Documents tagged "Act"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019440.txt
The document discusses a government shutdown in October 2013 that led to legislation being passed and signed into law by President Obama. This legislation included the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014, which allocated $1.012 trillion to fund the government through September 30, 2014. The document also mentions that the IRS was allocated $11.289 billion in funding under this act, but it is less than last year's level and continues a downward trend. Additionally, the document notes that the IRS will have new quarterly reporting requirements and must abide by certain directives.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017904.txt
The document discusses a court case regarding the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The plaintiffs brought actions against various entities and individuals alleged to have provided support to the terrorist organization responsible for the attacks or its members and associates. The District Court held that several defendants were entitled to immunity under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and that other allegations in the complaint failed to state a claim under certain laws.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015501.txt
The document discusses the relationship between game theory and morality, focusing on two key aspects: using people for amusement or profit and charitable giving without evaluating the efficiency of the cause. The authors use examples such as dwarf tossing and ineffective charities to illustrate these points. They suggest that game theory can provide insights into moral decision-making by considering the potential consequences of our actions on others.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014037.txt
The article discusses whether crime victims should have rights during criminal investigations, focusing on the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) and its applicability before criminal charges are filed. The authors argue that if victims do not have rights during investigations, many will never receive any protection or support from the legal system. They also address a recent memorandum by the Justice Department contending that the CVRA does not extend rights to crime victims until formal charges are filed. The article is published in the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, with authors Paul G. Cassell, Nathanael J. Mitchell, and Bradley J. Edwards.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012718.txt
The document discusses regulatory issues and the burden they place on businesses, highlighting the need for regulatory relief to stimulate job creation and economic growth. The author mentions President Obama's Executive order "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review" as a positive step but emphasizes the need for more action from the administration and individual agencies to provide real regulatory relief for job creators. One proposed solution is to strengthen the Unfunded Mandates Relief Act, which requires federal regulators to evaluate the cost of rules and consider alternatives with less cost. The document also mentions that while the current administration has said some of the right things regarding regulations, it has moved in the wrong direction, resulting in a sharp increase in economically significant rules.