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All Topics

Macroeconomics

Include	Subtopic
	General Domestic Macroeconomic Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Inflation, Prices, and Interest Rates
	Unemployment Rate
	Monetary Supply, Federal Reserve Board, and the Treasury
	National Budget and Debt
	Taxation, Tax policy, and Tax Reform
	Industrial Policy
	Price Control and Stabilization
	Other Economic

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Include	Subtopic
	General Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
	Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
	Age Discrimination
	Handicap or Disease Discrimination
	Voting Rights and Issues
	Freedom of Speech & Religion
	Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
	Anti-Government Activities
	Other Civil Liberties

Health

Include	Subtopic
	General Health
	Comprehensive health care reform
	Insurance reform, availability, and cost
	Regulation of drug industry, medical devices, and clinical labs
	Facilities construction, regulation, and payments
	Provider and insurer payment and regulation
	Medical liability, fraud and abuse
	Infants and children
	Mental illness and mental retardation
	Drug and Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
	Alcohol Abuse and Treatment
	Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Illegal Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Long-term care, home health, terminally ill, and rehabilitation services
	Research and development [Health]
	Other [Health]
	Health Manpower & Training
	Prevention, communicable diseases and health promotion
	Prescription drug coverage and costs
	Other or multiple benefits and procedures

Agriculture

Include	Subtopic
	General Agriculture (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Agricultural Trade
	Government Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
	Food Inspection and Safety (including seafood)
	Agricultural Marketing, Research, and Promotion
	Animal and Crop Disease and Pest Control
	Research and Development [Agricultural]
	Other [Agriculture]

Labor, Employment, and Immigration

Include	Subtopic
	General Labor (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Worker Safety and Protection, Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
	Employment Training and Workforce Development
	Employee Benefits
	Employee Relations and Labor Unions
	Fair Labor Standards
	Youth Employment, Youth Job Corps Programs, and Child Labor
	Parental Leave and Child Care
	Migrant and Seasonal workers, Farm Labor Issues
	Immigration and Refugee Issues
	Other [Labor]

Education

Include	Subtopic
	Special Education
	Educational Excellence
	Arts and Humanities
	General Education Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Higher Education
	Elementary and Secondary Education
	Education of Underprivileged Students
	Vocational Education
	Research and Development [Education]
	Other [Education]

Environment

Include	Subtopic
	General Environmental Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Drinking Water Safety
	Waste Disposal
	Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Regulation, Treatment, and Disposal
	Air pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
	Recycling
	Indoor Environmental Hazards
	Species and Forest Protection
	Coastal Water Pollution and Conservation
	Land and Water Conservation
	Research and Development [Environment]
	Other [Environmental Issues]

Energy

Include	Subtopic
	Energy Conservation
	Research and Development [Energy]
	Other [Energy]
	General Energy (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues
	Electricity and Hydroelectricity
	Natural Gas and Oil (Including Offshore Oil and Gas)
	Coal
	Alternative and Renewable Energy

Transportation

Include	Subtopic
	General Transportation (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Mass Transportation and Safety
	Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
	Airports, Airlines, Air Traffic Control and Safety
	Railroad Transportation and Safety
	Truck and Automobile Transportation and Safety
	Maritime Issues
	Public Works (Infrastructure Development)
	Research and Development [Transportation]
	Other [Transportation]

Law, Crime, and Family Issues

Include	Subtopic
	Other Crime and Family Issues
	General Crime and Family Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Executive Branch Agencies Dealing With Law and Crime
	White Collar Crime and Organized Crime
	Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Control
	Court Administration
	Prisons
	Juvenile Crime and the Juvenile Justice System
	Child Abuse and Child Pornography
	Family Issues
	Police, Fire, and Weapons Control
	Criminal and Civil Code
	Riots and Crime Prevention

Social Welfare

Include	Subtopic
	General Social Welfare (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Food Stamps, Food Assistance, and Nutrition Monitoring Programs
	Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
	Elderly Issues and Elderly Assistance Programs (Including Social Security Administration)
	Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
	Social Services and Volunteer Associations
	Other [Social Welfare]

Housing and Community Development

Include	Subtopic
	General Community Development and Housing (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Housing and Community Development
	Urban Economic Development and General Urban Issues
	Rural Housing and FmHA Housing Assistance Programs
	Rural Economic Development
	Low and Middle Income Housing Programs and Needs
	Veterans Housing Assistance and Military Housing Programs
	Elderly and Handicapped Housing
	Housing Assistance for Homeless and Homeless Issues
	Secondary Mortgage Market
	Research and Development - Housing
	Other [Community Development and Housing]

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Include	Subtopic
	Consumer Finance, Mortgages, and Credit Cards
	Insurance Regulation
	Bankruptcy
	General Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
	U.S. Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation
	Securities and Commodities Regulation
	Corporate Mergers, Antitrust Regulation, and Corporate Management Issues
	Small Business Issues and the Small Business Administration
	Copyrights and Patents
	Domestic Disaster Relief
	Tourism
	Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
	Sports and Gambling Regulation
	Research and Development [Banking]
	Other [Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce]

Defense

Include	Subtopic
	General Defense Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. and Other Defense Alliances, U.S Security Assistance
	Military Intelligence, CIA, Espionage
	Military Readiness, Coordination of Armed Services Air Support and Sealift Capabilities, and National Stockpiles of Strategic Materials
	Arms Control and Nuclear Nonproliferation
	Military Aid and Weapons Sales to other Countries
	Manpower, Military Personnel and Dependents (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Military Courts
	VA Issues
	Military Procurement and Weapons System Acquisitions and Evaluation
	Military Installations, Construction, and Land Transfers
	National Guard and Reserve Affairs
	Military Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Disposal, Military Environmental Compliance
	Civil Defense (war related)
	DOD Civilian Personnel, Civilian Employment by the Defense Industry, Military Base Closings
	Oversight of Defense Contracts and Contractors
	Direct War Related Issues
	Relief of Claims Against U.S. Military:
	Research and Development [Defense]
	Other Defense Issues

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Include	Subtopic
	General Space, Science, Technology and Communications (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	NASA, U.S. Government Use of Space, Space Exploration Agreements
	Commercial Use of Space, Satellites
	Science Technology Transfer, International Scientific Cooperation
	Telephone and Telecommunication Regulation
	Broadcast Industry Regulation (TV, Cable, Radio)
	Weather Forecasting and Related Issues, NOAA, Oceanography
	Computer Industry and Computer Security
	Research and Development [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]
	Other [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]

Foreign Trade

Include	Subtopic
	Export Promotion and Regulation, Export-Import Bank
	International Private Business Investments, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
	Productivity and Competitiveness of U.S. Business, U.S. Balance of Payments
	General Foreign Trade (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Trade Negotiations, Disputes, and Agreements
	Tariff and Import Restrictions, Import Regulation
	Exchange Rates and Related Issues
	Other [Foreign Trade]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Include	Subtopic
	General International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. Foreign Aid
	International Resources Exploitation and Resources Agreement
	Developing Countries Issues (for financial issues see 1906)
	International Finance and Economic Development
	China
	Soviet Union and Former Republics
	Eastern Europe
	Western Europe, Common Market Issues
	Africa
	South Africa
	Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean Basin, Cuba)
	Panama Canal Issues and Other International Canal Issues
	Asia, Pacific Rim, Australia, and Japan
	Middle East
	Human Rights
	International Organizations other than Finance
	Terrorism, Hijacking
	U.S. Diplomats, U.S. Embassies, U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreign Diplomats in the U.S., Passports
	Other International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues

Government Operations

Include	Subtopic
	General Government Operations (includes budget requests and appropriations for multiple departments and agencies)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
	Postal Service Issues (Including Mail Fraud)
	Government Employee Benefits, Civil Service Issues
	Nominations and Appointments
	Currency, Commemorative Coins, Medals, U.S. Mint
	Government Procurement, Procurement Fraud and Contractor Management
	Government Property Management
	IRS Administration
	Presidential Impeachment & Scandal
	Federal Government Branch Relations and Administrative Issues, Congressional Operations
	Regulation of Political Campaigns, Political Advertising, PAC regulation, Voter Registration, Government Ethics
	Census
	District of Columbia Affairs
	Relief of Claims Against the U.S. Government
	Federal Holidays
	Other [Government Operations]

Public Lands and Water Management

Include	Subtopic
	General Public Lands and Water Management (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
	Native American Affairs
	Natural Resources, Public Lands, and Forest Management
	Water Resources Development and Research
	U.S. Dependencies and Territorial Issues
	Other [Public Lands and Water Management]

All Topics

Macroeconomics

Include	Subtopic
	General Domestic Macroeconomic Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Inflation, Prices, and Interest Rates
	Unemployment Rate
	Monetary Supply, Federal Reserve Board, and the Treasury
	National Budget and Debt
	Taxation, Tax policy, and Tax Reform
	Industrial Policy
	Price Control and Stabilization
	Other Economic

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Include	Subtopic
	General Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
	Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
	Age Discrimination
	Handicap or Disease Discrimination
	Voting Rights and Issues
	Freedom of Speech & Religion
	Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
	Anti-Government Activities
	Other Civil Liberties

