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The Middle East Peace Talks
This report includes information regarding Middle East peace talks. The role of the United States, the Israel-Jordan peace treaty, and congressional aid are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
April 5, 2006
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Efficiency: Budget, Oil Conservation, and Electricity Conservation Issues
This report includes information related to energy efficiency, including history, various bills and budgets, and conservation. Climate change and energy security related to energy efficiency are also discussed in this report.
Date:
April 18, 2005
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mad Cow Disease: Agricultural Issues for Congress
This report discusses the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) also know as mad cow disease, which is a degenerative, fatal disease affecting the nervous system in cattle. Worldwide, BSE has been found in 187,000 animals, 183,000 of them in Great Britain, where it was first detected in 1986.
Date:
April 21, 2005
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
India-U.S. Relations
This report includes analysis of the relationship between the United States and India, as well as India's regional relations. Also includes nuclear and regional dissidence information.
Date:
April 6, 2006
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Issues in the 109th Congress
This report gives an overview of key environmental issues receiving attention in the 109th Congress.
Date:
April 12, 2006
Creator:
Fletcher, Susan R. & Isler, Margaret
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. Jordan's reaction to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Jordan's role in peace negotiations, and trade issues are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
April 13, 2005
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Egypt-United States Relations
This report discusses Egypt-U.S. relations, issues in Egyptian-U.S. relations, and U.S. foreign assistance to Egypt
Date:
April 13, 2005
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Recreation on Federal Lands
This report discuses the 109th Congress's considering legislation and conducting oversight on issues involving recreation on federal lands, including traditional recreational pursuits and newer forms of motorized recreation. The Administration is addressing these issues through budgetary, regulatory, and other actions.
Date:
April 25, 2006
Creator:
Calvert, Kori & Vincent, Carol H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 109th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
This report discusses various proposals to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. §§1531-1543). Major issues include changing the role of science in decision-making, modifying critical habitat (CH) procedures, reducing conflicts with Department of Defense activities, incorporating further protection and incentives for property owners, and increasing protection of listed species, among others.
Date:
April 12, 2006
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Baldwin, Pamela & Meltz, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109th Congress
Fish and marine mammals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas; many federal laws and regulations guide their management. This report discusses a variety of laws and legislation pertaining to this issue.
Date:
April 13, 2006
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy
This report discusses the history, current posture, and outlook for federal energy tax policy. It also discusses recent energy tax proposals, focusing on the major energy tax provisions that were debated as part of omnibus energy legislation in the 108th Congress (e.g., H.R. 6), which may be reintroduced in the 109th Congress.
Date:
April 22, 2005
Creator:
Lazzari, Salvatore
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance
This report discusses campaign finance practices and related issues. Concerns over financing federal elections have become a seemingly perennial aspect of our political system, centered on the enduring issues of high campaign costs and reliance on interest groups for needed campaign funds. The report talks about the today's paramount issues such as perceived loopholes in current law and the longstanding issues: overall costs, funding sources, and competition.
Date:
April 20, 2005
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Quality: Implementing the Clean Water Act
This report includes information regarding the implementation of the Clean Water Act. Total maximum daily load requirements, funding issues, and stormwater discharges are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
April 21, 2005
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Endangered Species: Difficult Choices
This report includes an overlook at issues regarding various endangered species. Issues include recovery plans, permits, and critical habitats.
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development
None
Date:
April 1, 2005
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy
This report discusses about energy tax policy. U.S energy tax policy promoted the supply of oil and gas but witnessed significant cutback, imposition of new excise taxes on oil and introduction of numerous tax preferences for energy conservation.
Date:
April 27, 2006
Creator:
Lazzari, Salvatore
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China-U.S. Trade Issues
This report discusses The United States' trade relations with China, including information about trade issues and trade legislation
Date:
April 21, 2006
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Value-Added Tax as a New Revenue Source
This report details information regarding value-added tax as a new revenue source. Information such as background, analysis, and legislation is included.
Date:
April 20, 2006
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress
This report includes background information, information on recent developments, and proposals for progress on United Nations peacekeeping
Date:
April 8, 2005
Creator:
Browne, Marjorie Ann
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards
An issue over the years has been the inaccurate rulemaking to carry out fuel economy ratings and the in-use fuel economy has failed to meet the rated fuel economy. Various amendments and acts are being passed to ensure the accuracy to the fuel economy readings and take other factors into account when measuring them.
Date:
April 29, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mining on Federal Lands
This report includes background, analysis, and legislative activity regarding mining on federal lands. The claim-patent system, fair market value, and reform proposals are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
April 3, 2002
Creator:
Humphries, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Efficiency: Budget, Oil Conservation, and Electricity Conservation Issues
This report includes information related to energy efficiency, including history, various bills and budgets, and conservation. Climate change and energy security related to energy efficiency are also discussed in this report.
Date:
April 28, 2005
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Research and Development: Budgeting and Priority-Setting Issues, 109th Congress
None
Date:
April 10, 2006
Creator:
Knezo, Genevieve J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
India-U.S. Relations
This report discusses the context of India- U.S. relations, and its bilateral issues.
Date:
April 22, 2005
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan
System:
The UNT Digital Library