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Detection of Explosives on Airline Passengers: Recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and Related Issues (open access)

Detection of Explosives on Airline Passengers: Recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and Related Issues

This report discusses options for airline passenger explosives trace detection, ongoing federal R&D efforts and pilot equipment deployments, and policy issues related to the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458). The legislation directs the Department of Homeland Security to place high priority on developing and deploying equipment for passenger explosives screening; requires TSA to submit a strategic plan for deploying such equipment; and authorizes additional research funding.
Date: February 7, 2005
Creator: Shea, Dana A. & Morgan, Daniel
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 provides information on Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and its Controversies for the 109th Congress.
Date: April 7, 2005
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medical Malpractice Liability Reform: H.R. 534, 109th Congress (open access)

Medical Malpractice Liability Reform: H.R. 534, 109th Congress

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Date: March 7, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vacancies and Special Elections: 109th Congress (open access)

Vacancies and Special Elections: 109th Congress

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Date: September 7, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress (open access)

Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress

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Date: December 7, 2005
Creator: Carter, Nicole T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Major Tax Issues in the 109th Congress (open access)

Major Tax Issues in the 109th Congress

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Date: February 7, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Electric Utility Provisions in House-Passed H.R. 6, 109th Congress (open access)

Electric Utility Provisions in House-Passed H.R. 6, 109th Congress

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Date: June 7, 2005
Creator: Abel, Amy
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: Issues for the 109th Congress (open access)

Cuba: Issues for the 109th Congress

This report, which will be updated regularly, examines issues in U.S.-Cuban relations and tracks legislative initiatives on Cuba in the 109th Congress. The 109th Congress will likely continue an active interest in Cuba concerning human rights, debate over economic sanctions (especially on travel), food and agricultural exports to Cuba, terrorism issues, Radio and TV Marti, bilateral anti-drug cooperation, and migration issues.
Date: July 7, 2005
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
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: June 7, 2005
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System: The UNT Digital Library
House Rules Changes Affecting the Congressional Budget Process in the 109th Congress (H.Res.5) (open access)

House Rules Changes Affecting the Congressional Budget Process in the 109th Congress (H.Res.5)

On the opening day of the 109th Congress, the House made several rules changes affecting the congressional budget process. The House amended its standing rules regarding the composition of the Budget Committee to provide for the inclusion of a Member “designated by” each party’s elected leadership, instead of a Member “from” each party’s leadership.
Date: January 7, 2005
Creator: Heniff, Bill, Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Organization and Mission of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate: Issues and Options for the 109th Congress (open access)
Transportation Security: Issues for the 109th Congress (open access)

Transportation Security: Issues for the 109th Congress

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Date: December 7, 2005
Creator: Frittelli, John
System: The UNT Digital Library