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Russian Federation: Basic Facts
This report
Date:
February 6, 1992
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Department of Science and Technology: A Recurring Theme
Consolidation of many Federal research and development (R&D) activities into a Department of Science and Technology (S&T) has been proposed repeatedly since World War D, including in the last Congress. The trend, however, has been toward the creation of mission agencies with supporting R&D capabilities. Analyses of arguments for and against consolidation indicate that valid reasons exist on both sides of the issue. Specific consolidation proposals may be considered again during the 104th Congress.
Date:
February 3, 1995
Creator:
Boesman, William C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Uzbekistan: Basic Facts
This report discusses the severe economic and environmental obstacles to growth which is a result of the soviets' former colonial-style in this region.
Date:
February 14, 1992
Creator:
Sinclair, Julie R. & Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Speechwriting in Perspective: A Brief Guide to Effective and Persuasive Communication
“Rhetoric,” wrote Aristotle, “is the power of determining in a particular case what are the available means of persuasion.” This report reviews some effective means for the rhetoric of persuasive communication in speeches written by congressional staff for Senators and Representatives.
Date:
February 25, 1998
Creator:
Neale, Thomas H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Advertising Law: An Overview
This report provides a brief overview of federal law with respect to five selected advertising issues: alcohol advertising, tobacco advertising, the Federal Trade Commission Act, advertising by mail, and advertising by telephone. There are numerous federal statues regulating advertising that do not fit within any of these categories; as random examples, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires disclosures in advertisements for prescription drugs; the Truth in Lending Act governs the advertising of consumer credit; and a federal criminal statute makes it illegal falsely yo convey in an advertisement that a business is connected with a federal agency.
Date:
February 9, 1998
Creator:
Cohen, Henry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraqi Chemical & Biological Weapons (CBW) Capabilities
None
Date:
February 17, 1998
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Activities by Congressional Employees
This report discusses the general campaigning activities of the congressional employees, Campaign funds and services, and specific campaign prohibitions.
Date:
February 28, 1996
Creator:
Maskell, Jack
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Job Training Partnership Act: Training Programs at a Glance
None
Date:
February 19, 1998
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.N. Development Program: Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
February 7, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY1998: District of Columbia
None
Date:
February 20, 1998
Creator:
Noto, Nonna A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Political Spending by Organized Labor: Background and Current Issues
None
Date:
February 18, 1998
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ETHICS AND THE MCDADE-MURTHA CITIZENS PROTECTION ACT
None
Date:
February 17, 1999
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Somalia: Background and U.S. Involvement Through the 1990s
None
Date:
February 17, 1999
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Railroad Occupational Disability: Conflict Over Standards
None
Date:
February 11, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS’ ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INFORMATION POLICIES: IMPACT OF THE PELOSI AMENDMENT
None
Date:
February 12, 1998
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Parliamentary Reference Sources: House of Representatives
None
Date:
February 23, 1999
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Juvenile Justice Act Reauthorization: The Current Debate
None
Date:
February 5, 1998
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Capital Punishment: Summary of Supreme Court Decisions on the Death Penalty
This report summarizes the death penalty decisions of the supreme court, with an emphasis upon the cases decided from 1987 through 1995.
Date:
February 1, 1996
Creator:
Schrader, Dorothy M
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Food Safety Agencies and Authorities: A Primer
None
Date:
February 5, 1998
Creator:
Rawson, Jean M. & Vogt, Donna U.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Amendments Between the Houses
This report describes the process whereby the House and the Senate revise measures to be identical before sending them to the president.
Date:
February 19, 1999
Creator:
Saturno, James V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY1998: Energy and Water Development
This report includes Energy and Water Development Appropriations for FY1998. This report is guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passed each year.It summarizes the then current legislative status of the bill,its scope,major issues, funding levels, and related Legislative activity.
Date:
February 10, 1998
Creator:
Humphries, Marc & Behrens, Carl
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Debt-Limit Legislation in the Congressional Budget Process
This report provides information about the Debt-Limit Legislation in the Congressional Budget Process. The gross federal debt consists of the debt held by the public plus the debt held by government accounts.
Date:
February 25, 1999
Creator:
Heniff, Bill, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Colleges and Universities Attended By Senators of the 103d Congress
This report identifies the colleges and universities attended by Senators elected to the 103rd Congress.
Date:
February 4, 1994
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Goals 2000: Educate America Act Implementation Status and Issues
None
Date:
February 17, 1998
Creator:
Stedman, James B. & Riddle, Wayne C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library