U.S.- Thailand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations (open access)

U.S.- Thailand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

This report examines Thailand’s economy and trade orientation, the scope and significance of the U.S.-Thai commercial relationship, and the likely top issues in the negotiations. The report concludes with a short summary of the Congressional role and interest in the FTA.
Date: September 1, 2004
Creator: Ahearn, Raymond J. & Morrison, Wayne M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Does the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear? (open access)

Does the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear?

This report discusses the polar bear that has been protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) since 1972. The polar bear was listed because the bear's primary habitat of sea ice was threatened with destruction due to global climate change.
Date: September 2, 2008
Creator: Alexander, Kristina
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Changes to Regulations Governing Consultation Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (open access)

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
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Columbia River Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Procedures Report For The Bliss, Burlington Northern, James, and Straub Tracts Of The Stiegerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge (open access)

Columbia River Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Procedures Report For The Bliss, Burlington Northern, James, and Straub Tracts Of The Stiegerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Steigenvald Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR, refuge) was established as a result of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) transferring ownership of the Stevenson tract located in the historic Steigerwald Lake site to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS, Service) for the mitigation of the fish and wildlife losses associated with the construction of a second powerhouse at the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River and relocation of the town of North Bonneville (Public Law 98-396). The construction project was completed in 1983 and resulted in the loss of approximately 577 acres of habitat on the Washington shore of the Columbia River (USFWS, 1982). The COE determined that acquisition and development of the Steigenvald Lake area, along with other on-site project management actions, would meet their legal obligation to mitigate for these impacts (USCOE, 1985). Mitigation requirements included restoration and enhancement of this property to increase overall habitat diversity and productivity. From 1994 to 1999, 317 acres of additional lands, consisting of four tracts of contiguous land, were added to the original refuge with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) funds provided through the Washington Wildlife Mitigation Agreement. These tracts comprised Straub (191 acres), James (90 acres), Burlington Northern …
Date: September 2001
Creator: Allard, Donna
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Selected Privileges and Courtesies Extended to Departing and Former Senators (open access)

Selected Privileges and Courtesies Extended to Departing and Former Senators

This report provides information on selected privileges and courtesies (with the exception of federal health insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits) extended to departing and former Senators. Some are derived from law and Senate Rules, but most are courtesies that have been extended as a matter of custom.
Date: September 14, 2004
Creator: Amer, Mildred
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Black Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2007 (open access)

Black Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2007

This report is categorized into seven categories: (I) Background, (II) Female Members, (III) Relationship, (IV) Oldest and Youngest Black Members, (V) Black Members in Leadership Position, (VI) Tables and Data and (VII) Alphabetical Listening of Black Members, Selecetd Biographical Information, and Committee Assignments during Their Tenure in Office.
Date: September 27, 2007
Creator: Amer, Mildred L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Women in the United States Congress: 1917-2005 (open access)

Women in the United States Congress: 1917-2005

This report identifies the names, committee assignments, dates of service, and (for Representatives) districts of the 229 women Members of Congress.
Date: September 22, 2005
Creator: Amer, Mildred L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Amtrak Reform Council

Amtrak Reform Council (ARC) is an independent federal commission established under the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (ARAA), which gave the Council a statutory mandate: (i) to recommend to Amtrak actions that the Corporation can take to improve its operational and financial performance; (ii) to monitor Amtrak's financial performance in the light of both Amtrak's own goals for financial performance, as established in its strategic business plan, and the statutory requirement that Amtrak be free of the need for operating grants after the fifth anniversary of the enactment of the ARAA; and (iii) should the Council find that Amtrak has not achieved or will not achieve either of its financial targets, then it is to forward to the Congress recommendations for a restructured and rationalized national intercity rail passenger system.
Date: September 13, 2001
Creator: Amtrak Reform Council
Object Type: Website
System: The UNT Digital Library
Workforce Education and the Future of the Texas Economy (open access)

