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Lebanon
This report describes the relationship between the United States and Lebanon, as well as Lebanon's political profile.
Date:
January 11, 2005
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dairy Policy Issues
This report gives an overview of dairy policy and issues. The contents include Milk Income Loss Contract(MILC ) payments, dairy price support program, federal milk marketing order issues, and milk protein concentrate trade issues.
Date:
January 10, 2006
Creator:
Chite, Ralph M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mad Cow Disease: Agricultural Issues for Congress
This report discusses the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) also know as mad cow disease, which is a degenerative, fatal disease affecting the nervous system in cattle. Worldwide, BSE has been found in 187,000 animals, 183,000 of them in Great Britain, where it was first detected in 1986.
Date:
April 21, 2005
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Value-Added Tax as a New Revenue Source
This report discusses the valueadded tax (VAT), which has been frequently discussed as a full or partial replacement for the U.S. income tax system.
Date:
December 22, 2005
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Renewable Energy: Tax Credit, Budget, and Electricity Production Issues
Renewable energy is derived from resources that are generally not depleted by human use, such as the sun, wind, and water movement. This report discusses various aspects of policy regarding renewable energy including tax credits and budget legislation.
Date:
June 16, 2005
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-European Union Trade Relations: Issues and Policy Challenges
This report examines the economic partnership between the United States and the European Union. Not only is the U.S.-EU trade and investment relationship the largest in the world, but it is also arguably the most important. Agreement between the two partners in the past has been critical to making the world trading system more open and efficient.
Date:
May 20, 2005
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
This report includes key questions and answers regarding military pay and benefits.
Date:
May 3, 2005
Creator:
Goldich, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Caribbean Basin Interim Trade Program: CBI/NAFTA Parity
To provide an idea of the nature and scope of changes in trade competitiveness between the CBERA countries and Mexico that have resulted from the implementation of the NAFTA, this report describes the relevant preferential or special tariff treatments, as applicable. The aspects of trade policy that apply generally to all (or most) U.S. trading partners (e.g., most-favored-nation/normal-trade-relations status, or production-sharing provisions) are not included in any detail.
Date:
January 12, 2005
Creator:
Pregelj, Vladimir N.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook
This report includes information regarding ocean commissions. Ocean policy review, further outlook, and legislation are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
May 5, 2005
Creator:
Justus, John; Buck, Eugene H.; Zinn, Jeffrey & Morrissey, Wayne
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
This report discusses legislative initiatives to address the challenges facing the U.S. Intelligence Community in the 21st century. Growing concerns about transnational threats, especially terrorism, are leading to increasingly close cooperation between intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
Date:
February 17, 2005
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Safe Drinking Water Act: Implementation and Issues
This report includes background, issues, and legislation regarding safe drinking water.
Date:
July 7, 2004
Creator:
Tiemann, Mary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
India-U.S. Relations
This report includes analysis of the relationship between the United States and India, as well as India's regional relations. Also includes nuclear and regional dissidence information.
Date:
April 6, 2006
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Drug Control: International Policy and Approaches
This report gives an overview of international policy and approaches towards drug control.
Date:
May 13, 2004
Creator:
Perl, Raphael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: Setting the Stage for the Current Debate
This report discusses the energy policy. Comprehensive energy legislation was introduced in the Senate by both parties by late March (S. 388, S. 389, S. 596, S. 597).
Date:
January 14, 2003
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Middle East Peace Talks
This report discusses the Middle East peace talks, including the new peace process with the most recent developments,and the war against terrorism.
Date:
May 18, 2006
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lands and National Forests
The 109th Congress is considering issues related to the public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the national forests managed by the Forest Service (FS). The Administration is addressing issues through budgetary, regulatory, and other actions. This report discusses several key issues of congressional and administrative interest.
Date:
October 26, 2005
Creator:
Gorte, Ross W. & Vincent, Carol H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Financing
Concerns over financing federal elections have become a seemingly perennial aspect of our political system. This report discusses the debate regarding campaign finance regulation.
Date:
October 16, 1998
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance
This report gives a summary of the usage of the War Powers Resolution (WPR) and various issues related to proposals to modify or repeal the resolution. The report summarizes most recent developments and background, and gives an overview of United Nations actions, and WPR activities in former Yugoslavia/Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq (post-1991), Haiti, and Somalia. It also includes commentary on the instances formally reported under the WPR, consultation with Congress, and the current issues which Congress is considering.
Date:
March 6, 2003
Creator:
Grimmett, Richard F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Weapons: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
This report outlines the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and related legislation. The report discusses a comprehensive test ban treaty, which is the oldest item on the nuclear arms control agenda.
Date:
March 6, 2001
Creator:
Medalia, Jonathan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Law of the Sea Convention and U.S. Policy
None
Date:
February 10, 2005
Creator:
Browne, Marjorie Ann
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
July 5, 2006
Creator:
Browne, Marjorie Ann
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Issues in the 109th Congress
This report gives an overview of key environmental issues receiving attention in the 109th Congress.
Date:
April 12, 2006
Creator:
Fletcher, Susan R. & Isler, Margaret
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Jordan: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues
This report includes information regarding United States relations and bilateral issues with Jordan. Jordan's reaction to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Jordan's role in peace negotiations, and trade issues are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
April 13, 2005
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Endangered Species: Difficult Choices
This report includes an overlook at issues regarding various endangered species. Issues include recovery plans, permits, and critical habitats.
Date:
October 30, 2003
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library