This document profiles 150 Federal benefit programs that provide cash on noncash assistance to persons demonstrating need or who qualify for benefits as a result of either contributions made by them or on their behalf or military service. These programs spent more than $400 billion in Federal tax dollars in fiscal year 1983, excluding…

This document is a report of statistical data on the characteristics of households and individuals receiving noncash benefits in 1984. The data were obtained from the March 1985 Current Population Survey (CPS) conducted by the Bureau of the Census. The report covers data on: The Food Stamp Program; the National School Lunch Program; public and…

The employment of over half the women in the United States with children under age 6 creates a need for quality day care that the General Services Administration (GSA) has tried to meet by encouraging the establishment of child care centers in federal buildings. Although free or reduced rent has been available, only ten such centers currently…

Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title I, providing grants to state and local school districts to benefit educationally deprived children in low-income areas, the Educational Amendments of 1978 comparability provision is assessed in determining equality of funded services with non-titled school districts and to identify…

The change from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to Chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation Act raises issues concerning reading programs covered by the act. The purpose of both laws is to meet the special needs of educationally deprived children. The laws are similar in that they (1) promote teacher and parent involvement; (2) contain…

The resource guide is intended to identify aids and information sources regarding postsecondary education of disabled students. The first section summarizes nine federal programs that provide auxiliary aids (such as taped texts, interpreters, or other services) for disabled students. Information on each program includes project name, legislative…

This is a report of a field hearing held in Brattleboro, Vermont, on November 2, 1981, to provide the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, with information regarding Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) reauthorization. The report includes testimony and prepared…

This excerpt from a newsletter presents an interview with Robert Lee Chartrand, senior specialist in information policy and technology for the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress, on issues related to information technology and the U.S. Congress. A brief biography of Mr. Chartrand presents his major professional experience,…

While costs are no longer reported to the Child Care Food Program on the monthly reimbursement voucher, Federal regulations for the program require that each participating sponsor operate a nonprofit food service and that any income accrued from the program be used solely for the conduct of improvement of the food service operation. Therefore, it…

These hearings focused on a number of bills that, in various degrees, call for new organizational arrangements in the federal government, for a stronger role in technological innovation. The central question addressed was whether the advancement of American technology needs the active participation of the federal government, be it in the currently…

The heat collecting capacity of the earth and or the earth's ground waters and surface waters exist as potential energy sources for home heating and cooling. Techniques and devices associated with use of the earth's thermal energy capabilities are presented and evaluated in this four-chapter report. Included in these chapters are: (1) descriptions…

In addition to identifying the causes and physical effects of various nutritional deficiencies, this discussion describes the effects of each deficiency on the learning process. The recommended daily food intake for children and teenagers is also noted. Eight types of nutritional deficiency are discussed in detail: (1) malnutrition (both…

Emphasizes that their participation will develop more comprehensive needs assessment and evaluation procedures; part of the Title I funds will go directly back to the target areas, and parent involvement will result in better acceptance of Title I throughout the communities. (Author/JM)

Teacher-training programs in elementary reading and career education are being beamed via satellite to Appalachian teachers in a communications experiment. (Author)

Discusses national responsibility for social welfare programs and the need for greater federal support. Suggests guidelines for those who seek more effective action to lead to a realization of the true potential of the American economy to provide for the welfare of all her citizens. (CS)