Health

Include	Subtopic
	General Health
	Comprehensive health care reform
	Insurance reform, availability, and cost
	Regulation of drug industry, medical devices, and clinical labs
	Facilities construction, regulation, and payments
	Provider and insurer payment and regulation
	Medical liability, fraud and abuse
	Infants and children
	Mental illness and mental retardation
	Drug and Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
	Alcohol Abuse and Treatment
	Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Illegal Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Long-term care, home health, terminally ill, and rehabilitation services
	Research and development [Health]
	Other [Health]
	Health Manpower & Training
	Prevention, communicable diseases and health promotion
	Prescription drug coverage and costs
	Other or multiple benefits and procedures

Agriculture

Include	Subtopic
	General Agriculture (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Agricultural Trade
	Government Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
	Food Inspection and Safety (including seafood)
	Agricultural Marketing, Research, and Promotion
	Animal and Crop Disease and Pest Control
	Research and Development [Agricultural]
	Other [Agriculture]

Labor, Employment, and Immigration

Include	Subtopic
	General Labor (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Worker Safety and Protection, Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
	Employment Training and Workforce Development
	Employee Benefits
	Employee Relations and Labor Unions
	Fair Labor Standards
	Youth Employment, Youth Job Corps Programs, and Child Labor
	Parental Leave and Child Care
	Migrant and Seasonal workers, Farm Labor Issues
	Immigration and Refugee Issues
	Other [Labor]

Education

Include	Subtopic
	Special Education
	Educational Excellence
	Arts and Humanities
	General Education Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Higher Education
	Elementary and Secondary Education
	Education of Underprivileged Students
	Vocational Education
	Research and Development [Education]
	Other [Education]

Environment

Include	Subtopic
	General Environmental Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Drinking Water Safety
	Waste Disposal
	Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Regulation, Treatment, and Disposal
	Air pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
	Recycling
	Indoor Environmental Hazards
	Species and Forest Protection
	Coastal Water Pollution and Conservation
	Land and Water Conservation
	Research and Development [Environment]
	Other [Environmental Issues]

Energy

Include	Subtopic
	Energy Conservation
	Research and Development [Energy]
	Other [Energy]
	General Energy (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues
	Electricity and Hydroelectricity
	Natural Gas and Oil (Including Offshore Oil and Gas)
	Coal
	Alternative and Renewable Energy

Transportation

Include	Subtopic
	General Transportation (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Mass Transportation and Safety
	Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
	Airports, Airlines, Air Traffic Control and Safety
	Railroad Transportation and Safety
	Truck and Automobile Transportation and Safety
	Maritime Issues
	Public Works (Infrastructure Development)
	Research and Development [Transportation]
	Other [Transportation]

Law, Crime, and Family Issues

Include	Subtopic
	Other Crime and Family Issues
	General Crime and Family Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Executive Branch Agencies Dealing With Law and Crime
	White Collar Crime and Organized Crime
	Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Control
	Court Administration
	Prisons
	Juvenile Crime and the Juvenile Justice System
	Child Abuse and Child Pornography
	Family Issues
	Police, Fire, and Weapons Control
	Criminal and Civil Code
	Riots and Crime Prevention

Social Welfare

Include	Subtopic
	General Social Welfare (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Food Stamps, Food Assistance, and Nutrition Monitoring Programs
	Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
	Elderly Issues and Elderly Assistance Programs (Including Social Security Administration)
	Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
	Social Services and Volunteer Associations
	Other [Social Welfare]

Housing and Community Development

Include	Subtopic
	General Community Development and Housing (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Housing and Community Development
	Urban Economic Development and General Urban Issues
	Rural Housing and FmHA Housing Assistance Programs
	Rural Economic Development
	Low and Middle Income Housing Programs and Needs
	Veterans Housing Assistance and Military Housing Programs
	Elderly and Handicapped Housing
	Housing Assistance for Homeless and Homeless Issues
	Secondary Mortgage Market
	Research and Development - Housing
	Other [Community Development and Housing]

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Include	Subtopic
	Consumer Finance, Mortgages, and Credit Cards
	Insurance Regulation
	Bankruptcy
	General Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
	U.S. Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation
	Securities and Commodities Regulation
	Corporate Mergers, Antitrust Regulation, and Corporate Management Issues
	Small Business Issues and the Small Business Administration
	Copyrights and Patents
	Domestic Disaster Relief
	Tourism
	Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
	Sports and Gambling Regulation
	Research and Development [Banking]
	Other [Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce]

Defense

Include	Subtopic
	General Defense Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. and Other Defense Alliances, U.S Security Assistance
	Military Intelligence, CIA, Espionage
	Military Readiness, Coordination of Armed Services Air Support and Sealift Capabilities, and National Stockpiles of Strategic Materials
	Arms Control and Nuclear Nonproliferation
	Military Aid and Weapons Sales to other Countries
	Manpower, Military Personnel and Dependents (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Military Courts
	VA Issues
	Military Procurement and Weapons System Acquisitions and Evaluation
	Military Installations, Construction, and Land Transfers
	National Guard and Reserve Affairs
	Military Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Disposal, Military Environmental Compliance
	Civil Defense (war related)
	DOD Civilian Personnel, Civilian Employment by the Defense Industry, Military Base Closings
	Oversight of Defense Contracts and Contractors
	Direct War Related Issues
	Relief of Claims Against U.S. Military:
	Research and Development [Defense]
	Other Defense Issues

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Include	Subtopic
	General Space, Science, Technology and Communications (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	NASA, U.S. Government Use of Space, Space Exploration Agreements
	Commercial Use of Space, Satellites
	Science Technology Transfer, International Scientific Cooperation
	Telephone and Telecommunication Regulation
	Broadcast Industry Regulation (TV, Cable, Radio)
	Weather Forecasting and Related Issues, NOAA, Oceanography
	Computer Industry and Computer Security
	Research and Development [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]
	Other [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]

Foreign Trade

Include	Subtopic
	Export Promotion and Regulation, Export-Import Bank
	International Private Business Investments, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
	Productivity and Competitiveness of U.S. Business, U.S. Balance of Payments
	General Foreign Trade (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Trade Negotiations, Disputes, and Agreements
	Tariff and Import Restrictions, Import Regulation
	Exchange Rates and Related Issues
	Other [Foreign Trade]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Include	Subtopic
	General International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. Foreign Aid
	International Resources Exploitation and Resources Agreement
	Developing Countries Issues (for financial issues see 1906)
	International Finance and Economic Development
	China
	Soviet Union and Former Republics
	Eastern Europe
	Western Europe, Common Market Issues
	Africa
	South Africa
	Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean Basin, Cuba)
	Panama Canal Issues and Other International Canal Issues
	Asia, Pacific Rim, Australia, and Japan
	Middle East
	Human Rights
	International Organizations other than Finance
	Terrorism, Hijacking
	U.S. Diplomats, U.S. Embassies, U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreign Diplomats in the U.S., Passports
	Other International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues

Government Operations

Include	Subtopic
	General Government Operations (includes budget requests and appropriations for multiple departments and agencies)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
	Postal Service Issues (Including Mail Fraud)
	Government Employee Benefits, Civil Service Issues
	Nominations and Appointments
	Currency, Commemorative Coins, Medals, U.S. Mint
	Government Procurement, Procurement Fraud and Contractor Management
	Government Property Management
	IRS Administration
	Presidential Impeachment & Scandal
	Federal Government Branch Relations and Administrative Issues, Congressional Operations
	Regulation of Political Campaigns, Political Advertising, PAC regulation, Voter Registration, Government Ethics
	Census
	District of Columbia Affairs
	Relief of Claims Against the U.S. Government
	Federal Holidays
	Other [Government Operations]

Public Lands and Water Management

Include	Subtopic
	General Public Lands and Water Management (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
	Native American Affairs
	Natural Resources, Public Lands, and Forest Management
	Water Resources Development and Research
	U.S. Dependencies and Territorial Issues
	Other [Public Lands and Water Management]

All Topics

Macroeconomics

Include	Subtopic
	General Domestic Macroeconomic Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Inflation, Prices, and Interest Rates
	Unemployment Rate
	Monetary Supply, Federal Reserve Board, and the Treasury
	National Budget and Debt
	Taxation, Tax policy, and Tax Reform
	Industrial Policy
	Price Control and Stabilization
	Other Economic

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Include	Subtopic
	General Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
	Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
	Age Discrimination
	Handicap or Disease Discrimination
	Voting Rights and Issues
	Freedom of Speech & Religion
	Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
	Anti-Government Activities
	Other Civil Liberties

Health

Include	Subtopic
	General Health
	Comprehensive health care reform
	Insurance reform, availability, and cost
	Regulation of drug industry, medical devices, and clinical labs
	Facilities construction, regulation, and payments
	Provider and insurer payment and regulation
	Medical liability, fraud and abuse
	Infants and children
	Mental illness and mental retardation
	Drug and Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
	Alcohol Abuse and Treatment
	Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Illegal Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Long-term care, home health, terminally ill, and rehabilitation services
	Research and development [Health]
	Other [Health]
	Health Manpower & Training
	Prevention, communicable diseases and health promotion
	Prescription drug coverage and costs
	Other or multiple benefits and procedures

