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go directly to report, PDF _ RL31695 - Balancing Scientific Publication and National Security Concerns: Issues for Congress
2-Feb-2006; Dana A. Shea; 35 p.
 Update: November 13, 2006
Previous releases
June 1, 2006 - New Report
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Abstract: The federal government has historically supported the open publication of federally funded research results. In cases where such results presented a challenge to national security concerns, several mechanisms have been employed. For fundamental research results, the federal policy has been to use cl.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Information, Risk & Reform, General
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33084 - Unemployment and Employment Programs Available to Workers from Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Affected by Hurricane Katrina
5-Jun-2006; Julie M. Whittaker and Ann Lordeman; 20 p.
 Update: August 16, 2006

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Abstract: A variety of unemployment and employment programs are available to unemployed workers in three of the states affected by Hurricane Katrina: Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Unemployment Compensation (UC)/Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits and Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benef.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: General, Risk & Reform, Information

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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33219 - U.S. and International Responses to the Global Spread of Avian Flu: Issues for Congress
1-May-2006; Tiaji Salaam-Blyther; 37 p.
 Update: July 28, 2006

Previous Reports:
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Abstract: There are many strains of avian influenza virus infecting poultry. Influenza A/H5N1 is a strain of influenza currently spreading throughout the world. Although it is a bird flu, it has infected a relatively small number of people and killed more than half of those infected. Some scientists are co.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: International, Risk & Reform, General

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go directly to report, HTML _ 94-731 - Brief Summaries of Federal Animal Protection Statutes
30-Nov-1998; Henry Cohen; 31 p.
 Abstract: This report contains brief summaries of federal animal protection statutes, listed alphabetically. It does not include treaties, although it does include statutes enacted to implement treaties. It includes statutes concerning animals that are not entirely, or not at all, animal protection statute.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: General, General
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go directly to report, HTML _ 97-22 - Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention: Federal Mandates for Local Government
11-Sep-1998; Linda-Jo Schierow; 2 p.
 Abstract: (Replaced 93-91) The federal Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act; as amended, established requirements for the detection and control of lead-based paint hazards in public and private housing. Only some local governments have implementation responsibilities, but all local governments are eligib.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Pesticides, Pollution, General
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