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Global Climate Change: The Kyoto Protocol
This report discusses the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that was completed December 11, 1997, committing the industrialized nations to specified, legally binding reductions in emissions of six “greenhouse gases.”
Date:
June 10, 2004
Creator:
Fletcher, Susan R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Higher Education Act: Reauthorization Status and Issues
This report discusses the funding authorizations for programs in the Higher Education Act (HEA). This legislation, administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), authorizes the federal government’s major student aid programs, as well as other significant initiatives.
Date:
June 10, 2003
Creator:
Stedman, James B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Steel: Legislative and Oversight Issues
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Date:
June 10, 2003
Creator:
Cooney, Stephen
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cloture: Its Effect on Senate Proceedings
Cloture is the only means by which the Senate can vote to limit debate on a matter, and thereby overcome a possible filibuster. Until 1949, cloture could not be invoked on nominations, and before 1980 this action was attempted only twice. From 1949 through 2002, cloture was sought on 35 nominations, and invoked on 21.
Date:
June 10, 2003
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M. & Oleszek, Walter J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
USA PATRIOT Act Sunset: A Sketch
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Date:
June 10, 2004
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
USA PATRIOT Act Sunset: Provisions That Expire on December 31, 2005
None
Date:
June 10, 2004
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The D.C. Circuit Remands the Ozone and Particulate Matter Clean-Air Standards:
On May 14, 1999, in American Trucking Ass'ns v. EPA, a U.S. court of Appeals ruled that deficiencies in EPA's promulgation of new primary and secondary air quality standards required that they be remanded to the agency for further consideration. The decision is controversial, in part because the two-judge majority opinion relied principally on a long-moribund legal doctrine known as the nondelegation doctrine. The decision, if it survives appeal, will thus have implications for all delegations of congressional authority to agencies. In addition, its holding that the revised ozone ambient standard cannot be enforced has sparkled debate. By itself, however, the decision is unlikely to have major short-term effects on the ozone and particulate matter control programs
Date:
June 10, 1999
Creator:
Meltz, Robert & McCarthy, James E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Authorization and Appropriations for FY2004: Defense
This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passes each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Energy and Water. It summarizes the current legislative status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related legislative activity. The report lists the key CRS staff relevant to the issues covered and related CRS products.
Date:
June 10, 2003
Creator:
Belasco, Amy & Daggett, Stephen
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Primary Dates, 1998
This report lists the dates of 1998 primary elections and, where applicable, runoff primary dates for the states and the District of Columbia. The election dates listed herein were provided by the respective election offices in the states and the District of Columbia; they are the dates for congressional primaries and for other state offices for which primaries will be held in 1998.
Date:
June 10, 1998
Creator:
Coleman, Kevin J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance Debate in the House: Substitute Amendments to H.R. 2183 (105th Congress)
This report provides a summary and comparison of the 11 substitute amendments to H.R. 2183, a campaign finance reform bill offered by Representatives Hutchinson and Allen, that, under H. Res. 442, will be in order for consideration by the House. The House began consideration of the bill and these substitute amendments (as well as additional perfecting amendments) on May 21, 1998. This report is intended for use by House Members and staff in preparation for and during House debate and assumes basic familiarity with the underlying issues. It may be updated to reflect further legislative actions.
Date:
June 10, 1998
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Accident Prevention under the Clean Air Act Section 112(r): Risk Management Planning by Propane Users and Internet Access to Worst-Case Accident Scenarios
This report briefly describes two issues associated with EPA implementation of risk management planning requirements in the Clean Air Act Section 112(r): whether dealers and distributors of propane and other flammable fuels should be covered by the law, and whether electronic access to off-site consequence analyses (OCA), and especially worst-case analyses, should be restricted to avoid misuse by terrorists or criminals. These issues are addressed by S. 880, as reported, and H.R. 1301 in the 106th Congress. The statutory requrrements and EPA implementation to date also are described. Covered facilities must submit risk management plans by June 21, 1999. This product will be updated when events warrant. For information on the status of legislation, see CRS Issue Brief lB10004, Clean Air Act Issues in the 106th Congress.