Workforce Education and the Future of the Texas Economy

Technical report discussing the percentage of the educated workers in Texas and possible solutions to increase that percentage found in Austin, Texas.
Date: September 2000
Creator: Anari, M. A. & Dotzour, Mark G.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Department of Defense Fuel Spending, Supply, Acquisition, and Policy (open access)

Department of Defense Fuel Spending, Supply, Acquisition, and Policy

This report discusses various aspects of the Department of Defense's (DOD) fuel consumption and any resulting policy considerations for Congress.
Date: September 22, 2009
Creator: Andrews, Anthony
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Energy Savings Performance Contracts: Reauthorization Issues (open access)

Energy Savings Performance Contracts: Reauthorization Issues

This report reviews the legislative history of ESPCs, the federal program to promote them, the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) scoring rationale, and ESPCs' cost and benefits.
Date: September 1, 2004
Creator: Andrews, Anthony
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The United Kingdom: Issues for the United States (open access)

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
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, August 2001. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, August 2001.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: September 4, 2001
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, August 2003. (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, August 2003.

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: September 2, 2003
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, September 2000 (open access)

Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Facilities Newsletter, September 2000

Monthly newsletter discussing news and activities related to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program, articles about weather and atmospheric phenomena, and other related topics.
Date: September 19, 2000
Creator: Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Running Deficits: Positives and Pitfalls (open access)

Running Deficits: Positives and Pitfalls

This report discusses how deficit finance can help governments manage their economies and how large and persistent deficits can lead to severe economic problems.
Date: September 20, 2006
Creator: Austin, D. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Auction-Rate Securities (open access)

Auction-Rate Securities

This report discusses auction-rate securities (ARSs), which most are long-term bonds, although some ARS are structured as preferred shares and so have no maturities.
Date: September 17, 2008
Creator: Austin, D. Andrew
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana, Volume 1: Papers on the Evolving Offshore Industry (open access)

History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana, Volume 1: Papers on the Evolving Offshore Industry

This study examines the expansion of offshore oil and gas development and its effects on shaping Louisiana's culture, geography, society and economy.
Date: September 2008
Creator: Austin, Diane; Priest, Tyler; Penney, Lauren; Pratt, Joseph; Pulsipher, Allan G. & Abel, Joseph
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: Is CAFE Up to Standards? (open access)

Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: Is CAFE Up to Standards?

This report discusses on refocusing on fuel economy: SUVs OPEC and Kyoto, Cafe in Congress and legislation.
Date: September 16, 2002
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards (open access)

Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards

This report is categorized into five categories: (I) Most Recent Developments, (II) Background and Analysis, (III) Improving Fuel Economy: Other Policy Approaches, (IV) Legislation and (V) Congressional Hearing, Reports, and Documents.
Date: September 19, 2005
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues (open access)

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues

This report offers a brief history of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It discusses the establishment of a regional home heating oil reserve and addresses the question when the SPR should be used.
Date: September 18, 2008
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues (open access)

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues

This report offers a brief history of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It discusses the establishment of a regional home heating oil reserve and addresses the question when the SPR should be used.
Date: September 19, 2008
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hurricane Katrina: Medicaid Issues (open access)

Hurricane Katrina: Medicaid Issues

This report discusses the following: Medicaid’s rules on eligibility, benefits, and financing in the context of current questions and issues raised by Hurricane Katrina. Recent state actions in response to Medicaid issues raised by the hurricane. Federal Medicaid waiver authority, including information on current activity in this area and the New York Disaster Relief Medicaid waiver granted in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks. Current federal legislation related to Medicaid and Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Date: September 15, 2005
Creator: Baumrucker, Evelyne P.; Grady, April; Hearne, Jean P.; Herz, Elicia J.; Rimkunas, Richard; Stone-Axelrad, Julie et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
H.R. 5825 (109th Congress): "Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act" (open access)

H.R. 5825 (109th Congress): "Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act"

This report discusses the National Security Agency’s “Terrorist Surveillance Program,” a program in which international communications of persons within the United States have been the subject of electronic surveillance without a warrant or a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court order.
Date: September 8, 2006
Creator: Bazan, Elizabeth B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library