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The federal deposit insurance system

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

The parental kidnapping prevention act of 1980

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 and its volunteer programs

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

Smokeless tobacco

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

The farmers home administration's new regulations for handling delinquent farm borrowers

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

The reagan administration proposes dramatic changes to national defense stockpile goals

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

Space issues

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

Leadership in Educational Administration Development Program

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

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

Joint and several liability

About half the states have recently modified or eliminated their laws on joint and several liability. In these states, if two or more defendants contribute to a tort, then, at least in some circumstances, each is liable only in proportion to his share of responsibility, instead of 100 percent liable.

Impact of legislative changes on major programs administered by the Department of Education

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

Estimated impact aid payments under section 3 of P.L. 81-874

Section 3 of P.L. 81-874 authorizes financial assistance for school maintenance and operations to school districts in areas where enrollments and local revenues are adversely affected by Federal activities. The adverse Federal effects may be that Federal ownership of property within the school district reduces local tax income for school purposes, or that a Federal activity causes an influx of persons into the community, resulting in an increased number of children to be educated. This report compares the estimated FY 1988 section 3 payments under the Administration's FY 1988 budget proposal with the estimated FY 1987 section 3 payments under current law (P.L. 99-500).,Abstract -- Introduction. Funding Level ; Administration's Proposed FY 1988 Distribution Formula ; Comparative Analysis of Current Law and FY 1988 Budget Allocations ; Local School District Comparisons ; State Comparisons.,Rick Holland, Analyst in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 87-307 EPW,"April 8, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Environmental block grants

Summary -- Background - Grants for Environmental Protection -- The President's Current Proposal -- Intergovernmental Relations and Recent Block Grant Experience -- Previous Environmental Block Grant Proposal -- Reactions to the Current Environmental Block Grant Proposal. Flexibility ; Funding -- Conclusion: Some Winners and Losers -- Table 1. EPA Assistance to States, FY81 to FY 87 Request -- Table 2. Proposed Environmental Block Grant Funding Summary -- Appendix 1. Current State Environmental Grants.,Claudia Copeland, Specialist in Environmental Policy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division.,CRS 86-561 ENRnn"February 18, 1986."nnSuDoc # LC 14. 18/3