Electronic Congress: Proposals and Issues
Description:
The events of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent anthrax incidents have prompted some observers to suggest creating a capability for a virtual or electronic Congress (e-Congress) that could function in the event of an emergency. Currently, it is unclear exactly how an e-Congress would be constituted and operated; however, a proposal (H.R. 3481) has been introduced to require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate the feasibility and costs of implementing a …
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Date:
July 2, 2002
Creator:
Seifert, Jeffrey W. & Petersen, R. Eric
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department