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Renewable Energy: Tax Credit, Budget, and Electricity Restructuring Issues
Renewable energy is derived from resources that are generally not depleted by human use, such as the sun, wind, and water movement. This report discusses various aspects of policy regarding renewable energy including tax credits and budget legislation.
Date:
September 25, 2000
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Renewable Energy: Tax Credit, Budget, and Electricity Production Issues
Renewable energy is derived from resources that are generally not depleted by human use, such as the sun, wind, and water movement. This report discusses various aspects of policy regarding renewable energy including tax credits and budget legislation.
Date:
July 25, 2003
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Disaster Mitigation Bills in the 106th Congress: H.R. 707, S. 1691 Compared
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act authorizes the President to declare that an emergency or major disaster exists that overwhelms state and local resources. Legislation before the 106th Congress (H.R. 707 and S. 1691) would, among other matters, amend the Act to: (1) fund hazard mitigation projects designed to reduce future disaster losses; (2) add conditions to assistance; and (3) consolidate provisions governing the distribution of aid to disaster victims. This report compares provisions of the two bills, and will be updated as legislative action occurs.
Date:
October 25, 1999
Creator:
Bea, Keith
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Disaster Relief and Response: FY2003 Supplemental Appropriations
On July 25, 2003, the House approved a supplemental appropriations measure (H.R. 2859) that provides $983.6 million for the Disaster Relief Fund administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During debate Members rejected an amendment to require a rescission from discretionary accounts to compensate for the supplemental. On July 31 the Senate approved the House-passed version of H.R. 2859. The President signed the Emergency Supplemental Appropriation for Disaster Relief Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-69) on August 8, 2003.
Date:
August 25, 2003
Creator:
Bea, Keith
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Funding School Renovation: Qualified Zone Academy Bonds vs. Traditional Tax-Exempt Bonds
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about Qualified Zone Academy Bonds vs. traditional tax-exempt bonds in regards to funding school renovations. The report goes over the side effects of the $1.6 billion Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB), like revenue loss. Tables begin on page 4, and the report ends with a summary concluding that the QZAB program is more beneficial to tax payers and borrowers than traditional tax-exempt municipal bonds.
Date:
July 25, 2001
Creator:
Maguire, Steven
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
K-12 Teacher Quality: Issues and Legislative Action
CRS Report for Congress entailing issues and legislative action in regards to K-12 teacher quality. Topics include, unionization, funding, tenure, etc..
Date:
August 25, 2003
Creator:
Stedman, James B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
School Choice: Current Legislation
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about current legislation in regards to school choice. Topics include, legislation, proposals in the 107th Congress, tax subsidies, block grants, etc..
Date:
March 25, 2003
Creator:
Smole, David P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elections Reform: Overview and Issues
This report discusses several issues as the Congress considers legislation to reform the voting process, a number of issues have emerged as part of the debate: the reliability of different types of voting technologies; voting problems and irregularities in the 2000 election; problems for militaryand overseas voters; the electoral college; and early media projections of election results. Both sessions of the 107th Congress considered and debated federal election reform legislation, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA, P.L. 107-252) was enacted in October 2002.
Date:
September 25, 2003
Creator:
Coleman, Kevin J. & Fischer, Eric A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Electoral College: Reform Proposals in the 107th Congress
Seven proposals to reform the Electoral College system have been introduced to date in the 107th Congress. H.J.Res. 3 (Representative Green of Texas), and H.J.Res. 5 (Representative Delahunt) would eliminate the electoral college, substituting direct popular election of the President. H.J.Res. 1 (Representative Clyburn), H.J.Res. 18 (Representative Engel), and H.J.Res. 37 (Representative Clement) would incorporate the “district” method of awarding electoral votes, and H.J.Res. 17 (Representative Engel) would provide for proportional award of electoral votes. H.J.Res. 25 (Representative Leach) is a hybrid plan. These measures have been referred to the House Judiciary Committee and await further action.
