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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD): FY2008 Appropriations
Date: February 14, 2008
Creator: Peterman, David Randall
Description: This report discusses the current legislative status of the appropriations bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related legislative activity.
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Conservation and the 2007 Farm Bill
Date: May 6, 2008
Creator: Cowan, Tadlock
Description: This report introduces some of the issues that are influencing the development of a conservation title. It then reviews major provisions passed by both chambers, followed by some of the alternative conservation proposals that were offered. An appendix compares current law with the conservation provisions, as passed by both chambers, in more detail.
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Sugar Policy and the 2007 Farm Bill
Date: May 15, 2008
Creator: Jurenas, Remy
Description: This report discusses the sugar policy which is designed to guarantee the price received by sugar crop growers and processors and to operate at “no cost” to the U.S. Treasury.
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Managing Electronic Waste: An Analysis of State E-Waste Legislation
Date: February 6, 2008
Creator: Luther, Linda
Description: This report discusses the e-waste management law that has been enacted by 14 states. The report provides an overview of enacted state legislation. it also discusses issues leading to state action, and common provisions of state e-waste laws.
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2008
Date: February 5, 2008
Creator: Sargent , John F.
Description: This report discusses the U.S. research and development (R&D) enterprise, and its support for federal R&D activities.
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Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title VII of H.R. 3221: Summary and Discussion of Oil and Gas Provisions
Date: February 29, 2008
Creator: Humphries, Marc
Description: This report discusses the energy development reform and energy production from public lands.
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Smart Grid Provisions in H.R. 6, 110th Congress
Date: February 13, 2008
Creator: Abel, Amy
Description: This report provides an overview of Smart Grid, a distribution system that allows for flow of information from a customer's meter in two directions. It discusses both regulatory and technological barriers that have limited the implementation of Smart Grid technology.
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U.S. Food and Agricultural Imports: Safeguards and Selected Issues
Date: April 16, 2008
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Description: The report provides background information in the increase of food and agricultural imports and federal oversight responsibilities. It discusses international trade considerations, import refusals by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), administration, and legislative proposals.
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Climate Change: The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Enters Kyoto Compliance
Date: February 11, 2008
Creator: Parker, Larry
Description: This report discusses the development in global warming as a global issue. Topics include issues that have arisen regarding the ETS and considerations for cap-and-trade.
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Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of the U.S. Military in Africa
Date: March 10, 2008
Creator: Ploch, Lauren
Description: This report provides a broad overview of U.S. strategic interests in Africa and the role of U.S. military efforts on the continent as they pertain to the creation of AFRICOM. Although the command is still in the early stages of its development, a discussion of AFRICOM’s mission, its coordination with other government agencies, and its basing and manpower requirements is included.
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