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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: December 16, 2005
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 109th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 109th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

19 p.
Date: November 16, 2005
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Baldwin, Pamela & Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
Food Safety Issues in the 109th Congress (open access)

Food Safety Issues in the 109th Congress

This report provides an overview of federal food safety activities and issues of concern to Congress.
Date: June 16, 2005
Creator: Vogt, Donna U.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Amendments: 109th Congress (open access)

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Amendments: 109th Congress

None
Date: May 16, 2005
Creator: Relyea, Harold C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Amendments:  109th Congress (open access)

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Amendments: 109th Congress

This report examines efforts to amend the FOI Act, and will be updated as events warrant.
Date: May 16, 2005
Creator: Relyea, Harold C.
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

Among the recommendations made by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission) in its final report was the creation of a board within the executive branch to oversee adherence to guidelines on, and the commitment to defend, civil liberties by the federal government. This report examines the realization of this recommendation with the creation of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, and efforts in the 109th Congress to refine the mandate and the mission of the board (H.R. 1310). This report will be updated as events warrant.
Date: May 16, 2005
Creator: Relyea, Harold C.
System: The UNT Digital Library