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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
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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
This report discusses the U.S. Intelligence Community's status and priorities in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Date:
October 11, 2002
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Auditor Reform Proposals: A Side-by-Side Comparison
This report discusses the creation of a new auditor oversight board, Stock Analysis, corporate boards and other provisions.
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Jickling, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Farm Promotion (“Check-off”) Programs
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Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Background and Issues
The report begins with background on the geography and history of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). It also discusses the most common legislative issues, such as energy development, and provides an extensive review of the resources of the 1002 area, including the current status, regulations, and potential effects of development of those resources.A glossary is included to define the key terms and acronyms.
Date:
June 11, 2002
Creator:
Corn, M. L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library