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Calendars of the House of Representatives (open access)

Calendars of the House of Representatives

In the House of Representatives, the term “calendar” has two related meanings. This fact sheet, one of a series of fact sheets on legislative process, explains calendars and their use in the House of Representatives.
Date: January 11, 2005
Creator: Davis, Christopher M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
How Measures Are Brought to the House Floor: A Brief Introduction (open access)

How Measures Are Brought to the House Floor: A Brief Introduction

This report presents a brief description of the five methods used to bring proposed legislation to the House floor for consideration.
Date: January 11, 2005
Creator: Saturno, James V.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: Selected Legislation from the 108th Congress (open access)

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: Selected Legislation from the 108th Congress

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, as passed in 1978, provided a statutory framework for the use of electronic surveillance in the context of foreign intelligence gathering. In doing so, Congress sought to strike a balance between national security interests and personal privacy rights. Subsequent legislation expanded federal laws dealing with foreign intelligence gathering to address physical searches, pen registers and trap and trace devices, and access to certain business records.
Date: January 11, 2005
Creator: Bazan, Elizabeth B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress (open access)

United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress

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Date: January 11, 2005
Creator: Browne, Marjorie Ann
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Current Funding Trends (open access)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Current Funding Trends

CRS Report for Congress entailing information about current funding trends within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Topics include, budget requests, federal funding and grants, funding trends, etc..
Date: February 11, 2005
Creator: Apling, Richard N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
DOD's National Security Personnel System: Provisions of Law and Implementation Plans (open access)

DOD's National Security Personnel System: Provisions of Law and Implementation Plans

This report discusses each of the provisions in Title XI of P.L. 108-136 and plans to implement the law. Title XI of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2004, P.L. 108-136, includes provisions on a National Security Personnel System (NSPS) for the Department of Defense (DOD) and provisions on personnel management that are applicable government-wide. The law was enacted on November 24, 2003.
Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Schwemle, Barbara L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: 109th Congress Proposed Refinements (open access)

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: 109th Congress Proposed Refinements

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Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Relyea, Harold C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy (open access)

Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy

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Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Dagne, Theodore S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Embassy in Iraq (open access)

U.S. Embassy in Iraq

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Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Epstein, Susan B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mercury in the Environment: Sources and Health Risks (open access)

Mercury in the Environment: Sources and Health Risks

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Date: January 11, 2005
Creator: Schierow, Linda-Jo
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Director of National Intelligence: Statutory Authorities (open access)

Director of National Intelligence: Statutory Authorities

In passing the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458) in late 2004, Congress approved the most comprehensive reform of the U.S. Intelligence Community since its establishment over 50 years ago. Principal among enacted changes was the establishment of a new position of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to manage the Intelligence Community. Some observers have questioned whether the new statute provides the DNI the necessary authorities to effectively manage the Community.
Date: April 11, 2005
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.; Cumming, Alfred & Masse, Todd M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medical Malpractice Liability Reform: Legal Issues and Fifty-State Survey of Caps on Punitive Damages and Noneconomic Damages (open access)

Medical Malpractice Liability Reform: Legal Issues and Fifty-State Survey of Caps on Punitive Damages and Noneconomic Damages

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Date: April 11, 2005
Creator: Cohen, Henry
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Weapons: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (open access)

Nuclear Weapons: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

A comprehensive test ban treaty, or CTBT, is the oldest item on the nuclear arms control agenda. Three treaties currently limit testing to underground only, with a maximum force equal to 150,000 tons of TNT. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, the United States conducted 1,030 nuclear tests, the Soviet Union 715, the United Kingdom 45, France 210, and China 45. The last U.S. test was held in 1992; the last U.K. test, in 1991. Russia claims it has not conducted nuclear tests since 1991.
Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Medalia, Jonathan
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Social Security Benefits for Noncitizens: Current Policy and Legislation (open access)

Social Security Benefits for Noncitizens: Current Policy and Legislation

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Date: May 11, 2005
Creator: Nuschler, Dawn & Siskin, Alison
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Embassy in Iraq (open access)

U.S. Embassy in Iraq

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Date: April 11, 2005
Creator: Epstein, Susan B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress (open access)

United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress

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Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Browne, Marjorie Ann
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ship Procurement: Alternative Funding Approaches - Background and Options for Congress (open access)

Navy Ship Procurement: Alternative Funding Approaches - Background and Options for Congress

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Date: May 11, 2005
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods:  Flying Boom versus Hose-and-Drogue (open access)

Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods: Flying Boom versus Hose-and-Drogue

Decisions on the composition of the Air Force aerial refueling fleet were made decades ago, when the primary mission was to refuel long-range strategic bombers. Modifications have been made to many of these tanker aircraft (KC-135s and KC-10s) to make them more effective in refueling fighter aircraft. This report, which will be updated, examines the balance between two different refueling methods in today’s refueling fleet — “flying boom” and “hose-and-drogue.”
Date: May 11, 2005
Creator: Bolkcom, Christopher & Klaus, Jon D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ship Acquisition: Options for Lower-Cost Ship Designs - Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Ship Acquisition: Options for Lower-Cost Ship Designs - Issues for Congress

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Date: May 11, 2005
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations: Trends, Issues, and Implications (open access)

U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations: Trends, Issues, and Implications

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Date: July 11, 2005
Creator: Villarreal, M. Angeles
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The European Union in 2005 and Beyond (open access)

The European Union in 2005 and Beyond

The European Union (EU) experienced significant changes in 2004 as it enlarged from 15 to 25 members and continued work on a new constitutional treaty to institute internal reforms and further EU political integration. In 2005, the EU is expected to build on these efforts and seek to implement several recent foreign policy and defense initiatives. This report describes the current status of the EU’s “constitution,” EU enlargement, the EU’s evolving foreign and defense policies, and possible implications for U.S.-EU relations.
Date: July 11, 2005
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers (open access)

The European Union: Questions and Answers

This report provides answers to key questions related to the European Union (EU). It describes the EU’s evolution, its governing institutions, trade policy, and efforts to forge common foreign and defense policies. The report also addresses the EU-U.S. and EU-NATO relationships.
Date: July 11, 2005
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress (open access)

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.
Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The European Union's Constitution (open access)

The European Union's Constitution

In June 2004, the European Union (EU) concluded work on a constitutional treaty that contains changes to the EU’s governing institutions and decision-making processes. This new “constitution” grew out of the 2002-2003 Convention on the Future of Europe and previous EU efforts to institute internal reforms ahead of the Union’s expansion from 15 members to 25 in May 2004. The “constitution” aims to enable a larger EU to operate effectively and prevent gridlock, but it must still be ratified by all member states before it enters into force. This report provides background information on the Convention and describes the EU “constitution,” its key provisions, next steps, and possible implications for the U.S.-EU relationship.
Date: July 11, 2005
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library