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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Background and Policy Options for the 113th Congress
This report provides background on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), discusses the categories of records FOIA exempts from public release, and analyzes statistics on FOIA administration. The report also provides background on several legal and policy issues related to FOIA, including the release of controversial records, the growth in use of certain FOIA exemptions, and the adoption of new technologies to improve FOIA administration. The report concludes with an examination of potential FOIA-related policy options for Congress.
Date:
March 8, 2013
Creator:
Ginsberg, Wendy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gun Control Proposals in the 113th Congress: Universal Background Checks, Gun Trafficking, and Military Style Firearms
This report provides background information on federal regulation of firearms. The report discusses the legislative and executive developments in the 113th Congress, as well as universal background checks, gun trafficking, and possession of military style firearms.
Date:
March 1, 2013
Creator:
Krouse, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview
This report discusses EPA's regulatory actions on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that have been one focus of congressional interest. It also points out Emissions from power plants and EPA's Greenhouse Gas Regulations.
Date:
March 22, 2013
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Changes to Senate Procedures in the 113th Congress Affecting the Operation of Cloture (S.Res. 15 and S.Res. 16)
The 113th Congress; S.Res. 16 made two changes to the standing rules of the Senate. This report explains the provisions of each new standing order and rule.
Date:
March 13, 2013
Creator:
Rybicki, Elizabeth
System:
The UNT Digital Library