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Electronic Voting System in the House of Representatives: History and Usage

Description: This report examines the legislative history of electronic voting in the House of Representative, discusses the design and initial use of the electronic voting system, and examines the day-to-day operations of the system, including the process for conducing a vote electronically.
Date: June 13, 2011
Creator: Straus, Jacob R.
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The Federal Excise Tax on Gasoline and the Highway Trust Fund: A Short History

Description: This report discusses Excise taxes that have been long a part of our country's revenue history. It also discusses about the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 that establishes the federal Highway Trust Fund for the direct purpose of funding the construction of an interstate highway system.
Date: November 3, 2011
Creator: Bickley, James M.
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Gray Wolves Under the Endangered Species Act: Distinct Population Segments and Experimental Populations

Description: This report analyzes the distinct population segments (DPS) designation process as it is applied to the gray wolf. It also examines experimental populations of wolves under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and their protections.
Date: February 28, 2011
Creator: Alexander, Kristina & Corn, M. L.
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The Federal Government’s Role in Electric Transmission Facility Siting

Description: This report looks at the history of transmission siting and the reason for an increased federal role in sitting decisions, explains the new federal role in transmission siting pursuant to EPAct, and discusses legal issues related to this and any potential future expansions of the federal role.
Date: September 8, 2011
Creator: Vann, Adam & DeBergh, James V.
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