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Congressional Gold Medals, 1776-2007

Description: This report responds to congressional inquiries concerning this process, and includes a historical examination and chronological list of these awards. It is intended to assist Members of Congress and staff in their consideration of future Gold Medal proposals, and will be updated as Gold Medals are approved.
Date: October 23, 2007
Creator: Stathis, Stephen W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Constitutionality of Awarding the Delegate for the District of Columbia a Vote in the House of Representatives or the Committee of the Whole

Description: This report contains an overview of the constitutionality of awarding the delegate for the district of Columbia a vote i the House of Representatives or the committee of the whole.
Date: October 25, 2007
Creator: Thomas, Kenneth R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Corporate Tax Reform: Issues for Congress

Description: This report provides an overview of corporate tax issues and discusses potential reforms in the context of these issues, with particular attention to some of the recent research concerning large behavioral responses and their implications for revenue and distribution.
Date: October 31, 2007
Creator: Gravelle, Jane G. & Hungerford, Thomas L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods

Description: This report details the information related to country-of-origin information on fresh fruits and vegetables, red meats, seafood, and peanuts. The contents include the background, meat, and poultry inspection provisions, history of Congressional Action for the implementation
Date: October 25, 2007
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Current Economic Conditions and Selected Forecasts

Description: U.S. real GDP growth has been positive for 23 consecutive quarters, and the economy is considered to be in an "expansion" phase. As of the second quarter of 2007, real or inflation-adjusted growth was some 16% above its previous high near the end of the 1991-2001 expansion. This report contains information on current economic conditions, the posture of fiscal and monetary policy, economic forecasts, and related information.
Date: October 19, 2007
Creator: Makinen, Gail E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Debt-for-Nature Initiatives and the Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Status and Implementation

Description: This report provides a description of debt-for-nature transactions and a summary of the Tropical Forest Conservation Act. Debt-for- nature transactions are generally viewed as a success by conservation organizations and government.
Date: October 22, 2007
Creator: Sheikh, Pervaze A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Department of Homeland Security Grants to State and Local Governments: FY2003 to FY2006

Description: This report provides information about the Department of Homeland Security Grants to State and Local Governments in between FY2003 to FY2006. This report also analyzes federal grants to state and local governments that are administered by DHS.
Date: October 12, 2007
Creator: Maguire, Steven & Reese, Shawn
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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