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Clean Air Act Issues in the 109th Congress
This report discusses major decisions on clean air issues facing the courts and the executive branch in 2006. One focus will be EPA's recent proposal to strengthen air quality standards for fine particles. Other issues of continuing interest are EPA's 2005 decisions limiting interstate transport of air pollution and establishing cap-and-trade systems for emissions from coal fired power plants, and the agency's proposed changes to New Source Review.
Date:
March 21, 2006
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Climate Change
This report briefly reviews the status of climate science, international negotiations, and congressional activity focused specifically on climate change.
Date:
March 21, 2006
Creator:
Justus, John R. & Fletcher, Susan R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lands and National Forests
This brief focuses on several issues affecting Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest Service (FS) lands that are of interest to the 109th Congress, and does not comprehensively cover issues primarily affecting other federal lands.
Date:
March 20, 2006
Creator:
Gorte, Ross W. & Vincent, Carol H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Safe Drinking Water Act: Implementation and Issues
This report discusses key drinking water issues in the 109th Congress, including problems caused by specific contaminants, such as methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and perchlorate, as well as the related issue of the appropriate federal role in providing financial assistance for water infrastructure projects.
Date:
March 20, 2006
Creator:
Tiemann, Mary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Space Launch Vehicles: Government Activities, Commercial Competition, and Satellite Exports
This report various sides of the debate related to domestic launch services, such as satellite export issues, the development of new launch vehicles by the private sector, and whether tax incentives or loan guarantees should be created for companies attempting to develop lower-cost launch vehicles.
Date:
March 20, 2006
Creator:
Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-European Union Trade Relations: Issues and Policy Challenges
None
Date:
March 17, 2006
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Israel: Background and Relations with the United States
None
Date:
March 16, 2006
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lebanon
This report provides background information and analysis on Lebanon. It discusses the political situation and its relation with U.S.
Date:
March 16, 2006
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Middle East Peace Talks
This report discusses the Middle East peace talks, including the new peace process with the most recent developments,and the war against terrorism.
Date:
March 16, 2006
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tactical Aircraft Modernization: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
March 16, 2006
Creator:
Bolkcom, Christopher
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Park Management
This report discusses issues in National Park management. The 109th Congress is considering legislation and conducting oversight on National Park Service (NPS) related topics. The Administration is addressing park issues through budgetary, regulatory, and other actions.
Date:
March 15, 2006
Creator:
Vincent, Carol H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Jordan: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues
This report includes information regarding United States relations and bilateral issues with Jordan. The war on terrorism, Jordan's role in peace negotiations, and trade issues are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
March 14, 2006
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
This report includes background and summary of military pay and benefits. Several questions are outlined with backing information in the analysis portion of this report.
Date:
March 14, 2006
Creator:
Henning, Charles A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Retirement: Major Legislative Issues
None
Date:
March 14, 2006
Creator:
Henning, Charles A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Syria: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues
None
Date:
March 13, 2006
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress
The Corps is a federal agency in the Department of Defense with military and civilian responsibilities. At the direction of Congress, the Corps plans, builds, operates, and maintains a wide range of water resources facilities in U.S. states and territories.
Date:
March 13, 2006
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
None
Date:
March 10, 2006
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implication for U.S. Interests
This report contains the regional developments and implications for U.S. interests in central Asia.
Date:
March 10, 2006
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Issues in the 109th Congress
This report provides an overview of key environmental issues receiving attention in the 109th Congress.
Date:
March 10, 2006
Creator:
Fletcher, Susan R. & Isler, Margaret
System:
The UNT Digital Library
India-U.S. Relations
This report discusses issues regarding contemporary relations between India and the U.S. Continuing U.S. interest in South Asia focuses on ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, a problem rooted in unfinished business from the 1947 Partition and competing claims to the Kashmir region. The United States also seeks to curtail the proliferation of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles in South Asia. U.S. concerns about human rights issues related to regional dissidence and separatism in several Indian states also continue.
Date:
March 10, 2006
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
AIDS in Africa
This report discusses the AIDS issues in Africa and the Bush administration call to double U.S. international funding for AIDS.
Date:
March 9, 2006
Creator:
Cook, Nicholas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorism and National Security: Issues and Trends
This report includes information regarding background and the United States policy response to terrorism and national security.
Date:
March 9, 2006
Creator:
Perl, Raphael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United Nations System Funding: Congressional Issues
None
Date:
March 9, 2006
Creator:
Bite, Vita
System:
The UNT Digital Library