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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Infrastructure Security: Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of industry and federal activities related to LNG security. The report describes U.S. LNG infrastructure, the industry's safety record and security risks, and the industry's security initiatives since September 11, 2001. It summarizes recent changes in federal LNG and maritime security law and related changes in the security roles of federal agencies. The report discusses several policy concerns related to federal LNG security efforts: 1) public costs of marine security, 2) uncertainty regarding LNG terrorism risks, and 3) security implications of promoting U.S.-flagged LNG tankers and U.S. crews.
Date:
March 25, 2008
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
K-12 Teacher Quality: Issues and Legislative Action
This report provides a brief overview of some of the most salient issues regarding the K-12 teaching force, describes the current federal role in this area, describes major federal programs, and tracks major legislative action by the Congress.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gangs in Central America
This report describes the gang problem in Central America, discusses country and regional approaches to deal with the gangs, and analyzes U.S. policy with respect to gangs in Central America.
Date:
March 27, 2008
Creator:
Seelke, Clare Ribando
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Introduction to the Federal Budget Process
Budgeting for the federal government is an enormously complex process. It entails dozens of subprocesses, countless rules and procedures, the efforts of tens of thousands of staff persons in the executive and legislative branches, millions of work hours each year, and the active participation of the President and congressional leaders, as well as other Members of Congress and executive officials.
Date:
March 7, 2008
Creator:
Keith, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The No Child Left Behind Act: An Overview of Reauthorization Issues for the 110th Congress
None
Date:
March 20, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Condition of the Banking Industry
This report provides information about The Condition of the Banking Industry. Smaller banks are less able to garner cheaper funds for lending from wholesale markets and are less able to mitigate their credit and interest rate risks.
Date:
March 14, 2008
Creator:
Eubanks, Walter W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business Tax Benefits: Overview and Economic Rationales
None
Date:
March 3, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Courthouse Construction
None
Date:
March 18, 2008
Creator:
Wellborn, Clay H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): A Primer
None
Date:
March 3, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Roles and Duties of a Member of Congress
None
Date:
March 10, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Understanding Mortgage Foreclosure: Recent Events, the Process, and Costs
None
Date:
March 26, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Railroad Administration’s Train Horn Rule
None
Date:
March 31, 2008
Creator:
Peterman, David Randall
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business Administration: A Primer on Programs
None
Date:
March 11, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bulgaria: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
This short report provides information on Bulgaria's current political and economic situation, and foreign policy. It also discusses U.S. policy towards Bulgaria.
Date:
March 13, 2008
Creator:
Woehrel, Steven
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicaid Targeted Case Management (TCM) Benefits
None
Date:
March 27, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Taxes and International Competitiveness
None
Date:
March 11, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Renewable Energy: Background and Issues for the 110th Congress
None
Date:
March 25, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
House Sergeant at Arms: Legislative and Administrative Duties
This report provides a brief overview of the legislative and administrative duties of the House Sergeant at arms.
Date:
March 10, 2008
Creator:
Tong, Lorraine H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Access to Government Information In the United States
The Constitution of the United States makes no specific allowance for any one of the co-equal branches to have access to information held by the others and contains no provision expressly establishing a procedure for, or a right of, public access to government information. Nonetheless, Congress has legislated various public access laws. These include two records access statutes — the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act — and two meetings access statutes — the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. This report provides background on the issue of government transparency and examines relevant litigation.
Date:
March 13, 2008
Creator:
Relyea, Harold C. & Ginsberg, Wendy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Possible Expiration of the 2002 Farm Bill
None
Date:
March 26, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Secret Sessions of the House and Senate
None
Date:
March 27, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Firms That Incorporate Abroad for Tax Purposes: Corporate ”Inversions” and ”Expatriation”
This report provides information about Corporate “Inversions” and “Expatriation” on Firms That Incorporate Abroad for Tax Purposes which have altered their structure by substituting a foreign parent corporation for a domestic one.
Date:
March 11, 2008
Creator:
Marples, Donald J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Russia’s March 2008 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications
This report discusses the campaign and results of Russia's March 2, 2008, presidential election and implications for Russia and U.S. interests. Popular outgoing President Vladimir Putin endorsed his First Deputy Prime Minister, Dmitriy Medvedev, who easily won an election viewed by some observers as not free and fair.
Date:
March 13, 2008
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library