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Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2010 (74th-111th Congresses)
This report discusses how lame duck sessions occur, and the background of the lame duck sessions between 1940 and 2010. A “lame duck” session of Congress occurs whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected, but before the term of the current Congress ends.
Date:
August 30, 2011
Creator:
Beth, Richard S. & Tollestrup, Jessica
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Lands Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service (FS): Issues for the 110th Congress
The report starts out with a brief overview and analysis of Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Other issues discussed briefly include roadless areas in the National Forest System, national forest planning, national forest county payments, BLM land sales, and grazing management.
Date:
August 27, 2008
Creator:
Gorte, Ross W.; Vincent, Carol Hardy; Humphries, Marc & Alexander, Kristina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Health and Medical Preparedness and Response: Issues in the 110th Congress
This report discusses key issues in public health and medical preparedness and response.
Date:
August 1, 2008
Creator:
Lister, Sarah A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Domestic Food Assistance: The Farm Bill and Other Legislation in the 110th Congress
This report covers issues and legislative changes addressed in the farm bill, legislative changes included in the FY2008 Agriculture appropriations measure (included in the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act; P.L. 110-161), and proposed legislation that involves programs and activities that are normally not part of the farm bill (e.g., child nutrition program proposals).
Date:
August 22, 2008
Creator:
Richardson, Joe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 110th Congress. August 2007
This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with Latin American and the Caribbean, focusing on the role of Congress and congressional concerns.
Date:
August 31, 2007
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.; Cook, Colleen W.; Hornbeck, J.F.; Olhero, Nelson; Ribando, Clare M.; Veillette, Connie et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FDA Legislation in the 110th Congress: A Guide to S. 1082 and H.R. 2900
None
Date:
August 6, 2007
Creator:
Williams, Erin D.; Thaul, Susan & Porter, Donna V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transportation Security: Issues for the 110th Congress
The focus of this report is how best to construct and finance a system of deterrence, protection, and response that effectively reduces the possibility and consequences of another terrorist attack without unduly interfering with travel, commerce, and civil liberties.
Date:
August 3, 2007
Creator:
Peterman, David R.; Elias, Bart & Frittelli, John
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conservation and the 2007 Farm Bill
Conservation is playing a prominent role in the development of a farm bill by the 110th Congress. This report introduces some of the issues that are influencing the development of a conservation title. It then reviews the contents of the House-passed bill, H.R. 2419.
Date:
August 27, 2007
Creator:
Zinn, Jeffrey A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Communications Legislation: Implications for the 110th Congress
This report discusses the legislation addressing communications among first responders focused first on interoperability -- the capability of different systems to connect -- with provisions in the Homeland Security Act (P.L. 107-296).
Date:
August 5, 2008
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans' Benefits: Issues in the 110th Congress
This report discusses veterans' benefits issues that are already part of the legislative agenda for the 110th Congress or are likely to be of interest to Congress. These benefits and issues fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). Also presented in this report are an overview of the benefits and their eligibility requirements, data on both the veteran population and the benefit population, and summary information on the FY2008 budget for veterans' benefits.
Date:
August 15, 2008
Creator:
Davis, Carol D.; Loane, Shannon S.; Peterson, Meredith; Scott, Christine; Perl, Libby & Weimer, Douglas Reid
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FDA Legislation in the 110th Congress: A Side-by-Side Comparison of S. 1082 and H.R. 2900
None
Date:
August 6, 2007
Creator:
Williams, Erin D.; Thaul, Susan; Lister, Sarah A.; Porter, Donna V. & Redhead, C. Stephen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Criminal Restitution in the 110th Congress: A Sketch
None
Date:
August 22, 2007
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
District of Columbia Budget Autonomy: An Analysis of H.R. 733, 110th Congress
None
Date:
August 30, 2007
Creator:
Boyd, Eugene & Noto, Nonna A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Farm Bill Proposals and Legislative Action in the 110th Congress
None
Date:
August 9, 2007
Creator:
Johnson, Renée; Becker, Geoffrey S.; Chite, Ralph M.; Cowan, Tadlock; Gorte, Ross W.; Hanrahan, Charles E. et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress
None
Date:
August 10, 2007
Creator:
Sissine, Fred; Gillis, Anne & Gurevitz, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Russia: Statutory Procedures for Congressional Consideration and Their Implementation
This report sketches the procedures prescribed by the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) for congressional action in relation to nuclear cooperation agreements, then summarizes legislative proceedings occurring in relation to the proposed agreement with Russia, beginning with its recent submission. It also addresses several questions regarding the implementation and intent of these statutory requirements related to the proposed agreement with the Russian Federation. Special attention is given to the definition of "days of continuous session" and possible implications of this definition depending on whether or not the requisite period ends before the end of the 110th Congress.
Date:
August 21, 2008
Creator:
Beth, Richard S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reforming the Regulation of Government-Sponsored Enterprises in the 110th Congress
This report provides background on the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), discusses reform issues, and summarizes the provisions of House- and Senate-passed versions of H.R. 3221.
Date:
August 4, 2008
Creator:
Jickling, Mark; Murphy, Edward Vincent & Weiss, N. E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library