The Reagan Administration has proposed significant reductions in the goals for a number of strategic and critical materials currently stored in the National Defense Stockpile. The report discusses the President's stockpile policy decisions, the National Security Council's stockpile study, the uncertainties involved in stockpile goal determination, and the initial congressional response to the President's proposal.,Introduction -- Background -- National Security Council Stockpile Study -- President Reagan's Stockpile Policy Decisions -- Uncertainties Involved in Stockpile Goal Determination -- Early Congressional Response -- Appendices.,Alfred R. Greenwood, Senior Analyst, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division.,CRS 86-578 EPW,"February 8, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This report analyzes major legislation of the 99th Congress affecting the rights and interests of women.,Leslie Gladstone, Analyst in American National Government, Government Division.,CRS 86-602 GOV,"March 12, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This bibliography presents citations on U.S. space policy, including assessments of the space program and the management of NASA. It also provides citations to literature on the space shuttle and space station programs.,CRS 87-374 L,"April 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This paper summarizes the provisions of the Leadership in Educational Administration Development program. This program funds technical assistance centers in each State to enhance the leadership skills of elementary and secondary school administrators, such as principals.,Abstract -- Program Provisions -- Purpose -- Center Administration -- Center Activities -- Authorization of Appropriations -- Definitions.,James B. Stedman, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 87-204 EPW,"August 12, 1987.",SuDoc # LC 14. 18/3

Credit cards offer an alternative to using checks or cash for payment transactions. Currently there are over 600 million credit cards in circulation. This bibliography lists publications concerning the credit card industry and related subjects.,Pauline H. Smale, Economics Analyst and Pamela Hairston, Reference Assistant, Economics Division,CRS 85-682 E,"April 8, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The State allotment formula under chapter 1 of title I of H.R. 90 is described and analyzed. The Secretary of Education is to make grants for educational programs related to productivity and competitiveness. State estimates are calculated at the maximum authorization level of $384 million.

Robert L. Goldich, Specialist in National Defense, Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division,CRS 86-1038 Fnn"August 5, 1986"n"Revised December 11, 1986."nnSuDoc # LC 14. 18/3

Richard Ehlke, Specialist in American Public Law,CRS 86-1024 A,"April 2, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

M. Ann Wolfe, Paralegal Specialist, American Law Division,CRS 87-240 An Incomplete report number written on report.,"March 4, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

About half the states have recently modified or eliminated their laws on joint and several liability. In these states, if two or more defendants contribute to a tort, then, at least in some circumstances, each is liable only in proportion to his share of responsibility, instead of 100 percent liable.

Clay H. Wellborn, Specialist in American National Government, Government Division,CRS 87-72 GOVnn"January 30, 1987."nnSuDoc # LC 14. 18/3

