Congress is considering legislation to address the allegation that blind persons are discriminated against by the insurance industry. Spokespersons for insurance companies have taken the position that State laws and regulations are adequate and that Federal legislation is not needed.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Background -- Legislation in the 99th Congress Regarding Insurance for the Blind. Overview ; Findings and Purpose ; Discriminatory Actions ; State Enforcement Prior to Judicial Enforcement ; Civil Action by or on Behalf of Aggrieved Persons ; Action Involving Issues of General Importance -- Discussion of Legislation in the 99th Congress Regarding Insurance for the Blind.,Mary F. Smith, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 85-1047 EPW,"November 8, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This objective of this report is to review the various ways or forms in which the Federal Government affects the costs of mining and natural resource-based products of the United States. The report describes how current Federal laws and polices affect the market costs of livestock, timber, food and fiber, fisheries, water, hardrock mining, fuel minerals, oil and gas, hydroelectric power, and petroleum substitutes.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Broader Forms of Subsidy in the United States. Taxation ; Public Land Access and Costs ; Providing of Infra-structure -- The Subsidization of Specific Natural Resource Production. Livestock ; Timber ; Food and Fiber ; Marine Resources ; Water as a Commodity ; Hydroelectricity ; Hard Rock Minerals ; Fuel Minerals-Uranium and Coal ; Crude Oil, Natural Gas and Their Products ; Petroleum Substitutes -- U.S. Subsidization in Summary.,John Schanz, et al, Senior Specialist, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division.,CRS 86-588 ENR,"February 28, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The Food Security Act of 1985 (PL 99-198) required the Secretary of Agriculture to poll U.S. wheat producers on whether they favor mandatory limits on their production in exchange for higher market prices. The nonbinding poll, being conducted in early July, has resurrected one of the most controversial and divisive issues of the 1985 farm policy debate. This report describes the poll and examines arguments for and against mandatory supply controls.,CRS 86-751 ENR,"July 1, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This paper provides a short summary of programs for the rehabilitation of single-family homes in urban and rural areas. While these programs are targeted to low-income households, they aid moderate-income households as well. The Federal agencies involved in the loan process, loan limitations, and eligibility requirements for each program are discussed.,Susan Vanhorenbeck, Analyst in Housing, Economics Division.,CRS 86-527 E,"January 24, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This paper briefly describes two housing programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Section 8 and Section 202. Since 1976, Section 8 has been the Federal Government's chief rental assistance program, sheltering approximately 2.2 million households. Section 202 is a program designed specifically to house the elderly and handicapped, and since its revision in 1974, it has housed approximately 143,000 households. There have been criticisms of both of the programs and these criticisms are also discussed in this paper.,CRS 86-1019 E,"December 5, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

CRS 86-755 L,"June 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Legislative proposals introduced int he 99th Congress through June 26, 1986 affecting the Federal deposit insurance funds are the subject of this report. This review is an updated and revised version of CRS Report No. 86-646 E, issued in April 1986. It supplements CRS Report No. 85-209 E, which gives a more detailed economic analysis of many of the recent proposals for change.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Legislative Analysis. How the Federal Deposit Insurance System Works ; Developments Leading to Proposals for Change ; Comparative Analysis of Proposals for Change -- Summary of Legislative Proposals. Identification of Specific Issue Areas ; Coverage Requirements: Institutions ; Coverage Requirements: Accounts ; Pricing ; Financing the Insurance Funds ; Regulatory Restructuring ; Regulatory Authority: Ongoing Institutions ; Regulatory Authority: Failed Institutions ; Aid to Distressed Institutions -- Directory of Bills. Concurrent and Joint Resolutions ; House Bills ; Senate Bills -- Federal Deposit Insurance System, Legislative Proposals for Change.,CRS 86-799 E,"July 28, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Introduction and Background -- State Court Recognition of Other States' Court Decrees -- Pre-PKPA Supreme Court Decisions -- The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act -- Pre-PKPA Federal Intervention -- The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act of 1980 -- Post-PKPA-Department of Justice Guidelines -- Caselaw Construing the PKPA -- Federal "Missing Children" Legislation -- Post-PKPA Federal Legislation -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: Survey of State Statutory Provisions -- Appendix II: Select Legal Bibliography.,Rita Ann Reimer, Legislation Attorney, American Law Division.,CRS 86-621 A,"February 4, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

ACTION is authorized by the Domestic Volunteer Service Act; its major program components include Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) and the Older American Volunteer Program (OAVP). This legislation was last reauthorized in 1984 (P.L. 98-288) and will be reviewed for reauthorization by Congress during the 99th Congress. This paper provides an overview of ACTION programs.,Abstract -- Background -- Action Programs. VISTA (Title I-A) ; Service-Learning Programs (Title I-B) ; Special Volunteer Programs (I-C) ; Older American Volunteer Program (Title II) -- Legislative Action. Ninety-Eighth Congress Legislation ; Ninety-Ninth Congress Action.,Evelyn Howard, Analyst in Social Legislation and Carol O'Shaughnessy, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 86-604 EPW,"January 30, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Prompted by growing concerns about the health effects associated with smokeless tobacco products - both chewing tobacco and snuff - several bills are being considered by the 99th Congress which are designed to warn consumers about the dangerous health consequences of such products and discourage their consumption. This report provides background information on these products, including usage, their advertising and promotion, and health concerns. It also discusses legislative proposals which include labeling requirements, advertising bans and restrictions, tax measures, and public education efforts.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Smokeless Tobacco Use in America. Types of Smokeless Tobacco ; Reasons for Its Use and Growing Popularity ; Special Concerns About Use by School-Age Children -- Advertising and Promotion -- Health Concerns -- Constitutionality of Advertising Bans is Unclear -- Legislation in the 99th Congress. Labeling Requirements ; Advertising Restrictions ; Tax Measures ; Educational Efforts ; Compromise Appears Likely.,Bruce K. Mulock, Specialist in Business/Government Relations, Economics Division,CRS 86-519 E,"January 21, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

On November 1, 1985, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers Home Administration (FeHA) published regulations instituting new procedures for handling farm loan program borrowers who are one year or more delinquent in their loan payments. This report outlines the history of the lawsuit that led to the promulgation of the new regulations, examines the arguments against them contained in the subsequent legal challenge, and discusses some of the policy issues underlying FmHA's actions regarding delinquent borrowers.,Jean M. Rawson, Analyst, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division.,CRS 86-524 ENR,"January 23, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

CRS 85-773 A,"May 24, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

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

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

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