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Financial Regulatory Reform and the 111th Congress
Financial regulatory reform is being discussed in the 111th Congress, the continuation of a policy debate that began before the September 2008 financial disruption. This report reviews issues related to financial regulation. It provides brief descriptions of comprehensive reform bills in the 111th Congress that addresses these issues.
Date:
December 30, 2009
Creator:
Murphy, Edward V.; Webel, Baird; Shorter, Gary & Hanna, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agriculture and Forestry Provisions in Climate Legislation in the 111th Congress
This report compares and contrasts the House's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 and the Senate's Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Both bills establish further regulations on greenhouse gases. The contention is that both of these bills potentially raise costs.
Date:
December 23, 2009
Creator:
Johnson, Renée
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance: Potential Legislative and Policy Issues for the 111th Congress
This report discusses selected campaign finance policy issues that may receive attention during the 111th congress. Questions about the health of the presidential public financing system were especially prominent during the 2008 election cycle.
Date:
March 4, 2009
Creator:
Garrett, R. Sam
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 111th Congress: A Profile
None
Date:
September 28, 2009
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance: Potential Legislative and Policy Issues for the 111th Congress
This report provides an overview of selected campaign finance policy issues that have received legislative attention, or have otherwise been prominent, and which could receive attention during the 111th Congress.
Date:
March 30, 2009
Creator:
Garrett, R. Sam
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
The Endangered Species Act has been one of the more contentious environmental laws. This may stem from its strict substantive provisions, which can affect the use of both federal and nonfederal lands and resources. This report discusses oversight issues and legislation introduced in the 11th Congress to address Endangered Species Act implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date:
December 4, 2009
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Meltz, Robert & Alexander, Kristina
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
The Endangered Species Act has been one of the more contentious environmental laws. This may stem from its strict substantive provisions, which can affect the use of both federal and nonfederal lands and resources. This report discusses oversight issues and legislation introduced in the 11th Congress to address Endangered Species Act implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date:
December 11, 2009
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Meltz, Robert & Alexander, Kristina
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
None
Date:
May 7, 2009
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Meltz, Robert & Alexander, Kristina
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Resources Issues in the 111th Congress
None
Date:
January 29, 2009
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Quality Issues in the 111th Congress: Oversight and Implementation
None
Date:
July 13, 2009
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall: Concurrent Resolutions, 101st to 111th Congress
None
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: Issues for the 111th Congress
This report gives an overview of Cuba's issues for the 111th Congress. The contents include the most recent developments, political and economic conditions, U.S. policy towards Cuba, issues in the U.S.- Cuban relations, legislations and relations in the 110th congress, and legislative initiatives in the 111th Congress.
Date:
April 14, 2009
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 111th Congress
This report gives an overview of Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 111th Congress
Date:
June 26, 2009
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress, First Session
Congressional record of the discussion to approve Senate Bill 614 and award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots in recognition of their service during World War II.
Date:
June 16, 2009
Creator:
United States. Congress. House.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Water Quality Issues in the 111th Congress: Oversight and Implementation
This report discusses the water quality issues. Although much progress has been made in achieving the ambitious goals that Congress established more than 35 years ago to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters, long-standing problems persist, and new problems have emerged.
Date:
March 16, 2009
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 111th Congress
This report discusses many federal laws and regulations regarding fish and marine mammals that are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas. These lows and regulations guide their management as well as the management of their habitat.
Date:
April 10, 2009
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H. & Upton, Harold F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
This report discusses oversight issues and legislation introduced in the 111th Congress to address specific concerns related to how The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is implemented and how endangered and threatened species are managed.
Date:
April 10, 2009
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H. & Corn, M. L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The War Crimes Act: Current Issues
This report discusses current issues related to the War Crimes Act of 1996 and Common Article 3 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which sets out minimum standards for the treatment of detainees in armed conflicts "not of an international character (e.g., civil wars, rebellions, and other conflicts between State and non-State actors).
Date:
January 22, 2009
Creator:
Garcia, Michael J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Records: Issues for the 111th Congress
This report analyzes President Barack Obama's first executive order (E.O. 13489), which rescinded E.O. 13233, and discusses its departure from the policies of the previous administration. Additionally, this report examines H.R. 35 and its possible legislative effects on the presidential records policies of the Obama Administration.
Date:
February 17, 2009
Creator:
Ginsberg, Wendy R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act
TThis report briefly discusses the Air Carrier Access Act's (ACAA) statutory provisions, accompanying regulations, relevant judicial opinions, legislation in the 110th Congress, and possible considerations for the 111th Congress.
Date:
January 15, 2009
Creator:
Toland, Carol J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2009 Appropriations
This report examines various aspects of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), otherwise known as the "economic stimulus," passed by both chambers and enacted by President Barak Obama on February 17, 2009.
Date:
February 25, 2009
Creator:
Else, Daniel H.; Scott, Christine & Panangala, Sidath Viranga
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Financial Market Intervention
This report provides answers to some frequently asked questions concerning ongoing financial disruptions and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). It also summarizes legislation in the 111th Congress such as H.R. 384, the TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 and H.R. 703, "Promoting Bank Liquidity and Lending Through Deposit Insurance, Hope for Homeowners, and other Enhancements."
Date:
January 29, 2009
Creator:
Murphy, Edward V. & Webel, Baird
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Population Assistance and Family Planning Programs: Issues for Congress
This report provides context for the debate concerning international population planning based on principles of volunteerism and informed choice that gives participants access to information on all methods of birth control and discusses funding levels.
Date:
January 26, 2009
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Middle East Elections 2009: Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq
This report provides an overview of the election contests in Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq, including possible outcomes and implications for U.S. policy. The strategic influence of Iran in the Middle East, the stability of Iraq, and the ongoing war in Afghanistan are at the forefront of U.S. policy and Congressional interest in the region.
Date:
May 18, 2009
Creator:
Addis, Casey L. & Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library