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Legal Issues Related to Proposed Drilling for Oil and Gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)
This report outlines legal issues around permit drilling for oil and gas in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), Alaska as background for congressional legislation. Updated April 22, 2003
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program: Background and Context
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about the context and background of the Safe and Drug-Free schools and Communities Program. Topics include, impact evaluation, the national coordinator program, grants to reduce alcohol abuse etc..
Date:
April 22, 2002
Creator:
Cooper, Edith Fairman
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Child Nutrition and WIC Programs: Background and Funding
About a dozen federally supported child nutrition programs and related activities – including school meal programs and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (the WIC program) – reach over 37 million children and almost 2 million lower-income pregnant and postpartum women. Total FY2002 spending on these efforts was $15.1 billion. FY2003 spending is projected at an estimated $15.9 billion under the Agriculture Department appropriations portion (Division A) of the FY2003 Consolidated Appropriations Resolution (P.L. 108-7; H.Rept. 108-10; enacted February 20,2003). And the Administration anticipates spending $16.3 billion under its FY2004 budget.
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Richardson, Joe
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Preparation for Senate Committee Markup
None
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Carr, Thomas P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cloture Attempts on Nominations
Cloture is the only means by which the Senate can vote to limit debate on a matter, and thereby overcome a possible filibuster. It would be erroneous, however, to assume that cases in which cloture is sought are the same as those in which a filibuster occurs. Cloture may be sought when no filibuster is taking place, and filibusters may occur without cloture being sought.
Date:
April 22, 2005
Creator:
Beth, Richard S. & Palmer, Betsy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Energy Policy
None
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Holt, Mark & Behrens, Carl E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards
One of the least controversial provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-163) established corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars. This report presents a brief background and analysis regarding the price of crude oil that brought into sharp focus the fuel inefficiency of U.S. automobiles. The report also discusses the previous issues and the most recent developments regarding CAFE.
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Legislative Initiatives
Restrictions on travel to Cuba have been a key and often contentious component in U.S. efforts to isolate the communist government of Fidel Castro for much of the past 40 years. Over time, there have been numerous changes to the restrictions, and for 5 years, from 1977 until 1982, there were no restrictions on travel to Cuba. In March 2003, the Administration eased restrictions on those visiting close family members in Cuba, while at the same time it eliminated travel for people-to-people educational exchanges unrelated to academic coursework.
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq War: Background and Issues Overview
None
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Copson, Raymond W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
India-U.S. Economic Relations
This report discusses the India economic development and its trade relations with the United States
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M. & Kronstadt, K. Alan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
H.R. 1417: The Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004
H.R. 1417, 108th Congress, first session, was introduced on March 25, 2003 and passed by the House on March 3, 2004. If enacted, this bill would make extensive changed to the procedural framework for adjudicating royalty rates for compulsory licenses under the Copyright Act. This report details the background and legislative action on the Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004.
Date:
April 22, 2004
Creator:
Jeweler, Robin
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Space Programs: Civilian, Military, and Commercial
None
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Smith, Marcia S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Excise Taxes on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Gasoline: History and Inflation-Adjusted Rates
This report provides inflation-adjusted excise tax rates for alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline products. The base for computation is November 1951. All of the above cited commodities had rate increases effective for that date under the Revenue Act of 1951. The adjustments show what the tax rates would be in 1999 if they had been increased to reflect inflation
Date:
April 22, 1999
Creator:
Talley, Louis Alan & Cashell, Brian W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues
None
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Year 2000 Computer Problem: Congressional Issues
Many computers were designed to store a two-digit number for the year, which makes the year 2000 indistinguishable from 1900. Unless they are corrected, many computers will not be able to process dates beyond the year 2000, and may cause many costly problems in commerce and government. In the 106th Congress, hearings are being held and will continue to provide the public with the most accurate information available on the status of Y2K remediations at federal agencies, state and local agencies, private sector entities, and international organizations. Congress may also consider additional legislation to ensure that private sector systems are compliant, to establish emergency preparedness measures to address problems that might occur, and to limit liability associated with Y2K failures for manufacturers and industry groups.
