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This report explores swap proposals that are currently being considered inCongress as well as alternatives that have been proposed in the past or which are modifications to those being considered. It reviewed the theoretical basis...
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This report explores swap proposals that are currently being considered inCongress as well as alternatives that have been proposed in the past or which are modifications to those being considered. It reviewed the theoretical basis for dividing responsibilities across different levels of Government and synthesizes the available evidence on the likely behavioral responses of states following a re-ordering of responsibilities. Finally, the report presents an empirical analysis of possible scenarios of the impact of alternative swap proposals across states.
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Federalism - a national government of preeminent but limited authority - is a central concept upon which our nation was founded. Although Congress' power to pass laws is limited by the United States Constitution, the United States...
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Federalism - a national government of preeminent but limited authority - is a central concept upon which our nation was founded. Although Congress' power to pass laws is limited by the United States Constitution, the United States Supreme Court (hereinafter 'the Supreme Court' or 'the Court') has for the last several decades and until recent decisions given expansive reach to this notion. For example, Congress' power to enact legislation under the Commerce Clause was interpreted broadly. Indeed, the Court's decision in Wickard vs Filburn seemed to leave little outside of the Commerce Clause reach. For many years, this view obtained in challenges to congressional actions under the Commerce Clause. However, the Court has in recent decisions forcefully declared that congressional authority under the Commerce Clause is not boundless.
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The articles consist largely of edited reprints from ACIR's quarterly magazine, 'Intergovernmental Perspective.' After an overview of the 1959 to 1979 period, they begin with the election year of 1976 and end with the next to last...
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The articles consist largely of edited reprints from ACIR's quarterly magazine, 'Intergovernmental Perspective.' After an overview of the 1959 to 1979 period, they begin with the election year of 1976 and end with the next to last year of the Reagan administration (1987). In this volume can be found phrases that track the course of intergovernmental relations over the past three decades: creative federalism, revenue sharing, new federalism, block grants, taxpayers revolt, countercyclical aid, and many others. The ideological and administrative considerations underpinning these concepts remain current because the experiments and experiences in domestic policy over the past three decades have redefined the parameters of any debate about the future of intergovernmental relations.
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The review focused on the extent to which state and local governments that receive direct federal financial assistance are having the required single audits performed. The review also addressed the adequacy of federal initiatives ...
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The review focused on the extent to which state and local governments that receive direct federal financial assistance are having the required single audits performed. The review also addressed the adequacy of federal initiatives to ensure that state and local governments required to complete single audits are doing so. Three issues concerning problems in implementing the act as well as the quality and usefulness of single audits conducted will be addressed in a future report. The General Accounting Office found widespread compliance with requirements to have single audits performed for the first complete reporting cycle under the act. (kr)
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The document provides a breakdown of the Washington, regional, and national office's mailing addresses, location, phone numbers, and principle officers. Additionally, the book provides an alphabetical index of the national fishery...
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The document provides a breakdown of the Washington, regional, and national office's mailing addresses, location, phone numbers, and principle officers. Additionally, the book provides an alphabetical index of the national fishery offices and their personnel. Maps of the offices and field stations are also provided.
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This capping report draws on a considerable body of work recently done by GAO on election systems. We address three main issues that Congress may wish to keep in mind as it approaches election reform. First, we examine the divisio...
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This capping report draws on a considerable body of work recently done by GAO on election systems. We address three main issues that Congress may wish to keep in mind as it approaches election reform. First, we examine the division of federal and state authority to conduct elections and the resulting variation among election jurisdictions. Second, we describe the challenges that election officials face as they work with the people, processes, and technology involved in our administering our nation's election systems. And third, we suggest four criteria that Congress could use as it weighs the merits of various reform proposals.
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This report provides the status of the Department of Energy's implementation of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 for the quarter ending September 30, 1985. It discusses the Department's progress in meeting legislated deadlines...
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This report provides the status of the Department of Energy's implementation of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 for the quarter ending September 30, 1985. It discusses the Department's progress in meeting legislated deadlines, summarizes the status of the Nuclear Waste Fund, and discusses management initiatives and federal relations with states and Indian tribes.
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The study of state constitutional law examines a vital aspect of the reinvigoration of the states in the federal union. In addition, the study sheds light on several issues, especially balance in the federal system, the constituti...
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The study of state constitutional law examines a vital aspect of the reinvigoration of the states in the federal union. In addition, the study sheds light on several issues, especially balance in the federal system, the constitutional integrity of federalism, the strengthening of state capabilities, and the sorting out of responsibilities in the federal system.
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The report, based on 16 interviews with 16 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Chairs and other officials in New England communities, assesses the implementation of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization A...
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The report, based on 16 interviews with 16 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Chairs and other officials in New England communities, assesses the implementation of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) at the local level. The local emergency planning districts surveyed for the report, selected primarily from the EPA's 'Priority Planning Districts,' represent every major type of community. Topics covered by the report include the scope of emergency planning, public and industrial participation, and the role of the EPA.
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In this report, the National Council on Disability (NCD) assesses the nations response to the United States Supreme Courts decision in Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999) that the unjustified institutionalization of people with ...
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In this report, the National Council on Disability (NCD) assesses the nations response to the United States Supreme Courts decision in Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999) that the unjustified institutionalization of people with disabilities is a form of discrimination. NCDs research reports on the extent of unnecessary institutionalization in the United States, the continuing barriers to community placement, and resources and service models that facilitate community integration. NCD examines the Federal Governments implementation efforts and the strategies states and key stakeholders are using to (1) develop consensus on a coordinated action plan, (2) identify and commit the necessary resources for community-based service options, and (3) sustain collaborative action toward creating real choice for people with disabilities living in institutions.
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