The right of satellite dish owners to tune into cable programs being relayed by satellite signals has been the subject of extensive consideration by the 98th Congress. On October 30, 1984, enactment of Public Law No. 98-549, effective on December 29, 1984, provided a statutory right of backyard dish owners to watch cable programming being carried by the unencrypted satellite signals. However, if the owners to the rights of such programming establish a marketing system for the sale of such viewing rights, the dish owners are obligated to purchase such rights at the agreed upon price. nThe report briefly discusses the provisions and context of this new law. A more in-depth analysis of the subject area is contained in the CRS report entitled Unauthorized Reception of Communications Satellite Signals Carrying Video Programs dated August 6, 1984 (before passage of the new law).,Pages 3, 5, 7, and 9 are missing.,David R. Siddall, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division.,CRS 84-846 A,"December 14, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This report describes the technical, environmental and economic considerations that shape the potential for methanol-powered vehicles to displace conventionally-powered cars and buses. It also identifies Federal policies which affect methanol vehicle development, fuel use and fuel production. The major proposals to encourage methanol vehicle use, including H.R. 4855 (Sharp) and H.R. 5075 (Broyhill), are examined; and their policy options are discussed.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Background. Current Use of Methanol for Transportation ; Potential for Methanol Vehicles; Experience with Methanol Cars ; Environmental Advantages ; Environmental Disadvantages ; Sources of Methanol Fuel Production ; Methanol Fuel Industry ; Economics of Fuel Use Production ; Consumer Fuel Costs ; Costs of Producing Methanol from Coal ; Employment Impact of Coal-to-Methanol Plants ; Methanol Imports May Compete with Methanol From Domestic Coal ; Other Alternatives to Gasoline-Powered Vehicles ; Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ; Synthetic Gasoline ; Ethanol ; Electric Cars -- Federal Program and Policies. Methaol Vehicle and Fuel Use Policy; Department of Transportation ; Environmental Protection Agency ; White House Methanol Policy Group; Methanol Fuel Production Policy -- Barriers to Commercialization -- Summary and Analysis of Policy Options for Congressional Action. (1) Federal Passenger Car Pilot Program ; (2) Federal Bus Pilot Program ; (3) Executive Agency Car Acquisition Program ; (4) State and Local Bus Purchases with Federal Funds ; (5) Passenger Car Tax Credits ; (6) Interagency Methanol Commission ; (7) Methanol Energy Equivalency ; (8) Methanol Fuel Tax Exemption for Natural Gas ; (9) Allocation of Highway Revenue ; (10) Emission Test Procedures ; (11) Turbine and Boiler Studies and Demonstrations ; (12) Pipeline Transport Study -- Concluding Observations,CRS 84-621 SPR,"May 1, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

David M. Ackerman, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 84-842 A,"September 26, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This paper provides background information and a discussion of issues related to: (1) trends in achievement test scores in elementary and secondary education; (2) trends in Federal aid to education at that level; and (3) possible direct and indirect relationships between the achievement test score trends and Federal programs.,Introduction -- Recent Trends in Achievement Test Scores -- Trends in Funding for, and Participation in, Federal Programs of Aid for Elementary and Secondary Education -- Discussion of the Direct Impact of Federal Aid to Elementary and Secondary Education: Relationships of Achievement Test Scores and Federal Program Participation -- Discussion of Possible Indirect Effects of Federal Assistance on Achievement in Elementary and Secondary Education,CRS 84-627 EPW,"May 3, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

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