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Africa: U.S. Foreign Assistance Issues
This report discusses the issue of U.S. economic assistance to sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the importance of continued assistance in light of U.S. national security and also various U.S.-led efforts to promote reform amongst African citizens themselves. U.S. assistance finds its way to Africa through a variety of channels, including the USAID-administered DA program, food aid programs, and indirect aid provided through international financial institutions and the United Nations.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Copson, Raymond W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Air Force FB-22 Bomber Concept
The Air Force has expressed interest in developing a bomber variant of the F-22A Raptor to "bridge the gap" between today's bombers and a follow-on bomber in 2037. Questions exist regarding the FB-22's feasibility, cost, and combat potential.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Bolkcom, Christopher
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Consumer Bankruptcy and Household Debt
This report provides information about the Consumer Bankruptcy and Household Debt. The principal impetus behind bankruptcy reform is high number of consumer bankruptcy filings.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Jickling, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Genetic Testing: Scientific Background and Nondiscrimination Legislation
Issues surrounding genetic discrimination and privacy in health insurance and employment are currently being debated in the 109th Congress. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the status of genetic testing in the United States.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Schoonmaker, Michele & Williams, Erin D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
House Rules Affecting Committees
This report identifies and summarizes the provisions of the House of Representatives' standing rules and certain other directives that affect committee powers, authority, activities, and operations. It is organized under seven headings: (1) general, (2) establishment and assignments, (3) hearings, markups, and other meetings, (4) reporting, (5) oversight and investigations, (6) funding, staff, and travel, and (7) other duties.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami: Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Operations
This report summarizes the extent of the disaster and relief effort and includes descriptions of the U.S. and international assistance efforts. It also examines protection mechanisms for children and separated orphans. A section is devoted to the situation in each of the affected countries followed by an analysis of selected issues for Congress.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Margesson, Rhoda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Oil-For-Food Program, Illicit Trade, and Investigations
This report discusses the "oil-for-food" program (OFFP) as the centerpiece of a long-standing U.N. Security Council effort to alleviate human suffering in Iraq while maintaining key elements of the 1991 Gulf war-related sanctions regime. The program, in operation from December 1996 until March 2003, is detailed.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth & Blanchard, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Cronin, Richard P.; Cooper, William H.; Manyin, Mark E. & Niksch, Larry A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Base Closures: The 2005 BRAC Commission
The President and Congress have completed the selection of nine members to the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. On or about May 16, 2005, the Department of Defense (DOD) is to send the Commission its recommended list of installations to be closed or realigned. The Commission, in turn, is to spend several months reviewing DOD’s list, and then forward its findings and recommendations to the President no later than September 8, 2005.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Else, Daniel H. & Lockwood, David E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Arms Control: The U.S.-Russian Agenda
None
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Relations and Propaganda: Restrictions on Executive Agency Activities
None
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Kosar, Kevin R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Saudi Arabia: Current Issues and U.S. Relations
None
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Spectrum Management: Auctions
This report discusses the radio frequency spectrum that is used for all forms of wireless communications, including cellular telephony, paging, personal communications service, radio and television broadcast, telephone radio relay, aeronautical and maritime radio navigation, and satellite command and control.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Nominations Not Confirmed, 1789-2004
This report discusses Supreme Court nominations that were not confirmed between 1789 and 2004 (comprising 34 nominations). Over the course of United States history, approximately one-quarter of the presidential nominations to the U.S. Supreme Court have failed to place a new Associate or Chief Justice on the bench.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Hogue, Henry B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Nominations Not Confirmed, 1789-2004
None
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Hogue, Henry B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990
This report, updated as warranted, discusses U.S. security assistance to Taiwan, or the Republic of China (ROC), including policy issues for Congress and legislation. The Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), P.L. 96-8, has governed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan since 1979 when the United States recognized the People’s Republic of China (PRC) instead of the ROC. Two other relevant parts of the “one China” policy are the August 17, 1982, U.S.-PRC Joint Communique and the “Six Assurances” made to Taiwan. (Also see CRS Report RL30341, China/Taiwan: Evolution of the “One China” Policy — Key Statements from Washington, Beijing, and Taipei, by Shirley Kan.)
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Kan, Shirley A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Preferences for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs): Current Law and Legislative Initiatives in the 109th Congress
None
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Guenther, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United States – Mexico Dispute over the Waters of the Lower Rio Grande River
None
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United States Sentencing Guidelines After Blakely: Booker and Fanfan - A Sketch
None
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United States Sentencing Guidelines and the Supreme Court: Booker, Fanfan, Blakely Apprendi, and Mistretta
For fifteen years, sentencing in federal court had been governed by the United States Sentencing Guidelines. During that time, the Supreme Court has upheld the Guidelines in the face of various challenges. In the meantime, however, it had decided a series of cases which called into question past assumptions relating to the role of the jury in the sentencing process. In Apprendi, the Court held that any fact that increases the penalty for a crime beyond the statutory maximum assigned for that the offense must be submitted to the jury and found beyond a reasonable doubt. The federal Sentencing Guidelines were considered beyond the reach of Apprendi because they only govern sentencing beneath the maximum penalty assigned to the crime of conviction.
Date:
March 21, 2005
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library