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Unemployment: Issues in the 112th Congress, Jane G. Gravelle, Thomas L. Hungerford, Linda Levine. October 5, 2012 “This report considers three policy issues: whether to take additional measures to increase jobs, what measures might be most effective, and how job creation proposals should be financed. Most proposals discussed as part of a potential additional macroeconomic …
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), James K. Jackson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance. September 26, 2012 “The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is comprised of 9 members, two ex officio members, and other members as appointed by the President representing major departments and agencies within …
Econo Check: “Economic issues have taken center stage in this years elections, as the United States continues to stagger from the effects of recession and the 2008 global banking crisis. Candidates for federal, state and local offices are looking to tap into voter discontent about issues like unemployment, home foreclosures and the government spending. It …
Taxes and the Economy: An Economic Analysis of the Top Tax Rates Since 1945. Thomas L. Hungerford, Specialist in Public Finance, September 14, 2012 “Income tax rates have been at the center of recent policy debates over taxes. Some policymakers have argued that raising tax rates, especially on higher income taxpayers, to increase tax revenues …
Iran Sanctions, Kenneth Katzman. Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs. September 13, 2012 “The principal objective of international sanctionsto compel Iran to verifiably confine its nuclear program to purely peaceful useshas not produced that outcome to date. Since late 2011, a broad international coalition has imposed progressively strict economic sanctions on Irans oil export lifeline, producing …
CRS – Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Acquisition: Issues for Congress, September 10, 2012 “Increasing calls for intelligence support and continuing innovations in intelligence technologies combine to create significant challenges for both the executive and legislative branches. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems are integral components of both national policymaking and military operations, including counterterrorism …
The National Labor Relations Act: Background and Selected Topics, Jon O. Shimabukuro, Legislative Attorney, September 7, 2012 “The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or the Act) recognizes the right of employees to engage in collective bargaining through representatives of their own choosing. By encouraging the practice and procedure of collective bargaining, the Act attempts to …
Unemployment Compensation (UC): Eligibility for Students Under State and Federal Laws, Julie M. Whittaker, Specialist in Income Security, Alan Eder, PMF Intern. September 7, 2012 “According to BLS data, in June 2012, there were approximately 3.4 unemployed workers for every available job, and almost 40% of the unemployed have been jobless for more than six …
Researching Current Federal Legislation and Regulations: A Guide to Resources for Congressional Staff. Jerry W. Mansfield, Information Research Specialist, August 31, 2012 “This report is designed to introduce congressional staff to selected governmental and nongovernmental sources that are useful in tracking and obtaining information federal legislation and regulations. It includes governmental sources such as the …
Gun Control Legislation, William J. Krouse, Specialist in Domestic Security and Crime Policy. August 3, 2012 Congress has debated the efficacy and constitutionality of federal regulation of firearms and ammunition, with strong advocates arguing for and against greater gun control. In the wake of the July 20, 2012, Aurora, CO, theater mass shooting, in which …
News release: “[July 30, 2012]Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, unveiled a report on the findings of the Committees two-year investigation of the for-profit higher education industry. The report outlines widespread problems throughout the sector, as evidenced by the thousands of pages of never-before-released internal documents …
CRS – Climate Change and Existing Law: A Survey of Legal Issues Past, Present, and Future, Robert Meltz, Legislative Attorney, July 2, 2012 “Efforts to mitigate climate change that is, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionshave spawned a host of legal issues. The Supreme Court resolved a big one in 2007 the Clean Air …
