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Farm "Counter-Cyclical Assistance"
This report discusses recently approved legislation reauthorizing major farm income and commodity price support programs through crop year 2007. This legislation includes new “counter-cyclical assistance” programs for grains, cotton, oilseeds, peanuts, and milk. The intent of counter-cyclical assistance is to provide more government support when farm prices and/or incomes decline, and less support when they improve. In fact, farmers have, for many years, been eligible for various forms of counter-cyclical assistance. At issue has been the need for, and potential impacts of, another counter-cyclical program.
Date:
May 31, 2002
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S. & Womach, Jasper
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 0.22 Percent Across-the-Board Cut in FY2001 Appropriations
Report describing changes that affected the government budget for the 2001 fiscal year under the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Date:
May 31, 2001
Creator:
Keith, Robert
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
May 31, 2002
Creator:
Browne, Marjorie Ann
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Peacekeeping: Issues of U.S. Military Involvement
None
Date:
May 31, 2002
Creator:
Serafino, Nina M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Transformation: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
None
Date:
May 31, 2002
Creator:
Chizek, Judy G
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
East Asia: The New Triangular Relationship, Implications for U.S. Influence, and Options for U.S. Policy
Recent criticism of the Clinton Administration's policies toward China, Japan and other East Asian countries has contended that the United States is exerting much less influence and is becoming marginal in determining developments in this economically vibrant and strategically important area. Although there are important costs to U.S. influence associated with disputes with Beijing, Tokyo and others, an assessment of the U.S.-Japanese-Chinese triangular relationship that currently dominates trends in the region shows that the United States is likely to continue its influential position in post Cold War East Asia.
Date:
May 31, 1994
Creator:
Sutter, Robert G.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Refugee Assistance in the Foreign Aid Bill: Problems and Prospects
None
Date:
May 31, 2002
Creator:
Bite, Vita
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
This report discusses intelligence issues for Congress including narcotics trafficking, conflicts between Israel and Palestine, in Iraq, and among the former Yugoslav states, and North Korean missile capabilities. Updated May 31, 2002.
Date:
May 31, 2002
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
HIV/AIDS International Programs: FY2003 Request and FY2002 Spending
Supplemental Appropriations legislation for FY2002, currently before Congress, could increase spending for international HIV/AIDS programs beyond the amounts currently projected.
Date:
May 31, 2002
Creator:
Copson, Raymond W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet: An Overview of Key Technology Policy Issues Affecting Its Use and Growth
This report gives an overview of key technology policy issues of the internet affecting its use and growth.
Date:
May 31, 2002
Creator:
Smith, Marcia S.; Moteff, John D.; Kruger, Lennard G.; McLoughlin, Glenn J. & Seifert, Jeffrey W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Procedure for Disapproving the Renewal of China's Most-Favored-Nation Status
The continuation in effect of China's most-favored-nation status with the United States is contingent principally on the maintenance in force of the waiver of full compliance with the requirements of the freedom-of-emigration ("Jackson-Vanik") amendment of the Trade Act of 1974. Waivers and their underlying authority must be extended annually.
Date:
May 31, 1996
Creator:
Pregelj, Vladimir N.
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:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L. & Behrens, Carl E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Oversight of Judges and Justices
This report addresses Congress’ oversight authority over individual federal judges or Supreme Court Justices. Congressional oversight authority, although broad, is limited to subjects related to the exercise of legitimate congressional power. First the report addresses the general powers and limitations on Congress’ oversight authority. Second, the report examines the Senate approval process for the nominations of individual judges or Justices, and the Senate’s ability to obtain information on judges or Justices during that process. The report also considers the limits of existing statutory authority for judicial discipline and how Congress has influenced such procedures. It discusses the issue of how far the congressional investigatory powers can be exercised regarding possible judicial impeachments. Finally, it treats investigations regarding the individual actions of a judge outside of the above contexts, such as how a judge imposes sentences under the United States Sentencing Guidelines.
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Bazan, Elizabeth B. & Rosenberg, Morton
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Network-Centric Warfare Concept: Key Programs and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy DD(X) and CG(X) Programs: Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS): Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
None
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
None
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Attack Submarine Force-Level Goal and Procurement Rate: Background and Issues for Congress
The Navy is currently procuring one Virginia (SSN-774) class attack nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) per year. Each submarine currently costs about $2.4 billion. The FY2006-FY2011 Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP) submitted in February 2005 proposes maintaining the one-per-year procurement rate through FY2011 rather than increasing it two per year in FY2009, as previously planned. A 30-year Navy force-level projection submitted in March 2005 shows the SSN force declining from more than 50 boats today to 37 to 41 boats by FY2035. Submarine supporters are concerned that the Navy and DOD are not placing adequate emphasis on attack submarines in Navy force-structure planning and ship-procurement plans.
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy-Marine Corps Amphibious and Maritime Prepositioning Ship Programs: Background and Oversight Issues for Congress
As of the end of FY2004, the Navy operated 35 amphibious ships and the Military Sealift Command operated 16 maritime prepositioning force (MPF) ships for the Marine Corps. The Navy is currently building a new amphibious assault ship called LHD-8 and is also procuring new LPD-17 class amphibious ships. A total of 12 LPD-17s were originally planned, but the FY2006-FY2011 Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP) proposes reducing that figure to nine, with the final two to be procured in FY2006 and FY2007. The FY2006-FY2011 FYDP also calls for procuring new design amphibious assault ships called LHA(R)s in FY2007 and FY2010, for starting procurement of a new type of MPF ship called the MPF(F) in FY2009, and for starting procurement of two new types of sealift “connector” ships in FY2009 and FY2010.
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arts and Humanities: Background on Funding
This report includes a brief description regarding funding for the arts and humanities as a perennial issue in Congress. Although arts funding represents less than 1% of the Bush Administration’s FY2006 total estimated budget authority, Congress continues to address the concern of whether federal funding is crucial to sustain arts institutions.
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Boren, Susan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 109th Congress: A Profile
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 109th Congress. Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members. This includes data on party affiliation; average age and length of service; occupation; religious affiliation; female and minority Members; foreign-born Members; and military service.
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Farm Commodity Legislation: Chronology, 1933-2002
This report discusses legislation regarding commodities and price supports. Since 1933, Congress has required the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to administer various price and income support programs for U.S. farmers. Some standing authority for these programs is provided by three permanent laws, from 1938, 1948, and 1949. However, Congress frequently alters the basic provisions of these laws. The omnibus law now guiding farm support (through 2007) is the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.
Date:
May 31, 2002
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense: FY2007 Authorization and Appropriations
The House passed its version of the FY2007 defense authorization bill, H.R. 5122, on May 11. The bill authorizes $513 billion for national defense, including $50 billion in emergency funding for operations in Iraq and elsewhere in the first months of the fiscal year. The Senate Armed Services Committee marked up its version of the bill, S. 2766, on May 4. It also authorizes $513 billion, including emergency funding. Senate floor action appears likely in June. House subcommittee markup of the defense appropriations bill is tentatively scheduled for June 7.
Date:
May 31, 2006
Creator:
Daggett, Stephen
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library