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Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
This report will provide an overview of the current major federal loan forgiveness programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). It will also briefly summarize some of the other major federal loan forgiveness programs. Finally, it will discuss policy issues and legislation.
Date:
February 1, 2005
Creator:
McCallion, Gail
System:
The UNT Digital Library
House Committees: Categories and Rules for Committee Assignments
This report discusses procedures for committee assignments, which both House and party rules detail. House rules address the election and membership of committees, especially limitations on membership. The Democratic Caucus and Republican Conference rules designate categories of committees and specify service limitations in addition to those in the House rules.
Date:
February 25, 2005
Creator:
Schneider, Judy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorist Financing: The 9/11 Commission Recommendation
This report discusses the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the U.S. government shift the focus of its efforts to counter terrorist financing from a strategy based on seizing terrorist assets to a strategy based on exploiting intelligence gathered from financial investigations.
Date:
February 25, 2005
Creator:
Weiss, Martin A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
India-U.S. Economic Relations
This report examines the economic and trade relations of the United States and India. Since India is the world's most populous democracy, a U.S. ally in anti-terrorism efforts, and a potentially major export market, India's economic development and its trade relations with the United States are of concern to Congress.
Date:
February 10, 2005
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne & Kronstadt, Alan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Amtrak: Budget and Reauthorizaton
This issue brief discusses reform proposals from both the Administration and Amtrak in the 109th Congress. It addresses the appropriations requested by Amtrak, the reluctance of the Administration to provide aid, and its willingness to let Amtrak enter bankruptcy, resulting in restructuring and reform of inefficient operations.
Date:
February 24, 2005
Creator:
Peterman, David R. & Harrison, Glennon J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Detection of Explosives on Airline Passengers: Recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and Related Issues
This report discusses options for airline passenger explosives trace detection, ongoing federal R&D efforts and pilot equipment deployments, and policy issues related to the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458). The legislation directs the Department of Homeland Security to place high priority on developing and deploying equipment for passenger explosives screening; requires TSA to submit a strategic plan for deploying such equipment; and authorizes additional research funding.
Date:
February 7, 2005
Creator:
Shea, Dana A. & Morgan, Daniel
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Postsecondary Education Student Population
This report focuses on the 12.4 million students enrolled as undergraduates in the fall of 2000, describing key attributes of the population. It also analyzes current rates at which different socioeconomic groups participate in postsecondary education and considers the future composition of the postsecondary student population.
Date:
February 9, 2005
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Head Start: Background and Issues
This report discusses the federal "Head Start" program that has provided comprehensive early childhood development services to low-income children since 1965. The Head Start program has received increases of varying levels over the past two decades.
Date:
February 15, 2005
Creator:
Gish, Melinda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Act Issues in the 109th Congress
This report provides background and analysis on several issues related to the Clean Air Act, including: Clear Skies / Multi-Pollutant Legislation, Mercury from Power Plants, New Source Review (NSR), MTBE and Ethanol, Ozone Nonattainment Area Deadlines, and Conformity of Transportation Plans and SIPs. It also discusses the most recent developments.
Date:
February 22, 2005
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
K-12 Education Programs: Appropriations Summary
This report summarizes the amount of federal appropriations for K-12 education, including total elementary and secondary funding, recent increases, and the major components counted in the K-12 total. K-12 components include: the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLBA), P.L. 107-110; the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998; and the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).
Date:
February 14, 2005
Creator:
Irwin, Paul M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Government Activities to Protect the Electric Grid
This report provides a description of initiatives within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Departments of Energy, Homeland Security, and Defense to protect the physical electrical utility infrastructure from outages caused by a range of activities including system operator errors, weather-related damage, and terrorist attacks. While the electric utility industry has primary responsibility, federal and state government agencies also have been addressing physical security concerns.
Date:
February 4, 2005
Creator:
Abel, Amy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Recess Judges
This report discusses the recess clause and takes a look at the history of recess appointments. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is empowered "to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session." Presidents have used the recess appointment power on more than 300 occasions to place judges on the district, appellate, and U.S. Supreme Court level. This practice slowed after the 1950s, but recent recess appointments to federal appellate courts (the Fourth, Fifth, and Eleventh Circuits) have revived a number of constitutional issues.
Date:
February 2, 2005
Creator:
Fisher, Louis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in U.S. Energy Policy: Infrastructure and Market Issues
None
Date:
February 18, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Safe-Harbor Provision for Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)
None
Date:
February 4, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The North Korean Economy: Background and Policy Analysis
None
Date:
February 9, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
House Committees: A Framework for Considering Jurisdictional Realignment
This report provides a framework for considering jurisdictional realignment on house committees.
Date:
February 23, 2005
Creator:
Koempel, Maichael L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Policy Committees
None
Date:
February 4, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
AIDS: Ryan White CARE Act
This report discusses the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act, which makes federal funds available to metropolitan areas and states to assist in health care costs and support services for individuals and families affected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This report discusses related legislation and appropriations.
Date:
February 17, 2005
Creator:
Johnson, Judith A. & Morgan, Paulette C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
HIV/AIDS International Programs: Appropriations, FY2003-FY2006
This report provides appropriations of HIV/AIDS International programs from FY2003 through FY2006.
Date:
February 11, 2005
Creator:
Copson, Raymond W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Compassion Capital Fund: Brief Facts and Current Developments
This report discusses brief facts and the developments regarding the Compassion Capital Fund which was a Bush Administrative initiative.
Date:
February 28, 2005
Creator:
Richardson, Joe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fatherhood Initiatives: Connecting Fathers to Their Children
This report briefly examines the role of the CSE agency in fatherhood programs, discusses initiatives to promote and support father-child interaction outside the framework of the father-mother relationship, and summarizes the debate over whether fatherhood programs should include the "promotion of marriage".
Date:
February 17, 2005
Creator:
Solomon-Fears, Carmen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Safety Communications: Policy, Proposals, Legislation and Progress
None
Date:
February 23, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retirement Savings Accounts: President’s Budget Proposal for FY2006
None
Date:
February 8, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Gold Medals, 1776-2005
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:
February 17, 2005
Creator:
Stathis, Stephen W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library