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The Islamic Traditions of Wahhabism and Salafiyya
This report provides a background on Wahhabi Islam and its association to militant fundamentalist groups; it also summarizes recent charges against Wahhabism and responses, including the findings of the final report of the 9/11 Commission and bills relevant to this issue in the second session of the 109th Congress.
Date:
January 25, 2006
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mexico-United States Dialogue on Migration and Border Issues, 2001-2006
None
Date:
January 20, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Job Loss: Causes and Policy Implications
None
Date:
January 10, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
East Asia Summit (EAS): Issues for Congress
None
Date:
January 11, 2006
Creator:
Vaughn, Bruce
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Implications of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit for Dual Eligibles and State Medicaid Programs
This report provides information about the Implications of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit for Dual Eligibles and State Medicaid Programs. The report states the changes to eligibility for dual eligibles, changes to the scope of prescription coverage of the drugs.
Date:
January 19, 2006
Creator:
Tritz, Karen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
School Choice: Current Legislation
None
Date:
January 5, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Summary of U.S. Casualties
None
Date:
January 19, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Monitoring Foreign Students in the United States: The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
None
Date:
January 24, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressionally Chartered Nonprofit Organizations (“Title 36 Corporations”): What They Are and How Congress Treats Them
None
Date:
January 13, 2006
Creator:
Moe, Ronald C. & Kosar, Kevin R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Efficiency: Budget, Oil Conservation, and Electricity Conservation Issues
This report includes information related to energy efficiency, including history, various bills and budgets, and conservation. Climate change and energy security related to energy efficiency are also discussed in this report.
Date:
January 20, 2006
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution
This report is regarding the Elections, Government, and constitutions of Iraq.
Date:
January 10, 2006
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Justice Reauthorization: Provisions to Improve Program Management, Compliance, and Evaluation of Justice Assistance Grants
None
Date:
January 10, 2006
Creator:
James, Nathan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Wind Energy: Offshore Permitting
This report discusses the disputes over Corps jurisdiction prior to enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 as well as the current law applicable to siting offshore wind facilities.
Date:
January 25, 2006
Creator:
Flynn, Aaron M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Infrastructure Project Earmarks in EPA Appropriations: Trends and Policy Implications
This report discusses appropriations for EPA water infrastructure programs, focusing on congressional earmarks in the account that funds these programs. Information on the programmatic history of EPA involvement in assisting wastewater treatment and drinking water projects is provided in two appendixes.
Date:
January 19, 2006
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Exemptions from Environmental Law for the Department of Defense: An Overview of Congressional Action
This report discusses the difficulty of assessing the impact of environmental requirements on military readiness, broader exemptions for military activities that Congress has enacted, and DOD's request for additional exemptions.
Date:
January 9, 2006
Creator:
Bearden, David M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Infrastructure Financing: History of EPA Appropriations
This report summarizes, in chronological order, congressional activity to fund items in the State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) account since 1987. In appropriations legislation, funding for EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) wastewater assistance is contained in the measure providing funds for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies.
Date:
January 19, 2006
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Trade Deficit and the Impact of Rising Oil Prices
This report provides an estimate of the initial impact of the rising oil prices on the nation's merchandise trade deficit.
Date:
January 20, 2006
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Charitable Choice Rules and Faith-Based Organizations
This report discusses the Bush administration's "Charitable Choice" agenda aimed at expanding the ability of faith-based organizations to provide federally funded social services.
Date:
January 26, 2006
Creator:
Richardson, Joe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense: FY2006 Authorization and Appropriations
This report discusses key issues resolved by the conference agreements regarding FY2006 Defense appropriations.
Date:
January 20, 2006
Creator:
Daggett, Stephen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Law of the Sea Convention and U.S. Policy
This report provides an overview of the law of the sea convention and U.S. policy.
Date:
January 27, 2006
Creator:
Browne, Marjorie Ann
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EU Enlargement: Economic Implications for the United States
This report discusses Economic Implications for the United States related to European Union(EU) enlargement.
Date:
January 17, 2006
Creator:
Cooper, William H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Issues Surrounding the Estate and Gift Tax: A Brief Summary
None
Date:
January 23, 2006
Creator:
Gravelle, Jane G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Criminal Charges in Corporate Scandals
Since the collapse of Enron Corp. in late 2001, there has been a series of scandals involving major U.S. corporations. Recurring elements in the scandals include improper or fraudulent accounting, self-enrichment by corporate officers, stock trading on inside information, and the destruction or falsification of business records. This report tracks post-Enron criminal charges.
Date:
January 10, 2006
Creator:
Jickling, Mark & Janov, Paul H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Early Childhood Education: Preschool Participation, Program Efficacy, and Federal Policy Issues
This report examines what we currently know about preprimary programs, including numbers of children served and their family characteristics; as well as data on the efficacy of preprimary programs in enhancing later learning and other life skills. It also discusses federal programs that serve preschool age children are described, and policy issues which may arise as the federal role in early childhood education.
Date:
January 19, 2006
Creator:
McCallion, Gail
System:
The UNT Digital Library