Agriculture

Include	Subtopic
	General Agriculture (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Agricultural Trade
	Government Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
	Food Inspection and Safety (including seafood)
	Agricultural Marketing, Research, and Promotion
	Animal and Crop Disease and Pest Control
	Research and Development [Agricultural]
	Other [Agriculture]

Labor, Employment, and Immigration

Include	Subtopic
	General Labor (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Worker Safety and Protection, Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
	Employment Training and Workforce Development
	Employee Benefits
	Employee Relations and Labor Unions
	Fair Labor Standards
	Youth Employment, Youth Job Corps Programs, and Child Labor
	Parental Leave and Child Care
	Migrant and Seasonal workers, Farm Labor Issues
	Immigration and Refugee Issues
	Other [Labor]

Education

Include	Subtopic
	Special Education
	Educational Excellence
	Arts and Humanities
	General Education Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Higher Education
	Elementary and Secondary Education
	Education of Underprivileged Students
	Vocational Education
	Research and Development [Education]
	Other [Education]

Environment

Include	Subtopic
	General Environmental Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Drinking Water Safety
	Waste Disposal
	Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Regulation, Treatment, and Disposal
	Air pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
	Recycling
	Indoor Environmental Hazards
	Species and Forest Protection
	Coastal Water Pollution and Conservation
	Land and Water Conservation
	Research and Development [Environment]
	Other [Environmental Issues]

Energy

Include	Subtopic
	Energy Conservation
	Research and Development [Energy]
	Other [Energy]
	General Energy (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues
	Electricity and Hydroelectricity
	Natural Gas and Oil (Including Offshore Oil and Gas)
	Coal
	Alternative and Renewable Energy

Transportation

Include	Subtopic
	General Transportation (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Mass Transportation and Safety
	Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
	Airports, Airlines, Air Traffic Control and Safety
	Railroad Transportation and Safety
	Truck and Automobile Transportation and Safety
	Maritime Issues
	Public Works (Infrastructure Development)
	Research and Development [Transportation]
	Other [Transportation]

Law, Crime, and Family Issues

Include	Subtopic
	Other Crime and Family Issues
	General Crime and Family Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Executive Branch Agencies Dealing With Law and Crime
	White Collar Crime and Organized Crime
	Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Control
	Court Administration
	Prisons
	Juvenile Crime and the Juvenile Justice System
	Child Abuse and Child Pornography
	Family Issues
	Police, Fire, and Weapons Control
	Criminal and Civil Code
	Riots and Crime Prevention

Social Welfare

Include	Subtopic
	General Social Welfare (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Food Stamps, Food Assistance, and Nutrition Monitoring Programs
	Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
	Elderly Issues and Elderly Assistance Programs (Including Social Security Administration)
	Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
	Social Services and Volunteer Associations
	Other [Social Welfare]

Housing and Community Development

Include	Subtopic
	General Community Development and Housing (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Housing and Community Development
	Urban Economic Development and General Urban Issues
	Rural Housing and FmHA Housing Assistance Programs
	Rural Economic Development
	Low and Middle Income Housing Programs and Needs
	Veterans Housing Assistance and Military Housing Programs
	Elderly and Handicapped Housing
	Housing Assistance for Homeless and Homeless Issues
	Secondary Mortgage Market
	Research and Development - Housing
	Other [Community Development and Housing]

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Include	Subtopic
	Consumer Finance, Mortgages, and Credit Cards
	Insurance Regulation
	Bankruptcy
	General Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
	U.S. Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation
	Securities and Commodities Regulation
	Corporate Mergers, Antitrust Regulation, and Corporate Management Issues
	Small Business Issues and the Small Business Administration
	Copyrights and Patents
	Domestic Disaster Relief
	Tourism
	Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
	Sports and Gambling Regulation
	Research and Development [Banking]
	Other [Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce]

Defense

Include	Subtopic
	General Defense Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. and Other Defense Alliances, U.S Security Assistance
	Military Intelligence, CIA, Espionage
	Military Readiness, Coordination of Armed Services Air Support and Sealift Capabilities, and National Stockpiles of Strategic Materials
	Arms Control and Nuclear Nonproliferation
	Military Aid and Weapons Sales to other Countries
	Manpower, Military Personnel and Dependents (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Military Courts
	VA Issues
	Military Procurement and Weapons System Acquisitions and Evaluation
	Military Installations, Construction, and Land Transfers
	National Guard and Reserve Affairs
	Military Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Disposal, Military Environmental Compliance
	Civil Defense (war related)
	DOD Civilian Personnel, Civilian Employment by the Defense Industry, Military Base Closings
	Oversight of Defense Contracts and Contractors
	Direct War Related Issues
	Relief of Claims Against U.S. Military:
	Research and Development [Defense]
	Other Defense Issues

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Include	Subtopic
	General Space, Science, Technology and Communications (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	NASA, U.S. Government Use of Space, Space Exploration Agreements
	Commercial Use of Space, Satellites
	Science Technology Transfer, International Scientific Cooperation
	Telephone and Telecommunication Regulation
	Broadcast Industry Regulation (TV, Cable, Radio)
	Weather Forecasting and Related Issues, NOAA, Oceanography
	Computer Industry and Computer Security
	Research and Development [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]
	Other [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]

Foreign Trade

Include	Subtopic
	Export Promotion and Regulation, Export-Import Bank
	International Private Business Investments, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
	Productivity and Competitiveness of U.S. Business, U.S. Balance of Payments
	General Foreign Trade (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Trade Negotiations, Disputes, and Agreements
	Tariff and Import Restrictions, Import Regulation
	Exchange Rates and Related Issues
	Other [Foreign Trade]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Include	Subtopic
	General International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. Foreign Aid
	International Resources Exploitation and Resources Agreement
	Developing Countries Issues (for financial issues see 1906)
	International Finance and Economic Development
	China
	Soviet Union and Former Republics
	Eastern Europe
	Western Europe, Common Market Issues
	Africa
	South Africa
	Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean Basin, Cuba)
	Panama Canal Issues and Other International Canal Issues
	Asia, Pacific Rim, Australia, and Japan
	Middle East
	Human Rights
	International Organizations other than Finance
	Terrorism, Hijacking
	U.S. Diplomats, U.S. Embassies, U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreign Diplomats in the U.S., Passports
	Other International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues

Government Operations

Include	Subtopic
	General Government Operations (includes budget requests and appropriations for multiple departments and agencies)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
	Postal Service Issues (Including Mail Fraud)
	Government Employee Benefits, Civil Service Issues
	Nominations and Appointments
	Currency, Commemorative Coins, Medals, U.S. Mint
	Government Procurement, Procurement Fraud and Contractor Management
	Government Property Management
	IRS Administration
	Presidential Impeachment & Scandal
	Federal Government Branch Relations and Administrative Issues, Congressional Operations
	Regulation of Political Campaigns, Political Advertising, PAC regulation, Voter Registration, Government Ethics
	Census
	District of Columbia Affairs
	Relief of Claims Against the U.S. Government
	Federal Holidays
	Other [Government Operations]

Public Lands and Water Management

Include	Subtopic
	General Public Lands and Water Management (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
	Native American Affairs
	Natural Resources, Public Lands, and Forest Management
	Water Resources Development and Research
	U.S. Dependencies and Territorial Issues
	Other [Public Lands and Water Management]

All Topics

Macroeconomics

Include	Subtopic
	General Domestic Macroeconomic Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Inflation, Prices, and Interest Rates
	Unemployment Rate
	Monetary Supply, Federal Reserve Board, and the Treasury
	National Budget and Debt
	Taxation, Tax policy, and Tax Reform
	Industrial Policy
	Price Control and Stabilization
	Other Economic

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Include	Subtopic
	General Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
	Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
	Age Discrimination
	Handicap or Disease Discrimination
	Voting Rights and Issues
	Freedom of Speech & Religion
	Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
	Anti-Government Activities
	Other Civil Liberties

Health

Include	Subtopic
	General Health
	Comprehensive health care reform
	Insurance reform, availability, and cost
	Regulation of drug industry, medical devices, and clinical labs
	Facilities construction, regulation, and payments
	Provider and insurer payment and regulation
	Medical liability, fraud and abuse
	Infants and children
	Mental illness and mental retardation
	Drug and Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
	Alcohol Abuse and Treatment
	Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Illegal Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Long-term care, home health, terminally ill, and rehabilitation services
	Research and development [Health]
	Other [Health]
	Health Manpower & Training
	Prevention, communicable diseases and health promotion
	Prescription drug coverage and costs
	Other or multiple benefits and procedures

Agriculture

Include	Subtopic
	General Agriculture (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Agricultural Trade
	Government Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
	Food Inspection and Safety (including seafood)
	Agricultural Marketing, Research, and Promotion
	Animal and Crop Disease and Pest Control
	Research and Development [Agricultural]
	Other [Agriculture]

