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House Contested Election Cases: 1933 to 2005
This report provides a summary of contested election cases from the 73rd Congress through the 109th Congress, 1933 to 2005. The descriptions primarily provide information concerning the nature of the action and the disposition of the case. The summary is limited to only those cases that were considered by the House of Representatives; cases decided at the state level are beyond the scope of this report.
Date:
October 26, 2006
Creator:
Whitaker, L. Paige
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. National Science Foundation: An Overview
The majority of the research supported by the NSF is conducted at U.S. colleges and universities. Approximately 82.7% ($3,094.8 million) of NSF's FY2006 $3,740.6 million research and development (R&D) budget was awarded to U.S. colleges and universities. On September 30, 2008, the President signed into law the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (P.L. 110-329, H.R. 2638). The act includes, among other things, three of the 12 regular appropriations acts for FY2009. The Continuing Appropriations Act funds the NSF until passage of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Appropriations bill or until March 6, 2009, whichever occurs first. P.L. 110-329 funds the NSF at the FY2008 level.
Date:
October 24, 2008
Creator:
Matthews, Christine M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Farm Promotion ("Check-off") Programs
The U.S. Supreme Court in 2005 affirmed the constitutionality of the so-called beef check-off program, one of the 18 generic promotion programs for agricultural products that are now active nationally. Supporters view check-offs as economically beneficial self-help activities that need minimal government involvement or taxpayer funding. Producers, handlers, and/or importers are required to pay an assessment, usually deducted from revenue at time of sale - thus the name check-off. However, some farmers contend they are being "taxed" for advertising and related activities they would not underwrite voluntarily. The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the beef check-off is considered significant for the future of the other programs, although the Court left open the possibility of additional challenges.
Date:
October 20, 2008
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Child Pornography: Constitutional Principles and Federal Statutes
This report discusses the constitutional status of child pornography and summarizes federal statutes banning and regulating child pornography as well as selected court cases that have ruled on their constitutionality or interpreted them.
Date:
October 10, 2008
Creator:
Cohen, Henry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: The Cost-of-Living Adjustment in January 2009
The 5.8% COLA payable in January 2009 was triggered by the rise in the CPI-W from the third quarter of 2007 to the third quarter of 2008. This COLA triggers identical percentage increases in Supplemental Security Income (SSI), veterans' pensions, and railroad retirement benefits, and causes other changes in the Social Security program. Although COLAs under the federal Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the federal military retirement program are not triggered by the Social Security COLA, these programs use the same measuring period and formula for computing their COLAs. Their recipients will also receive a 5.8% COLA in January 2009.
Date:
October 16, 2008
Creator:
Sidor, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Federal Civil Service Annuities
Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) are based on the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). All CSRS retirees and survivors receive COLAs. Under FERS, however, non-disabled retirees under age 62 do not receive COLAs. This report discusses cost-of-living adjustments for government retirees, as well as related legislation.
Date:
October 16, 2008
Creator:
Purcell, Patrick
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
After instability during the late 1990s, Bahrain undertook substantial political reforms, but the Shiite majority continues to simmer over the Sunni-led government's perceived manipulation of laws and regulations to maintain its grip on power. Bahrain's stability has long been a key U.S. interest; it has hosted U.S. naval headquarters for the Gulf for nearly 60 years. In September 2004, the United States and Bahrain signed a free trade agreement (FTA).
Date:
October 17, 2008
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Inequality in the Distribution of Income: Trends and International Comparisons
This report examines the distribution of income in the United States, including factors that may help explain it, how it has changed over time, and how it compares with those of other countries.
Date:
October 7, 2005
Creator:
Cashell, Brian W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Issues Affecting Tidal, Wave, and In-Stream Generation Projects
This report provides an overview of developments and considerations regarding wave, tidal, and in-stream energy generation technology. It summarizes federal involvement in the regulation of this new industry and highlights current issues in the field.
Date:
October 7, 2008
Creator:
Lane, Nic
System:
The UNT Digital Library
F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program: Background, Status, and Issues
This report discusses the background, status, and current issues of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The Defense Department's F-35 Lightning II JSF is one of three aircraft modernization programs in tactical aviation, the others being the Air Force F-22A fighter and the Navy F/A-18E/F fighter/attack plane.
Date:
October 25, 2007
Creator:
Murch, Anthony
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Burma and Transnational Crime
This report discusses about Transnational Organized crime groups in Burma (Myanmar), that operates a multi billion dollar criminal industry that stretches across Southeast Asia.
Date:
October 25, 2007
Creator:
Wyler, Liana Sun
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oil Development on Federal Lands and the Outer Continental Shelf
None
Date:
October 24, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Enforcement: Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930
None
Date:
October 26, 2009
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Guide to Individuals Seated on the House Dais
This report provides information about the Guide to Individuals Seated on the House Dais. The house of representatives meets in the capitol in the house chamber.
Date:
October 2, 2007
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
9/11 Commission Recommendations: Intelligence Budget
This report describes recommendations of the 9/11 Commission as pertains to the intelligence budget.
Date:
October 23, 2004
Creator:
Nicola, Thomas J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases
This report contains the history and increases of the debt limit for the second time in 2008.
Date:
October 6, 2008
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Pell Grant Program of the Higher Education Act: Background and Reauthorization
None
Date:
October 15, 2007
Creator:
Mercer, Charmaine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities — Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides information about the Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities and Issues for Congress on China Naval Modernization since Concern has grown in congress about the china military modernization.
Date:
October 18, 2007
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Grants Work in a Congressional Office
This report does not constitute a blueprint for every office involved in grants and projects activity, nor does it present in-depth information about all aspects of staff activity in this area.
Date:
October 14, 2002
Creator:
Gerli, Merete F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Air Quality Issues and Animal Agriculture: EPA’s Air Compliance Agreement
This report discusses a plan announced by EPA in January 2005, called the Air Compliance Agreement, that would produce air quality monitoring data on animal agriculture emissions from a small number of farms, while at the same time protecting all participants (including farms where no monitoring takes place) through a “safe harbor” from liability under certain provisions of federal environmental laws.
Date:
October 11, 2006
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Investigations of the Department of Justice, 1920-2007: History, Law, and Practice
None
Date:
October 3, 2007
Creator:
Rosenberg, Morten
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Presidential Inauguration of 2005: Basic Facts and Information on Inaugural Festivities
None
Date:
October 4, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pacific Salmon and Steelhead Trout: Managing Under the Endangered Species Act
None
Date:
October 31, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Renewable Energy Policy in the 2007 Farm Bill
None
Date:
October 29, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library