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The Federal Role in Technology Development
The federal government has traditionally played a role in fostering technological progress. This has involved both direct federal research and development (R&D) funding and indirect measures that create incentives for increased private sector investments in innovation. However, this mix of initiatives was challenged since the 104th Congress. While support for all on-going efforts continues, some programs have been funded at reduced levels. However, since FY2001, appropriations appear to have reversed this trend.
Date:
July 30, 2002
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Services Block Grant (Title XX of the Social Security Act)
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) is a flexible source of funds that states may use to support a wide variety of social services activities. States have broad discretion over the use of these funds. This short report provides background information on the SSBG and tracks relevant legislation and appropriations measures.
Date:
July 3, 2002
Creator:
Gish, Melinda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Remedies for the Improper Disclosure of Personal Information
None
Date:
July 8, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Europe and Counterterrorism: Strengthening Police and Judicial Cooperation
This report discusses Strengthening Police and Judicial Cooperation related to Europe and Counterterrorism.
Date:
July 23, 2002
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 2002 Farm Bill: Overview and Status
The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform, or FAIR, Act of 1996 (commonly known as the "farm bill"), which was due to expire in 2002, is expected to be extended for another six years when President Bush signs the bill into law. This report discusses the provisions of the new "farm bill," including the federal spending involved.
Date:
July 3, 2002
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S. & Womach, Jasper
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dietary Supplements: Legislative and Regulatory Status
This report reviews the statutory changes that DSHEA contained and the status and impact of their implementation by the federal agencies responsible, particularly the Food and Drug Administration(FDA), within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Porter, Donna V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion (Fast-Track) Authority: A Comparison of Bills Approved by the House and by the Senate with Notes on the Conference Report (H.R. 3009)
None
Date:
July 31, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Civics Programs in Washington, D.C.
This report highlights six of the most popular programs among a number of programs in Washington D.C., explain the workings of the national government to a diverse range of Americans, from middle school to senior citizens.
Date:
July 25, 2002
Creator:
Greenfield, Susan W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Class Actions and Proposed Reform in the 107th Congress: Class Action Fairness Act of 2002
This report discusses the class action and proposed reform in the 107th congress, in four different categories: (I) Background, (II) the legislation, (III) Section 1-7 and (IV) Possible Objections.
Date:
July 20, 2002
Creator:
Wallace, Paul Starett, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Capital Punishment: An Overview of Federal Death Penalty Statutes
This report lists the current federal capital offenses and summarizes the procedures for federal civilian death penalty cases. Several laws are relevant to the topic including: P.L. 103-322, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994; the Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996; and P.L. 107-197, the Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002.
Date:
July 23, 2002
Creator:
Bazan, Elizabeth B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Opinions: October 2001 Term
None
Date:
July 15, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: Where Do Surplus Taxes Go and How Are They Used?
None
Date:
July 31, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Support of the U.S. War on Terrorism
In response to the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, a number of countries and organizations pledged various forms of support to the United States in its campaign against the Al Qaeda network and the Taliban in Afghanistan. This report summarizes support for the U.S. war against terrorism from open source material.
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Bernasconi, Pierre; Bonita, Tracey; Jun, Ryun; Pasternak, James; Sandhu, Anjula & Hildreth, Steven A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Taxation of the Drug Industry: 1990 to 1999
This report examines a small slice of the assortment of federal policies that effect the incentive to invest in pharmaceutical innovation: the federal tax burden on the pharmaceutical from 1990 to 1999.
Date:
July 22, 2002
Creator:
Guenther, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fruits and Vegetables: Issues for Congress
This report discusses the issues for Congress related to fruits & vegetables. The contents include federal activities, programs, farm bill issues, & trade issues.
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Branaman, Brenda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Patent Law: The Festo Case and the Doctrine of Equivalents
None
Date:
July 25, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Auditor Reform Proposals: A Side-by-Side Comparison
This report discusses the creation of a new auditor oversight board, Stock Analysis, corporate boards and other provisions.
Date:
July 11, 2002
Creator:
Jickling, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Safe Drinking Water Act: State Revolving Fund Program
None
Date:
July 3, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sports Gambling in School: A Sketch of Proposals to Strengthen Federal Prohibitions
None
Date:
July 31, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Education Vouchers: an Overview of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Zelman v. Simmons-Harris
This report provides factual background and summarizes the Court's prior precedent, the Sixth Circuit's decision, and the Supreme Court's analysis of the relevant constitutional issues.
Date:
July 3, 2002
Creator:
Jennings, Christopher
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Higher Education Tax Credits: Targeting, Value, and Interaction with Other Federal Student Aid
This report examines these issues by using two different modeling approaches to estimate the benefits potentially offered by the credits to young adults who are currently out-of-school, and the eligibility of currently enrolled aided students for the tax benefits and how much they might receive.
Date:
July 2, 2002
Creator:
Stoll, Adam & Stedman, James B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security Reform: Individual Account Proposals
None
Date:
July 26, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Law of Church and State: Public Aid to Sectarian Schools
None
Date:
July 30, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Updating Animal Health Protection Statutes: Comparison of Current Law with Senate Farm Bill and House Proposals
This report analyzes two proposals that would consolidate and modernize animal health protection authorities.
Date:
July 26, 2002
Creator:
Segarra, Alejandro E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library