Labor, Employment, and Immigration

Include	Subtopic
	General Labor (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Worker Safety and Protection, Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
	Employment Training and Workforce Development
	Employee Benefits
	Employee Relations and Labor Unions
	Fair Labor Standards
	Youth Employment, Youth Job Corps Programs, and Child Labor
	Parental Leave and Child Care
	Migrant and Seasonal workers, Farm Labor Issues
	Immigration and Refugee Issues
	Other [Labor]

Education

Include	Subtopic
	Special Education
	Educational Excellence
	Arts and Humanities
	General Education Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Higher Education
	Elementary and Secondary Education
	Education of Underprivileged Students
	Vocational Education
	Research and Development [Education]
	Other [Education]

Environment

Include	Subtopic
	General Environmental Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Drinking Water Safety
	Waste Disposal
	Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Regulation, Treatment, and Disposal
	Air pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
	Recycling
	Indoor Environmental Hazards
	Species and Forest Protection
	Coastal Water Pollution and Conservation
	Land and Water Conservation
	Research and Development [Environment]
	Other [Environmental Issues]

Energy

Include	Subtopic
	Energy Conservation
	Research and Development [Energy]
	Other [Energy]
	General Energy (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues
	Electricity and Hydroelectricity
	Natural Gas and Oil (Including Offshore Oil and Gas)
	Coal
	Alternative and Renewable Energy

Transportation

Include	Subtopic
	General Transportation (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Mass Transportation and Safety
	Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
	Airports, Airlines, Air Traffic Control and Safety
	Railroad Transportation and Safety
	Truck and Automobile Transportation and Safety
	Maritime Issues
	Public Works (Infrastructure Development)
	Research and Development [Transportation]
	Other [Transportation]

Law, Crime, and Family Issues

Include	Subtopic
	Other Crime and Family Issues
	General Crime and Family Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Executive Branch Agencies Dealing With Law and Crime
	White Collar Crime and Organized Crime
	Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Control
	Court Administration
	Prisons
	Juvenile Crime and the Juvenile Justice System
	Child Abuse and Child Pornography
	Family Issues
	Police, Fire, and Weapons Control
	Criminal and Civil Code
	Riots and Crime Prevention

Social Welfare

Include	Subtopic
	General Social Welfare (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Food Stamps, Food Assistance, and Nutrition Monitoring Programs
	Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
	Elderly Issues and Elderly Assistance Programs (Including Social Security Administration)
	Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
	Social Services and Volunteer Associations
	Other [Social Welfare]

Housing and Community Development

Include	Subtopic
	General Community Development and Housing (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Housing and Community Development
	Urban Economic Development and General Urban Issues
	Rural Housing and FmHA Housing Assistance Programs
	Rural Economic Development
	Low and Middle Income Housing Programs and Needs
	Veterans Housing Assistance and Military Housing Programs
	Elderly and Handicapped Housing
	Housing Assistance for Homeless and Homeless Issues
	Secondary Mortgage Market
	Research and Development - Housing
	Other [Community Development and Housing]

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Include	Subtopic
	Consumer Finance, Mortgages, and Credit Cards
	Insurance Regulation
	Bankruptcy
	General Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
	U.S. Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation
	Securities and Commodities Regulation
	Corporate Mergers, Antitrust Regulation, and Corporate Management Issues
	Small Business Issues and the Small Business Administration
	Copyrights and Patents
	Domestic Disaster Relief
	Tourism
	Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
	Sports and Gambling Regulation
	Research and Development [Banking]
	Other [Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce]

Defense

Include	Subtopic
	General Defense Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. and Other Defense Alliances, U.S Security Assistance
	Military Intelligence, CIA, Espionage
	Military Readiness, Coordination of Armed Services Air Support and Sealift Capabilities, and National Stockpiles of Strategic Materials
	Arms Control and Nuclear Nonproliferation
	Military Aid and Weapons Sales to other Countries
	Manpower, Military Personnel and Dependents (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Military Courts
	VA Issues
	Military Procurement and Weapons System Acquisitions and Evaluation
	Military Installations, Construction, and Land Transfers
	National Guard and Reserve Affairs
	Military Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Disposal, Military Environmental Compliance
	Civil Defense (war related)
	DOD Civilian Personnel, Civilian Employment by the Defense Industry, Military Base Closings
	Oversight of Defense Contracts and Contractors
	Direct War Related Issues
	Relief of Claims Against U.S. Military:
	Research and Development [Defense]
	Other Defense Issues

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Include	Subtopic
	General Space, Science, Technology and Communications (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	NASA, U.S. Government Use of Space, Space Exploration Agreements
	Commercial Use of Space, Satellites
	Science Technology Transfer, International Scientific Cooperation
	Telephone and Telecommunication Regulation
	Broadcast Industry Regulation (TV, Cable, Radio)
	Weather Forecasting and Related Issues, NOAA, Oceanography
	Computer Industry and Computer Security
	Research and Development [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]
	Other [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]

Foreign Trade

Include	Subtopic
	Export Promotion and Regulation, Export-Import Bank
	International Private Business Investments, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
	Productivity and Competitiveness of U.S. Business, U.S. Balance of Payments
	General Foreign Trade (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Trade Negotiations, Disputes, and Agreements
	Tariff and Import Restrictions, Import Regulation
	Exchange Rates and Related Issues
	Other [Foreign Trade]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Include	Subtopic
	General International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. Foreign Aid
	International Resources Exploitation and Resources Agreement
	Developing Countries Issues (for financial issues see 1906)
	International Finance and Economic Development
	China
	Soviet Union and Former Republics
	Eastern Europe
	Western Europe, Common Market Issues
	Africa
	South Africa
	Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean Basin, Cuba)
	Panama Canal Issues and Other International Canal Issues
	Asia, Pacific Rim, Australia, and Japan
	Middle East
	Human Rights
	International Organizations other than Finance
	Terrorism, Hijacking
	U.S. Diplomats, U.S. Embassies, U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreign Diplomats in the U.S., Passports
	Other International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues

Government Operations

Include	Subtopic
	General Government Operations (includes budget requests and appropriations for multiple departments and agencies)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
	Postal Service Issues (Including Mail Fraud)
	Government Employee Benefits, Civil Service Issues
	Nominations and Appointments
	Currency, Commemorative Coins, Medals, U.S. Mint
	Government Procurement, Procurement Fraud and Contractor Management
	Government Property Management
	IRS Administration
	Presidential Impeachment & Scandal
	Federal Government Branch Relations and Administrative Issues, Congressional Operations
	Regulation of Political Campaigns, Political Advertising, PAC regulation, Voter Registration, Government Ethics
	Census
	District of Columbia Affairs
	Relief of Claims Against the U.S. Government
	Federal Holidays
	Other [Government Operations]

Public Lands and Water Management

Include	Subtopic
	General Public Lands and Water Management (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
	Native American Affairs
	Natural Resources, Public Lands, and Forest Management
	Water Resources Development and Research
	U.S. Dependencies and Territorial Issues
	Other [Public Lands and Water Management]

All Topics

Macroeconomics

Include	Subtopic
	General Domestic Macroeconomic Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Inflation, Prices, and Interest Rates
	Unemployment Rate
	Monetary Supply, Federal Reserve Board, and the Treasury
	National Budget and Debt
	Taxation, Tax policy, and Tax Reform
	Industrial Policy
	Price Control and Stabilization
	Other Economic

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Include	Subtopic
	General Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
	Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
	Age Discrimination
	Handicap or Disease Discrimination
	Voting Rights and Issues
	Freedom of Speech & Religion
	Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
	Anti-Government Activities
	Other Civil Liberties

Health

Include	Subtopic
	General Health
	Comprehensive health care reform
	Insurance reform, availability, and cost
	Regulation of drug industry, medical devices, and clinical labs
	Facilities construction, regulation, and payments
	Provider and insurer payment and regulation
	Medical liability, fraud and abuse
	Infants and children
	Mental illness and mental retardation
	Drug and Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
	Alcohol Abuse and Treatment
	Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Illegal Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Long-term care, home health, terminally ill, and rehabilitation services
	Research and development [Health]
	Other [Health]
	Health Manpower & Training
	Prevention, communicable diseases and health promotion
	Prescription drug coverage and costs
	Other or multiple benefits and procedures

Agriculture

Include	Subtopic
	General Agriculture (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Agricultural Trade
	Government Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
	Food Inspection and Safety (including seafood)
	Agricultural Marketing, Research, and Promotion
	Animal and Crop Disease and Pest Control
	Research and Development [Agricultural]
	Other [Agriculture]

Labor, Employment, and Immigration

Include	Subtopic
	General Labor (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Worker Safety and Protection, Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
	Employment Training and Workforce Development
	Employee Benefits
	Employee Relations and Labor Unions
	Fair Labor Standards
	Youth Employment, Youth Job Corps Programs, and Child Labor
	Parental Leave and Child Care
	Migrant and Seasonal workers, Farm Labor Issues
	Immigration and Refugee Issues
	Other [Labor]

Education

Include	Subtopic
	Special Education
	Educational Excellence
	Arts and Humanities
	General Education Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Higher Education
	Elementary and Secondary Education
	Education of Underprivileged Students
	Vocational Education
	Research and Development [Education]
	Other [Education]