Date:
April 22, 2009
Creator:
Nunno, Richard M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet Statistics: Explanation and Sources
None
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Tehan, Rita
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Railroad Safety Program and Reauthorization Issues
The Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation is the primary federal agency that promotes and regulates railroad safety. To implement its safety responsibilities, the Federal Railroad Administration uses numerous strategies including the Safety Assurance and Compliance Program, field inspections; and to help improve its regulations, the administration uses the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee. This report contains information on the Federal Railroad Administration's Safety Program, railroad safety statistics, key reauthorization issues, and related information.
Date:
April 22, 2002
Creator:
Rothberg, Paul F. & Williamson, John
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Disarming Libya: Weapons of Mass Destruction
On December 19, 2003, Libya announced it would dismantle its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs. Since then, U.S., British, and international officials have inspected and removed or destroyed key components of those programs, and Libya has provided valuable information, particularly about foreign suppliers. Libya’s WMD disarmament is a critical step towards reintegration into the world community, and a necessary but probably not sufficient prerequisite for lifting U.S. sanctions.
Date:
April 22, 2004
Creator:
Squassoni, Sharon & Feickert, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
To address the challenges facing the U.S. Intelligence Community in the 21st Century, congressional and executive branch initiatives have sought to improve coordination among the different agencies and to encourage better analysis. This report examines various issues faced by the Intelligence Community and relevant policy in the 109th Congress.
Date:
April 22, 2005
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Act Issues in the 109th Congress
Major amendments to the Clean Air Act were among the first items on the agenda of the 109th Congress, with S. 131 (the Clear Skies Act) scheduled for markup by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee March 9. The most prominent air quality issues discussed in this report are; Clear Skies / Multi-Pollutant Legislation, Mercury from Power Plants, New Source Review (NSR), MTBE and Ethanol, Ozone Nonattainment Area Deadlines, and Conformity of Transportation Plans and SIPs.
Date:
April 22, 2005
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Alternative Minimum Tax for Individuals: Legislative Initiatives and Their Revenue Effects
This report discusses legislative initiatives regarding the alternative minimum tax (AMT) for individuals, which was originally enacted to ensure that all taxpayers, especially high-income taxpayers, paid at least a minimum amount of federal taxes.
Date:
April 22, 2005
Creator:
Esenwein, Gregg A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ballistic Missile Defense: Historical Overview
In recent years there has been a growing sense of urgency to develop and deploy effective missile defenses against a range of long and short range ballistic missile threats. Although many might believe this to be relative new to U.S. national security objectives, such interest been ongoing since the 1960s, and current technologies being investigated date to the early 1980s. This effort has been challenging technically and politically controversial. Some $100 billion has been spent since the mid-1980s. This report provides a brief overview of U.S. efforts to date.
Date:
April 22, 2005
Creator:
Hildreth, Steven A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: Comprehensive Energy Legislation (H.R. 6) in the 109th Congress
The House passed H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, on April 21, 2005 (249-183). The legislation includes a “safe harbor” provision to protect methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) refiners from product liability suits, which was retained after a close vote on an amendment to drop the language (213-219). In the 108th Congress, there was opposition to this provision in the Senate. It is unclear how its inclusion may affect Senate passage of an energy bill in the 109th Congress. House Republicans have indicated that a compromise will be sought to satisfy the other body. Language in the House-passed bill would also authorize opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to exploration and development. An amendment to delete the ANWR provisions from H.R. 6 was defeated (200-231).
Date:
April 22, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L. & Behrens, Carl E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109th Congress
This report provides the information related to the fishery, aquaculture, and marine mammal issues in the 109th Congress
Date:
April 22, 2005
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library