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Forest Service FY2001 Budget Issues, Including Proposals for Land Sales and Trust Funds (open access)

Forest Service FY2001 Budget Issues, Including Proposals for Land Sales and Trust Funds

This report provides a table detailing the requested Forest Service (FS) budget for FY2001 and comparing it FY1999 appropriations.
Date: March 14, 2000
Creator: Gorte, Ross W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Plant Security (open access)

Chemical Plant Security

Facilities handling large amounts of potentially hazardous chemicals (i.e., chemical facilities) might be of interest to terrorists, either as targets for direct attacks meant to release chemicals into the community or as a source of chemicals for use elsewhere. Because few terrorist attacks have been attempted against chemical facilities in the United States, the risk of death and injury in the near future is estimated to be low, relative to the likelihood of accidents at such facilities or attacks on other targets using conventional weapons. For any individual facility, the risk is very small, but risks may be increasing with potentially severe consequences for human health and the environment. Available evidence indicates that many chemical facilities may lack adequate safeguards.
Date: February 14, 2005
Creator: Schierow, Linda-Jo
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Head Start Issues in the 108th Congress (open access)

Head Start Issues in the 108th Congress

This report examines various legislative issues regarding Head Start, which is a federal program that has provided comprehensive early childhood development services to low income children since 1965. The program is administered by the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Date: August 14, 2003
Creator: Gish, Melinda & Butler, Alice
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: Total Information Awareness Programs and Related Information Access, Collection, and Protection Laws (open access)

Privacy: Total Information Awareness Programs and Related Information Access, Collection, and Protection Laws

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Date: February 14, 2003
Creator: Stevens, Gina Marie
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The United States Flag: Federal Law Relating to Display and Associated Questions (open access)

The United States Flag: Federal Law Relating to Display and Associated Questions

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Date: June 14, 2000
Creator: Luckey, John R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Salaries of Members of Congress: A List of Payable Rates and Effective Dates, 1789-2006 (open access)

Salaries of Members of Congress: A List of Payable Rates and Effective Dates, 1789-2006

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Date: April 14, 2005
Creator: Dwyer, Paul E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Grants Work in a Congressional Office (open access)

Grants Work in a Congressional Office

Members of Congress often get requests from constituents for information and help in obtaining funds for projects. Many state and local governments, nonprofit social service and community action organizations, private research groups, small businesses, and individuals approach congressional offices to find out about funding, both from the federal government and from the private sector. The success rate in obtaining federal assistance is not high, given the competition for federal funds. A grants staff’s effectiveness often depends on both an understanding of the grants process and on the relations it establishes with agency and other contacts. The following report does not constitute a blueprint for every office involved in grants and projects activity, nor does it present in-depth information about all aspects of staff activity in this area. The discussion is aimed at describing some basics about the grants process and some of the approaches and techniques used by congressional offices in dealing with this type of constituent service.
Date: February 14, 2002
Creator: Gerli, Merete F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Grants Work in a Congressional Office (open access)

Grants Work in a Congressional Office

Members of Congress often get requests from constituents for information and help in obtaining funds for projects. Many state and local governments, nonprofit social service and community action organizations, private research groups, small businesses, and individuals approach congressional offices to find out about funding, both from the federal government and from the private sector. The success rate in obtaining federal assistance is not high, given the competition for federal funds. A grants staff’s effectiveness often depends on both an understanding of the grants process and on the relations it establishes with agency and other contacts. The following report does not constitute a blueprint for every office involved in grants and projects activity, nor does it present in-depth information about all aspects of staff activity in this area. The discussion is aimed at describing some basics about the grants process and some of the approaches and techniques used by congressional offices in dealing with this type of constituent service.
Date: October 14, 2002
Creator: Gerli, Merete F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Committee Types and Roles (open access)

Committee Types and Roles

There are three main types of committees—standing, select, and joint. Most committees form subcommittees to share specific tasks within the jurisdiction of the full committee.
Date: February 14, 2002
Creator: Carr, Thomas P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fast-Track Authority for Trade Agreements (Trade Promotion Authority): Background and Developments in the 107th Congress (open access)

Fast-Track Authority for Trade Agreements (Trade Promotion Authority): Background and Developments in the 107th Congress

This report discusses one of the major trade issues in the 107th Congress: whether or not Congress approves authority for the President to negotiate trade agreements with expedited, or "fast track" procedures. Under this authority, Congress agrees to consider legislation to implement the nontariff trade agreements under a procedure with mandatory deadlines, no amendment, and limited debate. The President is required to consult with congressional committees during negotiation of nontariff trade agreements and notify Congress before entering into any such agreement. The President was granted fast-track authority almost continuously from 1974 to 1994, but the authority lapsed and has not been renewed.
Date: May 14, 2001
Creator: Sek, Lenore
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority (Fast-Track Authority for Trade Agreements): Background and Developments in the 107th Congress (open access)

Trade Promotion Authority (Fast-Track Authority for Trade Agreements): Background and Developments in the 107th Congress

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Date: January 14, 2003
Creator: Sek, Lenore
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Budget Actions in 2002 (open access)

