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

The report is missing pages 116 and 124.,CRS 85-1026 SPR,"September 25, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

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

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

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

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 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

CRS 86-805 A,"July 17, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Douglas Reid Weimer, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division.,CRS 85-772 A,"May 14, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

CRS 86-771 GOV,"July 11, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

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

CRS 85-777 A,"May 28, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

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

Gwenell L. Bass, Analyst in Corporate Finance and Industrial Organization, Economics Division.,CRS 85-792 E,"June 13, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

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