Environment

Include	Subtopic
	General Environmental Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Drinking Water Safety
	Waste Disposal
	Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Regulation, Treatment, and Disposal
	Air pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
	Recycling
	Indoor Environmental Hazards
	Species and Forest Protection
	Coastal Water Pollution and Conservation
	Land and Water Conservation
	Research and Development [Environment]
	Other [Environmental Issues]

Energy

Include	Subtopic
	Energy Conservation
	Research and Development [Energy]
	Other [Energy]
	General Energy (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues
	Electricity and Hydroelectricity
	Natural Gas and Oil (Including Offshore Oil and Gas)
	Coal
	Alternative and Renewable Energy

Transportation

Include	Subtopic
	General Transportation (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Mass Transportation and Safety
	Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
	Airports, Airlines, Air Traffic Control and Safety
	Railroad Transportation and Safety
	Truck and Automobile Transportation and Safety
	Maritime Issues
	Public Works (Infrastructure Development)
	Research and Development [Transportation]
	Other [Transportation]

Law, Crime, and Family Issues

Include	Subtopic
	Other Crime and Family Issues
	General Crime and Family Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Executive Branch Agencies Dealing With Law and Crime
	White Collar Crime and Organized Crime
	Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Control
	Court Administration
	Prisons
	Juvenile Crime and the Juvenile Justice System
	Child Abuse and Child Pornography
	Family Issues
	Police, Fire, and Weapons Control
	Criminal and Civil Code
	Riots and Crime Prevention

Social Welfare

Include	Subtopic
	General Social Welfare (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Food Stamps, Food Assistance, and Nutrition Monitoring Programs
	Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
	Elderly Issues and Elderly Assistance Programs (Including Social Security Administration)
	Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
	Social Services and Volunteer Associations
	Other [Social Welfare]

Housing and Community Development

Include	Subtopic
	General Community Development and Housing (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Housing and Community Development
	Urban Economic Development and General Urban Issues
	Rural Housing and FmHA Housing Assistance Programs
	Rural Economic Development
	Low and Middle Income Housing Programs and Needs
	Veterans Housing Assistance and Military Housing Programs
	Elderly and Handicapped Housing
	Housing Assistance for Homeless and Homeless Issues
	Secondary Mortgage Market
	Research and Development - Housing
	Other [Community Development and Housing]

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Include	Subtopic
	Consumer Finance, Mortgages, and Credit Cards
	Insurance Regulation
	Bankruptcy
	General Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
	U.S. Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation
	Securities and Commodities Regulation
	Corporate Mergers, Antitrust Regulation, and Corporate Management Issues
	Small Business Issues and the Small Business Administration
	Copyrights and Patents
	Domestic Disaster Relief
	Tourism
	Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
	Sports and Gambling Regulation
	Research and Development [Banking]
	Other [Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce]

Defense

Include	Subtopic
	General Defense Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. and Other Defense Alliances, U.S Security Assistance
	Military Intelligence, CIA, Espionage
	Military Readiness, Coordination of Armed Services Air Support and Sealift Capabilities, and National Stockpiles of Strategic Materials
	Arms Control and Nuclear Nonproliferation
	Military Aid and Weapons Sales to other Countries
	Manpower, Military Personnel and Dependents (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Military Courts
	VA Issues
	Military Procurement and Weapons System Acquisitions and Evaluation
	Military Installations, Construction, and Land Transfers
	National Guard and Reserve Affairs
	Military Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Disposal, Military Environmental Compliance
	Civil Defense (war related)
	DOD Civilian Personnel, Civilian Employment by the Defense Industry, Military Base Closings
	Oversight of Defense Contracts and Contractors
	Direct War Related Issues
	Relief of Claims Against U.S. Military:
	Research and Development [Defense]
	Other Defense Issues

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Include	Subtopic
	General Space, Science, Technology and Communications (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	NASA, U.S. Government Use of Space, Space Exploration Agreements
	Commercial Use of Space, Satellites
	Science Technology Transfer, International Scientific Cooperation
	Telephone and Telecommunication Regulation
	Broadcast Industry Regulation (TV, Cable, Radio)
	Weather Forecasting and Related Issues, NOAA, Oceanography
	Computer Industry and Computer Security
	Research and Development [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]
	Other [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]

Foreign Trade

Include	Subtopic
	Export Promotion and Regulation, Export-Import Bank
	International Private Business Investments, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
	Productivity and Competitiveness of U.S. Business, U.S. Balance of Payments
	General Foreign Trade (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Trade Negotiations, Disputes, and Agreements
	Tariff and Import Restrictions, Import Regulation
	Exchange Rates and Related Issues
	Other [Foreign Trade]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Include	Subtopic
	General International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. Foreign Aid
	International Resources Exploitation and Resources Agreement
	Developing Countries Issues (for financial issues see 1906)
	International Finance and Economic Development
	China
	Soviet Union and Former Republics
	Eastern Europe
	Western Europe, Common Market Issues
	Africa
	South Africa
	Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean Basin, Cuba)
	Panama Canal Issues and Other International Canal Issues
	Asia, Pacific Rim, Australia, and Japan
	Middle East
	Human Rights
	International Organizations other than Finance
	Terrorism, Hijacking
	U.S. Diplomats, U.S. Embassies, U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreign Diplomats in the U.S., Passports
	Other International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues

Government Operations

Include	Subtopic
	General Government Operations (includes budget requests and appropriations for multiple departments and agencies)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
	Postal Service Issues (Including Mail Fraud)
	Government Employee Benefits, Civil Service Issues
	Nominations and Appointments
	Currency, Commemorative Coins, Medals, U.S. Mint
	Government Procurement, Procurement Fraud and Contractor Management
	Government Property Management
	IRS Administration
	Presidential Impeachment & Scandal
	Federal Government Branch Relations and Administrative Issues, Congressional Operations
	Regulation of Political Campaigns, Political Advertising, PAC regulation, Voter Registration, Government Ethics
	Census
	District of Columbia Affairs
	Relief of Claims Against the U.S. Government
	Federal Holidays
	Other [Government Operations]

Public Lands and Water Management

Include	Subtopic
	General Public Lands and Water Management (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
	Native American Affairs
	Natural Resources, Public Lands, and Forest Management
	Water Resources Development and Research
	U.S. Dependencies and Territorial Issues
	Other [Public Lands and Water Management]

All Topics

Macroeconomics

Include	Subtopic
	General Domestic Macroeconomic Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Inflation, Prices, and Interest Rates
	Unemployment Rate
	Monetary Supply, Federal Reserve Board, and the Treasury
	National Budget and Debt
	Taxation, Tax policy, and Tax Reform
	Industrial Policy
	Price Control and Stabilization
	Other Economic

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Include	Subtopic
	General Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
	Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
	Age Discrimination
	Handicap or Disease Discrimination
	Voting Rights and Issues
	Freedom of Speech & Religion
	Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
	Anti-Government Activities
	Other Civil Liberties

Health

Include	Subtopic
	General Health
	Comprehensive health care reform
	Insurance reform, availability, and cost
	Regulation of drug industry, medical devices, and clinical labs
	Facilities construction, regulation, and payments
	Provider and insurer payment and regulation
	Medical liability, fraud and abuse
	Infants and children
	Mental illness and mental retardation
	Drug and Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
	Alcohol Abuse and Treatment
	Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Illegal Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Long-term care, home health, terminally ill, and rehabilitation services
	Research and development [Health]
	Other [Health]
	Health Manpower & Training
	Prevention, communicable diseases and health promotion
	Prescription drug coverage and costs
	Other or multiple benefits and procedures

Agriculture

Include	Subtopic
	General Agriculture (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Agricultural Trade
	Government Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
	Food Inspection and Safety (including seafood)
	Agricultural Marketing, Research, and Promotion
	Animal and Crop Disease and Pest Control
	Research and Development [Agricultural]
	Other [Agriculture]

Labor, Employment, and Immigration

Include	Subtopic
	General Labor (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Worker Safety and Protection, Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
	Employment Training and Workforce Development
	Employee Benefits
	Employee Relations and Labor Unions
	Fair Labor Standards
	Youth Employment, Youth Job Corps Programs, and Child Labor
	Parental Leave and Child Care
	Migrant and Seasonal workers, Farm Labor Issues
	Immigration and Refugee Issues
	Other [Labor]

Education

Include	Subtopic
	Special Education
	Educational Excellence
	Arts and Humanities
	General Education Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Higher Education
	Elementary and Secondary Education
	Education of Underprivileged Students
	Vocational Education
	Research and Development [Education]
	Other [Education]

Environment

Include	Subtopic
	General Environmental Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Drinking Water Safety
	Waste Disposal
	Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Regulation, Treatment, and Disposal
	Air pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
	Recycling
	Indoor Environmental Hazards
	Species and Forest Protection
	Coastal Water Pollution and Conservation
	Land and Water Conservation
	Research and Development [Environment]
	Other [Environmental Issues]

