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Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 112th Congress

The economic rationale for interventions in energy markets helps inform the debate surrounding energy tax policy. This report begins by providing background on the economic rationale for energy market interventions, highlighting various market failures. After identifying possible market failures in the production and consumption of energy, possible interventions are discussed. The report concludes with an analysis of energy tax policy as it stands at the start of the 112th Congress.
Date: September 24, 2012
Creator: Sherlock, Molly F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Overview of Tax Provisions Expiring in 2012 (open access)

An Overview of Tax Provisions Expiring in 2012

A number of tax provisions have either expired at the end of 2011 or are scheduled to expire at the end of this year. This report provides an overview of these expiring provisions.
Date: September 24, 2012
Creator: Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The War Powers Resolution: After Thirty-Eight Years (open access)

The War Powers Resolution: After Thirty-Eight Years

This report discusses and assesses the War Powers Resolution and its application since enactment in 1973, providing detailed background on various cases in which it was used, as well as cases in which issues of its applicability were raised. It will be revised biannually.
Date: September 24, 2012
Creator: Grimmett, Richard F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: Election Year Issues and Legislative Proposals (open access)

Energy Policy: Election Year Issues and Legislative Proposals

This report looks at how controversies stemming from various importance given to different aspects of United States energy policy affect the legislation on energy policy, particularly during election years.
Date: September 24, 2012
Creator: Behrens, Carl E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mexico: Issues for Congress (open access)

Mexico: Issues for Congress

This report looks at current U.S. policy towards Mexico and future legislation concerns for the 112th Congress. Although security issues have recently dominated the U.S. relationship with Mexico, analysts predict that bilateral relations may shift towards economic matters once President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto takes office.
Date: September 24, 2012
Creator: Ribando Seelke, Clare
System: The UNT Digital Library