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

Much attention has recently been focused on the chemical ethylene dibromide (EDB). This chemical has been widely used in leaded gasoline, and has also been used to treat grains, citrus, and other crops. It has been found in foods and in groundwater. This paper examines the possible health effects of exposure to EDB, as well as its regulation. The possible health effects and regulation of various chemical and physical alternatives to EDB are also examined. This paper concludes with some policy considerations pertinent to EDB.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Chemical and Physical Properties of EDB -- Use -- History of Research and Regulation -- Health Effects of EDB. Acute Effects ; Long-Term Effects -- Human Exposure to EDB. Occupational ; Nonoccupational ; Drinking Water ; Leaded Gasoline ; Food -- Alternatives to EDB -- Policy Questions.,Michael M. Simpson, Analyst in Life Sciences, Science Policy Research Division.,CRS 84-622 SPR,"May 3, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This report provides estimates, based on disaggregate data, of the distributional effects of the Administration tax reform proposal announced in May 1985. This report is a supplement to CRS report no. 85-159 E.,Donald W. Kiefer, Specialist in Public Finance, Economics Division.,A supplement to CRS Report No. 85-159 E, Distributional Effects of the Treasury and Administration Tax Reform Proposals, August 9, 1985.,CRS 85-992 E,"October 9, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

An important business tax provision of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 is the new tax depreciation rules for business assets. The effect of the Tax Reform Act's changes was to slow down the rate at which the cost of most assets can be depreciated. Depreciation deductions are thus less valuable to businesses than under prior law. The Act's depreciation changes, along with its repeal of the investment tax credit, also increased the tax burden on depreciable assets compared to other types of investments. While the primary purpose of this report is to describe the changes in depreciation rules and their effects, the report also contains basic information on the rationale for depreciation deductions and how the deductions are calculated.,Depreciation in General -- Depreciation Under Prior Law -- Depreciation Under the Tax Reform Act -- Effect of the Tax Reform Act and the Tax Burden on Depreciable Assets -- Appendix. Depreciation Methods ; The Half-Year Convention and Recovery Periods ; Sample Depreciation Calculations Under Prior Law ; Sample Depreciation Calculations under the Tax Reform Act of 1986.,David L. Brumbaugh, Analyst in Public Finance, Econmics Division.,CRS 87-342 E,"April 16, 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This Editorial Commentary includes editorials on child sexual abuse at day care centers selected from 100 newspapers monitored by the Congressional Research Service. The Commentary is divided into two sections. The first focuses comments on instances of child sexual abuse and is arranged chronologically. The second looks at suggestions, particularly administrative and legislative recommendations, for dealing with the specific problem of abuse and with the general issue of readily available quality day care. This section is arranged alphabetically by state. (For a review of legislative activity on this issue, see the issue brief IB81027 -- Child Day Care: the Federal Role.),Abstract -- Child Sexual Abuse -- What Should Be Done?. Arizona ; California ; District of Columbia ; Florida ; Idaho ; Indiana ; Mississippi ; New York ; Nevada ; North Carolina ; Ohio ; Rhode Island ; Tennessee.,Marsha K. Cerny, Senior Bibliographer, Education and Public Welfare, Library Services Division.,CRS 84-789 L,"November 2, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Federal assistance to housing for low-income families began with the United States Housing Act of 1937 (P.L. 75-412) which provided funds for construction and administration of low-rent projects by local, State-chartered public housing agencies (PHA). This report is concerned with those subsidy programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and whether as presently constituted they best serve the housing needs of the Nation's low-income families.,Brief History of Programs, 1937-1973 -- Current Programs. General Requirements ; Eligibility for Assistance ; Required Rent payments ; Section 8 ; Housing Vouchers ; Public Housing ; Housing for the Elderly and Handicapped (Section 202) ; Rental Housing Assistance (Section 236) ; Homeownership Assistance (Section 235) ; Rental Housing Rehabilitation and Production Grants (Section 17) -- Current Situation -- Chronology of Events -- Additional References.,Grace Milgram, Specialist in Housing, Economics Division,CRS 87-368 E,"April 15, 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Economic Policy Book Reviews is a collection of full length critical reviews of books discussing economic policy. The reviews consist of all those appearing in thirty sources from winter 1983-1984 to November 1984. The sources examined for reviews include newspapers, popular business magazines, economics journals, and political science journals that review books of economic policy interest.,CRS 84-798 L,"November 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3