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Legal Challenges to the Client Communication Provisions of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
This report describes the relevant BAPCPA provisions and discusses the recent court decisions.
Date:
April 24, 2008
Creator:
Pettit, Carol A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Parentally Placed Children in Private Schools
None
Date:
April 24, 2007
Creator:
Apling, Richard N. & Jones, Nancy Lee
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Communications Legislation: Implications for the 110th Congress
Since September 11, 2001, several bills introduced in the U.S. Congress have included provisions to assist emergency communications. Key provisions from a number of these bills have become law. This report summarizes progress in developing legislation, especially in the 109th Congress, in three areas of emergency communications: communications among first responders and other emergency personnel; emergency warnings and alerts; and 911 call centers and systems.
Date:
April 24, 2007
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Committee Hearings: The “Minority Witness Rule”
This report discusses the "minority witness rule." When a Senate committee, other than the Appropriations Committee, holds a hearing, the minority party members of the panel have the right to call witnesses of their choosing to testify during at least one day of that hearing.
Date:
April 24, 2007
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oil Spills in U.S. Coastal Waters: Background, Governance, and Issues for Congress
This report reviews the history and trends of oil spills in the United States, and identifies the legal authorities governing oil spill prevention, response, and cleanup.
Date:
April 24, 2007
Creator:
Ramseur, Jonathan L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): Federal Legal Authority
This report outlines U.S. jurisdiction over ocean resources and analyzes the existing laws to assess their application to marine environments.
Date:
April 24, 2008
Creator:
Vann, Adam
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance Bills in the 107th Congress: House
This report summarizes each House bill offered in the 107th Congress, arranged in both numerical order and by major issue addressed, with any legislative action shown.The provisions of these bills are grouped into 15 categories, based on type on issue addressed.
Date:
April 24, 2001
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Angola: Recent Developments and U.S. Policy
This report is categorized into six categories: (I) Recent Political Developments, (II) U.N. Role in Angola, (III) Human Rights and Civil Liberties, (IV) Angolan Economy, (V) U.S. Policy and (VI) Appendix I.
Date:
April 24, 2002
Creator:
Cook, Nicolas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues
This report provides background and discussion of policy issues relating to U.S. ethanol production, especially ethanol made from corn.
Date:
April 24, 2008
Creator:
Yacobucci, Brent D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Export Tax Benefits and the WTO: The Extraterritorial Income Exclusion and Foreign Sales Corporations
None
Date:
April 24, 2007
Creator:
Brumbaugh, David L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Required Healthcare Contributions, Fair Share Legislation, and RILA v. Fielder
This report discusses the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preemption and examines the Fourth Circuit's decision in the context of the U.S. Supreme Court's past decisions on the subject. The report also considers the impact the decision could have on other attempts to enact fair share legislation
Date:
April 24, 2007
Creator:
Shimabukuro, Jon O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Greenhouse Gas Emission Drivers: Population, Economic Development and Growth, and Energy Use
The interactions of three variables underlie debates on the issue of climate change and what responses might be justified: the magnitude and rates of change of (1) population growth, (2) incomes, and (3) intensity of greenhouse gas emissions relative to economic activities. This report examines the interrelationships of the variables to explore their implications for policies that address climate change.
Date:
April 24, 2007
Creator:
Blodgett, John & Parker, Larry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Authority To Limit U.S. Military Operations in Iraq
This report provides background, discussing constitutional provisions allocating war powers between Congress and the President, and presenting a historical overview of relevant court cases.
Date:
April 24, 2007
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.; Nicola, Thomas J. & Garcia, Micheal J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Earmark Reform: Comparison of New House and Senate Procedural Rules
This report describes and compares the new House and Senate procedures, including an additional House requirement regarding the use of earmarks as leverage for votes.
Date:
April 24, 2008
Creator:
Streeter, Sandy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Iraw Withdrawal/Status of Forces Agreement: Issues for Congressional Oversight
This report begins by discussing the historical legal framework governing U.S. military operations in Iraq. The report then provides a general background as to the contents of agreements traditionally considered Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs). Finally, the report discusses specific aspects of the SOFA, highlighting issues that may require continued congressional oversight.
Date:
April 24, 2009
Creator:
Mason, R. Chuck
System:
The UNT Digital Library
World Heritage Convention and U.S. National Parks
This report describes the operation of the UNESCO Convention and will be updated periodically. The World Heritage Fund provides technical assistance to countries requesting help in protecting World Heritage sites.
Date:
April 24, 2001
Creator:
McHugh, Lois B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
H.R. 3185: The 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007
This report provides information on the kinds of fees that are charged in 401(k) plans and details the provisions of H.R. 3185, the 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act as introduced on July 14, 2007.
Date:
April 24, 2008
Creator:
Topoleski, John J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 108th Congress
This report discusses policy and legislation regarding fish and marine mammals. These animals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas. Commercial and sport fishing are jointly managed by the federal government and individual states. Many laws and regulations guide the management of these resources by federal agencies.
Date:
April 24, 2003
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 108th Congress
This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.
Date:
April 24, 2003
Creator:
Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Investment in U.S. Securities
Foreign capital inflows are playing an important role in the U.S. economy by bridging the gap between domestic supplies of and demand for capital. Foreign investors now hold more than 55% of the publicly-held and -traded U.S. Treasury securities. This report relies on a comprehensive set of data on capital flows, represented by purchases and sales of U.S. government securities and U.S. and foreign corporate stocks, bonds, into and out of the United States, that is reported by the Treasury Department on a monthly basis.
Date:
April 24, 2006
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Counter-Terrorism Training: Issues for Congressional Oversight
This report is an overview of the major training activities and facilities of the federal departments and agencies that provide counter-terrorism training. It identifies some of the issues associated with the training, including the possible duplication of federal counter-terrorism training programs; determination of Department of Homeland Security counterterrorism training priorities; and possible redundancy and coordination of DHS counter-terrorism training programs.
Date:
April 24, 2006
Creator:
Reese, Shawn
System:
The UNT Digital Library