Background and...
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the John Lewis (TAO205) class oiler shipbuilding program, a program to build a new class of 20 fleet oilers for the Navy. The...
View ArticleCarbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) in the United States
This report includes a primer on the CCS (and carbon utilization) process and discusses the current state of CCS in the United States, as well as the DOE program for CCS R&D and CCS-related...
View ArticleNational Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority
This report evaluates the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) borrowing authority to receive loans from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, particularly in the context of major floods, and...
View ArticleNational Flood Insurance Program: Selected Issues and Legislation in the...
This report summarizes key insurance reform provisions in recent legislation, identifies issues for congressional consideration as part of the possible reauthorization of the NFIP, and describes...
View ArticleMilitary Commission Judges Do Not Have Unilateral Power to Punish for Contempt
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View ArticleFederal Research and Development (R&D) Funding: Fiscal Year 2019
This report begins with a discussion of the overall level of President Trump's FY2019 R&D request, followed by analyses of the R&D funding request from a variety of perspectives and for...
View ArticleIran's Foreign and Defense Policies
This report discusses Iran's foreign and defense policy and the reasoning behind it, as well as U.S. concerns regarding their power and nuclear weapon capability.
View ArticleNavy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues...
This report provides background information and potential issues for Congress on the Navy's irregular warfare (IW) and counterterrorism (CT) operations. The Navy's IW and CT activities pose a number of...
View ArticleChanges in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress such as: Arctic sovereignty claims; commercial shipping through the Arctic; Arctic oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endangered...
View ArticleQatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses Qatar's governmental structure and politics, economy, foreign policy and regional disputes with other Gulf countries, U.S.-Qatar relations and security collaboration, and human...
View ArticleThe Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): An Overview
This report provides a basic description of the RFS, including some of the widely discussed policy issues related to it.
View ArticleMultiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition:...
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on multiyear procurement (MYP) and block buy contracting (BBC), which are special contracting mechanisms that Congress permits the...
View ArticlePrivate Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
This report discusses the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the requirements that private insurers must meet to satisfy the federal flood insurance requirements. It also discusses legislation...
View ArticleIsrael: Background and U.S. Relations
This report discusses Israel's relations with the U.S. and its neighbors, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the domestic political scene amid allegations of corruption against the Prime Minister.
View ArticleChina-U.S. Trade Issues
This report provides an overview of U.S.-China commercial ties, identifies major issues of contention, describes the Trump Administration's trade policies toward China, and reviews possible outcomes.
View ArticleFederal Disaster Assistance: The National Flood Insurance Program and Other...
This report provides an overview of the assistance available to individuals and households following a flood and provides links to more comprehensive guidance on both flood insurance and disaster...
View ArticleThe U.S. Export Control System and the Export Control Reform Initiative
This report discusses the U.S. export control system for defense related exports and examines the current split administration of the various parts of the system and proposals to unify and streamline...
View ArticleCoast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Coast Guard's programs for procuring 8 National Security Cutters (NSCs), 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters...
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