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Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions Standard Market Design Activities
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Date:
January 31, 2003
Creator:
Abel, Amy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Withdrawal from the ABM Treaty: Legal Considerations
On December 13, 2001, President Bush gave formal notice to Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the Ukraine that the United States was withdrawing from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty because of the constraints it imposes on the testing of missile defense systems; and six months later, on June 13, 2002, the treaty effectively terminated. The ABM Treaty has been in force since 1972. Pertinent legal questions that have been raised about U.S. withdrawal concern whether the treaty allows it; if so, the procedure to be followed; and, finally, the constitutionality of the President doing so unilaterally without the involvement of the Senate or Congress. This report briefly discusses these issues, as well as the recent federal district court decision in Kucinich v. Bush dismissing a suit by 32 members of the House challenging the constitutionality of the President’s action.
Date:
December 31, 2002
Creator:
Ackerman, David M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Europe’s New Trade Agenda
This report summarizes the European Union's new initiative, casts the initiative in a historical perspective, and assesses the implications of this shift for the global trading system and for U.S. interests.
Date:
July 31, 2008
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches
This report discusses the global economy, or what many call globalization, which has a growing impact on the economic futures of American companies, workers, and families. Increasing integration with the world economy makes the U.S. and other economies more productive. For most Americans, this has translated into absolute increases in living standards and real disposable incomes.
Date:
July 31, 2008
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches
This report discusses the global economy, or what many call globalization, which has a growing impact on the economic futures of American companies, workers, and families. Increasing integration with the world economy makes the U.S. and other economies more productive. For most Americans, this has translated into absolute increases in living standards and real disposable incomes.
Date:
July 31, 2008
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor
This report focuses on the floor activities of the House during its first formal session in a new Congress, and serves as a guide for those participating in or watching these proceedings.
Date:
October 31, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Leadership Election Contests in the House of Representatives, 94th-111th Congresses
This report contains data on votes for Speaker of the House for the 94th through 110th Congresses and elections in party conferences or caucuses for major leaders within each party for the 94th through 111th Congresses. It reflects actual balloting on the House floor for Speaker and in the Democratic Caucus and Republican Conference for other positions.
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Members of the U.S. Congress Who Have Died of Other Than Natural Causes while in Office
This report provides an alphabetical list of the 61 Members of Congress who have died of other than natural causes while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate. Each entry includes party affiliation, the name of the state that the Member represented, dates of service, chamber in which the Member served, and cause of death.
Date:
October 31, 2002
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 111th Congress: A Profile
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 111th Congress. Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age and length of service, occupation, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity, foreign births, and military service.
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 109th Congress: A Profile
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 109th Congress. Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members. This includes data on party affiliation; average age and length of service; occupation; religious affiliation; female and minority Members; foreign-born Members; and military service.
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Defense Facilities Energy Conservation Policies and Spending
This report reviews energy conservation legislation and Executive Ordrs that apply to the Department of Defense, directives and instructions to the military departments and agencies on implementing the legislation and orders, Defense spending on facility energy over the last decade, annual Defense appropriations that fund energy-conservation improvements, and Defense energy conservation investments.
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Medicaid
This report begins with an overview of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It then discusses the distinction made in IDEA between medical services and health services. The report then summarizes the provisions in law that link Medicaid funding to IDEA. Next the report provides an overview of the complexities of Medicaid eligibility and covered services. Following that discussion, the report analyzes possible reasons why Medicaid appears to cover relatively little of IDEA health-related costs. Finally the report outlines possible legislative approaches with respect to Medicaid and IDEA.
Date:
January 31, 2003
Creator:
Apling, Richard N. & Herz, Elicia J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Overview and Selected Issues
This report provides a brief overview of the act with particular attention paid to issues of recent congressional concern, such as funding and private school enrollment.
Date:
January 31, 2007
Creator:
Apling, Richard N. & Jones, Nancy Lee
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Budget: Current and Upcoming Issues
This report examines changes to the Federal Budget for Fiscal Years 2008-2010. The report considers the factors that have an effect on various budgetary functions and decisions. The report specifically focuses on the effect of the 2007-2008 financial recession on the budget, but also considers more long-term fiscal issues such as health care for retiring Baby-Boomers.
Date:
December 31, 2009
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act: A Primer
The Endangered Species Act (ESA)1 receives significant congressional attention. The associated power and reach of its comprehensive protection for species identified as endangered or threatened with extinction has ignited concern that there be appropriate bounds on this power. The following discussion provides an overview and background on the various features of the ESA that contribute to its stature and yet spark an ongoing debate over its implementation.
Date:
March 31, 2005
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela; Buck, Eugene H. & Corn, M. Lynne
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act: A Primer
The Endangered Species Act (ESA)1 receives significant congressional attention. The associated power and reach of its comprehensive protection for species identified as endangered or threatened with extinction has ignited concern that there be appropriate bounds on this power. The following discussion provides an overview and background on the various features of the ESA that contribute to its stature and yet spark an ongoing debate over its implementation.
Date:
March 31, 2005
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela; Buck, Eugene H. & Corn, M. Lynne
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress
This is a report by the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, specifically about the controversies for the 109th Congress.
Date:
January 31, 2006
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela; Gelb, Bernard A. & Corn, M. Lynne
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards
The report is categorized into five categories: (I)Most Recent developments (II) Background and Analysis, (III) Improving Fuel Economy: Other Policy Approaches, (IV) Legislation, (V) For Additional Reading.
Date:
October 31, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fee on Coal
This report summarizes the problems that surround the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund or Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Fund. This report also includes information on the history of the fund and fees, such as congress extending the fees it imposes six times. Nevertheless, one of the central problems in the report is extending the fees further.
Date:
August 31, 2006
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: The Continuing Debate
This report includes information regarding the debate over energy policy. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, electricity restructuring, and nuclear energy are among items discussed in this report.
Date:
October 31, 2003
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
None
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
None
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: Comprehensive Energy Legislation (H.R. 6) in the 109th Congress
The House passed H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, on April 21, 2005 (249-183). The legislation includes a “safe harbor” provision to protect methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) refiners from product liability suits, which was retained after a close vote on an amendment to drop the language (213-219). In the 108th Congress, there was opposition to this provision in the Senate. It is unclear how its inclusion may affect Senate passage of an energy bill in the 109th Congress. House Republicans have indicated that a compromise will be sought to satisfy the other body. Language in the House-passed bill would also authorize opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to exploration and development. An amendment to delete the ANWR provisions from H.R. 6 was defeated (200-231).
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L. & Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Disparity Between Retail Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices
This report provides a brief overview of the differentiating retail gasoline and diesel fuel prices, including the factors influencing the differences.
Date:
March 31, 2008
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L. & Pirog, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library