Energy Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5) (open access)

Energy Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)

This report discusses the energy appropriations in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA, P.L. 111-5). It includes background information, a summary of provisions, and detailed explanations of the relevant appropriations and tax provisions.
Date: March 3, 2009
Creator: Sissine, Fred; Andrews, Anthony; Folger, Peter; Kaplan, Stan M.; Morgan, Daniel; Stine, Deborah D. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medicare Advantage (open access)

Medicare Advantage

This report is an overview of the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, an alternative way for Medicare beneficiaries to receive covered benefits, and includes legislative history and analysis of recent trends.
Date: March 3, 2009
Creator: Morgan, Paulette C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Russia-Georgia Conflict in August 2008: Context and Implications for U.S. Interests (open access)

Russia-Georgia Conflict in August 2008: Context and Implications for U.S. Interests

This report provides background information and recent developments in Russia-Georgia conflict in South Ossetia. The report discusses renewed conflict in South Ossetia, implications for Georgia and Russia, and international and U.S. responses.
Date: March 3, 2009
Creator: Nichol, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library
Securing General Aviation (open access)

Securing General Aviation

This report discusses safety concerns regarding General aviation (GA), which encompasses a wide range of airports, aircraft, and flight operations. Because GA plays a small but important role in the U.S. economy, improving upon GA security without unduly impeding air commerce or limiting the freedom of movement by air remains a significant challenge.
Date: March 3, 2009
Creator: Elias, Bart
System: The UNT Digital Library