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Haiti: Developments and U.S. Policy Since 1991 and Current Congressional Concerns

Description: This report outlines Congressional concerns regarding Haiti including fostering democratic development, stability, and security; the cost and effectiveness of U.S. aid; protecting human rights; combating narcotics trafficking; addressing Haitian migration; and alleviating poverty. Bills addressing those concerns have been introduced in the 110th Congress.
Date: June 21, 2007
Creator: Taft-Morales, Maureen & Ribando, Clare M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues: A Brief Overview

Description: This report is a brief overview of key issues addressed in CRS Report RL33864, Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues. This report (1) identifies key labor provisions in the current TPA law and how they have translated into free trade agreements negotiated under it; (2) presents some legislative options, and summarizes arguments for and against listing enforceable core labor standards as a principal negotiating objective; and (3) looks at possible outcomes and impl… more
Date: February 21, 2007
Creator: Bolle, Mary Jane
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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