Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues (open access)

Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues

This report discusses energy policy in the United States that focus on three major goals: assuring a secure supply of energy, keeping energy costs low, and protecting the environment.
Date: May 30, 2013
Creator: Behrens, Carl E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Regulation of Chemicals in Commerce: An Overview of Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

Federal Regulation of Chemicals in Commerce: An Overview of Issues for the 113th Congress

This report discusses the Concerns about the Complexity, cost, and delays in regulating chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that have prompted proposals to amend the 1976 statue.
Date: May 30, 2013
Creator: Schierow, Linda-Jo
System: The UNT Digital Library
Human Rights in China and U.S. Policy: Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

Human Rights in China and U.S. Policy: Issues for the 113th Congress

This report examines human rights issues in the People's Republic of China (PRC), including ongoing rights abuses, legal reforms, and the development of civil society.
Date: May 6, 2013
Creator: Lum, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 113th Congress: A Profile (open access)

Membership of the 113th Congress: A Profile

Report that presents a profile of the membership of the 113th Congress (2013-2014). Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age, occupation, education, length of congressional service, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity, foreign births, and military service.
Date: May 29, 2013
Creator: Manning, Jennifer E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress

This report provides and introduction to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and discusses the fiscal year appropriations and budget request, as well as spectrum act, spectrum policy and internet policy.
Date: May 22, 2013
Creator: Moore, Linda K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tax Reform in the 113th Congress: An Overview of Proposals (open access)

Tax Reform in the 113th Congress: An Overview of Proposals

This report provides background information regarding tax reform and discusses ways to make the U.S. tax system simpler, fairer, and more efficient.
Date: May 6, 2013
Creator: Sherlock, Molly F.
System: The UNT Digital Library