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The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress
This report outlines current progress towards establishment of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), presents current and projected funding levels and timelines, and describes policy issues of potential interest to Congress, such as agency coordination, possession of viruses, construction timelines, disposition of PIADC, and community safety concerns.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Shea, Dana A.; Monke, Jim & Gottron, Frank
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate
This report presents, first, a brief history, economic rationale, and legal background leading to the establishment of the Generalized System of Preferences. Second, the U.S. implementation of the GSP is discussed. Third, an analysis of the U.S. program's effectiveness and the positions of various stakeholders are presented. Fourth, possible implications of the expiration of the U.S. program and other possible options for Congress are discussed.
Date:
September 26, 2006
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 1999-2006
None
Date:
September 26, 2007
Creator:
Grimmett, Richard F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Spyware: Background and Policy Issues for Congress
None
Date:
September 26, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Mediation Provisions
This report discusses the statutory and regulatory requirements of IDEA, judicial decisions, and the concept of mediation as it applies to special education.
Date:
September 26, 2006
Creator:
Jones, Nancy Lee
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retirement Benefits for Members of Congress
None
Date:
September 26, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Methyl Bromide and Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
This report discusses Methyl Bromide (MeBr), a widely used pesticide in agriculture, is regulated for its potential ozone-depleting effects in the Earth’s stratosphere.
Date:
September 26, 2006
Creator:
Morrissey, Wayne A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Child Pornography: Constitutional Principles and Federal Statutes
This report discusses Constitutional Principles and Federal Statutes of Child Pornography.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Cohen, Henry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Homeless Management Information System
This report describes the previous attempts to count the homeless, the development of Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and its progress.
Date:
September 26, 2006
Creator:
Perl, Libby
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Debt Management: Concepts, Options, and Policies (1945-2008). September 2008
This report provides a broad overview of Treasury debt management and examines changes in debt sales implemented by the Clinton and Bush Administrations.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Direct Recording Electronic Voting Machine (DRE) Controversy: FAQs and Misperceptions
This report addresses various questions regarding Direct Recording Electronic Voting Machines (DREs). Questions that arise frequently with respect to the controversy surrounding DREs and possible misperceptions in the debate can be classified into three categories: those relating to DREs themselves, those that relate to paper audit trails, and those that relate to recounts and audits.
Date:
September 26, 2006
Creator:
Fischer, Eric A. & Coleman, Kevin J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Food and Agricultural Imports from China
This report first provides information on the most recent Chinese-related food safety concern, the use of melamine in dairy ingredients. Following this section, the report provides data on U.S.-China trends in agricultural trade, examines U.S. programs to monitor the safety of imports, and reports on other recent Chinese food safety developments. It concludes with a brief discussion of the congressional role.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy: History and Current Issues
This report discusses the history, current posture, and outlook for federal energy tax policy. It also discusses current energy tax proposals and major energy tax provisions enacted in the 109th Congress.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Lazzari, Salvatore
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress
This report outlines current progress towards establishment of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), presents current and projected funding levels and timelines, and describes policy issues of potential interest to Congress, such as agency coordination, possession of viruses, construction timelines, disposition of PIADC, and community safety concerns.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Shea, Dana A.; Monke, Jim & Gottron, Frank
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Act Issues in the 109th Congress
This report provides an overview of seven prominent air issues of interest in the 109th Congress: revision of the particulate standards; multi-pollutant (or Clear Skies) legislation for electric power plants; mercury from power plants; New Source Review; the gasoline additives MTBE and ethanol; ozone nonattainment area deadlines; and the “conformity” of transportation and clean air planning.
Date:
September 26, 2006
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Zimbabwe
This report provides background on events leading up to and surrounding Zimbabwe's most recent elections, in March and June 2008.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Ploch, Lauren
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Aid to Libraries in the Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
None
Date:
September 26, 2006
Creator:
McCallion, Gail
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Indian Reserved Water Rights: An Overview
This report provides an overview of the legal issues surrounding Indian reserved water rights disputes
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Kim, Yule
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NASA’s Voyager Spacecraft: A Fact Sheet
None
Date:
September 26, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coal Excise Tax Refunds: United States v. Clintwood Elkhorn Mining Co.
This report is on Coal Excise Tax Refunds: United States v. Clintwood Elkhorn Mining Co.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Lunder, Erika
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-EU Trade Tensions: Causes, Consequences, and Possible Cures
None
Date:
September 26, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods
This report provides information about the Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods.Federal law requires most imports informing the "Ultimate purchaser" of their country of origin.
Date:
September 26, 2003
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Credit Rating Agencies: Current Federal Oversight and Congressional Concerns
This report provides Federal oversight and congressional concerns related to Credit Rating Agencies.
Date:
September 26, 2006
Creator:
Seitzinger, Michael V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
This report discusses the China Investment Corporation (C.I.C.) and the interest in the agency by the U.S. government.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Martin, Micahel F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library