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Balancing Scientific Publication and National Security Concerns: Issues for Congress

Description: There is a lack of consensus regarding the best method of balancing scientific publishing and national security. The current federal policy, as described in National Security Decision Directive 189, is that fundamental research should remain unrestricted and that in the rare case where it is necessary to restrict such information, classification is the appropriate vehicle to do so. Other mechanisms restrict international information flow, where Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Intern… more
Date: February 2, 2004
Creator: Shea, Dana A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies

Description: This report provides information about the Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies. This list of about 150 congressional liaison offices is intended to help congressional offices in placing telephone calls.
Date: February 2, 2004
Creator: Watkins, Zina L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressional Continuity of Operations (COOP): An Overview of Concepts and Challenges

Description: Interruptions of congressional operations by incidents such as episodic computer virus infections and the 2001 anthrax contamination, the February 2004 ricin incident have demonstrated the importance of congressional continuity of operations (COOP) planning. This report discusses the circumstances surrounding COOP planning, including provisions for alternative meeting sites and methods for conducting House and Senate meetings and floor sessions when Capitol facilities are not available.
Date: February 3, 2004
Creator: Petersen, R. Eric & Seifert, Jeffery W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Higher Education Act: Reauthorization Status and Issues

Description: This report includes information such as background, summary, and possible reauthorization issues of the Higher Education Act.
Date: February 3, 2004
Creator: Stedman, James B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Immigration: A Guide to Internet Sources

Description: This report identifies selected websites from the Internet on immigration topics in the United States.
Date: February 3, 2004
Creator: Torreon, Barbara Salazar
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Campaign Finance: Constitutional and Legal Issues of Soft Money

Description: Prior to enactment of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA), P.L. 107-155, the term “soft money” generally referred to unregulated funds, perceived as resulting from loopholes in the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), 2 U.S.C. §§ 431 et seq. Generally, the intent of BCRA, (effective Nov. 6, 2002), which amends FECA, is to restrict the raising and spending of soft money. This Issue Brief discusses constitutional and legal issues surrounding two major types of soft money that BCRA … more
Date: February 4, 2004
Creator: Whitaker, L. Paige
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Critical Infrastructures: Background, Policy, and Implementation

Description: The nation's health, wealth, and security rely on the production and distribution of certain goods and services. The array of physical assets, functions, and systems across which these goods and services move are called critical infrastructures. This report discusses in more detail the evolution of a national critical infrastructure policy and the institutional structures established to implement it. The report highlights five issues of Congressional concern: identifying critical assets; assess… more
Date: February 4, 2004
Creator: Moteff, John D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Dietary Supplements: Ephedra

Description: This report will attempt to clarify the current regulatory status of dietary supplement products containing ephedra.
Date: February 4, 2004
Creator: Porter, Donna V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Homeland Security: Department Organization and Management - Implementation Phase

Description: This report mainly discusses about Implementation Phase on Homeland Security of Department Organization and Management . it include various implementations like senate confirmation of presidential nominees etc.
Date: February 4, 2004
Creator: Relyea, Harold C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Same-Sex Marriages: Legal Issues

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Date: February 4, 2004
Creator: Smith, Alison M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Biological and Chemical Weapons: Criminal Sanctions and Federal Regulations

Description: This report reviews criminal sanctions attaching to the development,production,possesion, and use of biological weapons.It also addresses certain federal regulations attaching to the development,production, and transportation of biological agents.
Date: February 5, 2004
Creator: Garcia, Michael John
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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