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Federal Pell Grant Program of the Higher Education Act: Background and Reauthorization
This report reviews how the program works and provides analysis of program funding, recipients, and the role being played by the program in the distribution of federal student aid.
Date:
February 18, 2004
Creator:
Stedman, James B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: The Government Pension Offset
None
Date:
February 18, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Teacher Recruitment and Retention: Current Programs and Legislation in the 108th Congress
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about current programs and legislation in the 108th Congress, in regards to teacher recruitment and retention. Topics include, current federal programs, non-federal programs, legislation in the 108th congress, etc..
Date:
February 18, 2004
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Immigration Policy on Permanent Admissions
None
Date:
February 18, 2004
Creator:
Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT)
None
Date:
February 18, 2004
Creator:
Seghetti, Lisa M. & Viña, Stephen R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Berry Amendment: Requiring Defense Procurement To Come From Domestic Sources
This report examines the original intent and purpose of the Berry Amendment, as well as the present alternatives available to Congress, including elimination of restrictions.
Date:
March 18, 2004
Creator:
Grasso, Valerie Bailey
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Financing
This is one report in the series of reports that discuss the 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:
March 18, 2004
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy: Useful Facts and Numbers
None
Date:
March 18, 2004
Creator:
Glover, Carol & Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Border Security: Immigration Issues in the 108th Congress
This report provides background information on the main immigration-related border security issues that have been raised as a result of the terrorist attacks and resulting concern for homeland security. It describes enacted legislation in the 107th Congress as well as in previous Congresses that focus on immigration-related border security issues. The report also poses possible immigration-related border security issues the 108th Congress may consider.
Date:
May 18, 2004
Creator:
Seghetti, Lisa M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs
This report is on Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs.
Date:
May 18, 2004
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Assistance to Afghan and Iraqi Women: Issues for Congress
This report reviews the U.S.-sponsored funding and programs directed toward women and children in Afghanistan and Iraq. The national and international response to the plight of Afghan and Iraqi women, even to their most recent experience under the Taliban in Afghanistan or Baathist regime in Iraq, will impact their future role and the long-term developments in each country, such as the implementation of a new constitution, the incorporation of women in local and national governance, the role of Islam and the state, the growth of the economy, the curbing of security concerns, and the role of U.S. and international assistance. This report will be updated as events warrant.
Date:
June 18, 2004
Creator:
Armanios, Febe & Margesson, Rhoda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Constitutionality of Including the Phrase "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance
On October 14, 2003, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in the appeal regarding the California statute, and on June 14, 2004, the Court reversed the Ninth Circuit’s decision finding that Newdow lacked standing to challenge the school district’s policy in federal court. This report summarizes the facts of the case, the opinions that have been rendered, congressional action, and the appeal to the Supreme Court. It will be updated as circumstances warrant.
Date:
June 18, 2004
Creator:
Welborn, Angie A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Marine Mammal Protection Act: Reauthorization Issues
This discusses a range of issues likely to be raised during any reauthorization debate, the reasons behind them, and possible proposals that could be offered to address these concerns.
Date:
June 18, 2004
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Offshoring (a.k.a. Offshore Outsourcing) and Job Insecurity Among U.S. Workers
None
Date:
June 18, 2004
Creator:
Levine, Linda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Older Americans Act: History of Appropriations, FY1966-FY2004
None
Date:
June 18, 2004
Creator:
O'Shaughnessy, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sexual Harassment, Constructive Discharge, and Employers’ Affirmative Defenses: The U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Pennsylvania State Police v. Suders
None
Date:
June 18, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
South Carolina Emergency Management and Homeland Security Statutory Authorities Summarized
This report is one of a series that profiles the emergency management and homeland security statutory authorities of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and three territories (American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each profile identifies the more significant elements of state statutes, generally as codified. This report focuses on the state of South Carolina.
Date:
June 18, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
South Dakota Emergency Management and Homeland Security Statutory Authorities Summarized
This report is one of a series that profiles the emergency management and homeland security statutory authorities of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and three territories (American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each profile identifies the more significant elements of state statutes, generally as codified. This report focuses on the state of South Dakota.
Date:
June 18, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith; Runyon, L. Cheryl & Warnock, Kae M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability Act of 2003, H.R. 1528, and Tax Administration Good Government Act, S. 882
None
Date:
June 18, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Class Actions and Legislative Proposals in the 108th Congress: Class Action Fairness Acts of 2003 and 2004
This report addresses Class Action Fairness Acts of 2003 and 2004 related to class actions and legislative proposals in the 108th congress.
Date:
August 18, 2004
Creator:
Wallace, Paul Starett, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intermodal Rail Freight: A Role for Federal Funding?
This report provides historical context and reviews some of the factors inspiring debate related to funding for rail freight.
Date:
August 18, 2004
Creator:
Frittelli, John F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Korea: U.S.-Korean Relations - Issues for Congress
None
Date:
August 18, 2004
Creator:
Niksch, Larry A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Multi-State Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange (MATRIX) Pilot Project
None
Date:
August 18, 2004
Creator:
Krouse, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The NCAA and Due Process: Legal Issues
None
Date:
August 18, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library