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Global Climate Change: Congressional Concern About "Back Door" Implementation of the 1997 U.N. Kyoto Protocol
This report discusses legislation and issues relating to global climate change, some legislation and some FY1999 appropriations bills were used as vehicles for explicit congressional direction to the executive branch about possible "back door" implementation of the Kyoto Protocol.
Date:
February 3, 1999
Creator:
Morrissey, Wayne A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Climate Change: The Role for Energy Efficiency
This report reviews the role of energy efficiency in federal policies to curb CO2 emissions. In particular, it discusses targets for CO2 reductions, projected energy efficiency impacts, strategies for measuring impacts, and legislative proposals that would affect support for energy efficiency programs.
Date:
February 3, 2000
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program: Highlights of Proposed Changes and Impacts on Agriculture
In August 1999 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed regulations to clarify and strengthen the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program under section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Section 303(d) requires states to identify surface waters for which wastewater discharge limits are not stringent enough to achieve water quality standards and to allocate further required pollutant reductions among sources in order to attain those standards. This report discusses the major changes in EPA's proposals, compared with existing regulatory program requirements, and potential impacts on agriculture and forestry sources, which have been controversial.
Date:
February 3, 2000
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Polygraph Use by the Department of Energy: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
February 3, 2005
Creator:
Cumming, Alfred
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
None
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Goldich, Robert L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Medical Care Services: Questions and Answers
None
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Cleanup and Environmental Programs: Authorization and Appropriations for FY2003
The Department of Defense (DOD) administers five environmental programs in response to various requirements under federal environmental laws. These programs include environmental cleanup, environmental compliance, pollution prevention, environmental technology, and conservation. Additionally, the Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for managing defense nuclear waste and cleaning up contaminated nuclear weapons sites. The Administration requested a total of $11.17 billion for these programs in FY2003, about $390 million more than the FY2002 funding level of $10.78 billion. Some of the ongoing issues associated with these programs are the adequacy, cost, and pace of cleanup, whether DOD and DOE adequately comply with environmental laws and regulations, and the extent to which environmental requirements encroach upon military readiness.
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Bearden, David M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Efficiency: Budget, Oil Conservation, and Electricity Conservation Issues
Energy security, a major driver of federal energy efficiency programs in the past, came back into play as oil and gas prices rose late in the year 2000. The terrorist attack in 2001 and the Iraq war have led to heightened concern for energy security and raised further concerns about the vulnerability of energy infrastructure and the need for alternative fuels. Further, the 2001 power shortages in California, the 2003 northeast-midwest power blackout, and continuing high natural gas prices have brought a renewed emphasis on energy efficiency and energy conservation to dampen electricity, oil, and natural gas demand.
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Department of Science and Technology: A Recurring Theme
Consolidation of many Federal research and development (R&D) activities into a Department of Science and Technology (S&T) has been proposed repeatedly since World War D, including in the last Congress. The trend, however, has been toward the creation of mission agencies with supporting R&D capabilities. Analyses of arguments for and against consolidation indicate that valid reasons exist on both sides of the issue. Specific consolidation proposals may be considered again during the 104th Congress.
Date:
February 3, 1995
Creator:
Boesman, William C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2003: U.S. Department of Agriculture and Related 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 considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture.
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Chite, Ralph M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Child Support Enforcement Program: A Fact Sheet
This report discusses the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program, Part D of Title IV of the Social Security Act, was enacted in January 1975 (P.L. 93-647).
Date:
February 3, 1998
Creator:
Solomon-Fears, Carmen
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Auditing and Its Regulators: Reforms After Enron
Auditors are regulated by both governmental agencies and professional organizations, though many now question whether this oversight is adequate. Enron’s auditor, Arthur Andersen, has been investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), several congressional committees, and other agencies, and it is facing numerous law suits. A federal jury convicted the firm on obstruction of justice charges on June 15, 2002. Other corporations and their auditors are also under scrutiny. Numerous accounting and audit reforms have been proposed, including some by the accounting industry. The House passed an audit reform bill (H.R. 3763) on April 24, 2002. The Senate passed an amended version of its bill (S. 2673) on July 15th. The SEC published proposed reform rules June 26th; on the 28th it required top executives in companies with revenues exceeding $1.2 billion to personally certify that filed reports are complete and accurate
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Lyke, Bob
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Persian Gulf: Issues for U.S. Policy, 2003
None
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Flexible Spending Accounts and Medical Savings Accounts: A Comparison
This report compares FSAs and MSAs. It begins by describing FSAs, the basis for their tax treatment, and data on their use. It then describes the MSA demonstration authorized by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the basis for their tax treatment, and data on their use. The report concludes with a brief discussion of current legislation. In general, it discusses particular bills only after they have been considered by committee or on the House or Senate floor.
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Lyke, Bob & Peterson, Chris L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
India and Pakistan: U.S. Economic Sanctions
This report mainly discusses about the Current U.S. Economic Sanctions between India and Pakistan where United states imposes no economic sanctions against the governments of India and Pakistan. United stats prohibited aid to Pakistan when the country fell into areas in serving its debt.
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Rennack, Dianne E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Population Assistance Programs: Impending Congressional Action
Congressional debate over U.S. population assistance policy was quite contentious in the 104th Congress. House and Senate differences over abortion restrictions and United Nations population programs were such that the 104th Congress was not able to agree to a final, long-term resolution on what level of abortion restrictions should govern U.S. international family planning assistance. Instead, House, Senate, and White House negotiators eventually reached a settlement that did not directly address the abortion issue. The settlement, included in the FY1997 Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations measure, represented more of a temporary solution to the family planning issue requiring further presidential and congressional action in February 1997.
Date:
February 3, 1997
Creator:
Dumbaugh, Kerry
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Space Programs: Civilian, Military, and Commercial
None
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Smith, Marcia S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Space Stations
None
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Smith, Marcia S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Space Launch Vehicles: Government Activities, Commercial Competition, and Satellite Exports
None
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Smith, Marcia S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Governors and Lieutenant Governors of the States and Other Jurisdictions
None
Date:
February 3, 1998
Creator:
Malloy, Isabelle
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Tax Issues in the 108th Congress
None
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Brumbaugh, David L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Industry Trade Effects Related to NAFTA
None
Date:
February 3, 2003
Creator:
Villarreal, M. Angeles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Aviation: Direct Federal Spending, 1918-1998
The federal government has provided large financial resources in support of commercial aviation since 1918. This report details the amounts and types of federal spending that have occurred over this 80 year period. The report also discusses some of the issues that have shaped federal policy toward aviation and identifies some of the issues likely to affect federal spending in the future.
Date:
February 3, 1999
Creator:
Fischer, John W. & Kirk, Robert S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Health Insurance: A Primer
This report provides information related to health insurance. The content includes what it is, why is it needed, health insurance regulation, and how are private health benefits delivered and financed.
Date:
February 3, 2005
Creator:
Fernandez, Bernadette
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library