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Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal
This report mainly provides information about the Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal.Federal policy is based on the premise that nuclear waste can be disposed of safety.
Date:
November 25, 2005
Creator:
Holt, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 109th Congress
This report discusses air pollutants (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), which account for about two-thirds of U.S. electricity generation. These gases include several pollutants that directly pose risks to human health and welfare. The report also discusses the utilities that are subject to an array of environmental regulations.
Date:
March 25, 2005
Creator:
Parker, Larry & Blodgett, John E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorist Screening and Brady Background Checks for Firearms
None
Date:
July 25, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Continuity of Operations (COOP): An Overview of Concepts and Challenges
This report discusses the circumstances surrounding COOP planning, including provisions for alternative meeting sites and methods for conducting House and Senate meetings and floor sessions when Capitol facilities are not available.
Date:
March 25, 2005
Creator:
Petersen, R. Eric & Seifert, Jeffrey W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Average Marginal Income Tax Rates by Adjusted Gross Income and Filing Status
This report presents average marginal income tax rates by filling status and detailed adjusted gross income(AGI) class for the 2001 tax year.
Date:
August 25, 2005
Creator:
Maguire, Steven
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pakistan: Chronology of Recent Events
This report describes the social and political situation in Pakistan. The report presents the important events in chronological order.
Date:
July 25, 2005
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Global Peace Operations Initiative: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides The Background and Issues for Congress on Global Peace Operations Initiative where the Unites Sates have provided considerable support to implement several peace processes.
Date:
June 25, 2005
Creator:
Serafino, Nina M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Air Force Transformation
This report considers how the Air Force is changing itself to meet new defensive needs. The issues for Congress on this are mostly budgetary and how effective it will be.
Date:
January 25, 2005
Creator:
Bolkcom, Christopher
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clear Skies and the Clean Air Act: What’s the Difference?
None
Date:
February 25, 2005
Creator:
Parker, Larry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Drug Control: International Policy and Approaches
This report gives an overview of international policy and Approaches related to Drug Control.
Date:
July 25, 2005
Creator:
Perl, Raphael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues
This report discusses the background and policy issues related to Internet domain names.
Date:
November 25, 2005
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs
The Direct-to-Consumer advertising of perscription drugs by pharmaceutical companies has been described as any promotional effort with respect to these drugs that targets the general public through the lay media. This report contains information on growth in spending on direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, the impact of such advertising, the FDA's existing authority to regulate such advertising, funding, and legislative issues.
Date:
March 25, 2005
Creator:
Vogt, Donna U.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Department of Labor’s New Rules for Working Children and Youth: February 2005
None
Date:
April 25, 2005
Creator:
Whittaker, William G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Program
This report includes information regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons program. This information includes background, development, and analysis
Date:
March 25, 2005
Creator:
Niksch, Larry A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Review of EPA’s Mercury Rule
This report discusses the EPA rule that is the subject of the disapproval resolution, describes the procedures under which the resolution can be considered, and provides additional references and background information that may be of interest in light of the potential debate.
Date:
July 25, 2005
Creator:
McCarthy, James E. & Beth, Richard S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pesticide Use and Water Quality: Are the Laws Complementary or in Conflict?
None
Date:
April 25, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq’s Trade with the World: Data and Analysis
This report provides detailed trade information and statistics on Iraq’s trade with the world from 2001 to 2003, highlighting its major trading partners. Data on U.S. trade with Iraq from 2002 to 2004 are also provided.
Date:
March 25, 2005
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
House Committees: Categories and Rules for Committee Assignments
This report discusses procedures for committee assignments, which both House and party rules detail. House rules address the election and membership of committees, especially limitations on membership. The Democratic Caucus and Republican Conference rules designate categories of committees and specify service limitations in addition to those in the House rules.
Date:
February 25, 2005
Creator:
Schneider, Judy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorist Financing: The 9/11 Commission Recommendation
This report discusses the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the U.S. government shift the focus of its efforts to counter terrorist financing from a strategy based on seizing terrorist assets to a strategy based on exploiting intelligence gathered from financial investigations.
Date:
February 25, 2005
Creator:
Weiss, Martin A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Expulsion, Censure, Reprimand, and Fine: Legislative Discipline in the House of Representatives
This report discusses the processes of expulsion and censure in the House of Representatives. The House is expressly authorized within the United States Constitution (Article I, Section 5, clause 2) to discipline or "punish" its own Members. It is designed as a measure to protect the institutional integrity of the House of Representatives, its proceedings and its reputation.
Date:
January 25, 2005
Creator:
Maskell, Jack
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Flow of Business: Typical Day on the Senate Floor
This report discusses procedures and business that usually occur every session day, and notes certain business items that may occur less frequently. Several authorities govern the daily chamber work of the Senate: the standing rules, the "standing orders," unanimous consent agreements, precedent, and tradition. Because these authorities have different influence at certain times, no Senate session day is truly typical.
Date:
July 25, 2005
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Postal Reform
This report examines the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS's) financial crisis and the resulting legislative action. Although its short-term financial performance has improved, the USPS faces severe long-term financial straits, largely due to digital alternatives. USPS has a negative net worth and mounting obligations for retiree health benefits.
Date:
March 25, 2005
Creator:
Stevens, Nye
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Issues in the 109th Congress
This report provides an overview of key environmental issues that are receiving or may receive attention in the 109th Congress. The sections on specific issues contain references to more detailed and extensive CRS reports on the subjects covered.
Date:
March 25, 2005
Creator:
Fletcher, Susan R. & Isler, Margaret M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy DD(X) and CG(X) Programs: Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
March 25, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library