Global Climate Change: Selected Legal Questions About the Kyoto Protocol (open access)

Global Climate Change: Selected Legal Questions About the Kyoto Protocol

This report addresses legal issues after the United States signed the Kyoto Protocol to the UnitedNations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The protocol is not yet in effect internationally and cannot be legally binding on the U.S. unless and until the Senate gives its advice and consent.
Date: October 1, 2002
Creator: Ackerman, David M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Alzheimer's News, Summer 2002 (open access)

Texas Alzheimer's News, Summer 2002

Newsletter published by the Texas Department of Health regarding news and events related to the agency's work with Alzheimer's disease as well as symptoms, treatments, and other information of interest to caregivers.
Date: Summer 2002
Creator: Alzheimer's Association Coalition of Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Action Plan for the Restructuring and Rationalization of the National Intercity Rail Passanger System (open access)

An Action Plan for the Restructuring and Rationalization of the National Intercity Rail Passanger System

Final report of the Amtrak Reform Council describing their activities and findings regarding the Council's proposed action plan for restructuring the national intercity rail passenger system in the face of Amtrak's failure to achieve operational self-sufficiency.
Date: February 7, 2002
Creator: Amtrak Reform Council
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Overview of Major Provisions (open access)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Overview of Major Provisions

The Individuals with DisabilitiesEducation Act (IDEA) providesfundsto statesfor the education of children with disabilities. It contains detailed requirements for the receipt of these funds, including the core requirement of the provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE). IDEA was comprehensively revised in 1997 by P.L. 105-17, but Congress has continued to grapple with issuesrelating to the Act. This report provides a brief overview of the Act with particular attention paid to issues of recent congressional concern, such as funding and the provision of FAPE for children with disabilities found to have brought a weapon to school.
Date: January 11, 2002
Creator: Apling, Richard N. & Jones, Nancy L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Possible Voucher Issues (open access)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Possible Voucher Issues

Congress is considering reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program (the main federal program providing special education and related services to children with disabilities). Among the options being discussed is increasing parental choice under IDEA. This report provides background on current federal choice programs and on the Florida McKay Scholarship program, which provides scholarships for children with disabilities enrolled in the state’s public schools to attend other public schools or to attend participating private schools. The report concludes with a discussion of possible issues that a federal special education voucher program might raise.
Date: July 3, 2002
Creator: Apling, Richard N.; Jones, Nancy L. & Smole, David P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
League of Women Voters: Water Pollution Survey (open access)

League of Women Voters: Water Pollution Survey

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Date: January 24, 2002
Creator: Aspen Market Research
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, April 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, April 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: April 29, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, August 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, August 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: August 29, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, December 2001. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, December 2001.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: January 10, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, January 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, January 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: February 1, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, July 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, July 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: August 12, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, June 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, June 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: July 3, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, March 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, March 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: April 18, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, May 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, May 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: June 3, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, November 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, November 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: December 3, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, October 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, October 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: November 4, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, September 2002. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, September 2002.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: October 2, 2002
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Legal Issues Related to Proposed Drilling for Oil and Gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (open access)

Legal Issues Related to Proposed Drilling for Oil and Gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

This report discusses the legal issues considered by Congress on whether to permit drilling for oil and gas in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.
Date: April 26, 2002
Creator: Baldwin, Pamela
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: Is CAFE Up to Standards? (open access)

Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: Is CAFE Up to Standards?

This report discusses on refocusing on fuel economy: SUVs OPEC and Kyoto, Cafe in Congress and legislation.
Date: September 16, 2002
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Capital Punishment: An Overview of Federal Death Penalty Statutes (open access)

Capital Punishment: An Overview of Federal Death Penalty Statutes

This report lists the current federal capital offenses and summarizes the procedures for federal civilian death penalty cases. Several laws are relevant to the topic including: P.L. 103-322, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994; the Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996; and P.L. 107-197, the Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002.
Date: July 23, 2002
Creator: Bazan, Elizabeth B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Disaster Policies After Terrorists Strike: Issues and Options for Congress (open access)

Federal Disaster Policies After Terrorists Strike: Issues and Options for Congress

This report is intended to assist Congress as it considers options for consequence management legislation. It provides information on federal policies that would be implemented in the event that terrorist attacks in an attempt to answer the question: Based on experiences gained thus far, should Congress consider changes in federal consequence management policies to address the effects of possible future attacks? The report explores two types of issues--selected administrative issues pertinent to the delivery of assistance, and selected policy issues about the assistance provided.
Date: June 24, 2002
Creator: Bea, Keith
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Farm Bill Trade and Food Aid Provisions (open access)

Farm Bill Trade and Food Aid Provisions

This report discusses the trade provisions of omnibus farm legislation, passed in May 2002. The measure includes a trade title reauthorizing, through 2007, the major foreign food aid and agricultural export programs. It also contains other provisions affecting agricultural trade, including new country-of-origin labeling requirements for meat, seafood, and produce; and increased domestic farm subsidies with possible implications for U.S. trade relations.
Date: May 8, 2002
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Farm Commodity Legislation: Chronology, 1933-2002 (open access)

Farm Commodity Legislation: Chronology, 1933-2002

This report provides a brief chronology of key commodity support laws since 1933 generally excludes legislation with provisions devoted mainly to disaster-related farm assistance.
Date: May 31, 2002
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Farm Commodity Legislation: Chronology, 1933-2002 (open access)

Farm Commodity Legislation: Chronology, 1933-2002

This report discusses legislation regarding commodities and price supports. Since 1933, Congress has required the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to administer various price and income support programs for U.S. farmers. Some standing authority for these programs is provided by three permanent laws, from 1938, 1948, and 1949. However, Congress frequently alters the basic provisions of these laws. The omnibus law now guiding farm support (through 2007) is the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.
Date: May 31, 2002
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library