S. 548, 100th Congress, would protect life and health insurance benefits of retirees who worked for debtor corporations that file for reorganization under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.,Vincent E. Treacy, Robin Jeweler, Legislative Attorneys, American Law Division,CRS 87-294 A,"March 31, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This selected bibliography lists books, articles and government publications on the Federal budget process. It includes descriptions and assessments as well as proposals for reform. Most of the material was written after 1974. The bibliography is divided into four sections: general works, congressional budgeting, executive budgeting, and the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act.

Listing of Tables -- Executive Summary -- Background -- Issuance of Initial and Revised OMB/GBO Joint Reports -- Issuance of a Report by the Comptroller General -- House and Senate Action on Sequester Resolutions -- Action on Alternative Deficit-Reduction Legislation -- Modification of Sequestration Procedures.,Robert A. Keith, Specialist in American National Government, Government Division,CRS 86-1049 Gnn"December 23, 1986"nnSuDoc # LC 14. 18/3

"I. A primitive truth, which is, that elders were the onely bishops for the first hundred years after Christ ; 2. An undoubted position concerning the worship of God, and all the parts thereof ; 3. Certaine propositions concerning separation.",Pages 4-5 misnumbered 6-7.,Signatures: A-E⁴.,,,

Henry Cohen, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 85-688 A,"April 4, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The techniques used in In Virtro Fertilization (IVF) have expanded significantly since the birth in 1978 of the first so-called "test-tube" baby. Technical advances, such as the use of a freezing technique known as cryopreservation and the application of drugs to stimulate the maturation of multiple ova during a woman's menstrual cycle, have contributed to improved successful pregnancy rates and also to wider uses of IVF as a means of treating infertility. This paper describes the techniques currently being used in this area of reproduction and also presents some of the problems associated with the uses of these techniques.,Abstract -- Background -- Human Reproduction -- Infertility -- The IVF Procedure -- How Successful is IVF? -- The Use of Super-Ovulatory Drugs -- Cryopreservation -- Research on Embryos -- Ethical, Social, and Legal Implications of IVF.,Irene Stith-Coleman, Analyst in Life Sciences, Science Policy Research Division,CRS 85-703 SPR,"April 12, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This paper provides a brief overview of selected data on the following aspects of private elementary and secondary school enrollment: numbers of students, enrollment of minority (blacks and Spanish origin) students, enrollment in religiously affiliated private schools, and enrollment of students from families with different levels of annual income. Where appropriate, comparisons are made to enrollment in public elementary and secondary schools.,James B. Stedman, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 85-578 EPW,"February 22, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The Federal Government aids transportation-disabled people by providing communities with financial assistance to establish or operate special transportation programs for elderly and handicapped people, and by regulating public transportation services to ensure accessibility by handicapped people. This report reviews the principal financial assistance programs and the most recent report reviews the principal concerning accessibility. It also discusses some current issues related to transportation of elderly and handicapped people.,Lenore M. Sek, Analyst in Transportation, Economics Division,CRS 85-699 E,"April 26, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This report reviews the current historic preservation partnership between the Federal/State/local government sectors, and the private sector; the partnership evolution from 1906 through 1976; the historic preservation legislation of the 95th through 99th Congresses; the congressional jurisdiction for historical preservation in the 100th Congress; and historic preservation issues which may be debated in the 100th Congress.,Malcolm M. Simmons, Specialist in Natural Resources, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division,CRS 87-302 ENR,"April 14, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This paper reviews the current structure of the programs authorized by title III of the Higher Education Act and the structural changes proposed for this title in the FY 1986 budget. Title III programs currently provide funds to institutions of higher education for development projects designed to improve academic and financial management capabilities. The Administration proposes in its FY 1986 budget to eliminate two of the current programs and focus funding on endowment building. The proposed FY 1986 appropriation level of $141,208,000 is the same as the FY 195 appropriation level.,James B. Stedman, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 85-573 EPW,"February 20, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Almost half the States have studies or are studying their civil service systems for discriminatory pay practices particularly in female-dominated classifications. These studies and their results may have implications for the Federal Government as there are similarities between the civil service systems of the state and the Federal Government. The report includes a table highlighting comparable worth activities in the States.,Alice L. Ahmuty, Analyst in Labor Economics and Relations, Economics Division,CRS 85-615 E,"March 12, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Citations in this bibliography cover different aspects of the acid rain issue including research into its cause, effects on the environment (particularly forests), and problems with control.,Adrienne Grenfell, Senior Bibliographer, Environment and Natural Resources, Library Services Division.,CRS 85-643 L,"March 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

CRS 85-716 ENR,"May 1, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This report explains the economic rationales for Federal subsidy of public spending by the State-local sector and evaluates the changes in deductibility of State-local taxes proposed by the Treasury, Bradley-Gephardt, and Kemp-Kasten tax reform plans for consistency with these rationales.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Federal Subsidy of State-Local Provision?. What Justifies State-Local Provision? ; Why Should the Federal Government Subsidize State-Local Provision? ; Identifying the State-Local Goods to be Subsidized -- Is State-Local Tax Deductibility Consistent with the Economic Rationales for Federal Subsidy?. History of State-Local Tax Deductibility ; Eliminating Deductibility of All Taxes ; Eliminating Deductibility of Selected Taxes -- Conclusions.,Dennis Zimmerman, Specialist in Public Finance, Economics Division.,CRS 85-515 E,"January 28, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This compilation of tables has been assembled to describe individual State variations in the major components of State-local tax systems and to allow comparisons on the extent to which tax revenues are utilized in financing State and local governments. All data are from the Census Bureau series on governmental finances.

In its proposed amendments to the Federal program for the education of disadvantaged children, under chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act, the Reagan Administration has recommended that a 2 percent "absorption factor" be applied to the allocation of funds. Thus, children counted for the distribution of basic grants would be considered only to the extent that they exceed 2 percent of a county's total school-age population. This report provides an analysis of the effects of this proposed formula change.

On September 26, 1985 tax reform proposals for use in mark up in the Committee on Ways and Means were announced. The Administration has also proposed some changes in its May 28, 1985 tax reform, including the elimination of indexing of inventories. This report updates effective tax rates in "Effects of Business Tax Provisions in the Administration's Tax Proposal," Congressional Research Service Report No. 85-783 E, June 6, 1985 to incorporate these proposals.

The President's steel import restraint program has as its goal limiting imports of steel to 18.5 percent of the U.S. market for finished steel products and 20.2 percent for all steel products. One year after the announcement of the program, it appears that the goal for all steel products will only partially be achieved for the 1986-89 period. The import market share for all steel products could be reduced, but only to about 22.6 percent of the U.S. market. The ultimate success of the program hinges on the results of negotiations of voluntary export restraint agreements with countries or regions not presently subject to them.

The Federal Internal Revenue Code has a number of provision pertaining to education. Some of these provisions refer explicitly to "educational institution" or "student" or the like, while others without such references still have implications for education. This report provides summaries of certain of these provisions, short legislative histories, data on how they affect education, tax expenditure revenue loss estimates, and mention of how they would be affected by President Reagan's May 1985, tax reform proposals.

Maria H. Grimes, Specialist, Environment and Natural Resources Policy,CRS 85-1013 ENRnn"October 15, 1985."nnSuDoc # LC 14. 18/3