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Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants (Title II, Part A of the Higher Education Act): Overview and Reauthorization Issues
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing an overview and reauthorization issues of teacher quality enhancement grants (Title II, Part A of the Higher Education Act). Topics include, recruitment grants, partnership grants, legislative activity, calculation of pass rates, etc..
Date:
July 23, 2003
Creator:
Stedman, James B.; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & Mangan, Bonnie F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: Preparing for the "Big One"
There is general agreement that damaging earthquakes will occur in the United States in the next few decades, likely causing dozens of deaths and tens of billions of dollars in losses. They cannot be prevented, and, thus far, cannot be predicted. Whether or not an earthquake prediction or earthquake warning is issued, public awareness of earthquake hazards is important. This report reviews the geologic background of earthquakes and seismic hazards in regions across the United States, describes the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, and reviews the new National Earthquake Loss Reduction Program.
Date:
February 23, 2000
Creator:
Mielke, James E
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy
Omnibus energy legislation (H.R. 4) that is now in conference would expand energy tax incentives significantly. The House passed the bill on August 2, 2001, and the Senate approved its version April 25, 2002. Several energy tax issues are addressed in these bills: 1) tax incentives to increase the supply of oil and gas, and the demand for coal; 2) energy tax issues relating to energy conservation and energy efficiency; 3) energy tax issues relating to alternative fuels; 4) selected issues relating to electricity restructuring; and 5) expiring energy tax provisions.
Date:
May 23, 2003
Creator:
Lazzari, Salvatore
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy
Omnibus energy legislation (H.R. 4) that is now in conference would expand energy tax incentives significantly. The House passed the bill on August 2, 2001, and the Senate approved its version April 25, 2002. Several energy tax issues are addressed in these bills: 1) tax incentives to increase the supply of oil and gas, and the demand for coal; 2) energy tax issues relating to energy conservation and energy efficiency; 3) energy tax issues relating to alternative fuels; 4) selected issues relating to electricity restructuring; and 5) expiring energy tax provisions.
Date:
August 23, 2002
Creator:
Lazzari, Salvatore
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
None
Date:
April 23, 2003
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Energy Policy
None
Date:
July 23, 2003
Creator:
Holt, Mark & Behrens, Carl E.
Object Type:
Report
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.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Natural Gas Prices: Overview of Market Factors and Policy Options
None
Date:
January 23, 2001
Creator:
Kumins, Lawrence C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy: Useful Facts and Numbers
Energy supplies and prices are a major economic factor in the United States, and energy markets are volatile and unpredictable. For both these reasons, energy policy is of frequent interest to the Congress. This report presents a statistical view of the supply and consumption of various forms of energy. After an introductory overview of aggregate energy consumption, the report presents detailed analysis of trends and statistics regarding specific energy sources: oil, electricity, natural gas, and coal. A section on trends in energy efficiency is also presented.
Date:
June 23, 2003
Creator:
Glover, Carol & Behrens, Carl E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy: Useful Facts and Numbers
Energy supplies and prices are a major economic factor in the United States, and energy markets are volatile and unpredictable. For both these reasons, energy policy is of frequent interest to the Congress. This report presents a statistical view of the supply and consumption of various forms of energy. After an introductory overview of aggregate energy consumption, the report presents detailed analysis of trends and statistics regarding specific energy sources: oil, electricity, natural gas, and coal. A section on trends in energy efficiency is also presented.
Date:
July 23, 2003
Creator:
Glover, Carol & Behrens, Carl E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Water Act Issues in the 106th Congress
In the 106th Congress, no comprehensive activity on reauthorizing the Clean Water Act occurred, although a number of individual clean water bills were enacted. Other issues have been debated recently, such as reforming the law to provide regulatory relief for industry, states and cities, and individual landowners. The debate over many of these issues highlights differing views of the Act and its implementation by some who seek to strengthen existing requirements and others who believe that costs and benefits should be more carefully weighed before additional control programs are mandated.
Date:
February 23, 2001
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Executive Branch Reorganization and Management Initiatives
This issue brief views reorganization and management as involving the alteration of the program administrative structure and operations of the executive branch for reasons of efficiency, economy, and direction. The underlying issue is who reorganizes or sets management policy—Congress or the President— and by what authority and, also, for what purpose?
Date:
September 23, 2003
Creator:
Relyea, Harold C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2003: Interior and Related Agencies
Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, consolidated, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittees.
Date:
October 23, 2002
Creator:
Hardy-Vincent, Carol & Boren, Susan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2005: U.S. Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies
Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This Report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passes each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture.
Date:
September 23, 2004
Creator:
Chite, Ralph M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Homeland Security: Intelligence Support
This report examines the information analysis function and the sharing information among federal agencies but does not address provisions in the proposed legislation governing the sharing of intelligence with state and local officials; it will be updated as circumstances warrant.
Date:
December 23, 2002
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Homeland Security: Intelligence Support
Legislation establishing a Department of Homeland Security includes provisions for an information analysis element within the new department. This report examines the information analysis function and the sharing of information among federal agencies but does not address provisions in the proposed legislation governing the sharing of intelligence with state and local officials.
Date:
June 23, 2003
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Securities Law: Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Selected 108th Congress Bills Concerning Corporate Accountability
None
Date:
April 23, 2003
Creator:
Seitzinger, Michael V. & Bazan, Elizabeth B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
The United States recognized the independence of all the former Soviet republics by the end of 1991, including the South Caucasus states of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The United States has fostered these states' ties with the West in part to end the dependence of these states on Russia for trade, security, and other relations. The FREEDOM Support Act of 1992 provides authorization for assistance to the Eurasian states for humanitarian needs, democratization, and other purposes. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, the Administration appealed for a national security waiver of the prohibition on aid to Azerbaijan, in consideration of Azerbaijan's assistance to the international coalition to combat terrorism. Azerbaijani and Georgian troops participate in stabilization efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Armenian personnel serve in Iraq.
Date:
January 23, 2003
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Africa: U.S. Foreign Assistance Issues
This report discusses the issue of U.S. economic assistance to sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the importance of continued assistance in light of U.S. national security and also various U.S.-led efforts to promote reform amongst African citizens themselves. U.S. assistance finds its way to Africa through a variety of channels, including the USAID-administered DA program, food aid programs, and indirect aid provided through international financial institutions and the United Nations.
Date:
September 23, 2002
Creator:
Copson, Raymond W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Andean Regional Initiative (ARI): FY2002 Supplemental and FY2003 Assistance for Colombia and Neighbors
This report discusses President Bush's 2002 requests for new funding and additional authority to provide assistance to Colombia and six regional neighbors in a continuation of the Andean Regional Initiative (ARI) launched in 2001.
Date:
April 23, 2002
Creator:
Storrs, K. Larry & Serafino, Nina M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lebanon
None
Date:
April 23, 2003
Creator:
Mark, Clyde R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Syria: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues
None
Date:
January 23, 2003
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Jordan: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues
None
Date:
January 23, 2003
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Jordan: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues
None
Date:
July 23, 2003
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library