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DOD's Dual-Use Strategy
In an effort to reduce the costs of its military systems and gain greater access to state-of-the-art technologies, the Department of Defense is pursuing what is being called a "dual-use" strategy. This strategy seeks to make greater use of the commercial sector in developing and manufacturing military goods. This report discusses issues raised over the implementation of this strategy.
Date:
July 3, 1997
Creator:
Moteff, John D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Out-of-State Money in the Congressional Elections of 1992, 1994, and 1996: Trends and Policy Issues
None
Date:
September 26, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Most-Favored-Nation Status: U.S. Wheat, Corn, and Soybean Exports
None
Date:
June 23, 1997
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
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Date:
August 5, 1997
Creator:
Bea, Keith
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Omnibus Patent Reform: An Overview of H.R. 400
None
Date:
May 14, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Developing Technology for Humanitarian Landmine Clearing Operations
This report describes new technologies being developed to help detect and clear anti-personel landmines, the programs that are developing them, and discusses related issues for congressional consideration.
Date:
March 26, 1997
Creator:
Moteff, John D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NATO Enlargement: The Process and Allied Views
None
Date:
July 1, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Restrictions on State or Local Government Officer or Employee Political Activities
This report examines federal restrictions on state or local government officer or employee political activities which are regulated by the Hatch Act. In 1940, the law was amended to cover certain state (including territories or possessions) or local government officers or employees. All but three of the prohibitions on political activity by these individuals were removed in 1974. Enforcement provisions were added in 1978. Legislation is pending in the House of Representatives in the 105th Congress to repeal the provision prohibiting state or local government officers or employees from seeking elective office.
Date:
June 11, 1997
Creator:
Schwemle, Barbara L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Grants Work in a Congressional Office
The discussion describes some basics about the grants process and some of the approaches and techniques used by congressional offices in dealing with this type of constitutional service
Date:
January 24, 1997
Creator:
Gerli, Merete
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Water Issues in the 105th Congress
None
Date:
August 21, 1997
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Taiwan’s National Development Conference: Proposed Policy Changes and Implications for the United States
This report discusses Taiwan’s National Development and and policy changes important to Taiwan, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and the United States.
Date:
February 24, 1997
Creator:
Sutter, Robert G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nicaragua's 1996 Elections and Results
None
Date:
January 15, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY1998: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
None
Date:
December 3, 1997
Creator:
Irwin, Paul M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Business and Labor Spending in U.S. Elections
Federal election law has long prohibited corporate and union spending in federal elections, but distinctions in statutes and judicial rulings have opened avenues by which these groups have been able to spend money in the electoral process. Business groups make particular use of political action committee (PAC) donations to candidates and soft money donations to parties. Unions made prominent use of issue advocacy in 1996, but labor’s political strength lies in exempt activity communications with members. This report explains these tools and their use in today’s elections.
Date:
October 28, 1997
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gasoline Excise Tax—Historical Revenues: Fact Sheet
The federal government has levied a tax on gasoline since 1932. This report provides a table that examines this tax since its inception.
Date:
September 16, 1997
Creator:
Talley, Louis A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Continuing Appropriations Acts: Brief Overview of Recent Practices1
None
Date:
September 26, 1997
Creator:
Streeter, Sandy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Amtrak Reauthorization: S. 738
The report discusses the bill that was introduced on May 14,1997, by the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, and the bill was referred to that committee.
Date:
July 3, 1997
Creator:
Thompson, Stephen J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Eliminate the U .S . Department of Commerce : An Issue Overview
None
Date:
September 12, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Worker Rights and U.S. Trade Policy: WTO Singapore Ministerial and Fast-Track Extension
None
Date:
February 24, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Powers of Congress: A Brief Reference Guide
None
Date:
April 3, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: Recommendations of the 1994-1996 Advisory Council on Social Security
None
Date:
May 7, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Appropriations Process and the Congressional Budget Act
This report is a guide on the Appropriations Process and the Congressional Budget Act.
Date:
October 17, 1997
Creator:
Saturno, James V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
"Legal Expense Funds" and Contributions for Legal Expenses in the House of Representatives
None
Date:
September 9, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Suspension of Deportation: Tighter Standards for Canceling Removal
None
Date:
September 16, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library