Rita Ann Reimer, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division.,CRS 84-862 A,"December 14, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Robert Meltz, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division.,CRS 85-976 A,"September 3, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986 (H.R. 3838) there would be only two statutory marginal tax rates for individuals, 15 and 28 percent. In addition to reducing statutory marginal tax rates, H.R. 3838 would phase out certain tax provisions over various income ranges. These phaseout provisions would produce an effective marginal tax rate schedule considerably different from the statutory schedule. This paper describes the phaseout provisions contained in H.R. 3838 and analyzes their effects on marginal tax rates.,Abstract -- Phaseout of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) -- Phaseout of Deductible IRA Contributions -- Phaseout of the 15 Percent Tax Rate Bracket -- Phaseout of Losses from Passive Activities -- Phaseout of the Personal Exemption -- Summary.,CRS 86-912 E,"September 26, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This document provides (1) background information on hospice care and a summary of current law provisions authorizing coverage for hospice care under Medicare; (2) information on the National Hospice Study; (3) information on the implementation of the hospice benefit; and (4) a discussion of hospice issues.,Richard J. Price, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 84-756,"September 19, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This Editorial Commentary includes editorials on the problem of drunk driving in the United States selected from 100 newspapers monitored by the Congressional Research Service. The Commentary is divided into four sections focusing on different aspects of the problem. The first section concentrates on general commentary on drunk driving, the second laws and legislative efforts, the third roadblocks and their legality, and the final one the elimination of "happy hours" at bars. The editorials are arranged chronologically within each section.,Abstract -- Contents -- General -- Laws and Legislative Efforts -- Roadblocks -- Bars and "Happy Hours.",Marsha K. Cerny, Senior Bibliographer, Education and Public Welfare, Library Services Division,CRS 84-830 L,"December 21, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Rita Ann Reimer, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division.,CRS 85-890 A,"July 19, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The transfer of air carrier service between airports in the same community is generally thought to have adverse economic effects on the airport losing service. This report briefly examines experience with airport relocation in four communities. Further, this experience is related to prospects for air carrier activity relocation in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area.*,Abstract -- Introduction -- Scope -- Background -- Experience. Chicago ; Houston ; Kansas City ; Dallas-Fort Worth -- Implications for Washington, D.C., Area Airports -- Conclusion -- Bibliography.,John W. Fischer, Analyst in Transportation, Economic Division, with the assistance of Jose Padus, Research Assistant,CRS 84-699 E,"July 20, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Rita Ann Reimer, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 87-325 A,"April 10, 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Rita Ann Reimer, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 84-848 A,"November 6, 1984.","Updated December 24, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Before 1980, when a disabled person's counted income exceeded the substantial gainful activity (SGA) level, his Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits were ended. This caused the loss of Medicaid benefits too in many States. Critics argued that the low SGA amount created a disincentive to work. nThe Social Security Disability Amendments of 1980, P.L. 96-265, allowed disabled SSI recipients who worked and earned more than the SGA amount to receive a special SSI benefit and thereby remain eligible for Medicaid. The 1980 amendments included a number of provisions designed to encourage disabled recipients to attempt to return to work. This paper analyzes the current rules on work-related earnings and also examines past policies.,CRS 84-825 EPW,"November 26, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Laws Implicated By Shipments of Military Materials to Iran, Raymond J. Celada, Senior Specialist. November 20, 1986, revised November 24, 1986. Covert shipments of war materials to Iran raise issues concerning the wisdom of Administration policies and the legality of the shipments and the procedures followed in making them. This report deals with the legal issues and highlights the following authorities as being immediately implicated: the Arms Export Control Act, the Foreign Assistance Act, the Export Administration Act, the National Security Act, the Hostage Act, and potentially various funding and expenditure regulations.,Introduction -- Iran, Terrorism and "Embargo" -- Funding and Conduct of Intelligence Activities -- Funding -- Hostage Act -- Conclusion.,Raymond J. Celada, Senior Specialist in American Public Law.,CRS 86-1005 A,"November 20, 1986.","Revised November 24, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

