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Forestry in the 2007 Farm Bill
This report briefly describes the Agriculture Committees' jurisdiction over forestry, with examples of legislation addressed by the committees. It discusses forestry issues likely to be debated in the upcoming farm bill and presents information on the forestry provisions in the Administration's proposal for the 2007 farm bill, followed by the forestry provisions in the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419).
Date:
August 20, 2007
Creator:
Gorte, Ross W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Animal Waste and Water Quality: EPA Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
This report provides background on the revised environmental rules, the previous Clean Water Act rules and the Clinton Administration proposal, and perspectives of key interest groups on the proposal and final regulations. It also identifies several issues that could be of congressional interest as implementation of the revised rules proceeds.
Date:
August 31, 2007
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conservation Reserve Program: Status and Current Issues
This report discusses the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enacted in 1985, which provides payments to farmers to take highly erodible or environmentally-sensitive cropland out of production for ten years or more to conserve soil and water resources.
Date:
August 16, 2007
Creator:
Cowan, Tadlock
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ozone Air Quality Standards: EPA's 2007 Proposed Changes
This report provides background on the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), the process used to establish them, the existing ozone standard, and EPA's proposal, as well as information regarding the potential effects of any revision to the standard.
Date:
August 7, 2007
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conservation and the 2007 Farm Bill
Conservation is playing a prominent role in the development of a farm bill by the 110th Congress. This report introduces some of the issues that are influencing the development of a conservation title. It then reviews the contents of the House-passed bill, H.R. 2419.
Date:
August 27, 2007
Creator:
Zinn, Jeffrey A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy: History and Current Issues
This report provides historical context regarding energy tax policy and discusses what may lie ahead.
Date:
August 7, 2007
Creator:
Lazzari, Salvatore
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Soil and Water Conservation: An Overview
This report offers the most recent development regarding the soil and water conservation topics and current major conservation activities. The House completed action on its version of the farm bill (H.R. 2419), passing it by a vote of 231 to 191 on July 27, 2007.
Date:
August 16, 2007
Creator:
Zinn, Jeffrey A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Happens if SCHIP Is Not “Reauthorized”?
None
Date:
August 28, 2007
Creator:
Peterson, Chris L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 110th Congress. August 2007
This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with Latin American and the Caribbean, focusing on the role of Congress and congressional concerns.
Date:
August 31, 2007
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.; Cook, Colleen W.; Hornbeck, J.F.; Olhero, Nelson; Ribando, Clare M.; Veillette, Connie et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Noise Abatement and Control: The Federal Role
None
Date:
August 24, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former Speakers of the House: Office Allowances, Franking Privileges, and Staff Assistance
This report is categorized into six categories: (I) Allowances Made Available in 1959, (II) Allowances Made Available in 1970, (III) Allowances Made Available in 1974, (IV) Changes in Allowances, 1974-Present ,(V) Allowances Currently Available to Former Speakers, (VI) Restrictions on Use of Allowances by Former Speakers.
Date:
August 28, 2007
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Health Care Issues
This report covers a multitude of health issues veterans face and the actions the U.S. government takes to protect the health of veterans.
Date:
August 6, 2007
Creator:
Panangala, Sidath Viranga
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former Presidents: Federal Pension and Retirement Benefits
This report provides information about the Federal Pension and Retirement Benefits on Former Presidents, and explains various benefits, such as salary, Secret Service protection, mailing privileges, and travel expenses.
Date:
August 20, 2007
Creator:
Smith, Stephanie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Budget Reconciliation Legislation in 2005-2006 Under the FY2006 Budget Resolution
This report presents Budget Reconciliation Legislation in 2005-2006 Under the FY2006 Budget Resolution.
Date:
August 17, 2007
Creator:
Keith, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Abridged Sketch of Extradition To and From the United States
Abridged synopsis of information about treaties and procedures followed by the United States related to extradition requests (originating in the U.S. or from a foreign country) to surrender a person for prosecution or punishment in another country.
Date:
August 6, 2007
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Seat Belts on School Buses: Overview of the Issue
None
Date:
August 31, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Diplomacy for the 21st Century: Transformational Diplomacy
This report provides an overview of Secretary of State Rice's transformational diplomacy plan. It examines the calls for reform of America's current diplomatic institutions, and the Administration's response -- transformational diplomacy. The report also presents the concerns many experts have expressed regarding specific elements of this proposal, and a sample of reaction in other countries. The report also discusses various issues that may be considered by Congress.
Date:
August 23, 2007
Creator:
Nakamura, Kennon H. & Epstein, Susan B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gasoline Prices: Legislation in the 110th Congress
This report provides information related to the high prices of Gasoline and discusses Legislation in the 110th Congress.
Date:
August 16, 2007
Creator:
Behrens, Carl E. & Glover, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dairy Policy and the 2007 Farm Bill
None
Date:
August 3, 2007
Creator:
Chite, Ralph M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FDA Legislation in the 110th Congress: A Guide to S. 1082 and H.R. 2900
None
Date:
August 6, 2007
Creator:
Williams, Erin D.; Thaul, Susan & Porter, Donna V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Universal Service Fund: Background and Options for Reform
None
Date:
August 1, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defense — Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
August 17, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Salaries and Allowances
This report provides basic information on congressional salaries and allowances. The report briefly summarizes the current salary of Members of Congress, limits on their outside earned income and honoraria, and applicable health insurance and retirement benefits. The report also provides information on allowances available to Representatives and Senators. Lastly, this report lists the salaries of congressional officers and officials and committee staff.
Date:
August 30, 2007
Creator:
Brudnick, Ida A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Seafood Marketing: Combating Fraud and Deception
None
Date:
August 8, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library