Energy

Include	Subtopic
	Energy Conservation
	Research and Development [Energy]
	Other [Energy]
	General Energy (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues
	Electricity and Hydroelectricity
	Natural Gas and Oil (Including Offshore Oil and Gas)
	Coal
	Alternative and Renewable Energy

Transportation

Include	Subtopic
	General Transportation (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Mass Transportation and Safety
	Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
	Airports, Airlines, Air Traffic Control and Safety
	Railroad Transportation and Safety
	Truck and Automobile Transportation and Safety
	Maritime Issues
	Public Works (Infrastructure Development)
	Research and Development [Transportation]
	Other [Transportation]

Law, Crime, and Family Issues

Include	Subtopic
	Other Crime and Family Issues
	General Crime and Family Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Executive Branch Agencies Dealing With Law and Crime
	White Collar Crime and Organized Crime
	Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Control
	Court Administration
	Prisons
	Juvenile Crime and the Juvenile Justice System
	Child Abuse and Child Pornography
	Family Issues
	Police, Fire, and Weapons Control
	Criminal and Civil Code
	Riots and Crime Prevention

Social Welfare

Include	Subtopic
	General Social Welfare (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Food Stamps, Food Assistance, and Nutrition Monitoring Programs
	Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
	Elderly Issues and Elderly Assistance Programs (Including Social Security Administration)
	Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
	Social Services and Volunteer Associations
	Other [Social Welfare]

Housing and Community Development

Include	Subtopic
	General Community Development and Housing (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Housing and Community Development
	Urban Economic Development and General Urban Issues
	Rural Housing and FmHA Housing Assistance Programs
	Rural Economic Development
	Low and Middle Income Housing Programs and Needs
	Veterans Housing Assistance and Military Housing Programs
	Elderly and Handicapped Housing
	Housing Assistance for Homeless and Homeless Issues
	Secondary Mortgage Market
	Research and Development - Housing
	Other [Community Development and Housing]

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Include	Subtopic
	Consumer Finance, Mortgages, and Credit Cards
	Insurance Regulation
	Bankruptcy
	General Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
	U.S. Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation
	Securities and Commodities Regulation
	Corporate Mergers, Antitrust Regulation, and Corporate Management Issues
	Small Business Issues and the Small Business Administration
	Copyrights and Patents
	Domestic Disaster Relief
	Tourism
	Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
	Sports and Gambling Regulation
	Research and Development [Banking]
	Other [Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce]

Defense

Include	Subtopic
	General Defense Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. and Other Defense Alliances, U.S Security Assistance
	Military Intelligence, CIA, Espionage
	Military Readiness, Coordination of Armed Services Air Support and Sealift Capabilities, and National Stockpiles of Strategic Materials
	Arms Control and Nuclear Nonproliferation
	Military Aid and Weapons Sales to other Countries
	Manpower, Military Personnel and Dependents (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Military Courts
	VA Issues
	Military Procurement and Weapons System Acquisitions and Evaluation
	Military Installations, Construction, and Land Transfers
	National Guard and Reserve Affairs
	Military Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Disposal, Military Environmental Compliance
	Civil Defense (war related)
	DOD Civilian Personnel, Civilian Employment by the Defense Industry, Military Base Closings
	Oversight of Defense Contracts and Contractors
	Direct War Related Issues
	Relief of Claims Against U.S. Military:
	Research and Development [Defense]
	Other Defense Issues

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Include	Subtopic
	General Space, Science, Technology and Communications (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	NASA, U.S. Government Use of Space, Space Exploration Agreements
	Commercial Use of Space, Satellites
	Science Technology Transfer, International Scientific Cooperation
	Telephone and Telecommunication Regulation
	Broadcast Industry Regulation (TV, Cable, Radio)
	Weather Forecasting and Related Issues, NOAA, Oceanography
	Computer Industry and Computer Security
	Research and Development [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]
	Other [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]

Foreign Trade

Include	Subtopic
	Export Promotion and Regulation, Export-Import Bank
	International Private Business Investments, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
	Productivity and Competitiveness of U.S. Business, U.S. Balance of Payments
	General Foreign Trade (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Trade Negotiations, Disputes, and Agreements
	Tariff and Import Restrictions, Import Regulation
	Exchange Rates and Related Issues
	Other [Foreign Trade]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Include	Subtopic
	General International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. Foreign Aid
	International Resources Exploitation and Resources Agreement
	Developing Countries Issues (for financial issues see 1906)
	International Finance and Economic Development
	China
	Soviet Union and Former Republics
	Eastern Europe
	Western Europe, Common Market Issues
	Africa
	South Africa
	Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean Basin, Cuba)
	Panama Canal Issues and Other International Canal Issues
	Asia, Pacific Rim, Australia, and Japan
	Middle East
	Human Rights
	International Organizations other than Finance
	Terrorism, Hijacking
	U.S. Diplomats, U.S. Embassies, U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreign Diplomats in the U.S., Passports
	Other International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues

Government Operations

Include	Subtopic
	General Government Operations (includes budget requests and appropriations for multiple departments and agencies)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
	Postal Service Issues (Including Mail Fraud)
	Government Employee Benefits, Civil Service Issues
	Nominations and Appointments
	Currency, Commemorative Coins, Medals, U.S. Mint
	Government Procurement, Procurement Fraud and Contractor Management
	Government Property Management
	IRS Administration
	Presidential Impeachment & Scandal
	Federal Government Branch Relations and Administrative Issues, Congressional Operations
	Regulation of Political Campaigns, Political Advertising, PAC regulation, Voter Registration, Government Ethics
	Census
	District of Columbia Affairs
	Relief of Claims Against the U.S. Government
	Federal Holidays
	Other [Government Operations]

Public Lands and Water Management

Include	Subtopic
	General Public Lands and Water Management (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
	Native American Affairs
	Natural Resources, Public Lands, and Forest Management
	Water Resources Development and Research
	U.S. Dependencies and Territorial Issues
	Other [Public Lands and Water Management]

All Topics

Macroeconomics

Include	Subtopic
	General Domestic Macroeconomic Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Inflation, Prices, and Interest Rates
	Unemployment Rate
	Monetary Supply, Federal Reserve Board, and the Treasury
	National Budget and Debt
	Taxation, Tax policy, and Tax Reform
	Industrial Policy
	Price Control and Stabilization
	Other Economic

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Include	Subtopic
	General Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
	Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
	Age Discrimination
	Handicap or Disease Discrimination
	Voting Rights and Issues
	Freedom of Speech & Religion
	Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
	Anti-Government Activities
	Other Civil Liberties

Health

Include	Subtopic
	General Health
	Comprehensive health care reform
	Insurance reform, availability, and cost
	Regulation of drug industry, medical devices, and clinical labs
	Facilities construction, regulation, and payments
	Provider and insurer payment and regulation
	Medical liability, fraud and abuse
	Infants and children
	Mental illness and mental retardation
	Drug and Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
	Alcohol Abuse and Treatment
	Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Illegal Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Long-term care, home health, terminally ill, and rehabilitation services
	Research and development [Health]
	Other [Health]
	Health Manpower & Training
	Prevention, communicable diseases and health promotion
	Prescription drug coverage and costs
	Other or multiple benefits and procedures

Agriculture

Include	Subtopic
	General Agriculture (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Agricultural Trade
	Government Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
	Food Inspection and Safety (including seafood)
	Agricultural Marketing, Research, and Promotion
	Animal and Crop Disease and Pest Control
	Research and Development [Agricultural]
	Other [Agriculture]

Labor, Employment, and Immigration

Include	Subtopic
	General Labor (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Worker Safety and Protection, Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
	Employment Training and Workforce Development
	Employee Benefits
	Employee Relations and Labor Unions
	Fair Labor Standards
	Youth Employment, Youth Job Corps Programs, and Child Labor
	Parental Leave and Child Care
	Migrant and Seasonal workers, Farm Labor Issues
	Immigration and Refugee Issues
	Other [Labor]

Education

Include	Subtopic
	Special Education
	Educational Excellence
	Arts and Humanities
	General Education Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Higher Education
	Elementary and Secondary Education
	Education of Underprivileged Students
	Vocational Education
	Research and Development [Education]
	Other [Education]

Environment

Include	Subtopic
	General Environmental Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Drinking Water Safety
	Waste Disposal
	Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Regulation, Treatment, and Disposal
	Air pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
	Recycling
	Indoor Environmental Hazards
	Species and Forest Protection
	Coastal Water Pollution and Conservation
	Land and Water Conservation
	Research and Development [Environment]
	Other [Environmental Issues]

Energy

Include	Subtopic
	Energy Conservation
	Research and Development [Energy]
	Other [Energy]
	General Energy (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues
	Electricity and Hydroelectricity
	Natural Gas and Oil (Including Offshore Oil and Gas)
	Coal
	Alternative and Renewable Energy

Transportation

Include	Subtopic
	General Transportation (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Mass Transportation and Safety
	Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
	Airports, Airlines, Air Traffic Control and Safety
	Railroad Transportation and Safety
	Truck and Automobile Transportation and Safety
	Maritime Issues
	Public Works (Infrastructure Development)
	Research and Development [Transportation]
	Other [Transportation]

