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Global Climate Change
This report discusses the effect of human activities on global climate change. Human activities, particularly burning of fossil fuels, have increased atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and other trace gases, including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), methane, and nitrous oxide.
Date:
April 2, 2003
Creator:
Justus, John R. & Fletcher, Susan R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Endangered Species: Difficult Choices
This report discusses issues debated in the 107th Congress while is considering various proposals to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Major issues in recent years have included changing the role of science in decision-making, changing the role of critical habitat, reducing conflicts with Department of Defense activities, incorporating further protection for property owners, and increasing protection of listed species, among others. In addition, many have advocated including significant changes to ESA regulations made during the Clinton Administration in the law itself.
Date:
April 14, 2003
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Environmental Protection Agency's FY2003 Budget
In the 107th Congress, S. 2797 (S.Rept. 107-222) would have provided $8.30 billion for EPA in FY2003. H.R. 5605 (H.Rept. 107- 740) would have provide $8.20 billion. Both bills would restore much of the water infrastructure funding but there was no final action by the end of Congress. Continuing resolutions funded at the same level as in FY2002. In the 108th Congress, P.L. 108-7 (H.J.Res. 2) provides EPA with $8.08 billion for FY2003.
Date:
April 29, 2003
Creator:
Lee, Martin R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Budget for Fiscal Year 2003
None
Date:
April 10, 2003
Creator:
Winters, Philip D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Hatch-Waxman Act: Proposed Legislative Changes Affecting Pharmaceutical Patents
This report presents legislative changes affecting Pharmaceutical Patents related to the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Date:
April 2, 2003
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H. & Thomas, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Drug Control: International Policy and Approaches
Over the past decade, worldwide production of illicit drugs has risen dramatically: opium and marijuana production has roughly doubled and coca production tripled. Street prices of cocaine and heroin have fallen significantly in the past 20 years, reflecting increased availability. Despite apparent national political resolve to deal with the drug problem, inherent contradictions regularly appear between U.S. anti-drug policy and other national policy goals and concerns. The mix of competing domestic and international pressures and priorities has produced an ongoing series of disputes within and between the legislative and executive branches concerning U.S. international drug policy. One contentious issue has been the Congressionally-mandated certification process, an instrument designed to induce specified drug-exporting countries to prioritize or pay more attention to the fight against narcotics businesses.
Date:
April 7, 2003
Creator:
Perl, Raphael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Quality: Implementing the Clean Water Act
None
Date:
April 1, 2003
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Kosovo and Macedonia: U.S. and Allied Military Operations
None
Date:
April 1, 2003
Creator:
Bowman, Steven R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
None
Date:
April 10, 2003
Creator:
Goldich, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
None
Date:
April 28, 2003
Creator:
Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Middle East Peace Talks
None
Date:
April 10, 2003
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Palestinians and Middle East Peace: Issues for the United States
None
Date:
April 9, 2003
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Palestinians and Middle East Peace: Issues for the United States
None
Date:
April 23, 2003
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
POWs and MIAs: Status and Accounting Issues
None
Date:
April 14, 2003
Creator:
Goldich, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Weapons Programs, U.N. Requirements, and U.S. Policy
None
Date:
April 16, 2003
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
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:
April 1, 2003
Creator:
Bowman, Steven R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Electricity: The Road Toward Restructuring
The Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA) and the Federal Power Act (FPA) were enacted to eliminate unfair practices and other abuses by electricity and gas holding companies by requiring federal control and regulation of interstate public utility holding companies. Comprehensive energy legislation has passed the House and Senate. The House passed H.R. 6 on April 11, 2003. On July 31, 2003, the Senate suspended debate on S. 14, inserted the text of H.R. 4 (107th Congress) as a substitute, and passed H.R. 6. A conference agreement was reached November 17, 2003, and passed by the House the next day. H.R. 6 includes an electricity title that would, in part, repeal PUHCA, would prospectively repeal the mandatory purchase requirement under PURPA, and would create an electric reliability organization. On June 15, 2004, H.R. 4503, a comprehensive energy policy bill, passed the House.
Date:
April 8, 2003
Creator:
Abel, Amy & Parker, Larry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Efficiency: Budget, Oil Conservation, and Electricity Conservation Issues
In the 108th Congress, debate over energy efficiency programs has focused on budget, oil, natural gas, and electricity issues, and provisions in the omnibus energy policy bill, S. 2095, H.R. 6, and S. 14/S. 1149. The Bush Administration’s FY2005 budget request for the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Energy Efficiency Program sought $875.9 million, including $543.9 for R&D and $332.0 million for grants. In the first session, the omnibus energy bill (H.R. 6) had several significant tax and regulatory measures for energy efficiency. It did not pass the Senate due to concerns about cost and an MTBE “safe harbor” provision.
Date:
April 15, 2003
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
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:
April 14, 2003
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy
Omnibus energy legislation (H.R. 4) that is now in conference would expand energy tax incentives significantly. The House passed the bill on August 2, 2001, and the Senate approved its version April 25, 2002. Several energy tax issues are addressed in these bills: 1) tax incentives to increase the supply of oil and gas, and the demand for coal; 2) energy tax issues relating to energy conservation and energy efficiency; 3) energy tax issues relating to alternative fuels; 4) selected issues relating to electricity restructuring; and 5) expiring energy tax provisions.
Date:
April 8, 2003
Creator:
Lazzari, Salvatore
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: The Continuing Debate
On April 10, 2003, the House passed comprehensive energy legislation, H.R. 6 (247- 175). The bill was a composite of four measures – H.R. 39, reported from the House Committee on Resources, H.R. 238, marked up by the House Science Committee, H.R. 1531, reported from Ways and Means, and an unnumbered bill reported out of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Unlike comprehensive energy legislation (H.R. 4) debated in the 107th Congress, H.R. 6 includes a section on electricity which has stirred some controversy. H.R. 6 would provide authorization for exploration and development of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
Date:
April 17, 2003
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
None
Date:
April 23, 2003
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Energy Policy
None
Date:
April 18, 2003
Creator:
Holt, Mark & Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Energy Policy
None
Date:
April 22, 2003
Creator:
Holt, Mark & Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library