CRS 85-997 An Incorrect report number written on report.,"September 9, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This paper provides background information and a discussion of the issues relating to Federal policy for the education of gifted and talented children since the late 1960s.,Introduction -- Part I: National Recognition of the Special Education Needs of Gifted and Talented Children: 1969-1974 -- Part II: Development of Federal Categorical Programs for the Education of the Gifted and Talented: 1974-1978 -- Part III: Withdrawal of Specific Federal Support for the Gifted and Talented: 1981-1983 -- Part IV: Current Legislation Issues: 1984.,Angela M. Evans, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 84-640 EPW,"May 16, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

David R. Siddall, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 84-853 A,"September 13, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

At the end of the last session of Congress, Congress overwhelming approved reauthorization of the Clean Water Act. President Reagan, objecting to the cost involved, vetoed the legislation. The Act was promptly reintroduced at the beginning of the 100th Congress and again overwhelming passed by both Houses of Congress, vetoed again by President Reagan, and subsequently passed by both Houses of Congress by sufficiently large margins to override the veto. This Overviews presents editorial commentary on the reauthorization of the Clean Water Act, the President's veto, and whether or not the Act should be reauthorized over President Reagan's objections.,Where Clean Water Act Funds Would Go (New York Times) -- Editorials. Atlanta Constitution [Georgia] ; (Baltimore) Sun [Maryland] ; (Bergen) Record [New Jersey] ; Birmingham News [Alabama] ; Chicago Tribune [Illinois] ; Christian Science Monitor [Massachusettes] ; (Cleveland) Plain Dealer [Ohio] ; Des Moines Register [Iowa] ; Detroit Free Press [Michigan] ; Hartford Courant [Connecticut] ; Kansas City Times [Kansas] ; (Little Rock) Arkansas Gazette ; (Long Island) Newsday [New York] ; Miami Herald [Florida] ; Minneapolis Star and Tribune [Minnestoa] ; Milwaukee Tribune [Wisconsin] ; (Nashville) Tennessean ; (New Orleans) Times-Picayune [Louisiana] ; New York Times ; Philadelphia Inquirer [Pennsylvania] ; (Portland) Oregonian ; St. Louis Pos-Dispatch [Missouri] ; Salt Lake Tribune [Utah] ; Seattle Post-Intelligencer [Washington] ; Seattle Times [Washington] ; Washington Post ; Wichita Eagle-Beacon [Kansas],This Overviews was compiled by Adrienne Grenfell. Ann Eschete was responsible for this production of the editorials; Marsha Cerny oversaw the production of the publication.,CRS 87-86 L,"January 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The Price-Anderson Act creates a source of funds to cover liability resulting from a nuclear incident, and also limits liability per incident. Key elements of the Act expire August 1, 1987. This report offers side-by-side comparison of the leading reauthorization bills pending at the close of the 99th Congress.,Robert Meltz, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 86-1013 A,"November 24, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This report provides an overview of the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act concerning the appointment of an independent counsel (formerly "special prosecutor"), the duties and authority of the independent counsel, and the congressional oversight of the independent counsel.,Jack Maskell, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 86-1015 A,"December 3, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The report is missing pages 15 and 19 in its pagination.,CRS 85-889 A,"July 16, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

What has been the relationship between State "Right-To-Work" laws and unemployment? This report examines the research literature on the issue, conducts several new statistical tests, and explores recent advances in labor economic theory that relate to the problem. This study also examines whether "Right-To-Work" laws have altered the allocation of Federal funding based on formulas which use unemployment rates.,Abstract -- Introduction -- The RTW Research Literature -- An Econometric Test -- Recent Developments in Economic Theory and RTW -- Conclusions.,CRS 84-632 E,"May 18, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

During the first several months of the 99th Congress, a number of labor issues have received considerable attention. This paper gives a brief description and analysis of these labor and labor-related issues as well as others that are likely to receive some attention in the remainder of the 99th Congress. This paper is an update of Labor Issues in the 99th Congress: Potential Topics of Discussion, Report 85-525 E, January 29, 1985.,CRS 85-941 E,"September 12, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3