Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005 (H.R. 1360, 109th Congress) (open access)

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005 (H.R. 1360, 109th Congress)

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Date: March 22, 2005
Creator: Cohen, Henry & Brooks, Nathan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Trade Issues in the 109th Congress: Policy Challenges and Opportunities (open access)

Trade Issues in the 109th Congress: Policy Challenges and Opportunities

The 108th Congress completed a full trade agenda with the passage of legislation on a broad spectrum of issues. The 109th Congress is expected to face a trade agenda that will be at least as extensive, covering a wide range of issues, from the extension of presidential trade promotion (fast track) authority to consideration of more free trade agreements and oversight of the World Trade Organization (WTO) trade negotiations. In some respects, these issues are distinct, each with its own policy and economic implications. In other respects the issues are interrelated. They have emerged from common sets of domestic politics, foreign policy, and economic factors and affect or are affected by the concerns of Members of Congress, of other policymakers and of many interest groups. These issues and how policymakers deal with them will define overall U.S. trade policy.
Date: March 24, 2005
Creator: Cooper, William H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress (open access)

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th 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: March 11, 2005
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System: The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Issues in the 109th Congress (open access)

Environmental Protection Issues in the 109th Congress

This report provides an overview of key environmental issues that are receiving or may receive attention in the 109th Congress. The sections on specific issues contain references to more detailed and extensive CRS reports on the subjects covered.
Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Fletcher, Susan R. & Isler, Margaret M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tax Preferences for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs): Current Law and Legislative Initiatives in the 109th Congress (open access)

Tax Preferences for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs): Current Law and Legislative Initiatives in the 109th Congress

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Date: March 21, 2005
Creator: Guenther, Gary
System: The UNT Digital Library
The “Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005” in the 109th Congress (open access)

The “Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005” in the 109th Congress

This report discusses about Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.
Date: March 14, 2005
Creator: Jeweler, Robin
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Research and Development: Budgeting and Priority-Setting Issues, 109th Congress (open access)

Federal Research and Development: Budgeting and Priority-Setting Issues, 109th Congress

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Date: March 22, 2005
Creator: Knezo, Genevieve J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gun Legislation in the 109th Congress (open access)

Gun Legislation in the 109th Congress

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Date: March 31, 2005
Creator: Krouse, William J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Electoral College: Reform Proposals in the 109th Congress (open access)

The Electoral College: Reform Proposals in the 109th Congress

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Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Neale, Thomas H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 109th Congress (open access)

Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 109th Congress

This report discusses air pollutants (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), which account for about two-thirds of U.S. electricity generation. These gases include several pollutants that directly pose risks to human health and welfare. The report also discusses the utilities that are subject to an array of environmental regulations.
Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Parker, Larry & Blodgett, John E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
House Committee Funding Legislation, 109th Congress (open access)

House Committee Funding Legislation, 109th Congress

This report provides committee funding requests for the 109th Congress and authorizations for House committees in the 104th - 108th Congresses.
Date: March 4, 2005
Creator: Petersen, Eric R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: 109th Congress Proposed Refinements (open access)

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: 109th Congress Proposed Refinements

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Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Relyea, Harold C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Science and Technology Policy: Issues for the 109th Congress (open access)

Science and Technology Policy: Issues for the 109th Congress

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Date: March 28, 2005
Creator: Smith, Marcia S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medical Malpractice Liability Reform: H.R. 534, 109th Congress (open access)

Medical Malpractice Liability Reform: H.R. 534, 109th Congress

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Date: March 7, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 109th Congress: A Profile (open access)

Membership of the 109th Congress: A Profile

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Date: March 23, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mexico-U.S. Relations: Issues for the 109th Congress (open access)

Mexico-U.S. Relations: Issues for the 109th Congress

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Date: March 30, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Preparedness System: Issues in the 109th Congress (open access)

The National Preparedness System: Issues in the 109th Congress

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Date: March 10, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress (open access)

Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress

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Date: March 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library