Polar Bears: Proposed Listing Under the Endangered Species Act (open access)

Polar Bears: Proposed Listing Under the Endangered Species Act

This report discusses the polar bear status and they are affected by climate change, contaminants, and subsistence and sport hunting.
Date: February 15, 2008
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
China's Holdings of U.S. Securities: Implications for the U.S. Economy (open access)

China's Holdings of U.S. Securities: Implications for the U.S. Economy

This report examines the importance to the U.S. economy of China's investment in U.S. securities, as well as U.S. concerns over the possibility that China might unload a large share of those holdings, including the likelihood that this would occur, and the potential implications such action could have for the U.S. economy. The report concludes that a large sell-off of Chinese Treasury securities holdings could negatively affect the U.S. economy, at least in the short-run. As a result, such a move could diminish U.S. demand for Chinese products and thus could lower China's economic growth as well.
Date: February 27, 2008
Creator: Morrison, Wayne M. & Labonte, Marc
System: The UNT Digital Library
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2008 Appropriations (open access)

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2008 Appropriations

This report is a guide to one of the regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Subcommittees on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. It summarizes the status of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity, and is updated as events warrant. The report lists the key CRS staff relevant to the issues covered and related CRS products.
Date: February 3, 2008
Creator: Vincent, Carol Hardy; Bamberger, Robert; Naughton, Blake Alan & Garrett, R. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 110th Congress (open access)

Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 110th Congress

This report discusses air pollutants (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), which account for about two-thirds of U.S. electricity generation. These gases include several pollutants that directly pose risks to human health and welfare. The report also discusses the utilities that are subject to an array of environmental regulations.
Date: February 11, 2008
Creator: Parker, Larry & Blodgett, John
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Credit Card Market: Recent Trends, Funding Cost Issues, and Repricing Practices (open access)

The Credit Card Market: Recent Trends, Funding Cost Issues, and Repricing Practices

This report examines developments in the revolving credit market, including recent trends in usage, funding, and repricing practices. Descriptive data that document recent U.S. household experience with credit card usage and delinquency information is presented. It also provides a brief overview of credit card repricing practices is presented followed by a summary of possible policy responses.
Date: February 27, 2008
Creator: Getter, Darryl E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense in Europe (open access)

Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense in Europe

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Date: February 19, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pacific Salmon and Steelhead Trout: Managing Under the Endangered Species Act (open access)

Pacific Salmon and Steelhead Trout: Managing Under the Endangered Species Act

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Date: February 11, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Election Reform and Local Election Officials: Results of Two National Surveys (open access)

Election Reform and Local Election Officials: Results of Two National Surveys

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Date: February 7, 2008
Creator: Fischer, Eric A. & Coleman, Kevin J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program: Legislative and Funding History (open access)

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program: Legislative and Funding History

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Date: February 1, 2008
Creator: James, Nathan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tax Credits for Hybrid Vehicles (open access)

Tax Credits for Hybrid Vehicles

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Date: February 7, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
“Wounded Warrior” and Veterans Provisions in the FY2008 National Defense Authorization Act (open access)

“Wounded Warrior” and Veterans Provisions in the FY2008 National Defense Authorization Act

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Date: February 13, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Alternative Minimum Tax For Individuals: Legislative Activity in the 110th Congress (open access)

The Alternative Minimum Tax For Individuals: Legislative Activity in the 110th Congress

This report addresses Legislative Activity in the 110th Congress regarding the Alternative Minimum Tax For Individuals.
Date: February 19, 2008
Creator: Maguire, Steven & Teefy, Jennifer
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ship Navigation in Harbors: Safety Issues (open access)

Ship Navigation in Harbors: Safety Issues

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Date: February 8, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Quorum Requirements in the Senate: Committee and Chamber (open access)

Quorum Requirements in the Senate: Committee and Chamber

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Date: February 28, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Public Health and Medical Preparedness and Response: Issues in the 110th Congress (open access)

Public Health and Medical Preparedness and Response: Issues in the 110th Congress

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Date: February 13, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
FY2009 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security (open access)

FY2009 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security

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Date: February 7, 2008
Creator: Reese, Shawn
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Nuclear Cooperation with India: Issues for Congress (open access)

U.S. Nuclear Cooperation with India: Issues for Congress

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Date: February 12, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Procedures for Contested Election Cases in the House of Representatives (open access)

Procedures for Contested Election Cases in the House of Representatives

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Date: February 20, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs): Issues with Use and Disposal (open access)

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs): Issues with Use and Disposal

This report discusses reasons why CFL sales have increased dramatically in the past two years, concerns that have arisen regarding their use and disposal, and some media reports that have exaggerated the potential danger associated with the mercury in CFLs.
Date: February 13, 2008
Creator: Luther, Linda
System: The UNT Digital Library
Early Childhood Care and Education Programs in the 110th Congress: Background and Funding (open access)

Early Childhood Care and Education Programs in the 110th Congress: Background and Funding

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Date: February 7, 2008
Creator: Gish, Melinda & McCallion, Gail
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Protective Service and Contract Security Guards: A Statutory History and Current Status (open access)

The Federal Protective Service and Contract Security Guards: A Statutory History and Current Status

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Date: February 11, 2008
Creator: Reese, Shawn
System: The UNT Digital Library
Earmarks Executive Order: Legal Issues (open access)

Earmarks Executive Order: Legal Issues

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Date: February 13, 2008
Creator: Nicola, Thomas J. & Halstead, T. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gun Control: Statutory Disclosure Limitations on ATF Firearms Trace Data and Multiple Handgun Sales Reports (open access)

Gun Control: Statutory Disclosure Limitations on ATF Firearms Trace Data and Multiple Handgun Sales Reports

This report presents the Statutory disclosure limitations on ATF Firearms Trace data and multiple Handgun sales reports regarding Gun control.
Date: February 1, 2008
Creator: Krouse, William J.
System: The UNT Digital Library