Energy Policy Act of 2005, P.L. 109-58: Electricity Provisions (open access)

Energy Policy Act of 2005, P.L. 109-58: Electricity Provisions

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Date: January 24, 2006
Creator: Abel, Amy
System: The UNT Digital Library
European Trade Retaliation: The FSC-ETI Case (open access)

European Trade Retaliation: The FSC-ETI Case

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Date: January 24, 2006
Creator: Aheam, Raymond J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
European Trade Retaliation: The FSC-ETI Case (open access)

European Trade Retaliation: The FSC-ETI Case

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Date: July 26, 2006
Creator: Aheam, Raymond J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Record: Its Production, Distribution, and Accessibility (open access)

Congressional Record: Its Production, Distribution, and Accessibility

This report briefly discusses how the Congressional Record is created and distributed. The Congressional Record is the most widely recognized published account of the debates and activities in Congress and it often reflects the intent of Congress in enacting legislation.
Date: October 27, 2006
Creator: Amer, Mildred
System: The UNT Digital Library
The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor (open access)

The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor

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Date: December 8, 2006
Creator: Amer, Mildred
System: The UNT Digital Library
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction (open access)

House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction

This report provides a history of the creation and evolution of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
Date: June 8, 2006
Creator: Amer, Mildred
System: The UNT Digital Library
Members Who Have Served in the U.S. Congress 30 Years or More (open access)

Members Who Have Served in the U.S. Congress 30 Years or More

This report identifies those 224 Members of Congress whose service in the House or Senate, or both, has been 30 years or more. The information provided is current through January 3, 2006.
Date: January 20, 2006
Creator: Amer, Mildred
System: The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 109th Congress: A Profile (open access)

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, including data on party affiliation, average age and length of service, occupation, religious affiliation, female and minority Members, foreign-born Members, and military service.
Date: November 29, 2006
Creator: Amer, Mildred
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism (open access)

U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism

This report examines the evolution of counterterrorism cooperation between the United States and the European Union (EU), particularly since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It includes a discussion of U.S.-EU cooperation progress and ongoing challenges, as well as perspectives and issues for Congress.
Date: January 24, 2006
Creator: Archick, Kristin
System: The UNT Digital Library
NATO and the European Union (open access)

NATO and the European Union

Report which discusses issues related to the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) including the level of involvement of the entities in using political and military actions to defend against terrorism and proliferation, the types of military forces necessary, the role of the EU in crisis management, the appropriateness of decision-making procedures to respond to emerging threats, and the role of other international institutions.
Date: January 3, 2006
Creator: Archick, Kristin & Gallis, Paul E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
European Union Enlargement (open access)

European Union Enlargement

This report discusses the EU's enlargement process, which it views as a historic opportunity to promote stability and prosperity in Europe. On May 1, 2004, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia joined the European Union (EU), enlarging the Union to 25 members.
Date: October 25, 2006
Creator: Archick, Kristin & Morelli, Vincent L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Islamist Extremism in Europe (open access)

Islamist Extremism in Europe

This report provides an overview of Islamist extremism in Europe, possible terrorist links, European responses, and implications for the United States. Although the vast majority of Muslims in Europe are not involved in radical activities, Islamist extremists and vocal fringe communities that advocate terrorism exist and reportedly have provided cover for terrorist cells.
Date: January 6, 2006
Creator: Archick, Kristin; Rollins, John & Woehrel, Steven
System: The UNT Digital Library
Running Deficits: Positives and Pitfalls (open access)

Running Deficits: Positives and Pitfalls

This report discusses how deficit finance can help governments manage their economies and how large and persistent deficits can lead to severe economic problems.
Date: September 20, 2006
Creator: Austin, D. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Lands, R.S. 2477, and “Disclaimers of Interest” (open access)

Federal Lands, R.S. 2477, and “Disclaimers of Interest”

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Date: May 22, 2006
Creator: Baldwin, Pamela
System: The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: Conceptual Framework and Continuing Issues (open access)

Energy Policy: Conceptual Framework and Continuing Issues

This report discusses major policy approaches, provides a conceptual framework for categorizing energy policy proposals, and briefly describes energy issues that remain current in the debate after the enactment of EPACT.
Date: December 6, 2006
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: Conceptual Framework and Continuing Issues (open access)

Energy Policy: Conceptual Framework and Continuing Issues

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Date: January 18, 2006
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medicaid and SCHIP Section 1115 Research and Demonstration Waivers (open access)

Medicaid and SCHIP Section 1115 Research and Demonstration Waivers

This report provides background information on the broad authority, to conduct research and demonstration projects under several programs authorized by the Social Security Act.
Date: January 27, 2006
Creator: Baumrucker, Evelyne P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
H.R. 5825 (109th Congress): "Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act" (open access)

H.R. 5825 (109th Congress): "Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act"

This report discusses the National Security Agency’s “Terrorist Surveillance Program,” a program in which international communications of persons within the United States have been the subject of electronic surveillance without a warrant or a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court order.
Date: September 8, 2006
Creator: Bazan, Elizabeth B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Government Access to Phone Calling Activity and Related Records: Legal Authorities (open access)

Government Access to Phone Calling Activity and Related Records: Legal Authorities

This report summarizes statutory authorities regarding access by the Government, for either foreign intelligence or law enforcement purposes, to information related to telephone calling patterns or practices.
Date: May 17, 2006
Creator: Bazan, Elizabeth B.; Stevens, Gina Marie & Yeh, Brian T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Disaster Evacuation and Displacement Policy: Issues for Congress (open access)

Disaster Evacuation and Displacement Policy: Issues for Congress

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Date: April 26, 2006
Creator: Bea, Keith
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC): An Overview (open access)

The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC): An Overview

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Date: August 18, 2006
Creator: Bea, Keith
System: The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Katrina Relief (open access)

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Katrina Relief

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Date: February 28, 2006
Creator: Bea, Keith
System: The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Katrina Relief (open access)

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Katrina Relief

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Date: June 21, 2006
Creator: Bea, Keith
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Stafford Act Disaster Assistance: Presidential Declarations, Eligible Activities, and Funding (open access)

Federal Stafford Act Disaster Assistance: Presidential Declarations, Eligible Activities, and Funding

This report discusses the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act), which authorizes the President to issue major disaster or emergency declarations in response to catastrophes that overwhelm state and local governments.
Date: April 28, 2006
Creator: Bea, Keith
System: The UNT Digital Library