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Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections
This report analyzes and discusses Iran's 2009 presidential election, particularly the campaigns of reformist candidate Mir Hussein Musavi and incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Allegations of vote rigging and election fraud have led to protests by supporters of candidate Musavi and have provoked international attention. This report also discusses the Obama Administration's reaction to the election results. This report also discusses briefly the current relationship between the U.S. and Iran, as well as U.S. concerns regarding Iran, such as Iran's efforts at building a nuclear weapons program.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Addis, Casey L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Role in Rail Transit Safety
On June 22, 2009, two transit trains in Washington, DC, collided, resulting in nine deaths and dozens of injuries. It was the worst crash in the history of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's rail transit system. This crash has raised questions about the safety of rail transit and the government's role in ensuring that safety. Nationwide, rail transit is considered one of the safest modes of transportation. This report discusses the State Safety Oversight Program, which went into effect in 1997 and mandates that states are responsible for the safety of the rail transit systems within their borders. This report also explores several issues that Federal Transit Administration (FTA) representatives have discussed in regards to improving the Safety Oversight Program.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Peterman, David Randall & Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Covert Action: Legislative Background and Possible Policy Questions
Published reports have suggested that in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Pentagon has expanded its counter-terrorism intelligence activities as part of what the Bush Administration termed the global war on terror. This report discusses the Department of Defense's (DOD) various counter-terrorist intelligence activities, whether or not they constitute classification as "covert action," and the challenge of clarifying the roles and responsibilities of various intelligence activities with regard to clandestine activities. This report examines the statutory procedures governing covert action and associated questions to consider.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Cumming, Alfred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
This report discusses the efforts currently underway to improve coordination and encourage better analysis amongst the various agencies within the U.S. Intelligence Community, especially with regard to the ongoing and prominent issue of international terrorism. In particular, this report addresses the false intelligence regarding Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and the current efforts in Iraq and Iran in general.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Project BioShield: Purposes and Authorities
Many potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism agents lack available countermeasures. In 2003, President Bush proposed Project BioShield to address this need. The Project BioShield Act became law in July 2004. This report discusses the three main provisions of Project BioShield, funding for Project BioShield, and additional measures that Congress has considered since Project BioShield's implementation to further encourage CBRN countermeasure development.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Gottron, Frank
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies
Recent policies have sought to contain damages spilling over from housing and financial markets to the broader economy, including monetary policy, which is the responsibility of the Federal Reserve, and fiscal policy, including a tax cut in February 2008 of $150 billion and two extensions of unemployment compensation in June and November of 2008. This report discusses this problem as well as certain interventional measures that the government has taken and is considering taking to combat it, including various fiscal stimulus packages.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Gravelle, Jane G.; Hungerford, Thomas L. & Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mérida Initiative for Mexico and Central America: Funding and Policy Issues
In October 2007, the United States and Mexico announced the Mérida Initiative, a three-year program of U.S. assistance to Mexico and Central America to combat drug trafficking, gangs, and organized crime. This report provides an overview and discussion of the funding provided for Mérida, and presents several issues that Congress may consider as it oversees implementation of the Initiative and shapes its future direction.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Seelke, Clare Ribando & Beittel, June S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law?
The Google Book Search Library Project, announced in December 2004, raised important questions about infringing reproduction and fair use under copyright law. Google planned to digitize, index, and display "snippets" of print books in the collections of five major libraries without the permission of the books' copyright holders, if any. Google's proposed reproduction and display of copyrighted books was not authorized by the rights holders, who alleged that the Google Library Project infringed their copyrights. This report provides background on the Library Project, legal issues raised by digitization and indexing projects, and the proposed settlement.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Manuel, Kate M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Preserving Homeownership: Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives
This report describes the consequences of foreclosure on homeowners, outlines recent foreclosure prevention plans implemented by the government and private organizations, and discusses the challenges associated with foreclosure prevention.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Jones, Katie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Soil and Water Conservation: An Overview
This report offers the most recent development regarding the soil and water conservation topics and current major conservation activities. The report addresses these conservation topics; what should be the priorities for the conservation effort; and deciding whether any existing programs or activities should be modified or eliminated and whether new programs or activities should be added to the effort.
Date:
May 6, 2008
Creator:
Cowan, Tadlock & Johnson, Renée
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Role of Home State Senators in the Selection of Lower Federal Court Judges
None
Date:
March 6, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 110th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
None
Date:
May 6, 2008
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Meltz, Robert & Alexander, Kristina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases
This report contains the history and increases of the debt limit for the second time in 2008.
Date:
October 6, 2008
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Thailand: Background and U.S. Relations
None
Date:
September 6, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How Measures Are Brought to the House Floor: A Brief Introduction
This report presents a brief description f the five methods used to bring proposed legislation to the House floor for consideration.
Date:
December 6, 2006
Creator:
Saturno, James V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Health Care Issues
This report covers a multitude of health issues veterans face and the actions the U.S. government takes to protect the health of veterans.
Date:
August 6, 2007
Creator:
Panangala, Sidath Viranga
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Flood Insurance Reform: Side-By-Side Comparison of H.R. 4973 and Senate Committee Bill
None
Date:
June 6, 2006
Creator:
King, Rawle O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Renewable Energy: Background and Issues for the 110th Congress
None
Date:
September 6, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Proposals: Selected Considerations for Their Development
None
Date:
August 6, 2003
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Amendments Between the Houses
This report is about Amendments between the houses.
Date:
December 6, 2006
Creator:
Saturno, James V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Measuring and Monitoring Carbon in the Agricultural and Forestry Sectors
None
Date:
August 6, 2009
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Abridged Sketch of Extradition To and From the United States
Abridged synopsis of information about treaties and procedures followed by the United States related to extradition requests (originating in the U.S. or from a foreign country) to surrender a person for prosecution or punishment in another country.
Date:
August 6, 2007
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Modifying the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT): Revenue Costs and Potential Revenue Offsets
None
Date:
March 6, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Southwest Pacific: U.S. Interests and China’s Growing Influence
None
Date:
July 6, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library