Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

This bibliography presents annotated references on the incidence, effects, and management of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the environment. Health effects of PCBs, ocean dumping, incineration on land and at sea, and various technologies for PCB destruction and disposal are among the topics covered.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Overviews -- Health effects of PCBs -- PCB Pollution in Aquatic Environments -- Ocean Dumping of PCBs -- Incineration of PCBs -- Ocean Incineration -- Other Technologies for PCB Disposal and Destruction -- Legislative and Regulatory Aspects.,Rebecca Mazur, Library Services Division.,CRS 86-753 L,"July 1, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Indoor air pollution

Research and regulatory issues associated with problems of indoor air pollution are reviewed briefly. Sources and estimated health effects of the more common indoor air pollutants are summarized in three tables. Regulatory responsibility for indoor air pollution is diffuse and often unclearly defined.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Governmental Responsibilities -- General Conclusions -- Tables. Health Effects of Some Major Indoor Air Pollutants ; Estimated Number of Persons Exposed to Known Carcinogenic or Potentially Carcinogenic Agents Affecting the Respiratory System ; Summary of Sources and Types of Indoor Air Pollution.,Christopher H. Dodge, Specialist in Life Sciences, Science Policy Research Division.,CRS 87-379 SPR,"April 30, 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Grants to state agencies for the education of neglected or delinquent children under chapter 1, Education Consolidation and Improvement Act

Since 1966, the Department of Education's State agency program for the neglected or delinquent has provided supplementary educational services to this group of educationally disadvantaged children and youth. This paper provides a legislative history, funding history, and a discussion and analysis of evaluations of this program.,Wayne Riddle, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 85-789 EPW,"June 12, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Federal housing administration

In its Fiscal Year 1987 Budget the Administration has proposed several changes to FHA's basic unsubsidized single-family housing program -- the program authorized under Section 203 (b) of the National Housing Act of 1934. This report examines the impact on potential moderate-income homebuyers and on the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund of the proposal to (1) increase the one-time mortgage insurance premium to 5 percent of the mortgage, (2) require that the premium be paid in cash, and (3) limit eligibility in the FHA program to applicants earning $40,000 or less.,B. Elliington Foote, Analyst in Housing, Economics,CRS 86-613 E,"March 14, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The homeless

Homelessness is sometimes the condtion of the deinstitutionalized mentally ill, the aged, the voluntarily idle and the temporarily unemployed; and of runaway youth, destitute families, drug addicts, street beggars and alcoholics - in urban and rural areas. There appears to be no single set of characteristics shared by the homeless except being poor without housing, and often lacking food and medical care as well. This Editorial Commentary looks at the "problems" of the homeless and those who search for remedies using selected editorials. It also covers actions taken by local and State governments to address the problems. nnThe Editorial Commentary includes an introductory section of newspaper articles on the homeless. It is divided into sections - one focusing on the problem; the other on actions that have been taken to deal with the problem. Both sections are arranged in reverse chronological order. The editorials were selected from the editorial collection maintained by the Library Services Division.,Compiled by Library Services Division.,CRS 86-525 L,"January 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Head Start issues in FY 1986

Background -- Program Funding -- Federal Administration of Head Start. Training and Technical Assistance ; Child Development Associate (CDA) Program ; Criminal Records Checks -- Local Administration. Head Start Teachers' Salaries and Unemployment Compensation ; Enrollment and Attendance ; Liability Insurance -- Program Evaluations. Two Recent Evaluations of Early Childhood Intervention Programs.,Sharon Stephan, Analyst in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 86-554 EPW,January 15, 1986.,SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Federal assistance for elementary and secondary education

