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| Identification Code
The following sample searches are provided as guides to searching the
Blue Book. For the sake of space, only the top three hits in each results
list are included with each example below.
Table of Contents
| Page Number | Subject
This search returns documents that contain the tables of contents for
committee prints within that specific year.
Query: |
"table of contents" |
Results: |
((CATALOG OF AVAILABLE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
PRINTS)) |
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] Chapter 13: RECIPROCAL
TRADE AGREEMENTS |
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] Chapter 1: TARIFF AND
CUSTOMS LAWS |
This type of search returns documents that are within a specific chapter.
NOTE: The word chapter needs to be written out, and
the chapter number being referred to needs to appear in numeric form,
not as a word.
Query: |
"chapter 2" |
Results: |
((CATALOG OF AVAILABLE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE PRINTS))
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] Chapter 9: TRADE REMEDY LAWS |
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] Chapter 2: TRADE REMEDY
LAWS |
This type of search returns documents that are related to specific word(s)
that you enter as your search term(s). They may appear anywhere within
the document.
Query: |
"trade embargo" |
Results: |
((CATALOG OF AVAILABLE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE PRINTS)) |
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] Chapter 5: AUTHORITIES
RELATING TO POLITICAL OR ECONOMIC SECURITY |
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] Chapter 12: AUTHORITIES
RELATING TO POLITICAL OR ECONOMIC SECURITY |
This type of search returns particular laws or acts. Enter the entire
name of the law or act in the search box.
Query: |
"hong kong policy act" |
Results: |
((CATALOG OF AVAILABLE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE PRINTS))
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] OVERVIEW AND COMPILATION
OF U.S. TRADE STATUTES |
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] Chapter 5: AUTHORITIES
RELATING TO POLITICAL OR ECONOMIC SECURITY |
This type of search returns the appendix document.
NOTE: Titles other than the appendix will also appear
in the results list, because the appendix is referenced in various chapters
throughout the book.
Query: |
"appendix" |
Results: |
((CATALOG OF AVAILABLE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE PRINTS))
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] Chapter 8: TARIFF AND
CUSTOMS LAWS |
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WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book] Chapter 10: OTHER LAWS
REGULATING IMPORTS |
The following sample searches are provided as guides to searching the
Green Book. For the sake of space, only the top three hits in each results
list are included with each example below.
Table of Contents
| Page Number | Subject
This search returns documents that contain the tables of contents for
committee prints within that specific year.
Query: |
"table of contents" |
Results: |
WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] APPENDIX L. MONITORING
THE EFFECTS OF PRE- AND POST-TANF WELFARE REFORM INITIATIVES |
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WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] SECTION 15. OTHER PROGRAMS
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WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] SECTION 11. CHILD PROTECTION,
FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE |
This type of search returns documents that are within a specific chapter.
NOTE: The word chapter needs to be written out, and
the chapter number being referred to needs to appear in numeric form,
not as a word.
Query: |
"chapter 2" |
Results: |
WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] APPENDIX D. MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT
TO HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIANS |
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WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] SECTION 8. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM |
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WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] APPENDIX C. NATIONAL
AND INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CARE EXPENDITURES AND HEALTH INSURANCE
COVERAGE |
This type of search returns documents that are related to specific word(s)
that you enter as your search term(s). They may appear anywhere within
the document.
Query: |
"social security" |
Results: |
WMCP: 105-7 [1998 Green Book] SECTION 1. SOCIAL SECURITY: THE
OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE (OASDI) PROGRAMS |
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WMCP: 105-7 [1998 Green Book] SECTION 3. SUPPLEMENTAL
SECURITY INCOME (SSI) |
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WMCP: 105-7 [1998 Green Book] SECTION 5. EARNED ENTITLEMENTS
FOR RAILROAD EMPLOYEES |
This type of search returns particular laws or acts. Enter the entire
name of the law or act in the search box.
Query: |
"hong kong policy act" |
Results: |
WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] INDEX |
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WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] APPENDIX L. MONITORING
THE EFFECTS OF PRE- AND POST-TANF WELFARE REFORM INITIATIVES |
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WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] SECTION 15. OTHER PROGRAMS
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This type of search returns the appendix document.
NOTE: Titles other than the appendix will also appear
in the results list, because the appendix is referenced in various chapters
throughout the book.
Query: |
"appendix" |
Results: |
WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] INDEX |
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WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] C O N T E N T S |
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WMCP: 106-14 [2000 Green Book] APPENDIX L. MONITORING
THE EFFECTS OF PRE- AND POST-TANF WELFARE REFORM INITIATIVES |
Identification Codes
Each record will display in the results list with the database code,
followed by the initial words of the title. The identification code for
the Ways and Mean Committee Prints is "WMCP" followed by the Congress
to which it refers and the committee print number. Following that, the
"book" to which it refers will appear. Finally the chapter and
truncated title appear. (For example: "WMCP: 105-4 [1997 Blue Book]
Chapter 5: AUTHORITIES RELATING TO POLITICAL OR ECONOMIC SECURITY".
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