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Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Provisions in Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962)

Posted Tue, 11/10/2009 - 01:00

The 111th Congress has devoted considerable effort to health reform that seeks to increase health insurance coverage for more Americans and help to control costs, while improving quality and patient outcomes. The Affordable Health Choices for America Act (H.R. 3962) was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 29, 2009. H.R. 3962 is based on H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, originally introduced on July 14, 2009, and reported separately on October 14, 2009, by three House Committees--Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means. H.R.

Honduran-U.S. Relations

Posted Tue, 08/04/2009 - 00:00

The Central American nation of Honduras, one of the hemisphere's poorest countries, faces significant challenges in the areas of crime, human rights, and improving overall economic and living conditions. While traditional agricultural exports of coffee and bananas are still important for the economy, nontraditional sectors, especially the maquiladora, or export-processing industry, have grown significantly over the past decade. Among the country's development challenges are a poverty rate over 70%, high infant mortality, and a significant HIV/AIDS epidemic.

U.S.-Iraq Withdrawal/Status of Forces Agreement: Issues for Congressional Oversight

Posted Sun, 06/21/2009 - 00:00

The U.S. has been involved in military operations in Iraq since March of 2003. The legal
framework under which the U.S. has operated includes H.J.Res. 114 (P.L. 107-243), multiple
Security Council Resolutions, as well as orders under the Coalition Provisional Authority. The
U.N. Security Council extended the mandate for the multinational forces through December 31,
2008.
On November 26, 2007, U.S. President George W.

America COMPETES Act and the FY2010 Budget

Posted Wed, 06/03/2009 - 00:00

The America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) became law on August 9, 2007. The act responds to concerns that the United States may not be able to compete economically with other nations in the future due to insufficient investment today in science and technology research and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development. The America COMPETES Act is intended to increase the nations investment in science and engineering research and in STEM education from kindergarten to graduate school and postdoctoral education.

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act: Background and Issues

Posted Fri, 05/29/2009 - 00:00

Members of the military and U.S. citizens who live abroad are eligible to register and vote absentee in federal elections under the provisions of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) of 1986. The law was enacted to improve absentee registration and voting for this group of voters and to consolidate existing laws.

Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program: An Overview

Posted Thu, 04/09/2009 - 00:00

A program of regional centers to assist small and medium-sized manufacturing companies use knowledge and technologies developed under the auspices of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was created by P.L.100-418. The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico that provide technical and managerial assistance to firms. Federal funding is matched by non-federal sources.