This document contains synopses of Senate hearings on immigration matters which culminated in the introduction of the Immigration Reform and Control Act ("Simpson-Mazzoli Bill") in March 1982. The focus of the hearings was on the need for maintaining and regaining control of the various forms of immigration. Five basic aspects of…

Examines the role of the federal government in relation to library services in metropolitan areas, and discusses legislative efforts to achieve library objectives. (Author/PF)

When NASA announced in 1960 that private enterprise would produce communication satellites, rather than the Federal government, several large corporations proposed a joint venture involving a group of international carriers and electronic manufacturers, while American Telephone and Telegraph requested sole ownership. At that time, the Federal…

For the announced purpose of protecting the privacy of individuals identified in information systems maintained by Federal agencies, Public Law 93-579 regulates the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of personal information by the agencies. The act enables an individual to determine what records are being kept; to have access to them,…

A House of Representatives bill (H.R. 12471) seeks to overcome certain major deficienceis in the administration of the Freedom of Information Act, as disclosed by investigative hearings held in 1972, in order to contribute to the fuller and faster release of information which is the basic objective of the act. The amendments provided in H.R. 12471…

This is the second in a series of reports from the U. S. Metric Study conducted by the National Bureau of Standards, focusing on the impact of universal adoption of the metric system on federal agencies other than the Department of Defense. Fifty-five such agencies participated in this survey, 20 percent of which anticipate increasing metric usage…

The 11 variables, in order of importance, that have the greatest ultimate effect in shaping national legislation on education are the following: (1) personal judgment and values of usually no more than six to ten members of Congress and staff, (2) strong views of respected and trusted friends, (3) assumptions about the economy and budget, (4)…

Traces origins of the Public Documents Library within the Government Printing Office and subsequent locations of the collection. The role of the Government Documents Round Table in development of the proposed National Depository Agency, related Title 44 revision proposals, and concerns over maintenance and servicing of the collection are…

Describes the research and development funding as proposed in the 1978 federal budget submitted by President Ford on January 17, 1977. (SL)

An expert on Capitol Hill describes the maze of federal agencies and Congressional subcommittees concerned with higher education. A chart on House-Senate committees is provided. (Editor/LBH)

Advances in environmental awareness, action, and commitments during President Nixon's administration are studied and analyzed. Treated in detail are the political influences on decision making in the handling of environmental policies. (BL)

This essay outlines the federal role through Congress, the executive branch, and the judiciary in increasing equality of educational opportunity in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on government efforts of the 1960s and 1970s. (CT)

Repeal of the Hatch Act would worsen inflation and make effective controls over government much more difficult to achieve. Repeal of the Hatch Act would serve the interests of no one except those who seek to gain increasing political power at the expense of the general public. (Author/IRT)

Provides an overview of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1966 which established the rights of private citizens to obtain information from the federal government and the obligations of the government to provide it. Types of information generally made available, exemptions from disclosure, and creative uses of FOIA are noted. (Author/JEG)

The Clinton administration prioritized the issue of improving the lives of maltreated children. Critical programs administered by the Administration on Children and Families included the Adoption and Safe Families Act, Children's Justice Act programs, and Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act research and demonstration projects. Projects serve…