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Analysis: Dems Increasingly Show ‘Panic’ Over Midterms
6 Sep 14:59 | US Politics and Govt
Democrats are increasingly worried about the midterm elections, and there is “panic” in the White House as polls continue to trend well for Republicans in the weeks leading up to November, political analysts said over the weekend.read more »
THOMAS Releases Third Major Update in 2010
30 Aug 14:12 | US Politics and Govt
Just in time for the return of Congress from August recess, THOMAS has undergone its third major enhancement of 2010. Building upon the enhancements made in January (http://thomas.loc.gov/home/whatsnew.html) and June (http://thomas.loc.gov/home/whatsnew062010.html), the latest enhancements add a mobile friendly homepage, integrate features from the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress websites into THOMAS, and add a new portal to state legislature websites. THOMAS now has a mobile-friendly homepage that will display on devices with lower screen resolutions like BlackBerrys. The homepage has also been optimized for iPhones and Droids, leveraging their larger screens to provide complete access to the full version of the THOMAS homepage. The global footer now available on most Library of Congress websites, including the Law Library of Congress website, appears throughout THOMAS. The global footer includes ways to stay connected with the Library including read more »
Headlines from the Hottest 1/2 Year on Record
27 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
A PDF version of this document is available here. "Floods, fires, melting ice and feverish heat: From smoke-choked Moscow to water-soaked Pakistan and the High Arctic, the planet seems to be having a midsummer breakdown. It's not just a portent of things to come,read more »
Piracy Trials
19 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
The Law Library of Congress has digitized its collection of pre-1923 piracy trials. This historical collection of piracy trials is critical for understanding how the various nations of the world handled piracy issues before the year 1900. Full text of these titles are available from the bibliography. Over fifty books have been digitized as part of this new collection.read more »
S.Res.617
14 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Theodore "Ted" Fulton Stevens, former Senator for the State of Alaska. (08/12/2010 legislative day) read more »
S.Res.617
13 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/12/2010 legislative day) read more »
H.R.6080
13 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/12/2010 legislative day) read more »
H.R.6080
12 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (08/12/2010 legislative day) read more »
S.3729
10 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
S.3611
10 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
H.R.1586
10 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (08/10/2010 legislative day) read more »
H.Res.1606
10 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1586) to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. (08/10/2010 legislative day) read more »
H.R.6080
10 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (08/10/2010 legislative day) read more »
The Whipping Post - 8/10/10
9 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
ANTICIPATED FLOOR SCHEDULE On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. read more »
S.1674
9 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2010 (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
H.R.5982
9 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2010 (07/30/2010 legislative day) read more »
H.R.3509
8 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Agricultural Credit Act of 2010 (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN2019
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1663
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1943
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1902
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Scot Alan Marciel, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Indonesia. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN2023
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1500
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Willie Ransome Stafford III, of North Carolina, to be United States Marshal for the Middle District of North Carolina for the term of four years, vice Harlon Eugene Costner. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN2021
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1914
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1830
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Eric D. Benjaminson, of Oregon, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Gabonese Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1930
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1857
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Donald Martin O'Keefe, of California, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of California for the term of four years, vice Federico Lawrence Rocha, term expired. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1915
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1856
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Harold Michael Oglesby, of Arkansas, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas for the term of four years, vice Richard James O'Connell, term expired. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1947
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Paul W. Jones, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1961
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
S.Res.411
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
A resolution recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging that United States hardwoods and the products derived from United States hardwoods be given full consideration in any program to promote construction of environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1936
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
H.Con.Res.226
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Supporting the observance of "Spirit of '45 Day". (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1974
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Joseph Anthony Papili, of Delaware, to be United States Marshal for the District of Delaware for the term of four years, vice David William Thomas, term expired. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
S.3729
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
An original bill to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN2017
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN1935
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
PN2003
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Not found in Thomas (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
H.R.1517
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated fully successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
S.3354
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
A bill to redesignate the North Mississippi National Wildlife Refuges Complex as the Sam D. Hamilton North Mississippi National Wildlife Refuges Complex. (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »
S.3304
6 Aug 2010 | US Politics and Govt
Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act (08/05/2010 legislative day) read more »