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Cruise Missile Defense
Congress has expressed interest in cruise missile defense for years. Cruise missiles (CMs) are essentially unmanned attack aircraft — vehicles composed of an airframe, propulsion system, guidance system, and weapons payload. The Department of Defense is pursuing several initiatives that seek to improve capabilities against an unpredictable cruise missile threat. These initiatives compete for funding and congressional attention.
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Hichkad, Ravi R. & Bolkcom, Christopher
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ecuador: Political and Economic Situation and U.S. Relations
This report provides information about the Political and Economic Situation and U.S. Relations on Ecuador. Ecuador is an oil-producing country that has experienced ten years of political and economic stability.
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Ribando, Clare
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Egypt-United States Relations
This report includes information about Egypt/United States relations, issues in these relations, and information regarding the United States' foreign assistance to Egypt
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
European Union Enlargement
On May 1, 2004, 10 states joined the European Union (EU), enlarging the Union to 25 members. The EU views the enlargement process as an historic opportunity to promote stability in Europe and further the integration of the continent by peaceful means. In addition to the 10 new members (Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia), three other states — Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia — hope to accede to the EU by 2007. Turkey is also a candidate and is expected to begin accession negotiations in 2005. Macedonia has also applied for EU membership.
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Funding Issues and Activities
This report discusses federal funding for IT research and development. Proponents assert that federal support of IT R&D has produced positive outcomes for the country and played a crucial role in supporting long-term research into fundamental aspects of computing. Critics assert that the government, through its funding mechanisms, may be picking “winners and losers” in technological development, a role more properly residing with the private sector.
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Moloney Figliola, Patricia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interior and Related Agencies: FY2006 Appropriations
This report is a guide to one of the regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year.
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Vincent, Carol H. & Boren, Susan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Food Aid: U.S. and Other Donor Contributions
This report provides three indicators of the U.S. contribution to global food aid: (1) shipments of major donors compiled by the International Grains Council, (2) U.S. contributions to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), and (3) the U.S. commitment under the Food Aid Convention (FAC).
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Hanrahan, Charles E. & Canada, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Vetoes After Chadha
None
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Offshoring (a.k.a. Offshore Outsourcing) and Job Insecurity Among U.S. Workers
None
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Levine, Linda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: Raising or Eliminating the Taxable Earnings Base
None
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Textile Exports to Trade Preference Regions
None
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Uzbekistan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests
None
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
V-Chip and TV Ratings: Monitoring Children’s Access to TV Programming
None
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Wildfire Protection Funding
The severe 2000 fire season prompted a significant rise in funding for wildfire protection that has been sustained; wildfire appropriations in FY2005 were more than $2.9 billion. Most of the funds ($2.8 billion in FY2005) are to protect federal lands, with funds for reducing fuel loads, for equipment and training, for fighting fires, and for restoring burned sites. Federal funding ($98 million in FY2005) also supports state efforts to protect nonfederal lands. Some wildfire funding ($74 million in FY2005) is used for fire research, fire facilities, and programs to improve forest health. Congress continues to debate wildfire funding levels, with a growing focus on the cost of wildfire suppression.
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Gorte, Ross W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agriculture in the WTO Doha Round: The Framework Agreement and Next Steps
Member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reached agreement on July 31, 2004 on a framework for negotiating agricultural trade liberalization in the multilateral trade round known as the Doha Development Agenda (DDA). The framework, part of a work program for all negotiating issues in the DDA (nonagricultural market access, services, trade facilitation, etc.), sets the stage for negotiations, now underway, to determine specific targets or formulas (“modalities”) for curbing trade-distorting domestic support, reducing trade barriers and eliminating export subsidies. If agreed to, the agriculture modalities report would be on the agenda of the WTO’s Sixth Ministerial Conference in December 2005, and negotiations could be completed during 2006. In the meantime, the President has requested a two-year extension of trade promotion authority procedures (TPA, also known as fast-track) for considering legislation to implement trade agreements.
Date:
May 3, 2005
Creator:
Hanrahan, Charles E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Amtrak: Budget and Reauthorizaton
The report discusses the most recent developments, Backgrounds and Analysis, Federal Oversight of Amtrak, Finances, Congressional Hearing, Reports and Documents.
Date:
May 3, 2005
Creator:
Peterman, David Randall & Harrison, Glennn J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Effective Dates of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act
None
Date:
May 3, 2005
Creator:
Jeweler, Robin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Honduras: Political and Economic Situation and U.S. Relations
Update of previous report on Honduras' political and economic issues, as well as criticism and consequences that may arise from the United States intervening.
Date:
May 3, 2005
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
House Committee Funding Requests and Authorizations, 104th-109th Congresses
Under House Rule X, clause 6, each standing and select committee of the House (except the Appropriations Committee) is required to submit an operating budget request for its necessary expenses over the two years of a Congress. Each committee chair normally introduces a House resolution to provide his or her committee with the requisite funds for the two years of the Congress.
Date:
May 3, 2005
Creator:
Petersen, R. Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Financial Institutions: Funding U.S. Participation
None
Date:
May 3, 2005
Creator:
Sanford, Jonathan E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library