Economic Development Administration: Reauthorization and Funding Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Economic Development Administration: Reauthorization and Funding Issues in the 112th Congress

The 112th Congress may consider legislation to reauthorize and amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act (PWEDA), whose statutory authority expired on September 30, 2008. As part of those deliberations, Congress may consider a number of changes in the structure of Economic Development Administration (EDA) assistance programs.
Date: March 1, 2012
Creator: Boyd, Eugene
System: The UNT Digital Library
Economic Development Administration: Reauthorization Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Economic Development Administration: Reauthorization Issues in the 112th Congress

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Date: July 7, 2011
Creator: Boyd, Eugene & Gonzales, Oscar R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Biomass: Comparison of Definitions in Legislation Through the 112th Congress (open access)

Biomass: Comparison of Definitions in Legislation Through the 112th Congress

Report discussing the use of biomass, its legislative history, and the proposed redefinition of biomass in legislation.
Date: November 14, 2012
Creator: Bracmort, Kelsi
System: The UNT Digital Library
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Reauthorization Proposals in the 112th Congress: Comparison of Major Features of Current Law and H.R. 4297 (open access)

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Reauthorization Proposals in the 112th Congress: Comparison of Major Features of Current Law and H.R. 4297

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Date: August 10, 2012
Creator: Bradley, David H. & Collins, Benjamin
System: The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress

This report discusses immigration-related issues that have received legislative action or are of significant congressional interest in the 112th Congress.
Date: January 12, 2012
Creator: Bruno, Andorra
System: The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress

This report discusses immigration-related issues that have received legislative action or are of significant congressional interest in the 112th Congress.
Date: September 11, 2012
Creator: Bruno, Andorra
System: The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress

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Date: September 11, 2012
Creator: Bruno, Andorra
System: The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 112th Congress

Report detailing issues and legislative concerns regarding immigration during the 112th Congress, with a focus on comprehensive reform.
Date: September 30, 2011
Creator: Bruno, Andorra; Ester, Karma; Lee, Margaret Mikyung; Manuel, Kate M.; Rosenblum, Marc R. & Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress

This report provides the information related to the fishery, aquaculture, and marine mammal issues in the 112th Congress
Date: September 16, 2011
Creator: Buck, Eugene H. & Upton, Harold F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress

This report provides the information related to the fishery, aquaculture, and marine mammal issues in the 112th Congress
Date: February 16, 2011
Creator: Buck, Eugene H. & Upton, Harold F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress

This report provides the information related to the fishery, aquaculture, and marine mammal issues in the 112th Congress
Date: November 4, 2011
Creator: Buck, Eugene H. & Upton, Harold F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress

This report provides the information related to the fishery, aquaculture, and marine mammal issues in the 112th Congress
Date: December 6, 2011
Creator: Buck, Eugene H. & Upton, Harold F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress

This report provides the information related to the fishery, aquaculture, and marine mammal issues in the 112th Congress
Date: January 27, 2012
Creator: Buck, Eugene H. & Upton, Harold F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress

This report gives an overview of Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 111th Congress
Date: April 8, 2011
Creator: Buck, Eugene H. & Upton, Harold F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress

This report gives an overview of Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 112th Congress
Date: November 6, 2012
Creator: Buck, Eugene H. & Upton, Harrold F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

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Date: June 14, 2012
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th 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 112th Congress to address Endangered Species Act implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date: May 9, 2012
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

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Date: April 4, 2012
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th 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 112th Congress to address Endangered Species Act implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date: November 5, 2012
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

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Date: March 21, 2011
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

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Date: March 15, 2012
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th 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 112th Congress to address Endangered Species Act implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date: April 29, 2011
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Appointments, the Senate's Confirmation Process, and Changes Made in the 112th Congress (open access)

Presidential Appointments, the Senate's Confirmation Process, and Changes Made in the 112th Congress

This report provides information on presidential appointments in the executive and judicial branch including a brief background on advice and consent issues, an overview of the appointment process in both the executive and legislative branches, and a brief discussion of recent concerns about the system. Also, the report explores the events in the 112th Congress leading up to the introduction and passage of two measures purported to make the appointment process easier and quicker, and it concludes with an analysis of the two measures.
Date: October 9, 2012
Creator: Carey, Maeve P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Appointments, the Senate's Confirmation Process, and Proposals for Change, 112th Congress (open access)

Presidential Appointments, the Senate's Confirmation Process, and Proposals for Change, 112th Congress

The responsibility for populating top positions in the executive and judicial branches of government is shared, with the President having the power of appointment and the Senate having the power of advice and consent. This report provides a brief background on advice and consent issues, an overview of the appointment process in both the executive and legislative branches, and a brief discussion of recent concerns about the system. Next, the report explores the events in the 112th Congress leading up to the introduction and Senate action on S. 679 and S.Res. 116, and concludes with an analysis of the two measures.
Date: July 8, 2011
Creator: Carey, Maeve P. & Palmer, Betsy
System: The UNT Digital Library