Congressional Budget Actions in 2002

During the second session of the 107th Congress, the House and Senate will consider many different budgetary measures. Most of these measures will pertain to FY2003 (which will begin on October 1, 2002) and beyond, but some may make adjustments to the budget for FY2002. As the congressional session progresses, this issue brief will describe House and Senate action on major budgetary legislation within the framework of the congressional budget process and other procedural requirements.
Date: November 14, 2002
Creator: Heniff, Bill, Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Gold Medals, 1776-2003 (open access)

Congressional Gold Medals, 1776-2003

Members of Congress and their staff frequently ask questions concerning the nature, history, and contemporary application of the process for awarding Gold Medals. This report responds to congressional inquiries concerning this process, and includes a historical examination and chronological list of these awards. It is intended to assist Members of Congress and staff in their consideration of future Gold Medal proposals, and will be updated as Gold Medals are approved.
Date: November 14, 2003
Creator: Stathis, Stephen W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Retirement Benefits for Members of Congress (open access)

Retirement Benefits for Members of Congress

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Date: January 14, 2004
Creator: Purcell, Patrick J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Major Leadership Election Contests in the Senate: A 27-Year Survey (open access)

Major Leadership Election Contests in the Senate: A 27-Year Survey

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Date: November 14, 2001
Creator: Amer, Mildred L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion (Fast-Track) Authority: Summary and Analysis of Selected Major Provisions of H.R. 3005 and Title XXI of H.R. 3009 (open access)

Trade Promotion (Fast-Track) Authority: Summary and Analysis of Selected Major Provisions of H.R. 3005 and Title XXI of H.R. 3009

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Date: June 14, 2002
Creator: Sek, Lenore; Cooper, William H.; Bolle, Mary Jane; Pregelj, Vladimir N.; Hanrahan, Charles E.; Tiemann, Mary E. et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Continuity of Operations (COOP): An Overview of Concepts and Challenges (open access)

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: January 14, 2003
Creator: Petersen, R. Eric & Seifert, Jeffrey W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Services for Constituents Available in Foreign Languages: Selected Sources (open access)

Federal Services for Constituents Available in Foreign Languages: Selected Sources

This report is a directory of sources on various federal constituent services available in foreign languages, to assist congressional offices in serving non-English speaking constituents. The topics covered are: access to jobs and workers’ issues, Americans with Disabilities Act, childcare, consumer protection, disaster relief, elder care, emergency preparedness, environmental protection, Federal Bureau of Investigation, food safety, health, higher education, homeland security, housing, immigration, immunizations, Medicaid, Medicare, the Presidency, retirement, Small Business Administration, Social Security Administration, taxes, telephone service, travel and tourism, veterans affairs, and voting.
Date: March 14, 2003
Creator: Wu, Leneice & Shapiro, Sherry
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Services for Constituents Available in Spanish: Selected Sources (open access)

Federal Services for Constituents Available in Spanish: Selected Sources

This report is a directory of sources on various federal constituent services available in Spanish to assist congressional offices in serving Spanish-speaking constituents. The topics covered are: access to jobs and workers’ issues, Americans with Disabilities Act, childcare, consumer protection, disaster relief, elder care, emergency management, emergency preparedness, environmental protection, Federal Bureau of Investigation, food safety, health, higher education, homeland security, housing, immigration, immunizations, Medicaid, Medicare, the Presidency, retirement, Small Business Administration, Social Security Administration, taxes, telephone service, travel and tourism, veterans affairs, and voting.
Date: March 14, 2003
Creator: Wu, Leneice & Shapiro, Sherry
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Action on Iraq 1990-2002: A Compilation of Legislation (open access)

Congressional Action on Iraq 1990-2002: A Compilation of Legislation

This report is a compilation of legislation on Iraq from 1990 to the present. The list is composed of resolutions and public laws relating to military action and/or diplomatic pressure to be taken against Iraq.1 The list does not include foreign aid appropriations bills passed since FY1994 that deny U.S. funds to any nation in violation of the United Nations sanctions regime against Iraq.2 Also, measures that were not passed only in either the House or the Senate are not included (with the exception of the proposals in the 107th Congress).
Date: February 14, 2003
Creator: Sharp, Jeremy M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Products Liability: A Legal Overview (open access)

Products Liability: A Legal Overview

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Date: April 14, 2003
Creator: Cohen, Henry
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medicare: Major Prescription Drug Provisions of Selected Bills (open access)

Medicare: Major Prescription Drug Provisions of Selected Bills

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Date: August 14, 2002
Creator: O'Sullivan, Jennifer
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ecstasy: Actions of the 107th Congress to Control MDMA (open access)

Ecstasy: Actions of the 107th Congress to Control MDMA

Legislation has been proposed in the 107th Congress to combat the use and abuse of Ecstasy (MDMA) and other “club drugs.” In a 2001 survey, 12% of 12th graders reported ever having taken the drug. The Ecstasy Anti-Proliferation Act of 2000, enacted by the 106th Congress, directed the U.S. Sentencing Commission to increase penalties for Ecstasy offenses. As of March 2001, MDMA penalties became more severe than for powder cocaine but less severe than for heroin.
Date: August 14, 2002
Creator: Eddy, Mark
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
War on Drugs: Legislation in the 108th Congress and Related Developments (open access)

War on Drugs: Legislation in the 108th Congress and Related Developments

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Date: April 14, 2003
Creator: Eddy, Mark
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library