Law, Crime, and Family Issues

Include	Subtopic
	Other Crime and Family Issues
	General Crime and Family Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Executive Branch Agencies Dealing With Law and Crime
	White Collar Crime and Organized Crime
	Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Control
	Court Administration
	Prisons
	Juvenile Crime and the Juvenile Justice System
	Child Abuse and Child Pornography
	Family Issues
	Police, Fire, and Weapons Control
	Criminal and Civil Code
	Riots and Crime Prevention

Social Welfare

Include	Subtopic
	General Social Welfare (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Food Stamps, Food Assistance, and Nutrition Monitoring Programs
	Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
	Elderly Issues and Elderly Assistance Programs (Including Social Security Administration)
	Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
	Social Services and Volunteer Associations
	Other [Social Welfare]

Housing and Community Development

Include	Subtopic
	General Community Development and Housing (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Housing and Community Development
	Urban Economic Development and General Urban Issues
	Rural Housing and FmHA Housing Assistance Programs
	Rural Economic Development
	Low and Middle Income Housing Programs and Needs
	Veterans Housing Assistance and Military Housing Programs
	Elderly and Handicapped Housing
	Housing Assistance for Homeless and Homeless Issues
	Secondary Mortgage Market
	Research and Development - Housing
	Other [Community Development and Housing]

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Include	Subtopic
	Consumer Finance, Mortgages, and Credit Cards
	Insurance Regulation
	Bankruptcy
	General Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
	U.S. Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation
	Securities and Commodities Regulation
	Corporate Mergers, Antitrust Regulation, and Corporate Management Issues
	Small Business Issues and the Small Business Administration
	Copyrights and Patents
	Domestic Disaster Relief
	Tourism
	Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
	Sports and Gambling Regulation
	Research and Development [Banking]
	Other [Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce]

Defense

Include	Subtopic
	General Defense Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. and Other Defense Alliances, U.S Security Assistance
	Military Intelligence, CIA, Espionage
	Military Readiness, Coordination of Armed Services Air Support and Sealift Capabilities, and National Stockpiles of Strategic Materials
	Arms Control and Nuclear Nonproliferation
	Military Aid and Weapons Sales to other Countries
	Manpower, Military Personnel and Dependents (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Military Courts
	VA Issues
	Military Procurement and Weapons System Acquisitions and Evaluation
	Military Installations, Construction, and Land Transfers
	National Guard and Reserve Affairs
	Military Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Disposal, Military Environmental Compliance
	Civil Defense (war related)
	DOD Civilian Personnel, Civilian Employment by the Defense Industry, Military Base Closings
	Oversight of Defense Contracts and Contractors
	Direct War Related Issues
	Relief of Claims Against U.S. Military:
	Research and Development [Defense]
	Other Defense Issues

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Include	Subtopic
	General Space, Science, Technology and Communications (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	NASA, U.S. Government Use of Space, Space Exploration Agreements
	Commercial Use of Space, Satellites
	Science Technology Transfer, International Scientific Cooperation
	Telephone and Telecommunication Regulation
	Broadcast Industry Regulation (TV, Cable, Radio)
	Weather Forecasting and Related Issues, NOAA, Oceanography
	Computer Industry and Computer Security
	Research and Development [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]
	Other [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]

Foreign Trade

Include	Subtopic
	Export Promotion and Regulation, Export-Import Bank
	International Private Business Investments, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
	Productivity and Competitiveness of U.S. Business, U.S. Balance of Payments
	General Foreign Trade (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Trade Negotiations, Disputes, and Agreements
	Tariff and Import Restrictions, Import Regulation
	Exchange Rates and Related Issues
	Other [Foreign Trade]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Include	Subtopic
	General International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. Foreign Aid
	International Resources Exploitation and Resources Agreement
	Developing Countries Issues (for financial issues see 1906)
	International Finance and Economic Development
	China
	Soviet Union and Former Republics
	Eastern Europe
	Western Europe, Common Market Issues
	Africa
	South Africa
	Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean Basin, Cuba)
	Panama Canal Issues and Other International Canal Issues
	Asia, Pacific Rim, Australia, and Japan
	Middle East
	Human Rights
	International Organizations other than Finance
	Terrorism, Hijacking
	U.S. Diplomats, U.S. Embassies, U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreign Diplomats in the U.S., Passports
	Other International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues

Government Operations

Include	Subtopic
	General Government Operations (includes budget requests and appropriations for multiple departments and agencies)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
	Postal Service Issues (Including Mail Fraud)
	Government Employee Benefits, Civil Service Issues
	Nominations and Appointments
	Currency, Commemorative Coins, Medals, U.S. Mint
	Government Procurement, Procurement Fraud and Contractor Management
	Government Property Management
	IRS Administration
	Presidential Impeachment & Scandal
	Federal Government Branch Relations and Administrative Issues, Congressional Operations
	Regulation of Political Campaigns, Political Advertising, PAC regulation, Voter Registration, Government Ethics
	Census
	District of Columbia Affairs
	Relief of Claims Against the U.S. Government
	Federal Holidays
	Other [Government Operations]

Public Lands and Water Management

Include	Subtopic
	General Public Lands and Water Management (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
	Native American Affairs
	Natural Resources, Public Lands, and Forest Management
	Water Resources Development and Research
	U.S. Dependencies and Territorial Issues
	Other [Public Lands and Water Management]

Include	Exclude	Filter
		Government Action/Public Policy?
		Federal Agency?
		President/Administration?
		Congress/Congressman?
		Courts/Judges?
		State or Local Government Actors?
		Candidates/Campaigns mentioned?
		Interest Groups?
		New York City News?
		New York State Regional News?
		Domestic News?
		US Involved?

All Topics

Macroeconomics

Include	Subtopic
	General Domestic Macroeconomic Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Inflation, Prices, and Interest Rates
	Unemployment Rate
	Monetary Supply, Federal Reserve Board, and the Treasury
	National Budget and Debt
	Taxation, Tax policy, and Tax Reform
	Industrial Policy
	Price Control and Stabilization
	Other Economic

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Include	Subtopic
	General Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
	Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
	Age Discrimination
	Handicap or Disease Discrimination
	Voting Rights and Issues
	Freedom of Speech & Religion
	Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
	Anti-Government Activities
	Other Civil Liberties

Health

Include	Subtopic
	General Health
	Comprehensive health care reform
	Insurance reform, availability, and cost
	Regulation of drug industry, medical devices, and clinical labs
	Facilities construction, regulation, and payments
	Provider and insurer payment and regulation
	Medical liability, fraud and abuse
	Infants and children
	Mental illness and mental retardation
	Drug and Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
	Alcohol Abuse and Treatment
	Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Illegal Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
	Long-term care, home health, terminally ill, and rehabilitation services
	Research and development [Health]
	Other [Health]
	Health Manpower & Training
	Prevention, communicable diseases and health promotion
	Prescription drug coverage and costs
	Other or multiple benefits and procedures

Agriculture

Include	Subtopic
	General Agriculture (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Agricultural Trade
	Government Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
	Food Inspection and Safety (including seafood)
	Agricultural Marketing, Research, and Promotion
	Animal and Crop Disease and Pest Control
	Research and Development [Agricultural]
	Other [Agriculture]

Labor, Employment, and Immigration

Include	Subtopic
	General Labor (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Worker Safety and Protection, Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
	Employment Training and Workforce Development
	Employee Benefits
	Employee Relations and Labor Unions
	Fair Labor Standards
	Youth Employment, Youth Job Corps Programs, and Child Labor
	Parental Leave and Child Care
	Migrant and Seasonal workers, Farm Labor Issues
	Immigration and Refugee Issues
	Other [Labor]

Education

Include	Subtopic
	Special Education
	Educational Excellence
	Arts and Humanities
	General Education Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Higher Education
	Elementary and Secondary Education
	Education of Underprivileged Students
	Vocational Education
	Research and Development [Education]
	Other [Education]

Environment

Include	Subtopic
	General Environmental Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Drinking Water Safety
	Waste Disposal
	Hazardous Waste and Toxic Chemical Regulation, Treatment, and Disposal
	Air pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
	Recycling
	Indoor Environmental Hazards
	Species and Forest Protection
	Coastal Water Pollution and Conservation
	Land and Water Conservation
	Research and Development [Environment]
	Other [Environmental Issues]

Energy

Include	Subtopic
	Energy Conservation
	Research and Development [Energy]
	Other [Energy]
	General Energy (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues
	Electricity and Hydroelectricity
	Natural Gas and Oil (Including Offshore Oil and Gas)
	Coal
	Alternative and Renewable Energy

Transportation

Include	Subtopic
	General Transportation (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Mass Transportation and Safety
	Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
	Airports, Airlines, Air Traffic Control and Safety
	Railroad Transportation and Safety
	Truck and Automobile Transportation and Safety
	Maritime Issues
	Public Works (Infrastructure Development)
	Research and Development [Transportation]
	Other [Transportation]

