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Cooperative Research and Development Agreements

Description: A Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) is a mechanism established by P.L. 99-602, the Federal Technology Transfer Act, to allow the transfer of technology, knowledge, and expertise from government laboratories to the private sector for further development and commercialization. The government provides support in the way of overhead for research and development performed in the federal laboratory and is prohibited from providing funding directly to the partner in the collaborat… more
Date: November 17, 1998
Creator: Schacht, Wendy H.
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R&D Partnerships: Government-Industry Collaboration

Description: Efforts by the 104th Congress to eliminate several government-industry-university research and development partnership programs reflected some opposition to federally funded programs designed to facilitate the commercialization of technology. Within the context of the budget decisions, the 106th Congress is expected to again debate the government's role in promoting collaborative ventures focused on generating new products and processes for the marketplace.
Date: November 17, 1998
Creator: Schacht, Wendy H.
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The "Son of Sam" Case: Legislative Implications

Description: In Simon & Schuster, Inc. v. Members of the new York State Crime Victims Board, the U.S. Supreme Court held that New York State's "Son of Sam" law was inconsistent with the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech and press. This report examines the Supreme Court decision and then considers whether its rationale renders the federal law unconstitutional. Concluding that it likely does, the report considers whether it would be possible to enact a constitutional Son-of-Sam statute. Finally… more
Date: November 30, 1998
Creator: Cohen, Henry
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Veterans Issues in the 105th Congress

Description: This report focuses on policies, programs, and benefits of interest to veterans. Included are discussions of issues before the 105th Congress, and the current status of major legislation.
Date: November 11, 1998
Creator: Snook, Dennis W.
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Appropriations for FY1999: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education

Description: This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year.It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education. It summarizes the current legislative status of the bill, its scope, its major issues, funding levels, and related legislative activity.
Date: November 19, 1998
Creator: Irwin, Paul M.
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Appropriations for FY1999: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies

Description: This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Subcommittees on Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations. It summarizes the current legislative status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related Congressional Research Service products.
Date: November 9, 1998
Creator: Snook, Dennis W.
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Alien Eligibility for Public Assistance

Description: This report discusses how The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 has affected alien (illegal immigrants and nonimmigrants in the country) eligibility for federal, state, and local government assistance.
Date: November 6, 1998
Creator: Vialet, Joyce C. & Eig, Larry M.
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Foreign Policy Agency Reorganization in the 105th Congress

Description: This report provides information about the Foreign Policy Agency Reorganization in the 105th Congress. This report also provides the background on foreign policy consolidation issues, discusses foreign policy implications, and tracks legislation.
Date: November 6, 1998
Creator: Epstein, Susan B.; Nowels, Larry & Hildreth, Steven A.
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Appropriations for FY1999: Military Construction

Description: This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that congress passes each year. It summarizes the current legislative status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels and related legislative activity.
Date: November 10, 1998
Creator: Tyszkiewicz, Mary T.
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Appropriations for FY1999: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs

Description: This report is a guide to the annual Foreign Operations appropriations bill, where Congress reviews the U.S. foreign aid budget and influences executive branch foreign policy making generally. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Foreign Operations.
Date: November 2, 1998
Creator: Nowles, Larry
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