Trade Negotiations During the 109th Congress (open access)

Trade Negotiations During the 109th Congress

This report discusses trade issues in the 109th Congress. For over 50 years, U.S. trade officials have negotiated multilateral trade agreements to achieve lower trade barriers and rules to cover international trade. During the 108th Congress, U.S. officials negotiated and Congress approved four bilateral free-trade agreements with Australia, Chile, Morocco, and Singapore.
Date: December 16, 2004
Creator: Fergusson, Ian F. & Sek, Lenore M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 108th Congress (open access)

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 108th Congress

This report discusses policy and legislation regarding fish and marine mammals. These animals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas. Commercial and sport fishing are jointly managed by the federal government and individual states. Many laws and regulations guide the management of these resources by federal agencies.
Date: December 16, 2004
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Fair Labor Standards Act: Minimum Wage in the 108th Congress (open access)

The Fair Labor Standards Act: Minimum Wage in the 108th Congress

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Date: December 16, 2003
Creator: Whittaker, William G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transit Program Reauthorization in the 108th Congress (open access)

Transit Program Reauthorization in the 108th Congress

This report discusses the re authorization of transit programs funded by the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA).
Date: April 16, 2003
Creator: Peterman, David Randall
System: The UNT Digital Library
NASA Workforce Flexibilities: H.R. 1085 and S. 610, 108th Congress (open access)

NASA Workforce Flexibilities: H.R. 1085 and S. 610, 108th Congress

This report compares H.R. 1085, as reported to the House, and S. 610, as passed by the Senate, with current law. Both bills would provide enhanced flexibilities for human resources management at NASA by creating a new Chapter 98 on NASA in Title 5 of the United States Code.
Date: January 16, 2004
Creator: Schwemle, Barbara L.
System: The UNT Digital Library