This report identifies federal statutes that impose or may be used to impose sanctions on countries found to be supporting international terrorism. Two types of statutes are included: (1) those in which Congress has chosen to make certain prohibitions come into play once a nation has been identified as a country supporting international terrorism and (2) those broader delegated authorities that might be used by the President to impose sanctions against such countries but that are not limited to such use. While there may be additional statutes that may be relevant to the situation in question, the report lists what appear to be major sources of authority in this area.,CRS 86-1001 A,"October 23, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The various budget proposals and estimates for fiscal year 1987 from the Administration and Congress are included and discussed in this report.,CRS 86-1010 E,"November 20, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 changed the way IRS is to determine the correct interest and principal components in debt instruments that do not provide for a market rate of interest. This paper describes these new rules for "unstated" and "imputed" interest on mortgages and briefly discusses the controversy they have generated.,CRS 84-735 E,"August 30, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This paper examines the recent claims that the published 1982 tax return data show that the tax cut in the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 induced upper-income taxpayers to relay less heavily on tax shelters and to pay more, not less, income tax. The report indicates that the tax return data neither prove nor disprove these claims because they do not enable separating other effects, for example, normal income growth and short-term tax planning activities, from the long-term incentive effects of the tax cut. The implications for tax equity are also discussed.,Abstract -- Introduction and Summary -- The Controversy and Recent Claims -- An Examination of the Upper-Income Tax Return Data -- A Brief Examination of the Equity Issue.,CRS 84-702 E,"July 31, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The 99th Congress considered various proposals concerning U.S. aid to family planning programs abroad. Congress appropriated $239.3 million for FY 1986 (after Gramm-Rudman-Hollings sequestration) and $234.6 million for FY 1987 for AID population assistance activities. In addition Congress addressed a number of policy issues including whether the United States should cut off assistance to organizations which support voluntary abortions or abortion related activities with non-U.S. funds; whether the United States should fund international organizations operating in countries like China where there are widespread reports of coercive family planning measures; and whether AID should change its policy of informed choice in favor of a policy allowing a larger share of funds for groups that promote only natural family planning methods.,CRS 86-1009 F,"November 25, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Economic impacts of relocating a commercial airport from one area to another within a metropolitan region may be felt by the locality being left, by the locality receiving the activity, and by the larger metropolitan region containing the two locations. This paper provides a brief analysis of factors associated with economic impacts for the affected areas. The analysis is based on generalized assumptions for economic conditions in the respective areas prior to the hypothetical relocation.,CRS 84-700 E,"July 20, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This paper lists annually, by program, the Federal funds that have been available specifically for school construction during the past 5 years. For FY 1985, $129 million has been appropriated for such purposes out of the Department of Education's budget of $18.1 billion.,CRS 84-834 EPW,"December 4, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Recent projections suggest that by the end of the decade social security taxes may be higher than necessary to meet the benefit commitments of the program. The excess income would be invested in Federal securities and would be used to finance other government activities in the 1990-2020 period. In later years, however, governmental resources could be strained as the securities are cashed in to help pay for the benefits of the post World War II "baby boom" retirees.,CRS 84-783 EPW,"October 22, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Jay R. Shampansky, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division.,CRS 85-893 A,"September 25, 1984.","Updated July 22, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Issues regarding the quality and structure of public secondary education have recently attracted substantial public and legislative attention in the U.S. as well as several foreign nations. This paper provides an overview of the secondary education structure in the U.S., England, France, Japan, the Soviet Union, and West Germany, with a discussion of major issues and recent developments.,Introduction -- Overview (including Discussion of the United States' System) -- England -- France -- Japan. Formation of Ad Hoc Advisory Council on Education Reform -- Soviet Union. Recently-adopted School Reform Plan -- West Germany -- Concluding Discussion. Comparative System Chart -- References.,Wayne Riddle, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 84-770,"October 9, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3