The authorizations of appropriations for several of the largest Federal programs of aid to elementary and secondary education expire during the 100th Congress. This report provides background information--including legislative and funding histories, evaluation findings, participation trends, allocation formulas, and references--for each of these elementary and secondary education programs being considered for reauthorization.,Introduction -- Chapter 1, Education Consolidation and Improvement Act (ECIA), Basic Grants -- Chapter 1, ECIA, State Agency Program for Migrant Pupils -- Chapter 1, ECIA, State Agency Program for Handicapped Pupils -- Chapter 1, ECIA, State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Pupils -- Chapter 2, ECIA -- Bilingual Education Act -- Impact Aid, P.L. 815 and 874, 81st Congress -- Adult Education Act -- Education for Economic Security Act, Title II: Science and Mathematics Education -- Indian Education Act -- Emergency Immigrant Education Act -- Magnet Schools Program -- Women's Educational Equity Act -- Excellence in Education Act -- Territorial Aid Programs -- Ellender Fellowship Program.,CRS 87-330 EPW,"January 27, 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Social security and the national debt

The national debt is the amount of liabilities of the Federal Government outstanding at any given time. Because surplus resources of the social security trust funds are invested in Federal securities, and hence constitute part of the national debt, a question sometimes asked is what effect does social security have on the size of the national debt. This paper provides a technical description of how the financial operations of the social security program relate to the national debt and the debt ceiling.,Abstract -- Introduction. What is the Difference Between Social Security's Effect on the National Debt and the Federal Budget? ; Is the National Debt Always Increased When Social Security's Income Exceeds Its Outgo? ; Is the National Debt Always Reduced When Social Security Has To Reduce Its Reserve of Federal Securities? ; If Excess Social Security Taxes Caused the Amount of Debt Held by the Public To Fall, Would the Government's Interest Costs Be Smaller? ; If a Shortfall of Social Security Taxes Caused the Amount of Debt Held by the Public To Rise, Would the Government's Interest Costs Be Larger? ; Would the National Debt Be Different if Social Security Were Removed From the Unified Budget? ; Is Social Security Affected When the So-Called "Debt Ceiling" is Reached? -- Summary.,David Koitz, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 85-782 EPW,"March 29, 1985 with technical revisions on June 10, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

U.S. agricultural statistics at a glance

The charts and graphs in this report provide a brief look at U.S. farm operations, their importance to the U.S. economy, recent financial problems on the farm, and Federal agriculture program spending. They were compiled from selected publications of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the General Accounting Office.,Geoffrey S. Becker, Analyst, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division.,CRS 86-610 ENR,"January 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The dairy provisions of the 1985 farm bill

The new omnibus farm law, the Food Security act of 1985, extends the dairy price support program for five years, authorizes reductions in the support rate after 1986, and establishes a new, voluntary program paying farmers to quit dairying. This report summarizes these and other dairy provisions in the legislation.,Geoffrey S. Becker, Analyst, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division.,CRS 86-516 ENR,"February 3, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Legislative vetoes enacted after Chadha

This report identifies the legislative vetoes that have been enacted into law after the Supreme Court, in INS v. Chadha (1983), which held the legislative veto unconstitutional. Most of the legislative vetoes enacted after Chadha vest the veto power in committees or subcommittees of Congress.,CRS 87-389 GOV,"April 28, 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The tax reform act of 1985 (H.R. 3838)

Estimates how that over its first five years, the Tax Reform Act of 1985 (HR 3838) would be revenue neutral, with a reduction in revenue from the individual income tax just offset by an increase in revenue from the corporate income tax. This report describes the major changes in the individual and corporate income tax systems that would produce these revenue patterns. Notwithstanding the five-year revenue estimates, the report concludes that the bill would not significantly increase the tax burden on corporate-sector income. Further, in the long-run, the bill may lose tax revenue compared to revenue that would be generated under the current tax system.,Abstract -- Introduction and Summary -- HR 3838's Effect on Tax Revenues. Aggregate Revenue Effects ; Revenues from Provisions Affecting Individuals ; HR 3838 and Revenues from the Corporate Income Tax ; Summary -- Would HR 3838 Shift the Tax Burden from Individuals to Corporations? -- The Long-Run Revenue Effect of HR 3838.,David L. Brumbaugh, Analyst in Public Finance and Gregg A. Esenwien, Economic Analyst, Economics Division.,CRS 86-586 E,"March 10, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3