Partner
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
234
Oklahoma Historical Society
51
UNT Libraries Special Collections
21
Sterling Municipal Library
12
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
11
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center
7
Alvin Community College
6
San Antonio Public Library
6
UNT Music Library
5
Nellie Pederson Civic Library
4
55 More
Collection
Office of Scientific & Technical Information Technical Reports
123
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
118
Congressional Research Service Reports
72
Tocker Foundation Grant
65
Oklahoma Digital Newspaper Program
60
Government Accountability Office Reports
32
The Baytown Sun
12
LGBT Collections
12
Altus Times-Democrat
11
Chickasha Newspaper Collection
11
92 More
Degree Department
Degree Discipline
Degree Level
Country
Year
Month
Day
Language
Results:
1 - 24 of
464
next
Continuing Appropriations Acts: Brief Overview of Recent Practices
This report is divided into two segments. The first segment provides the most recent developments and content of the FY2005 continuing resolutions. The second segment provides information on the history of CRs; the nature, scope, and duration of CRs during the last 35 years; the types of CRs that have been enacted; and an overview of those instances when funding (or budget authority2) has lapsed and a funding gap has resulted.
Date:
January 11, 2002
Creator:
Streeter, Sandy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
First Responder Initiative: Policy Issues and Options
This report discusses the “First Responder Initiative,” a proposed block grant program to help state and local first responders prepare for possible terrorist attacks. Under the Administration proposal, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would administer the program, which, if approved, would provide $3.5 billion to states and localities.
Date:
December 11, 2002
Creator:
Canada, Ben
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Overview of Major Provisions
The Individuals with DisabilitiesEducation Act (IDEA) providesfundsto statesfor the education of children with disabilities. It contains detailed requirements for the receipt of these funds, including the core requirement of the provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE). IDEA was comprehensively revised in 1997 by P.L. 105-17, but Congress has continued to grapple with issuesrelating to the Act. This report provides a brief overview of the Act with particular attention paid to issues of recent congressional concern, such as funding and the provision of FAPE for children with disabilities found to have brought a weapon to school.
Date:
January 11, 2002
Creator:
Apling, Richard N. & Jones, Nancy L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Treatment of "Battlefield Detainees" in the War on Terrorism
None
Date:
April 11, 2002
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cloture Attempts on Nominations
Cloture is the only means by which the Senate can vote to limit debate on a matter, and thereby overcome a possible filibuster. Until 1949, cloture could not be invoked on nominations, and before 1980 this action was attempted only twice. From 1949 through 2002, cloture was sought on 35 nominations, and invoked on 21. Only three of the 35 nominees were not confirmed; all three were among those on whom the Senate rejected cloture. Except in the 103rd Congress (1993-1994), most of the nominations involved have been judicial. The 103rd and 107th Congress are the only ones in which cloture was sought on more than three nominations.
Date:
December 11, 2002
Creator:
Beth, Richard S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Drug Control: International Policy and Options
Over the past decade, worldwide production of illicit drugs has risen dramatically: opium and marijuana production has roughly doubled and coca production tripled. Street prices of cocaine and heroin have fallen significantly in the past 20 years, reflecting increased availability. Despite apparent national political resolve to deal with the drug problem, inherent contradictions regularly appear between U.S. anti-drug policy and other national policy goals and concerns. The mix of competing domestic and international pressures and priorities has produced an ongoing series of disputes within and between the legislative and executive branches concerning U.S. international drug policy. One contentious issue has been the Congressionally-mandated certification process, an instrument designed to induce specified drug-exporting countries to prioritize or pay more attention to the fight against narcotics businesses.
Date:
December 11, 2002
Creator:
Lee, Rensselaer & Perl, Raphael F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Palestinians and Middle East Peace: Issues for the United States
None
Date:
December 11, 2002
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2003: Military Construction
Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittees.
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Else, Daniel H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2003: Military Construction
Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittees.
Date:
September 11, 2002
Creator:
Else, Daniel H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Homeland Security: Coast Guard Legislation in the 107th Congress
Among the several bills proposing to move the Coast Gause into a new Department of Homeland Security are the Administration's proposal, as reported by the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs on June 24, 2002.