Law, Crime, and Family Issues

Include	Subtopic
	Other Crime and Family Issues
	General Crime and Family Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Executive Branch Agencies Dealing With Law and Crime
	White Collar Crime and Organized Crime
	Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Control
	Court Administration
	Prisons
	Juvenile Crime and the Juvenile Justice System
	Child Abuse and Child Pornography
	Family Issues
	Police, Fire, and Weapons Control
	Criminal and Civil Code
	Riots and Crime Prevention

Social Welfare

Include	Subtopic
	General Social Welfare (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Food Stamps, Food Assistance, and Nutrition Monitoring Programs
	Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
	Elderly Issues and Elderly Assistance Programs (Including Social Security Administration)
	Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
	Social Services and Volunteer Associations
	Other [Social Welfare]

Housing and Community Development

Include	Subtopic
	General Community Development and Housing (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Housing and Community Development
	Urban Economic Development and General Urban Issues
	Rural Housing and FmHA Housing Assistance Programs
	Rural Economic Development
	Low and Middle Income Housing Programs and Needs
	Veterans Housing Assistance and Military Housing Programs
	Elderly and Handicapped Housing
	Housing Assistance for Homeless and Homeless Issues
	Secondary Mortgage Market
	Research and Development - Housing
	Other [Community Development and Housing]

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Include	Subtopic
	Consumer Finance, Mortgages, and Credit Cards
	Insurance Regulation
	Bankruptcy
	General Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
	U.S. Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation
	Securities and Commodities Regulation
	Corporate Mergers, Antitrust Regulation, and Corporate Management Issues
	Small Business Issues and the Small Business Administration
	Copyrights and Patents
	Domestic Disaster Relief
	Tourism
	Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
	Sports and Gambling Regulation
	Research and Development [Banking]
	Other [Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce]

Defense

Include	Subtopic
	General Defense Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. and Other Defense Alliances, U.S Security Assistance
	Military Intelligence, CIA, Espionage
	Military Readiness, Coordination of Armed Services Air Support and Sealift Capabilities, and National Stockpiles of Strategic Materials
	Arms Control and Nuclear Nonproliferation
	Military Aid and Weapons Sales to other Countries
	Manpower, Military Personnel and Dependents (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Military Courts
	VA Issues
	Military Procurement and Weapons System Acquisitions and Evaluation
	Military Installations, Construction, and Land Transfers
	National Guard and Reserve Affairs
	Military Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Disposal, Military Environmental Compliance
	Civil Defense (war related)
	DOD Civilian Personnel, Civilian Employment by the Defense Industry, Military Base Closings
	Oversight of Defense Contracts and Contractors
	Direct War Related Issues
	Relief of Claims Against U.S. Military:
	Research and Development [Defense]
	Other Defense Issues

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Include	Subtopic
	General Space, Science, Technology and Communications (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	NASA, U.S. Government Use of Space, Space Exploration Agreements
	Commercial Use of Space, Satellites
	Science Technology Transfer, International Scientific Cooperation
	Telephone and Telecommunication Regulation
	Broadcast Industry Regulation (TV, Cable, Radio)
	Weather Forecasting and Related Issues, NOAA, Oceanography
	Computer Industry and Computer Security
	Research and Development [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]
	Other [Space, Science, Technology and Communications]

Foreign Trade

Include	Subtopic
	Export Promotion and Regulation, Export-Import Bank
	International Private Business Investments, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
	Productivity and Competitiveness of U.S. Business, U.S. Balance of Payments
	General Foreign Trade (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	Trade Negotiations, Disputes, and Agreements
	Tariff and Import Restrictions, Import Regulation
	Exchange Rates and Related Issues
	Other [Foreign Trade]

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

Include	Subtopic
	General International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	U.S. Foreign Aid
	International Resources Exploitation and Resources Agreement
	Developing Countries Issues (for financial issues see 1906)
	International Finance and Economic Development
	China
	Soviet Union and Former Republics
	Eastern Europe
	Western Europe, Common Market Issues
	Africa
	South Africa
	Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean Basin, Cuba)
	Panama Canal Issues and Other International Canal Issues
	Asia, Pacific Rim, Australia, and Japan
	Middle East
	Human Rights
	International Organizations other than Finance
	Terrorism, Hijacking
	U.S. Diplomats, U.S. Embassies, U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreign Diplomats in the U.S., Passports
	Other International Affairs and Foreign Aid Issues

Government Operations

Include	Subtopic
	General Government Operations (includes budget requests and appropriations for multiple departments and agencies)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
	Postal Service Issues (Including Mail Fraud)
	Government Employee Benefits, Civil Service Issues
	Nominations and Appointments
	Currency, Commemorative Coins, Medals, U.S. Mint
	Government Procurement, Procurement Fraud and Contractor Management
	Government Property Management
	IRS Administration
	Presidential Impeachment & Scandal
	Federal Government Branch Relations and Administrative Issues, Congressional Operations
	Regulation of Political Campaigns, Political Advertising, PAC regulation, Voter Registration, Government Ethics
	Census
	District of Columbia Affairs
	Relief of Claims Against the U.S. Government
	Federal Holidays
	Other [Government Operations]

Public Lands and Water Management

Include	Subtopic
	General Public Lands and Water Management (includes combinations of multiple subtopics)
	National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
	Native American Affairs
	Natural Resources, Public Lands, and Forest Management
	Water Resources Development and Research
	U.S. Dependencies and Territorial Issues
	Other [Public Lands and Water Management]

State and Local Government Administration
Weather and Natural Disasters
Fires
Arts and Entertainment
Sports and Recreation
Death Notices
Churches and Religion
Other, Miscellaneous, and Human Interest

All Topics

Include	Subtopic
	National Defense- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
	Department of Defense-Military
	Department of Defense-Military- Military Personnel
	Department of Defense-Military- Operation and Maintenance
	Department of Defense-Military- Procurement
	Department of Defense-Military- Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
	Department of Defense-Military- Military Construction
	Department of Defense-Military- Family Housing
	Department of Defense-Military- Other
	Atomic Energy Defense Activities
	Defense-related Activities

National Defense

Include	Subtopic
	International Affairs- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
	International Development and Humanitarian Assistance
	International Security Assistance
	Conduct of Foreign Affairs
	Foreign Information and Exchange Activities
	International Financial Programs

International Affairs
Include Subtopic
Science, Space, and Technology- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
General Science and Basic Research
Space Flight, Research, and Supporting Activities
Science, Space, and Technology
Include Subtopic
Energy- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
Energy Supply
Energy Conservation
Emergency Energy Preparedness
Energy Information, Policy, and Regulation
Energy
Include Subtopic
Natural Resources- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
Water Resources
Conservation and Land Management
Recreational Resources
Pollution Control and Abatement
Other Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Include Subtopic
Agriculture- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
Farm Income Stabilization
Agricultural Research and Services
Agriculture
Include Subtopic
Commerce and Housing Credit- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
Mortgage Credit
Postal Service
Deposit Insurance
Other Advancement of Commerce
Commerce and Housing Credit
Include Subtopic
Transportation- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
Ground Transportation
Air Transportation
Water Transportation
Other Transportation
Transportation
Include Subtopic
Community and Regional Development- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
Community Development
Area and Regional Development
Disaster Relief and Insurance

Community and Regional Development

Include	Subtopic
	Education, Training, Employment, Social Services- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
	Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education
	Higher Education
	Research and General Education Aids
	Training and Employment
	Other Labor Services
	Social Services

Education, Training, Employment, Social Services
Include Subtopic
Health- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
Health Care Services
Health Research and Training
Consumer and Occupational Health and Safety
Health

Medicare

Include	Subtopic
	Income Security- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
	General Retirement and Disability Insurance (excluding social security)
	Federal Employee Retirement and Disability
	Unemployment compensation
	Housing assistance
	Food and nutrition assistance
	Other income security

Income Security

Social Security

Include	Subtopic
	Veterans' Benefits and Services- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
	Income Security for Veterans
	Veterans Education, Training, and Rehabilitation
	Hospital and Medical Care for Veterans
	Veterans Housing
	Other Veterans Benefits and Services

Veterans' Benefits and Services

Include	Subtopic
	Justice Administration- Trust Fund and Offsetting Receipts
	Federal Law Enforcement Activities
	Federal Litigative and Judicial Activities
	Federal Correctional Activities
	Criminal Justice Assistance

Justice Administration

Include	Subtopic
	Legislative Functions
	Executive Direction and Management
	Central Fiscal Operations
	General Property and Records Management
	Central Personnel Management
	General Purpose Fiscal Assistance
	Other General Government
	Deductions for Offsetting Receipts

General Government
Include Subtopic
Interest on the Public Debt
Interest Received by On-budget Trust Funds
Interest Received by Off-budget Trust Funds
Other Interest
Other Investment Income
Net Interest
Undistributed Offsetting Receipts

Include	Exclude	Filter
		Legislative Matters?
		Budget Appropriations?
		Agency Creation?
		Program Creation?
		Issue propsed by the President?

Include	Exclude	Filter
		Commemorative Laws?
		Vetoed Laws?
		Introduced by a Democrat?
		Discussed in Congressional Quarterly?

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