Date:
June 10, 1999
Creator:
Schierow, Linda-Jo
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2003: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This Report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passes each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies.
Date:
June 10, 2002
Creator:
Snook, Dennis W. & Bourdon, E. Richard
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Transportation Safety Board: Background and Issues for Reauthorization and Congressional Oversight
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Date:
June 10, 2003
Creator:
Elias, Bartholomew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Restructuring Electricity Markets, Public Power, and Tax-Exempt Bonds: An Economic Analysis
Tax-exempt bonds subsidize public power's cost of capital and enable it to lower price. The subsidy is economically beneficial (enables public power price to reflect the true cost of electric service) only if the private market fails to provide the correct amount of electricity. In general, the private market does provide the correct amount of electricity; in those cases when it does not, the tax-exempt bond subsidy is unlikely to correct the problem. Tax-exempt bond legislation over the last 30 years is consistent with this perspective; its focus has been to prohibit the spread of subsidized public power beyond its traditional service areas.
Date:
June 10, 1998
Creator:
Zimmerman, Dennis
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorism Insurance - Comparison of H.R. 3210 and S. 2600
None
Date:
June 10, 2002
Creator:
Woodall, S. Roy, Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran: Current Developments and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the developments in Iranian foreign policy, their involvement with terrorist organizations, the developments made with respect to weapons of mass destruction, and human rights concerns. It also details the Bush Administration's efforts to maintain the sanctions put in place by the Clinton Administration.
Date:
June 10, 2002
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How to Find Information in a Library and on the Internet
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Date:
June 10, 2003
Creator:
Platt, Suzy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 107th Congress
This report briefs the Immigration legislation and issues in the 107th Congress.
Date:
June 10, 2002
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra; Wasem, Ruth Ellen; Seghetti, Lisa M.; Siskin, Alison & Ester, Karma
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The PLO and Its Factions
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Date:
June 10, 2002
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Chip Mill Industry in the South
Chip mills turn trees into chips for paper, particle-boards, and exports. While the federal government does not collect data on a chip mill industry, chip production in the South has apparently been expanding. The timber supply appears sufficient to allow some increased harvests, but could be depleted by continued industrial expansion. The federal government does not directly regulate timber cutting but could become engaged if requirements of the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts were triggered. The government also has export promotion programs and export tax incentives. Recently, concerns have been expressed to Congress about the possible effects of clear-cutting for chip exports on water quality and wildlife habitat. This report will not be updated.
Date:
June 10, 1998
Creator:
Gorte, Ross W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Natural Resources and Environment Function in the FY2003 Federal Budget: An Overview of Programs and Funding
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Date:
June 10, 2002
Creator:
Bearden, David M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hong Kong After Its Return to China: Implications for US Interests
Hong Kong's return to China on July 1, 1997, went surprisingly smoothly. In the ensuing months, policy analysts are trying to assess how the territory will fare in the longer run under Chinese rule. The answer is important to U.S. interests because of the enormous U.S. economic presence in Hong Kong; because any adverse developments in Hong Kong are likely to affect U.S.-China relations; and because China's promise to give Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy under the "one-China, two-systems" policy has major implications for Taiwan. But given the political situation, the American ability to affect the course of events in Hong Kong seems marginal unless the U.S. decides to confront Beijing more directly. Developments in U.S.-China relations in recent years suggest Washington might be hesitant to do so.
Date:
June 10, 1998
Creator:
Dumbaugh, Kerry
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nigeria in Political Transition
None
Date:
June 10, 2003
Creator:
Dagne, Theodore S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2004
This report provides an overview of Federal Research and Development funding for FY2004.
Date:
June 10, 2003
Creator:
Davey, Michael E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library