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Individual Mandate and Related Information Requirements under ACA, Janemarie Mulvey, Specialist in Health Care Financing – Hinda Chaikind, Section Research Manager, July 2, 2012 “On June 28, 2012, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, finding that the individual mandate in § 5000A of the Internal …
News release: “The Federal Trade Commission today told a Senate Judiciary subcommittee that the FTC is examining the benefits to consumers, as well as privacy and security concerns regarding current and possible future commercial uses of facial recognition technologies and will make recommendations later this year on best practices for companies that use these new …
U.S. Vulnerabilities to Money Laundering, Drugs, and Terrorist Financing: HSBC Case History. Majority and Minority Staff Report, Permanent Subcommittee On Investigations, Hearings, Unites States Senate, July 17, 2012 The Subcommittee hearing examined the issue of money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities created when a global bank uses its U.S. affiliate to provide U.S. dollars, U.S. …
CRS – The Article V Convention to Propose Constitutional Amendments: Contemporary Issues for Congress, Thomas H. Neale, Specialist in American National Government, July 9, 2012 After three decades of inactivity, various contemporary developments could contribute to a renewal of congressional interest in the Article V Convention alternative. The emergence of Internet and social media-driven public …
“In response to recent letters from Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA), nine mobile wireless carriers have provided detailed reports of law enforcement requests for user cell phone records. These requests come from agencies – across all levels of government – seeking text messages, caller locations, and other information in the course of investigations. The reports show …
News release: “House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa today released a new report following the Committees three year investigation into Countrywide Financials Friends of Angelo and VIP Program that issued discounted mortgages to influential Washington policy figures. The report finds that Countrywide used its VIP Program to aid its lobbying efforts as …
CRS – ACA: A Brief Overview of the Law, Implementation, and Legal Challenges, July 3, 2012 “On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court issued its decision in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, finding that the individual mandate is a constitutional exercise of Congresss authority to levy taxes. However, the Court held that it …
Federal Laws Relating to Cybersecurity: Discussion of Proposed Revisions. Eric A. Fischer, Senior Specialist in Science and Technology, June 29, 2012 “For more than a decade, various experts have expressed increasing concerns about cybersecurity, in light of the growing frequency, impact, and sophistication of attacks on information systems in the United States and abroad. Consensus …
“A Fortune investigation reveals that the ATF never intentionally allowed guns to fall into the hands of Mexican drug cartels. How the world came to believe just the opposite is a tale of rivalry, murder, and political bloodlust.” – by Katherine Eban Statement of Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, United States Department of Justice …
“The Affordable Care Act puts in place strong consumer protections, provides new coverage options and gives you the tools you need to make informed choices about your health. In this section, learn about how the law affects you. Read the Full Law: Read the full text of the Affordable Care Act or browse and download …
EPIC: The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Prohibiting the Use of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Tactics in Federal Elections.” The Senate is considering new legislation to address the problem of deceptive practices and voter intimidation. Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy cited “burdensome identification laws” as one of the obstacles to public participation in …
CRS – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): A Legal Analysis, David H. Carpenter, Legislative Attorney, June 7, 2012 “Title X of the Dodd-Frank Act is entitled the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (CFP Act). The CFP Act establishes the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB or Bureau) within the Federal Reserve System (FRS) …
