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Analysis of Selected Legislative Proposals Addressing Guantanamo Detainees
This report discusses the approaches that selected legislative proposals take regarding Guantanamo detainees.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Henning, Anna C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory
This report discusses the issues involved with determining whether the Arecib Ionospheric Observatory is more cost-effective than replacing it with newer, available technology. The Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory is a radio and radar telescope located in Barrio Esperanza, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Matthews, Christine M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Economic Conditions
This report provides background on China's economic rise and current economic structure and the challenges China faces to keep its economy growing strong, and describes Chinese economic policies that are of concern to U.S. policymakers.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
F-22A Raptor
This report examines the Air Force's F-22A Raptor program, including costs and schedule; considers several key issues, and concludes with a synopsis of recent legislative activity on the program.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Bolkcom, Christopher
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC): Summary of Actions in Support of Housing and Financial Markets
This report discusses recent actions taken by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in support of housing and financial markets, including: a temporary increase in deposit insurance as required by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343), the resolution of bank failures, the development of the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP), and efforts to reduce foreclosures.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Gonzales, Oscar R. & Getter, Darryl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legal Issues Related to Funding for Religious Schools in P.L. 111-5, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
This report will provide a brief overview of the prohibition on the use of funds by institutions of higher education, including proposals considered by the House and Senate before the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA, P.L. 111-5) was enacted. It will also analyze the constitutionality of the distribution of federal money to religious schools in the context of common questions raised by these provisions.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Brougher, Cynthia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oversight of High-Containment Biological Laboratories: Issues for Congress
This report focuses on the federal government's regulation of high containment laboratories. It explains the concepts of biosecurity and biosafety, including the mechanisms by which the federal government oversees their implementation; describes the proliferation of high-containment laboratories; discusses issues facing federal policymakers; and identifies policy options for congressional consideration.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Gottron, Frank & Shea, Dana A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Parliamentary-Style Question Period: Proposals and Issues for Congress
This report surveys how question periods are conducted in Britain and other parliamentary democracies, examines previous proposals for question periods in the United States, considers potential advantages and disadvantages of a question period, and outlines some legislative considerations for policymakers considering a question period for Congress.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appellate Jurisdiction Over Military Court Cases
This report surveys military courts' jurisdiction, the structure of appellate review for military cases, interactions between military and civilian courts, and legislative proposals.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Henning, Anna C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Reform: An Overview of Proposals in the 111th Congress
This report examines three main categories of tax reform: fundamental tax reform, tax reform based on the elimination of the individual alternative minimum tax (AMT), and proposals for reforming the corporate income tax in the 111th Congress.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ukraine: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
This report offers background information on Ukraine's current political and economic situation. The report covers the country's "intensified dialogue" with NATO regarding membership and also discusses U.S. policy, U.S. aid to Ukraine, the congressional response, and related legislation.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Woehrel, Steven
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall: Concurrent Resolutions, 101st to 111th Congress
None
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Program
This report discusses VH-71 presidential helicopter, which has experienced noteworthy cost increases and schedule delays, which have generated controversy and scrutiny. The VH-71 is intended to replace the President's current operational fleet of helicopters, consisting of 11 VH-3D Sea Kings and 8 VH-60N Night Hawks.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Bolkcom, Christopher
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT): Income Entry Points and “Take Back” Effects
This report describes how the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is ineffective under the tax reductions of 2004-2007.
Date:
March 5, 2008
Creator:
Maguire, Steven
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Border Searches of Laptops and Other Electronic Storage Devices
None
Date:
March 5, 2008
Creator:
Kim, Yule
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Environment Facility (GEF): Overview
The report provides an overview regarding the establishment and the role of Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Date:
March 5, 2008
Creator:
Fletcher, Susan R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Tax Issues in the 110th Congress
None
Date:
March 5, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Minority Ownership of Broadcast Properties: A Legal Analysis
None
Date:
March 5, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mortgage and Rental Assistance as Disaster Relief: Legislation in the 110th Congress
None
Date:
March 5, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Protection of Classified Information by Congress: Practices and Proposals
None
Date:
March 5, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Size and Role of Government: Economic Issues
This report discusses some of the arguments surrounding the proper size of government that are economic in nature, including the questions of what role the state plays in economic activity and how the economy is affected by government intervention.
Date:
March 5, 2008
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Issues in the 110th Congress: Climate Change, Air Quality Standards, and Oversight
This report provides information about the Clean Air Issues in the 110th Congress like Climate Change, Air Quality Standards, and Oversight.Five bills have been introduced to establish caps on greenhouse gas emission.
Date:
March 5, 2007
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Budget Resolutions: Selected Statistics and Information Guide
This report addresses selected statistics and information guide of Congressional Budget Resolutions.It provides a table of selected optional components, a list of reconciliation measures, and information on the number of years covered by budget resolutions.
Date:
March 5, 2007
Creator:
Heniff, Bill, Jr. & Murray, Justin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Follow-On Biologics: Intellectual Property and Innovation Issues
Biologics, which are sometimes termed biopharmaceuticals or biotechnology drugs, have begun to play an increasingly important role in U.S. health care. Not only are sales of biologics growing rapidly, some experts estimate that in coming years half of all newly approved drugs will result from biotechnology. This report contains information on marketing approval issues, intellectual property issues, and innovation issues as related to biologics.
Date:
March 5, 2007
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H. & Thomas, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library