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Electric Transmission: Approaches for Energizing a Sagging Industry
This report discusses factors that have contributed to the lack of new transmission capacity and some of the resulting issues.
Date:
October 3, 2007
Creator:
Abel, Amy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade and the Americas
None
Date:
January 3, 2003
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Thailand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
Report on the trade agreements between the United States and Thailand, including commercial relations, intellectual property rights, and more.
Date:
November 3, 2005
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J. & Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Land Ownership: Constitutional Authority and the History of Acquisition, Disposal, and Retention
None
Date:
December 3, 2007
Creator:
Alexander, Kristina & Gorte, Ross W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pages of the United States Congress: History, Background Information, and Proposals for Change
This report provides a brief history of the congressional page programs, including their duties, and background information about House and Senate pages. It also has an overview of changes and reforms from 1981-2001, and proposed changes, reforms, and various issues.
Date:
July 3, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Secret Sessions of Congress: A Brief Historical Overview
None
Date:
November 3, 2005
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Secret Sessions of the House and Senate
This report is on Secret Sessions of the House and Senate.
Date:
November 3, 2005
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coming to Washington, D.C.? Sources of Information on Temporary Housing
This report will introduce a newcomer to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area to sources of general interest, neighborhoods, housing, and public transportation. The intended audience is congressional staff needing short-term or summer housing, although many of the sources given may also be helpful for those needing more than a three- to six-month lease. Sources suggested are often accessible by their Internet addresses.
Date:
July 3, 2002
Creator:
Anderson, J. Michael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Broadband Internet Access: Background and Issues
This report is about the Broadband Internet Access, The Background, and analysis of Broadband. It's importance, and about broadband technologies like Cable, Satellite and other technologies. The status of Broadband Deployment and Development Issues.
Date:
August 3, 2005
Creator:
Angele. A
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Possible Voucher Issues
Congress is considering reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program (the main federal program providing special education and related services to children with disabilities). Among the options being discussed is increasing parental choice under IDEA. This report provides background on current federal choice programs and on the Florida McKay Scholarship program, which provides scholarships for children with disabilities enrolled in the state’s public schools to attend other public schools or to attend participating private schools. The report concludes with a discussion of possible issues that a federal special education voucher program might raise.
Date:
July 3, 2002
Creator:
Apling, Richard N.; Jones, Nancy L. & Smole, David P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Parliament
The 785-member, directly elected European Parliament (EP) is a key institution of the 27-member European Union (EU). Once limited to being a consultative assembly, the EP has accumulated more power over time. Currently, it plays a role in the EU's legislative and budgeting processes, and exercises general supervision over other EU bodies. Ties between the EP and the U.S. Congress are long-standing, and EPCongressional exchanges are expected to continue in the second session of the 110th Congress.
Date:
July 3, 2008
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
European Union Englargement
The European Union (EU) views the enlargement process as a historic opportunity to promote stability and prosperity in Europe. Although the EU maintains that the enlargement door remains open, "enlargement fatigue" has become a serious issue in Europe and some experts believe that EU enlargement may be reaching its limits. The status of EU enlargement is one of many transatlantic issues likely to be of interest to the second session of the 110th Congress. This report lists the various nations admitted to the European Union within the past several years and analyzes the enlargement issue in general.
Date:
July 3, 2008
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers
This report describes the European Union (EU), its evolution, governing institutions, trade policy, and efforts to forge common foreign and defense policies. The report also addresses the EU-U.S. and EU-NATO relationships, which may be of interest to the second session of the 110th Congress. It will be updated as events warrant. For more information, see CRS Report RS21344, European Union Enlargement, by Kristin Archick, and CRS Report RL34381, European Union-U.S. Trade and Investment Relations: Key Issues, coordinated by Raymond Ahearn.
Date:
July 3, 2008
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union's Reform Process: The Lisbon Treaty
In December 2007, leaders of the European Union (EU) signed the Lisbon Treaty, which seeks to reform the EU's governing institutions and decisionmaking processes to enable a larger EU to operate more effectively. This new treaty represents the latest stage in a reform process begun in 2002 and essentially replaces the proposed EU "constitution" that foundered after French and Dutch voters rejected it in referendums in 2005. In June 2008, Irish voters rejected the Lisbon Treaty, and have thrown its future into doubt. This report provides background information on EU reform efforts and possible implications for U.S.-EU relations that may be of interest in the second session of the 110th Congress.
Date:
July 3, 2008
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland: The Peace Process
For years, the British and Irish governments sought to facilitate a peaceful settlement to the conflict in Northern Ireland. After many ups and downs, the two governments and the Northern Ireland political parties participating in the peace talks announced an agreement on April 10, 1998. Despite a much improved security situation in the years since then, full implementation of the resulting Good Friday Agreement has been difficult. On May 8, 2007, however, Northern Ireland's devolved political institutions were restored after an almost five-year suspension following a powersharing deal between the largest unionist and nationalist parties.
Date:
July 3, 2008
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NATO and the European Union
Report which discusses issues related to the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) including the level of involvement of the entities in using political and military actions to defend against terrorism and proliferation, the types of military forces necessary, the role of the EU in crisis management, the appropriateness of decision-making procedures to respond to emerging threats, and the role of other international institutions.
Date:
January 3, 2006
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Gallis, Paul E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Parliament
This report mainly discusses The European Parliament which is a key institution of 27 member European Union. The role of the European Parliament in the legislative has expanded steadily over time as the scope of EU policy has grown.
Date:
June 3, 2009
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Authority of a President to Modify or Eliminate a National Monument
President Clinton created a number of new national monuments, using authority given the President under the Antiquities Act of 1906. Many of the designations were controversial and renewed discussion of that Act and whether a President can modify or eliminate a Presidentially created national monument. This report examines that question.
Date:
August 3, 2000
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: Is CAFE Up to Standards?
One of the least controversial provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-163) established corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars. This report presents a brief background and analysis regarding the price of crude oil that brought into sharp focus the fuel inefficiency of U.S. automobiles. The report also discusses the previous issues and the most recent developments regarding CAFE.
Date:
August 3, 2001
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: The Continuing Debate
On April 10, 2003, the House passed comprehensive energy legislation, H.R. 6 (247- 175). The bill was a composite of four measures – H.R. 39, reported from the House Committee on Resources, H.R. 238, marked up by the House Science Committee, H.R. 1531, reported from Ways and Means, and an unnumbered bill reported out of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Unlike comprehensive energy legislation (H.R. 4) debated in the 107th Congress, H.R. 6 includes a section on electricity which has stirred some controversy. H.R. 6 would provide authorization for exploration and development of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
Date:
October 3, 2003
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
None
Date:
September 3, 2004
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues
None
Date:
April 3, 2006
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues
None
Date:
April 3, 2006
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Identities Protection Act
This report discusses the Intelligence Identities Protection Act, passed in 1982 to hold criminally liable those who disclose the identities of US intelligence agents.
Date:
October 3, 2003
Creator:
Bazan, Elizabeth B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library