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Agricultural Biotechnology: The U.S.-EU Dispute
This report focuses on a conflict between the European Union (EU) and the United States, Canada, and Argentina. The United States suggests that the European Union's moratorium costs the U.S. 300 million dollars in exports to the EU annually. Moreover, the report highlights other concerns the U.S. has with the EU's biotechnology policies.
Date:
March 16, 2004
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S. & Hanrahan, Charles E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Paying Down the Federal Debt: A Discussion of Methods
None
Date:
March 16, 2001
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tactical Aircraft Modernization: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
March 16, 2006
Creator:
Bolkcom, Christopher
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109th Congress
Fish and marine mammals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas. Many laws and regulations guide the management of these resources by federal agencies. This report contains information on commercial and sport fisheries, aquaculture, and marine mammals and issues related to the 109th Congress.
Date:
March 16, 2006
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance in the 2000 Federal Elections: Overview and Estimates of the Flow of Money
Federal election law regulates money in federal elections through a ban on union and corporate treasury money, limits on contributions, and uniform, periodic disclosure of receipts and expenditures. Money raised and spent under these laws to directly influence federal elections is commonly known as hard money. Money that is largely outside the restrictions and prohibitions of the federal regulatory framework–but raised and spent in a manner suggesting possible intent to affect federal elections–is commonly known as soft money.
Date:
March 16, 2001
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Parliamentary Reference Sources: House of Representatives
This report discusses the availability and format of three types of parliamentary reference materials: official sources such as the House Rules and Manual and the published precedents; publications of committees and offices of the House; and documents prepared by House party and leadership organizations. It also reviews some principles of House parliamentary procedure that are important to consider when using information from parliamentary reference sources.
Date:
March 16, 2004
Creator:
Carr, Thomas P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Quality Issues in the 111th Congress: Oversight and Implementation
This report discusses the water quality issues. Although much progress has been made in achieving the ambitious goals that Congress established more than 35 years ago to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters, long-standing problems persist, and new problems have emerged.
Date:
March 16, 2009
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2007 Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Other Purposes
None
Date:
March 16, 2007
Creator:
Daggett, Stephen; Belasco, Amy; Epstein, Susan B.; Veillette, Connie; Tarnoff, Curt; Margesson, Rhoda et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Agency: FY2007 Appropriations Highlights
None
Date:
March 16, 2007
Creator:
Esworthy, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Rothe Development Corporation v. Department of Defense: The Constitutionality of Federal Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Businesses
This report discusses Rothe Development Corporation v. Department of Defense, a case involving a constitutional challenge to a minority contracting program authorized under Section 1207 of the Department of Defense (DOD) Authorization Act of 1987. This program allowed DOD to take 10% off the price of bids or offers submitted by "small disadvantaged businesses" in determining which bid or offer had the lowest price or represented the best value for the government.
Date:
March 16, 2009
Creator:
Feder, Jody & Manuel, Kate M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Border Security: Barriers Along the U.S. International Border
This report analyzes the barriers that are currently being constructed and maintained along the border by the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), including historical and future cost estimates and the policy issues involved. Because the current debate has largely focused on the deployment of fencing to the border, this report will focus on the policy issues surrounding the construction of border fencing.
Date:
March 16, 2009
Creator:
Haddal, Chad C.; Kim, Yule & Garcia, Michael J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Set to Expire February 28, 2010
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) provides a statutory framework by which government agencies may, when gathering foreign intelligence investigation, obtain authorization to conduct electronic surveillance or physical searches, utilize pen registers and trap and trace devices, or access specified business records and other tangible things. This report discusses three sunsetting amendments of FISA which include the "Lone Wolf" provision, "roving" wiretaps, and access to business records.
Date:
March 16, 2009
Creator:
Henning, Anna C. & Liu, Edward C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How Medicaid Works - Program Basics
Medicaid is a means-tested entitlement program that has been in existence for over 35 years. It provides primary and acute care as well as long-term care to over 50 million Americans at a cost to federal and state governments of approximately $276.1 billion in FY2003. Of all federally supported social programs, only Medicare comes close to this level of spending, and only Social Security costs more.
Date:
March 16, 2005
Creator:
Herz, Elicia J.; Hearne, Jean P.; Stone-Axelrad, Julie; Tritz, Karen; Baumrucker, Evelyne P.; Scott, Christine et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Assistance to Firefighters Program
This article talks about the Assistance to Firefighters Program (FIRE) act and how the program assists local fire deparments by issuing federal grants for equipment, training and other firefighter related needs. It also mentions other firefighter related acts.
Date:
March 16, 2005
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lebanon
This report includes information regarding Lebanon. United States relations, Lebanon's political profile, and foreign presence in Lebanon are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
March 16, 2005
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Palestinians and Middle East Peace: Issues for the United States
None
Date:
March 16, 2005
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
21st Century Community Learning Centers in P.L. 107-110: Background and Funding
This report summarizes the major provisions of the reauthorized 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. It includes sections on fundings, national reservations, formula grants to states, competitive local grants, history, program effectiveness, and relevant legislation in the 107th Congress.
Date:
March 16, 2004
Creator:
McCallion, Gail
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Imports of Canadian Waste
This report provides background information on the history of Canadian waste imports, reviews recent developments, and discusses issues raised by the voluntary agreement and proposed legislation.
Date:
March 16, 2007
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Housing Issues in the 110th Congress
None
Date:
March 16, 2007
Creator:
McCarty, Maggie; Perl, Libby; Foote, Bruce E.; Boyd, Eugene; Murphy, Edward Vincent; Weiss, N. Eric et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance Management and Budgeting in the Federal Government: Brief History and Recent Developments
The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-62), known as GPRA or the Results Act, sought to promote greater efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in federal spending by establishing a new framework for performance management and budgeting in federal agencies. GPRA represents the latest in a series of initiatives in the last 55 years attempting to link budget levels with expected results, so that spending decisions can be better aligned with anticipated performance, an approach commonly referred to as “performance budgeting.”
Date:
March 16, 2005
Creator:
McMurtry, Virginia A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations
As an aid to Congress in understanding nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation, and arms control matters, this report describes which agency is responsible for research and development (R&D) of nuclear weapons (i.e., nuclear explosive devices, as distinct from the bombers and missiles that deliver them) in the nine nations with nuclear weapons and whether these agencies are civilian or military. It also traces the history of such agencies in the United States from 1942 to the present.
Date:
March 16, 2009
Creator:
Medalia, Jonathan; Kan, Shirley A.; Kerr, Paul K.; Migdalovitz, Carol; Mix, Derek E.; Nikitin, Mary Beth et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cyprus: Status of U.N. Negotiations and Related Issues
This report provides information about the Status of U.N. Negotiations and Related Issues on Cyprus.Cyprus has been divided since 1974.since the 1970s,the U.N with U.S support has promoted negotiations aimed at reuniting the island.
Date:
March 16, 2007
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Israel: Background and Relations with the United States
None
Date:
March 16, 2006
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Middle East Peace Talks
This report discusses the Middle East peace talks, including the new peace process with the most recent developments,and the war against terrorism.
Date:
March 16, 2006
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library