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Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues
This report describes the Keystone XL pipeline proposal and the process required for federal approval. It summarizes key arguments for and against the pipeline put forth by the pipeline's developers, federal agencies, environmental groups, and other stakeholders. The report discusses potential consistency challenges faced by the State Department in reviewing the pipeline application given its recent prior approvals of similar pipeline projects. Finally, the report reviews the constitutional basis for the State Department's authority to issue a Presidential Permit, and opponents' possible challenges to this authority.
Date:
December 2, 2013
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.; Pirog, Robert; Luther, Linda & Vann, Adam
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Burma's Political Prisoners and U.S. Sanctions
This report discusses the release of Burma's political prisoners and the role that plays in U.S. policy and Burma's political future.
Date:
December 2, 2013
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Public Transportation Program: In Brief
This report provides an introduction to the Federal Public Transportation Program (FPTP). Includes a brief background of public transportation as well as FPTP's funding, expenses, and structure.
Date:
December 2, 2013
Creator:
Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
This fact sheet tracks the current heads of government in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It provides the dates of the last and next elections for the head of government and the national independence date for each country.
Date:
December 2, 2009
Creator:
Gomez-Granger, Julissa & Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conference Committee and Related Procedures: An Introduction
This report is a brief summary of House and Senate procedures for reaching agreement on legislation. It discusses the provisions of House Rule XXII and Senate Rule XXVIII as well as other applicable rules, precedents, and practices. The report focuses on the most common and customary procedures.
Date:
December 2, 2010
Creator:
Rybicki, Elizabeth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Seafood Safety: Background and Issues
Although seafood consumption can contribute to a healthy diet, some fish and shellfish can cause foodborne illnesses or contain environmental contaminants. This report discusses whether current food safety programs are sufficiently protecting consumers, and if not, what changes should be considered.
Date:
December 2, 2010
Creator:
Upton, Harold F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hamas: Background and Issues for Congress
Hamas, or the Islamic Resistance Movement, is a Palestinian Islamist military and sociopolitical movement that grew out of the Muslim Brotherhood, a Sunni religious and political organization founded in Egypt in 1928 that has branches throughout the world. The United States, Israel, the European Union, and Canada consider Hamas a terrorist organization. The overarching U.S. goal regarding Hamas is to deter, transform, marginalize, or neutralize it so that it no longer presents a threat to Israel's security, to a peaceful and lasting resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, or to other U.S. interests. This report discusses U.S. efforts and policy debates on these issues.
Date:
December 2, 2010
Creator:
Zanotti, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Screening and Securing Air Cargo: Background and Issues for Congress
The October 2010 discovery of two explosive devices being prepared for loading on U.S.-bound all-cargo aircraft overseas has heightened concerns over the potential use of air cargo shipments to bomb passenger and all-cargo aircraft. This incident renewed congressional interest in air cargo security. This report discusses a number of policy issues that may arise regarding air cargo security.
Date:
December 2, 2010
Creator:
Elias, Bart
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Congressional Appropriations Process: An Introduction
This report discusses the following aspects of the congressional appropriations process: the annual appropriations cycle; types of appropriations measures; spending ceilings for appropriations associated with the annual budget resolution; and the relationship between authorization and appropriation measures.
Date:
December 2, 2010
Creator:
Streeter, Sandy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bills and Resolutions: Examples of How Each Kind Is Used
When Congress seeks to pass a law, it uses a bill or joint resolution, which must be passed by both houses in identical form, then presented to the President for his approval or disapproval. This report briefly describes this process.
Date:
December 2, 2010
Creator:
Beth, Richard S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Introduction to the Federal Budget Process
This report provides a detailed introduction to the federal budget process, which is an enormously complex process.
Date:
December 2, 2010
Creator:
Heniff, Bill, Jr.; Streeter, Sandy; Lynch, Megan Suzanne & Tollestrup, Jessica
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Visa Waiver Program
This report discusses the visa waiver program (VWP), which allows for a bypass of the first step by which foreign visitors are screened for admissibility to enter the United States. Some policymakers are concerned that this waiver allows terrorists to more easily enter the country. The report provides waiver-related statistics and related legislation.
Date:
December 2, 2011
Creator:
Siskin, Alison
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cote dIvoire Divided: Civil War Reprise?
None
Date:
December 2, 2004
Creator:
Cook, Nicolas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pesticide Law: A Summary of the Statutes
None
Date:
December 2, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy
This report discusses the debate over government policy regarding industrial competitiveness and technological advancement. Background, legislative initiatives, and different approaches are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
December 2, 2004
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Intelligence and Policymaking: The Iraq Experience
None
Date:
December 2, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Tax Issues in the 108th Congress
This report provides an overview of major tax issues. It begins by describing three aspects of the economic context in which the tax policy debate during 2004 is likely to occur: the general state of the U.S. economy; the position of the federal budget; and the level of taxes in the United States.
Date:
December 2, 2004
Creator:
Brumbaugh, David L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990
This report discusses U.S. security assistance to Taiwan (calling itself Republic of China (ROC)), including policy issues for Congress and legislation.
Date:
December 2, 2009
Creator:
Kan, Shirley A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Voting Rights Act And Racial Quotas: A Summary of the Pending Case of United Jewish Organizations of Williams burgh V. Carey
This report is about the voting rights act and racial quotas.
Date:
December 2, 1976
Creator:
Ackerman, David M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medical Marijuana: Review and Analysis of Federal and State Policies
None
Date:
December 2, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mountaintop Mining: Background on Current Controversies
This report provides background on regulatory requirements, controversies and legal challenges to mountaintop mining, and recent Administration actions. Congressional interest in these issues also is discussed, including legislation in the 111th Congress seeking to restrict the practice of mountaintop mining and other legislation intended to block the Obama Administration’s regulatory actions.
Date:
December 2, 2013
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Title IX, Sex Discrimination, and Intercollegiate Athletics: A Legal Overview
None
Date:
December 2, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Risk Analysis and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Environmental Regulations
None
Date:
December 2, 1994
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Current Economic Conditions and Selected Forecasts
This report provides information about the Current Economic Conditions and Selected Forecasts. The national bureau of economic research stated that the U.S economy is now in a recession thAT BEGAN IN December 2007.
Date:
December 2, 2008
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library