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Lee, Martin R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NATO Enlargement
None
Date:
March 11, 2002
Creator:
Gallis, Paul E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Financing
This is one report in the series of reports that discuss the campaign finance practices and related issues. Concerns over financing federal elections have become a seemingly perennial aspect of our political system, centered on the enduring issues of high campaign costs and reliance on interest groups for needed campaign funds. The report talks about the today’s paramount issues such as perceived loopholes in current law and the longstanding issues: overall costs, funding sources, and competition.
Date:
April 11, 2002
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Independence: Would It Free the United States From Oil Price Shocks?
Over the past 25-years, the U.S. economy has experienced four large oil price shocks (1973-74, 1979-80, 1990-91, and 1999-2000). Each has been a catalyst for discussions about a proper national energy policy. Many analysts have suggested that energy independence should be an integral part of such a policy. Both major party candidates for president in the 2000 election expressed similar views. However, U.S. suppliers of energy participate in the world energy market. So long as prices are determined in that market, energy independence will not free the United States from oil price shocks.
Date:
January 11, 2002
Creator:
Labonte, Marc & Makinen, Gail
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2002: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passes each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittees.
Date:
March 11, 2002
Creator:
Irwin, Paul M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Postal Service Response to the Threat of Bioterrorism Through the Mail
None
Date:
February 11, 2002
Creator:
Gottron, Frank
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2003: Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies
Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passes each year. It is designed to supplement information provided by the House and Senate Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Subcommittees.
Date:
June 11, 2002
Creator:
Epstein, Susan B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immigration and Naturalization Service: Restructuring Proposals in the 107th Congress
None
Date:
December 11, 2002
Creator:
Seghetti, Lisa M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Homeland Security: State and Local Preparedness Issues
The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296) makes the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for providing assistance to state and local governments to ensure adequate preparedness for all disasters, including terrorist attacks. Several federal entities with functions relating to state and local preparedness, ranging from entire independent agencies to units of agencies and departments, will be transferred to the new department.
Date:
December 11, 2002
Creator:
Canada, Ben
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Homeland Security: Coast Guard Operations - Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides information about the Background and Issues for Congress on Homeland Security Coast Guard Operations which is a military service and a branch of the armed forces,within the navy upon the declaration of war or when President directs until the president by executive orders it back to DHS
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Enron Bankruptcy and Employer Stock in Retirement Plans
This report describes the current laws governing the holding of employer stock in employee retirement plans and summarizes some key policy questions that pension analysts have raised about holding such stock in defined contribution retirement plans.
Date:
March 11, 2002
Creator:
Purcell, Patrick J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Auditing and Its Regulators: Proposals for Reform After Enron
Auditors are regulated by both governmental agencies and professional organizations, though many now question whether this oversight is adequate. Enron’s auditor, Arthur Andersen, has been investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), several congressional committees, and other agencies, and it is facing numerous law suits. A federal jury convicted the firm on obstruction of justice charges on June 15, 2002. Other corporations and their auditors are also under scrutiny. Numerous accounting and audit reforms have been proposed, including some by the accounting industry. The House passed an audit reform bill (H.R. 3763) on April 24, 2002. The Senate passed an amended version of its bill (S. 2673) on July 15th. The SEC published proposed reform rules June 26th; on the 28th it required top executives in companies with revenues exceeding $1.2 billion to personally certify that filed reports are complete and accurate
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Lyke, Bob
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods
Federal law requires most imports, including many food items, to bear labels informing the “ultimate purchaser” of their country of origin. Meats, produce, and several other raw agricultural products generally have been exempt. The omnibus farm law (P.L. 107-171) signed on May 13, 2002, contains a requirement that many retailers provide, starting on September 30, 2004, country-of-origin labeling (COOL) on fresh fruits and vegetables, red meats, seafood, and peanuts. The program is voluntary until then. USDA on October 8, 2002, issued guidelines for the voluntary labeling program.
Date:
October 11, 2002
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fruits and Vegetables: Issues for Congress
This report discusses the issues for Congress related to fruits & vegetables. The contents include federal activities, programs, farm bill issues, & trade issues.
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Branaman, Brenda
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran: Current Developments and U.S. Policy
Report discussing the most recent political developments in Iran, including who the country offers support to and opposes. The report also makes note of U.S. policy regarding these developments, as well as the measures put in place to ensure continued peaceful relations between the two countries.
Date:
September 11, 2002
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library