Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 111th Congress (open access)

Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 111th Congress

This report discusses Congressional debate of comprehensive immigration reform and other immigration-related issues that have seen legislative action or are of significant congressional interest.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bruno, Andorra; Ester, Karma; Haddal, Chad C.; Kim, Yule; Lee, Margaret Mikyung; Siskin, Alison et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

The Endangered Species Act has been one of the more contentious environmental laws. This may stem from its strict substantive provisions, which can affect the use of both federal and nonfederal lands and resources. This report discusses oversight issues and legislation introduced in the 11th Congress to address Endangered Species Act implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date: December 4, 2009
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Meltz, Robert & Alexander, Kristina
System: The UNT Digital Library
Health Reform and the 111th Congress (open access)

Health Reform and the 111th Congress

This report presents basic background on health insurance that may be useful to legislators considering health insurance reforms.
Date: August 4, 2009
Creator: Chaikind, Hinda
System: The UNT Digital Library
Military Installation Real Property and Services: Proposed Legislation in the 111th Congress (open access)

Military Installation Real Property and Services: Proposed Legislation in the 111th Congress

This report analyzes the key provisions of legislation that would modify or expand statutory authorities granted to senior executives of the Department of Defense (DOD), identifies probable effects of the proposed amendments to existing law, and suggests issues raised for congressional consideration.
Date: June 4, 2009
Creator: Else, Daniel H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Surface Transportation Program Reauthorization Issues for the 111th Congress (open access)

Surface Transportation Program Reauthorization Issues for the 111th Congress

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Date: December 4, 2008
Creator: Fischer, John W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance: Potential Legislative and Policy Issues for the 111th Congress (open access)

Campaign Finance: Potential Legislative and Policy Issues for the 111th Congress

This report discusses selected campaign finance policy issues that may receive attention during the 111th congress. Questions about the health of the presidential public financing system were especially prominent during the 2008 election cycle.
Date: March 4, 2009
Creator: Garrett, R. Sam
System: The UNT Digital Library
Electoral College Reform: 111th Congress Proposals and Other Current Developments (open access)

Electoral College Reform: 111th Congress Proposals and Other Current Developments

This report examines and analyzes alternative proposals for change to the electoral college system, presents pro and con arguments, and identifies and analyzes 111th Congress proposals and contemporary alternative reform developments.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Neale, Thomas H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: Issues for the 111th Congress (open access)

Cuba: Issues for the 111th Congress

This report discusses the current political conditions of Cuba, as well as its relationship with the United States. In particular, the report focuses on U.S. policy regarding Cuba, including various economic sanctions, human rights issues, and foreign aid appropriations.
Date: September 4, 2009
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Major Tax Issues in the 111th Congress (open access)

Major Tax Issues in the 111th Congress

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Date: December 4, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library