Date:
September 25, 2003
Creator:
Neale, Thomas H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance: Constitutional and Legal Issues of Soft Money
Soft money is a major issue in the campaign finance reform debate because these generally unregulated funds are perceived as resulting from a loophole in the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA). Generally, soft money is funds that are raised and spent according to applicable state laws, which FECA prohibits from being spent directly on federal elections, but that may have an indirect influence on federal elections. This Issue Brief discusses three major types of soft money: political party soft money, corporate and labor union soft money, and soft money used for issue advocacy communications.
Date:
January 25, 2002
Creator:
Whitaker, L. Paige
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Economic Conditions
China’s economy continues to be a concern to U.S. policymakers. On the one hand, China’s economic growth presents huge opportunities for U.S. exporters. On the other hand, the surge in Chinese exports to the United States has put competitive pressures on many U.S. industries. Many U.S. policymakers have argued that greater efforts should be made to pressure China to fully implement its WTO commitments and to change various economic policies deemed harmful to U.S. economic interests, such as its currency peg and its use of subsidies to support its SOEs. In addition, recent bids by Chinese state-owned firms to purchase various U.S. firms have raised concerns among Members over the impact such acquisitions could have on U.S. national and economic security.
Date:
April 25, 2005
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Development Administration: Overview and Issues
The Economic Development Administration (EDA), targeted for elimination or major “reinvention” early in the 104th Congress, gained a new lease on life in the waning days of the 105th. Having been kept alive via appropriations bills since its last authorizing legislation expired in 1982, P.L. 105-393 reauthorized the EDA and its programs for 5 years. On October 27, Congress approved a conference agreement recommending $286.7 million for EDAP and $28 million for S&E, for a totalFY2001 appropriation of$411.9 million for EDA. It became part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 4942, P.L. 106-553) signed into law on December 21, 2000.
Date:
June 25, 2003
Creator:
Mulock, Bruce K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Americans with Disabilities Act: Eleventh Amendment Issues
This report provides a brief overview of the Eleventh Amendment to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Date:
October 25, 2000
Creator:
Jones, Nancy Lee
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq's New Security Forces: The Challenge of Sectarian and Ethnic Influences
None
Date:
March 25, 2005
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Project BioShield
None
Date:
August 25, 2003
Creator:
Gottron, Frank
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Research and Development: Funding, Organization, and Oversight
This report provides information about the Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Research and Development: Funding, Organization, and Oversight. Federal funding for counterterrorism R&D has increased substantially in the last three years.
Date:
September 25, 2003
Creator:
Knezo, Genevieve J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Network-Centric Warfare Concept: Key Programs and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
November 25, 2002
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pakistan's Nuclear Proliferation Activities and the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission: U.S. Policy Constraints and Options
None
Date:
January 25, 2005
Creator:
Cronin, Richard P.; Kronstadt, K. Alan & Squassoni, Sharon
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NATO Applicant States: A Status Report
None
Date:
April 25, 2003
Creator:
Woehrel, Steven; Kim, Julie & Ek, Carl
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Peacekeeping: Issues of U.S. Military Involvement
None
Date:
August 25, 2000
Creator:
Serafino, Nina M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bosnia: U.S. Military Operations
This report outlines U.S. military operations in Bosnia and discusses issues such as U.S. and Allied Participation in Bosnia Peacekeeping (IFOR/SFOR), duration, cost, arms control and military assistance. This report also includes most recent development, background analysis, and legislation.
Date:
February 25, 2003
Creator:
Bowman, Steven R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bosnia: U.S. Military Operations
This report outlines U.S. military operations in Bosnia and discusses issues such as U.S. and Allied Participation in Bosnia Peacekeeping (IFOR/SFOR), duration, cost, arms control and military assistance. This report also includes most recent development, background analysis, and legislation.
Date:
June 25, 2002
Creator:
Bowman, Steven R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict
This report presents an overview of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. This is a clash between the principles of territorial integrity and self-determination that is occurring in the Caucasus, creating the longest inter-ethnic dispute in the former Soviet Union. The report includes the background and analysis of history, warfare and peace process in the region. The report discusses the Armenian and Azerbaijani perspective, the role and views of others (Iran, Turkey, Russia), as well as the U.S. policy regarding the conflict.
Date:
March 25, 2003
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Palestinians and Middle East Peace: Issues for the United States
None
Date:
January 25, 2002
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library