This analysis describes the impact of legislative changes on 17 major programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education since its creation in 1980. Explanatory material is given for each program. Tables show annual appropriations from FY 1980, as well as the FY 1988 budget request, with adjustments for inflation. These programs account for approximately 90 percent of the Department's current budget.,Abstract -- Introduction and Summary -- Compensatory Education for Disadvantaged Children -- Education Block Grants -- Bilingual Education -- Impact Aid -- Education of the Handicapped, State Grant Program -- Vocational Rehabilitation, Basic State Grants -- Vocational Education -- Adult Education -- Pell Grants -- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants -- College Work Study -- Perkins Loans -- Guaranteed Student Loans -- Institutional Aid -- Trio Programs -- Educational Research and Statistics -- Aid to Public Libraries -- Appendix: Price Level Adjustments.,Paul M. Irwin, Specialist in Education; Susan Boren, Specialist in Education; Charlotte Jones Fraas, Specialist in Social Legislation; Richard Holland, Analyst in Education; Wayne c. Riddle, Specialist in Education Finance; Mary F. Smith, Specialist in Social Legislation; James B. Stedman, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 87-285 EPW,"March 31, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Section 3 of P.L. 81-874 authorizes financial assistance for school maintenance and operations to school districts in areas where enrollments and local revenues are adversely affected by Federal activities. The adverse Federal effects may be that Federal ownership of property within the school district reduces local tax income for school purposes, or that a Federal activity causes an influx of persons into the community, resulting in an increased number of children to be educated. This report compares the estimated FY 1988 section 3 payments under the Administration's FY 1988 budget proposal with the estimated FY 1987 section 3 payments under current law (P.L. 99-500).,Abstract -- Introduction. Funding Level ; Administration's Proposed FY 1988 Distribution Formula ; Comparative Analysis of Current Law and FY 1988 Budget Allocations ; Local School District Comparisons ; State Comparisons.,Rick Holland, Analyst in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 87-307 EPW,"April 8, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Summary -- Background - Grants for Environmental Protection -- The President's Current Proposal -- Intergovernmental Relations and Recent Block Grant Experience -- Previous Environmental Block Grant Proposal -- Reactions to the Current Environmental Block Grant Proposal. Flexibility ; Funding -- Conclusion: Some Winners and Losers -- Table 1. EPA Assistance to States, FY81 to FY 87 Request -- Table 2. Proposed Environmental Block Grant Funding Summary -- Appendix 1. Current State Environmental Grants.,Claudia Copeland, Specialist in Environmental Policy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division.,CRS 86-561 ENRnn"February 18, 1986."nnSuDoc # LC 14. 18/3

Vincent E. Treacy, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 85-727 A,"April 10, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The Federal Government currently supports several ... [illegible] farmworkers and their families. Yet, the number ... [illegible]

Vee Burke, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 87-74 EPWnn"February 2, 1987."nnSuDoc # LC 14. 18/3

The purpose of this report is to explain, analyze, and critique the National Economic Stability Act proposed by the National Organization of Ray Materials (N.O.R.M.). N.O.R.M. believes that most of today's economic problems, such as high rates of bankruptcy, the negative balance of trade, unemployment, and spiraling public and private debt, are related to our Nation's treatment of agriculture and other raw material producers over a long period of time. When raw material prices are cheap, below "full honest parity," rural America is short of buying power, and urban businesses are unable to operate at full capacity without the economy going into debt. N.O.R.M. proposes replacing existing farm programs with a law prohibiting the sale of certain basic agricultural commodities at less than their parity price.

Through a rulemaking proceeding that has spanned nearly five years, the Secretary of Labor has fashioned regulations restricting the use of urban wage data in the determination of "prevailing" wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act (P.L. 71-798, as amended). This paper traces the evolution of the urban/rural data controversy and reviews questions concerning legislative action on the issue.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Origins of the Urban/Rural Wage Data Controversy -- The Reagan Administration's Revision Initiatives. Background ; Rulemaking Commenced ; A Testing in the Courts ; The Interested Parties React ; Injunction Granted by the U.S. District Court ; Reversal by the Court of Appeals ; U.S. Supreme Court Denies Certiorari ; A Final Rule Is Published -- Prospects for Legislative Action,William G. Whittaker, Analyst in Labor Economics, Economics Division,CRS 85-631 E,"March 20, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a contagious, deadly disease which is most commonly transmitted sexually or through blood or blood products. The characteristics of this epidemic have given rise to a number of legal issues, few of which are resolved.,Introduction -- Existing Federal Statutes -- General Legal Issues Relating to Discrimination and AIDS. Introduction ; Constitutional Rights ; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 -- Education -- Employment -- Public Health Issues. Introduction ; Quarantines ; Blood Testing, Confidentiality, and Privacy ; Product Liability -- Criminal Law Issues -- Medical Assistance and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs -- Miscellaneous Legal Issues Relating to AIDS. Introduction ; Insurance ; Decision-making Capacity of Persons with AIDS ; Child Custody Decisions ; Immigration -- Summary -- Selected Bibliography.,CRS 87-236 A,"February 10, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3