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Campaign Finance Bills in the 107th Congress: Comparison of S. 22 (Hagel-Landrieu) with S. 27 (McCain-Feingold)
On March 19, 2001, the Senate began consideration of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill. The bill–S. 27 (Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001)–was introduced on January 22, 2001 by Senators McCain, Feingold, Cochran et al. It features a ban on the raising of soft money by national parties, a ban on the spending of soft money by state and local parties on federal election-related activities (as defined), and a disclosure requirement for electioneering messages not regulated by federal election law, along with a ban on their funding from union or for-profit corporation treasuries. Another bill receiving considerable Senate attention is S. 22 (Open and Accountable Campaign Financing Act of 2001), introduced on January 22, 2001 by Senators Hagel, Landrieu et al. It features limits on soft money donations to national parties, increases in hard money contribution limits, and a requirement that broadcasters make information available on groups engaging in issue advocacy. This report provides a summary and comparison of these two measures, according to various categories.
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Development Administration: Overview and Issues
The Economic Development Administration (EDA), targeted for elimination or major "reinvention" early in the 104th Congress, gained a new lease on life in the waning days of the 105th. Having been kept alive via appropriations bills since its last authorizing legislation expired in 1982, P.L. 105-393 reauthorized the EDA and its programs for 5 years
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
Mulock, Bruce K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Income Tax and the Treatment of Married Couples: Background and Analysis
Defining the married couple as a single tax unit under the federal individual income tax means that some married couples pay more income tax than they would as two unmarried singles (a marriage tax penalty) while other married couples pay less income tax than they would as two unmarried singles (a marriage tax bonus).
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
Esenwein, Gregg A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hong Kong’s Ongoing Transition: Implications of Chinese Sovereignty in 2001. March 2001
This report focuses on the situation in Hong Kong as it continues its political and social transformation after the July 1997 reversion to Chinese sovereignty.
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
Dumbaugh, Kerry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Programs: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Programs: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
Woolf, Amy F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorism, the Future, and U.S. Foreign Policy
None
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
Perl, Raphael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Vietnam’s Labor Rights Regime: An Assessment
None
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2003: District of Columbia
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 Interior Appropriations Subcommittees.
Date:
March 23, 2003
Creator:
Boyd, Eugene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Alabama Emergency Management and Homeland Security Statutory Authorities Summarized
This report is one of a series that profiles the emergency management and homeland security statutory authorities of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and three territories (American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each profile identifies the more significant elements of state statutes, generally as codified. This report focuses on the state of Alabama.
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2004: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs
This report provides appropriations of Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs for FY2004.
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Nowels, Larry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2003 (H.R. 1375): Credit Union Provisions
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Smale, Pauline H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hawaii Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
This report profiles Hawaii emergency management and Homeland Security authorities.
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Illinois Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act outlines the state and local governments’ roles and responsibilities in emergency management. The statute authorizes disaster victims to receive special assistance from the state. The Governor’s Succession Act and the Emergency Interim Executive Successors Act outline provisions for the continuity of Illinois government operations. Other acts require emergency evacuation plans for people with disabilities and authorizations for certified local employees to take leave to provide assistance. When funds are not sufficient in the state’s disaster relief fund, the governor is authorized to transfer or borrow funds if the General Assembly is not in session, or to request legislative action if the assembly is in session. The statute authorizes municipalities to impose taxes, within limits, to fund disaster services.
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Kansas Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Kentucky Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Richardson, Sula P.; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Massachusetts Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Michigan Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Minnesota Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Richardson, Sula P.; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Missouri Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Richardson, Sula P.; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Montana Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NAFTA: Related Environmental Issues and Initiatives
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NAFTA: Related Environmental Issues and Initiatives
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Tiemann, Mary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nevada Emergency Management and Homeland Security Authorities Summarized
None
Date:
March 23, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library