Technological innovation is a primary engine of long-term economic growth, and research and development (R&D) serves as the lifeblood of innovation. The federal government encourages businesses to invest more in R&D than they otherwise would in several ways, including a tax credit for increases in spending on qualified research above a base amount. This report describes the current status of the credit, summarizes its legislative history, discusses policy issues it raises, and describes legislation to modify and extend it.

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This article uses the relativistic-pseudopotential correlation consistent approach (rp-ccCA) to determine the enthalpy of formation of 24 first row (3d) transition metal compounds.

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the United States military and commemorating Memorial Day 2015.

This report discusses LIHEAP program rules and benefits, including household eligibility and how funds may be used, and presents the most recent data available from HHS regarding household characteristics and benefit levels.

This report upheld the compliance panel findings that COOL treated imported livestock less favorably than domestic livestock, but could not determine if COOL was more trade restrictive than necessary.

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

This report presents options for increasing the production of plutonium cores for thermonuclear weapons.

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to fees charged by the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an autocycle.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the regulation of money services businesses; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to excepting manufacturers engaged in certain commercial research and development from certain provisions of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to requirements for certain farm vehicles when operating on a highway.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of the State Cemetery preservation trust fund.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to housing services provided through the transitional living services program to certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate paying tribute to the memory of Thomas J. Lee, the first Asian American to serve in the Texas Legislature.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the designation for criminal prosecution and other purposes of certain chemicals commonly referred to as synthetic cannabinoids as controlled substances and controlled substance analogues under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the addition of certain substances to Penalty Groups 1-A and 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act for criminal prosecution and other purposes.