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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; identifies the legal authorities governing oil spill prevention, response, and cleanup; and examines the threats of future oil spills in U.S. coastal waters.
Date:
April 23, 2009
Creator:
Ramseur, Jonathan L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America: Energy Supply, Political Developments, and U.S. Policy Approaches
This report examines Latin America’s current political environment and its apparent effect on energy production in the region. It also discusses efforts to help many Latin American and Caribbean countries dependent on energy imports, including Venezuela’s preferential oil programs, the Mexico-led Meso-American Energy Integration Program, and U.S.-Brazilian cooperation on biofuels. The report also examines policy approaches that have been proposed for increased hemispheric energy cooperation, congressional interest in the topic of hemispheric energy security, and related legislative initiatives.
Date:
April 23, 2008
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.; Rush, Rebecca G. & Ribando Seelke, Clare
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Access to Government Information In the United States
The Constitution of the United States makes no specific allowance for any one of the co-equal branches to have access to information held by the others and contains no provision expressly establishing a procedure for, or a right of, public access to government information. Nonetheless, Congress has legislated various public access laws. These include two records access statutes — the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act — and two meetings access statutes — the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. This report provides background on the issue of government transparency and examines relevant litigation.
Date:
April 23, 2007
Creator:
Relyea, Harold C. & Kolakowski, Michael W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Polar Bears: Proposed Listing Under the Endangered Species Act
This report discusses the proposed listing of polar bears as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA; 16 U.S.C. §§1531 et seq.), which highlights the intersection of two significant issues currently before Congress — climate change and species protection.
Date:
April 23, 2007
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
AIDS Funding for Federal Government Programs: FY1981-FY2009
This report provides an overview of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spending on HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome) as well as budget numbers for other federal government programs targeting HIV/AIDS.
Date:
April 23, 2008
Creator:
Johnson, Judith A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Trade Deficit: Causes, Consequences, and Cures
This report examines the U.S. trade deficit, paying special attention to what causes the imbalance, why it may be a problem, and what can be done to correct it.
Date:
April 23, 2008
Creator:
Elwell, Craig K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
District of Columbia Voting Representation in Congress: An Analysis of Legislative Proposals
This report provides a summary and analysis of legislative proposals that would provide voting representation in Congress to residents of the District of Columbia.
Date:
April 23, 2007
Creator:
Boyd, Eugene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Federal Income Tax Exclusion for Civilians Serving in Combat Zones
This report provides information about the tax treatment of both the earned income of members of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones and the earned income of U.S. citizens working overseas. A brief discussion of the possible expansion of income tax exclusion to government civilian employees in a combat zone and an analysis of the relevant policy issues is also included.
Date:
April 23, 2007
Creator:
Jackson, Pamela J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coming to Washington, DC? Sources of Information on Temporary Housing
This report will introduce a newcomer to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area to sources of general interest, neighborhoods, housing, and public transportation.
Date:
April 23, 2004
Creator:
Anderson, J. Michael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Statutory Language and Recent Issues
This report discusses the major provisions of the ADA and will discuss selected recent issues, including the supreme court cases. It will be updated as development warrant.
Date:
April 23, 2003
Creator:
Jones, Nancy Lee
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2008 Supplemental Appropriations for Global War on Terror Military Operations, International Affairs, and Other Purposes
This report reviews congressional action on FY2008 supplemental appropriations through December 2007.
Date:
April 23, 2008
Creator:
Daggett, Stephen; Epstein, Susan B. & Margesson, Rhoda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Airport Passenger Screening: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses challenges the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will likely face to address projected growth in passenger airline travel while maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of passenger screening operations.
Date:
April 23, 2009
Creator:
Elias, Bart
System:
The UNT Digital Library