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Water Quality Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview (open access)

Water Quality Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview

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Date: April 2, 2013
Creator: Copeland, Claudia
System: The UNT Digital Library
Water Resource Issues in the 113th Congress (open access)

Water Resource Issues in the 113th Congress

This report provides an overview of the federal role in water resources development, management, and protection, including a discussion of the two major federal water resources agencies and related legislation. It also discusses overarching policy issues, such as flood and drought management and response; project funding and authorization priorities; and aquatic ecosystem restoration.
Date: January 31, 2013
Creator: Cody, Betsy A.; Stern, Charles V.; Carter, Nicole T. & Sheikh, Pervaze A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
GSEs and the Government’s Role in Housing Finance: Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

GSEs and the Government’s Role in Housing Finance: Issues for the 113th Congress

This report examines options concerning the future of the GSEs and the future government role in residential mortgage markets.
Date: February 11, 2013
Creator: Weiss, N. Eric
System: The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview (open access)

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 of other Pollutants from Power Plants.
Date: July 15, 2013
Creator: McCarthy, James E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the 113th Congress: Major Legislative Proposals (open access)

Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the 113th Congress: Major Legislative Proposals

For several years, some Members of Congress have favored "comprehensive immigration reform", a label that commonly refers to omnibus legislation that includes increased border security and immigration enforcement, expanded employment eligibility verification, revision of nonimmigrant visas and legal permanent immigration, and legalization for some unauthorized immigrants residing in the country. This report provides a detailed discussion of major legislation related to these issues.
Date: June 6, 2013
Creator: Rosenblum, Marc R. & Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress

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Date: January 3, 2013
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Community Development Block Grants: Funding Issues in the 113th Congress (open access)

Community Development Block Grants: Funding Issues in the 113th Congress

This report contains information on FY 2014 appropriations, FY 2013 appropriations, and more as related to the topic of community development block grants.
Date: September 4, 2013
Creator: Boyd, Eugene
System: The UNT Digital Library
Food Safety Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

Food Safety Issues for the 113th Congress

This report discusses Food Safety Incidents, Food borne Illness, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, and Key Issues for the 113th Congress.
Date: January 9, 2013
Creator: Johnson, Renée
System: The UNT Digital Library
Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the 113th Congress: Short Summary of Major Legislative Proposals (open access)

Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the 113th Congress: Short Summary of Major Legislative Proposals

For several years, some Members of Congress have favored "comprehensive immigration reform", a label that commonly refers to omnibus legislation that includes increased border security and immigration enforcement, expanded employment eligibility verification, revision of nonimmigrant visas and legal permanent immigration, and legalization for some unauthorized immigrants residing in the country. This report provides a discussion of major legislation related to these issues.
Date: June 6, 2013
Creator: Rosenblum, Marc R. & Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Regulation of Chemicals in Commerce: An Overview of Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

Federal Regulation of Chemicals in Commerce: An Overview of Issues for the 113th Congress

This report discusses the Concerns about the Complexity, cost, and delays in regulating chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that have prompted proposals to amend the 1976 statue.
Date: May 30, 2013
Creator: Schierow, Linda-Jo
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress

This report discusses about U.S. Policy and Legislative Activity. It further discusses about issues in U.S.-Cubans Relations.
Date: June 12, 2013
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the 113th Congress: Major Provisions in Senate-Passed S. 744 (open access)

Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the 113th Congress: Major Provisions in Senate-Passed S. 744

For several years, some Members of Congress have favored "comprehensive immigration reform", a label that commonly refers to omnibus legislation that includes increased border security and immigration enforcement, expanded employment eligibility verification, revision of nonimmigrant visas and legal permanent immigration, and legalization for some unauthorized immigrants residing in the country. This report provides a detailed discussion of major legislation related to these issues.
Date: July 9, 2013
Creator: Rosenblum, Marc R. & Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System: The UNT Digital Library
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features of Current Law and H.R. 803 (open access)

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features of Current Law and H.R. 803

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Date: April 5, 2013
Creator: Bradley, David H. & Collins, Benjamin
System: The UNT Digital Library
International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress

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Date: January 4, 2013
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview (open access)

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
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 113th Congress: New and Recurring Issues (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 113th Congress: New and Recurring Issues

This report discusses oversight issues and legislation in the 113th Congress that address ESA implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date: February 1, 2013
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues (open access)

Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues

This report discusses energy policy in the United States that focus on three major goals: assuring a secure supply of energy, keeping energy costs low, and protecting the environment.
Date: May 30, 2013
Creator: Behrens, Carl E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues (open access)

Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues

This report discusses the energy policy in the United States that focuses on three major goals: assuring a secure supply of energy, Keeping energy costs low, and protecting the environment.
Date: July 17, 2013
Creator: Behrens, Carl E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress

This report contains the U.S. policy and issues for the 113th Congress in Cuba.
Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features (open access)

ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features

Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing a comparison of major features in regards to ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress. Topics include, accountability for student achievement, teacher quality and performance, targeted support versus block grants, etc..
Date: July 12, 2013
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & Dortch, Cassandria
System: The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 113th Congress (open access)

Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 113th Congress

Report detailing issues and legislative concerns regarding immigration during the 113th Congress, with a focus on comprehensive reform.
Date: November 20, 2013
Creator: Bruno, Andorra; Garcia, Michael John; Kandel, William A.; Lee, Margaret Mikyung; Rosenblum, Marc R.; Siskin, Alison et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the 113th Congress: S. 1009 Compared with S. 696 and Current Law (open access)
Research Tax Credit: Current Law, Legislation in the 113th Congress, and Policy Issues (open access)

Research Tax Credit: Current Law, Legislation in the 113th Congress, and Policy Issues

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Date: February 1, 2013
Creator: Guenther, Gary
System: The UNT Digital Library