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Electric Reliability: Options for Electric Transmission Infrastructure Improvements
The electric utility industry is inherently capital intensive. At the same time, the industry must operate under a changing and sometimes unpredictable regulatory system at both the federal and state level. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 has set in place government activities intended to relieve congestion on the transmission system. Several factors have contributed to the lack of new transmission capacity; these are outlined within this report. This report also discusses earlier pieces of energy legislation.
Date:
December 23, 2004
Creator:
Abel, Amy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Electric Reliability: Options for Electric Transmission Infrastructure Improvements
The electric utility industry is inherently capital intensive. At the same time, the industry must operate under a changing and sometimes unpredictable regulatory system at both the federal and state level. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 has set in place government activities intended to relieve congestion on the transmission system. Several factors have contributed to the lack of new transmission capacity; these are outlined within this report. This report also discusses earlier pieces of energy legislation.
Date:
December 23, 2004
Creator:
Abel, Amy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Law and the Preemptive Use of Force Against Iraq
None
Date:
September 23, 2002
Creator:
Ackerman, David M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lebanon: Background and U.S. Relations
This report provides an overview of Lebanese politics, recent events in Lebanon, and current issues in U.S.-Lebanon relations and will be updated to reflect major developments.
Date:
July 23, 2009
Creator:
Addis, Casey L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Global Economic Downturn and Protectionism
This report develops three scenarios to approximate different dimensions of the relationship between the global economic downturn and protectionism. The scenarios are not predictions, but descriptions of how and why pressures for protection could be manifested and transmitted under different circumstances and assumptions.
Date:
March 23, 2009
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-European Union Trade Relations: Issues and Policy Challenges
None
Date:
December 23, 2004
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Changes to Regulations Governing Consultation Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
This report discusses the purpose of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which is threefold: to provide a means to conserve ecosystems upon which endangered and threatened species depend; to provide a program to protect those species; and to take steps to achieve the purposes of related treaties and conventions.
Date:
September 23, 2008
Creator:
Alexander, Kristina & Corn, M. Lynne
System:
The UNT Digital Library
African American Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2008
This report provides statistics on the current numbers and roles of African American Members of Congress as well as historical data on African American Members of Congress.
Date:
July 23, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor
This report focuses on the floor activities of the House during its first formal session in a new Congress, and serves as a guide for participating in or watching these proceedings.
Date:
May 23, 2003
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Women in the United States Congress: 1917-2008
This report identifies the names, commmittee assignments, dates of service, and (for Representatives) districts of the 245 women who have served in Congress.
Date:
July 23, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coming to Washington, DC? Sources of Information on Temporary Housing
This report will introduce a newcomer to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area to sources of general interest, neighborhoods, housing, and public transportation.
Date:
April 23, 2004
Creator:
Anderson, J. Michael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Defense Fuel Costs in Iraq
This report discusses the Department of Defense (DOD) fuel costs in Iraq. It analyzes the disparity between the higher price of fuel supplied to the United States Central Command compared to Iraq's civilian population that has been a point of contention.
Date:
July 23, 2008
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony & Schwartz, Moshe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Defense Fuel Costs in Iraq
Since the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the average price of fuels purchased for military operations in Iraq has steadily increased. The disparity between the higher price of fuel supplied to the United States Central Command compared to Iraq's civilian population has been a point of contention. Several factors contribute to the disparity, including the different types of fuel used by the military compared to Iraqi civilians, the Iraqi government's price subsidies, and the level pricing that the DOD's Defense Logistics Agency charges for military customers around the world. The Iraqi government has been pressured to reduce its fuel subsidy and black market fuel prices remain higher than the official subsidized price.
Date:
July 23, 2008
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony & Schwartz, Moshe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Analysis of Changes Made by P.L. 108-446
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing an analysis of changes made to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Changes to the act include: changes is compliance monitoring to focus on student performance, changes to safeguarding, and a requirement that all special education teachers be highly educated. There are tables on page 4 and page 8, with the report concluding with other miscellaneous provisions.
Date:
January 23, 2007
Creator:
Apling, Richard N. & Jones, Nancy Lee
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
Europe and Counterterrorism: Strengthening Police and Judicial Cooperation
None
Date:
August 23, 2004
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Kingdom: Issues for the United States
This report assesses the current state of U.S.-UK relations. It examines the pressures confronting London as it attempts to balance its interests between the United States and the EU, and the prospects for the future of the U.S.-UK partnership. It also describes UK views on political, security, and economic issues of particular importance to the United States, and their implications for U.S. policy.
Date:
September 23, 2005
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United States and Europe: Possible Options for U.S. Policy
None
Date:
January 23, 2006
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NATO and the European Union
This report addresses several questions central to the debate over European security and the future of the broader transatlantic relationship that may be of interest in the 110th Congress.
Date:
January 23, 2007
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Gallis, Paul
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Islam: Sunnis and Shiites
The majority of the world’s Muslim population follows the Sunni branch of Islam, and approximately 10-15% of all Muslims follow the Shiite (Shi‘ite, Shi‘a, Shia) branch. This report includes a historical background of the Sunni-Shiite split and the differences in religious beliefs and practices between and within each Islamic sect as well as their similarities.
Date:
February 23, 2004
Creator:
Armanios, Febe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases
This report contains a brief overview of the debt limit history, including the conference report on the FY2008 budget resolution.
Date:
September 23, 2008
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Forest System Roadless Areas Initiative
None
Date:
July 23, 2003
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and Federal Water Rights
This report discusses federal authority over water, and federal "reserved" and non-reserved water rights.
Date:
March 23, 2006
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards
One of the least controversial provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-163) established corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars. This report presents a brief background and analysis regarding the price of crude oil that brought into sharp focus the fuel inefficiency of U.S. automobiles. The report also discusses the previous issues and the most recent developments regarding CAFE.
Date:
December 23, 2002
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library