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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33334 - Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture: Status and Current Issues
11-Feb-2009; Geoffrey S. Becker and Tadlock Cowan ; 24 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
September 23, 2008
January 17, 2008
February 21, 2007
June 2, 2006
March 27, 2006

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Abstract: Animal agriculture is being transformed by rapid advances in biotechnology — a term that encompasses a variety of technologies, including genetic engineering (GE), genetic modification, transgenics, recombinant DNA techniques, and cloning, among others. Producers are interested in the application.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Agriculture, Science & Technology

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go directly to report, PDF _ RS22204 - U.S. Trade Deficit and the Impact of Changing Oil Prices
15-Apr-2009; James K. Jackson; 10 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
September 12, 2009
June 10, 2008
January 15, 2008
November 14, 2007
June 12, 2007
May 30, 2007
April 13, 2007
December 13, 2006 (/NLE/CRSreports/06Dec/RS22204.pdf)
October 13, 2006
/NLE/CRSreports/06Jul/RS22204.pdf
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Abstract: Petroleum prices have continued to rise sharply in 2008, at one time reaching more than $140 per barrel of crude oil. At the same time the average monthly volume of imports of energy-related petroleum products has fallen slightly. The combination of sharply rising prices and a slightly lower leve.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Economics & Trade, Energy, Government
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go directly to report, PDF _ RS22037 - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: Program Overview and Issues
10-Apr-2009; Mary Tiemann; 12 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
February 22, 2008
March 9, 2007
June 20, 2006
April 27, 2006

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Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996 authorized a drinking water state revolving loan fund (DWSRF) program to help public water systems finance infrastructure projects needed to comply with federal drinking water regulations and to protect public health. Under the program, states.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Water, Federal Agencies
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL34573 - Does the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear?: A Look at the Special Rules
26-Mar-2009; Kristina Alexander; 16 p.
 Update: Previous editions:
October 16, 2009
September 2, 2008
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Abstract: The polar bear has been protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) since 1972, meaning that it is illegal to kill or harass the bear or to transport or trade its parts (with a few exceptions). The Endangered Species Act (ESA) also prohibits killing or harming listed species. Some ask: I.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Climate Change, General Interest, Legislative
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL34736 - The President's Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP): Issues for Congress
20-Mar-2009; Deborah D. Stine; 40 p.
 Abstract: Congress established the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) through the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-282). The act states that “The primary function of the OSTP Director is to provide, within the Executive Office of the Pres.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Science & Technology, Government
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL34448 - Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2009
17-Mar-2009; John F. Sargent, Christine M. Matthews, John D. Moteff, Daniel Morgan, Robert Esworthy, Wendy H. Schacht, Pamela W. Smith, Wayne A. Morrissey; 62 p.
 Update: Previous Editions:
August 15, 2008
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Abstract: President Bush has proposed total research and development (R&D) funding of $147.0 billion in his FY2009 budget request to Congress, a $3.9 billion (2.7%) increase over the estimated FY2008 level of $143.1 billion. Five federal agencies would receive 92.8% of total federal R&D spending: the Depar.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Federal Agencies, Legislative, Science & Technology
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go directly to report, PDF _ RS22060 - The Sport Fish and Restoration Boating Trust Fund
17-Mar-2009; Eugene H. Buck; 9 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
May 19, 2005
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Abstract: The Aquatic Resources Trust Fund was created in 1984 and subsequently amended to support a variety of programs. This report details sources of funding for this trust fund?s two accounts ? the Sport Fish Restoration Account and the Boat Safety Account ? and summarizes the various programs and activit.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Natural Resources, Water
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go directly to report, PDF _ RS22818 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Overview, FY2009 Budget, and Issues for Congress
6-Mar-2009; Daniel Morgan, Carl E. Behrens; 10 p.
 Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducts U.S. civilian space and aeronautics activities. For FY2009, the Bush Administration requested $17.614 billion for NASA, an increase of 1.8% from the FY2008 appropriation of $17.309 billion. The House Appropriations Committee recomm.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Federal Agencies, Science & Technology
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL34513 - Climate Change: Current Issues and Policy Tools
6-Mar-2009; Jane A. Leggett; 32 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
June 3, 2008
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Abstract: On June 2, 2008, the Senate agreed to consider a bill (S. 3036) to control greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. This action is indicative of the pressures Members of Congress increasingly face on whether and how to address human-induced climate change. Contentious debates scrutinize iss.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Climate Change, Legislative
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33941 - Polar Bears:Listing Under the Endangered Species Act
4-Mar-2009; Eugene H. Buck, M. Lynn Corn, Kristina Alexander; 24 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
February 20, 2009
September 2, 2008
June 2, 2008
February 15, 2008
October 9, 2007
May 14, 2007
March 30, 2007
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Abstract: On May 14, 2008, Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced the listing of polar bears as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The controversial decision highlights the intersection of two significant issues currently before Congress — climate change and species protection. Under .... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Biodiversity, Legislative, Climate Change
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