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Abortion: Justice O'Connor's Opinions
This report examines Justice O'Connor's notable opinions on abortion, and explores her role in the development of the undue burden standard, adopted in 1992. Under the new standard, a reviewing court would consider whether an abortion restriction has the effect of imposing an "undue burden" on a woman's right to obtain an abortion.
Date:
July 15, 2005
Creator:
Shimabukuro, Jon O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Advanced Technology Program
This report summarizes the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) and its creation. According to the report, the ATP was created to insure competitive technologies with broad applications throughout multiple industries. The report also covers information surrounding the budget of the program and its funding.
Date:
July 6, 2005
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Advanced Technology Program
The Advanced Technology Program (ATP) was created by P.L. 100-418, the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, to encourage public-private cooperation in the development of pre-competitive technologies with broad application across industries. This activity has been targeted for elimination as a means to cut federal spending. Since FY2000, the original House-passed appropriation bills have not included funding for ATP. Many of the Administration’s budget requests have proposed termination of the program. However, ATP continues to be supported, although at levels below that achieved in FY1995 when the activity was expanded significantly. This report discusses funding (or lack thereof) appropriated for the ATP for FY2006.
Date:
July 6, 2005
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Affirmative Action: Justice O'Connor's Opinions
This report briefly surveys decisions of retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in affirmative action cases, an area where her opinions have frequently determined the outcome. An examination of Justice O'Connor's opinions reveals a gradual shift in perspective regarding the legal and constitutional standards to be applied in evaluating governmental affirmative action efforts, and the manner of their application in various legal and factual settings.
Date:
July 19, 2005
Creator:
Dale, Charles V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Air Quality Issues and Animal Agriculture: EPA's Air Compliance Agreement
In an effort to collect scientifically credible data regarding the effect of animal agriculture on water resources (specifically animal waste and emissons from animal feeding operations (AFO), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in January 2005 announced the Air Compliance Agreement. The agreement is intended to produce air quality monitoring data on AFO emissions during a two-year study, while at the same time protecting participants through a “safe harbor” from liability under certain provisions of federal environmental laws. This report discusses the agreement and the perspectives of both its supporters and opponents.
Date:
July 12, 2005
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress
This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.
Date:
July 15, 2005
Creator:
Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Capital Punishment: A Legal Overview Including the Supreme Court Decisions of the 2004-2005 Term
This report discusses the constitutionality of the Death Penalty, Juvenile Offenders, Rape offenders, Racial Discrimination and Internal law consideration.
Date:
July 22, 2005
Creator:
Wallace, Paul Starett, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
CFTC Reauthorization in 2005
None
Date:
July 7, 2005
Creator:
Jickling, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A CRS Series on Medicaid: Dual Eligibles
None
Date:
July 6, 2005
Creator:
Tritz, Karen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense: FY2006 Authorization and Appropriations
This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year.
Date:
July 29, 2005
Creator:
Daggett, Stephen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
District of Columbia: FY2006 Appropriations
None
Date:
July 15, 2005
Creator:
Boyd, Eugene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
DR-CAFTA: Regional Issues
None
Date:
July 8, 2005
Creator:
Ribando, Clare M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Drug Testing In Sports: Proposed Legislation
This report provides a summary of the six bills currently before Congress and a side-by-side comparison of their major provisions.
Date:
July 8, 2005
Creator:
Brooks, Nathan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: Comprehensive Energy Legislation (H.R. 6, S. 10) in the 109th Congress
Conferees on H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, began meeting July 14, 2005, and are predicting that the conference will be completed July 25. The Senate passed its version of the bill June 28, and the House passed its version April 21. The Senate and House bills are similar, but major differences exist, including the following areas: ethanol and methyl tertiary-butyl ether, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, electricity restructuring, renewable energy, climate change, tax provisions, outer continental shelf, and the siting of LNG terminals
Date:
July 22, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L. & Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: Comprehensive Energy Legislation (H.R. 6, S. 10) in the 109th Congress
Conferees on H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, began meeting July 14, 2005, and are predicting that the conference will be completed July 25. The Senate passed its version of the bill June 28, and the House passed its version April 21. The Senate and House bills are similar, but major differences exist, including the following areas: ethanol and methyl tertiary-butyl ether, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, electricity restructuring, renewable energy, climate change, tax provisions, outer continental shelf, and the siting of LNG terminals
Date:
July 22, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L. & Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy
This report brief discusses the history, current posture, and outlook for federal energy tax policy.
Date:
July 28, 2005
Creator:
Lazzari, Salvatore
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act (S. 489/H.R. 1229) – A Legal Analysis
None
Date:
July 20, 2005
Creator:
Dale, Charles V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Enterprise Architecture: A Brief Overview
None
Date:
July 14, 2005
Creator:
Seifert, Jeffrey W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Enterprise Architecture and Information Technology Management: A Brief Overview
None
Date:
July 15, 2005
Creator:
Seifert, Jeffrey W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Funding Issues and Activities
None
Date:
July 26, 2005
Creator:
Figliola, Patricia Moloney
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Regulation of Boxing: Current Law and Proposed Legislation
This report summarizes the current federal regulatory framework and the bills before the 109th Congress.
Date:
July 20, 2005
Creator:
Brooks, Nathan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federalism Jurisprudence: The Opinions of Justice O'Connor
This report examines the opinions of Justice O'Connor related to limits on federal power. In majority opinions regarding the Tenth Amendment, sovereign immunity, and the power of Congress under the 14th Amendment, she has emphasized the dictates of the Founding Fathers and noted the policies underlying federalism such as the promotion of state accountability.
Date:
July 19, 2005
Creator:
Thomas, Kenneth R. & Tatelman, Todd B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Flow of Business: Typical Day on the Senate Floor
This report discusses procedures and business that usually occur every session day, and notes certain business items that may occur less frequently. Several authorities govern the daily chamber work of the Senate: the standing rules, the "standing orders," unanimous consent agreements, precedent, and tradition. Because these authorities have different influence at certain times, no Senate session day is truly typical.
Date:
July 25, 2005
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Genetically Engineered Fish and Seafood
Genetic engineering techniques allow the manipulation of inherited traits to modify organisms. Genetically modified (GM) fish and seafood products are currently under development and may offer potential benefits such as increasing aquaculture productivity and addressing human health concerns. However, some critics of this rapidly evolving field are concerned that current technological and regulatory safeguards are inadequate to protect the environment and ensure public acceptance of these products. This report discusses various regulatory and environmental concerns regarding GM fish and seafood, then discusses the possible benefits and disadvantages of their use.
Date:
July 1, 2005
Creator:
Borgatti, Rachel & Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library