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Postal Reform

Description: This report includes background and analysis of the United States postal reform. Causes of financial crisis, transformative plans, and activity from past congresses are also discussed in this report.
Date: February 25, 2003
Creator: Stevens, Nye
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Welfare Reform: An Issue Overview

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Date: February 27, 2003
Creator: Burke, Vee
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Meat and Poultry Inspection Issues

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Date: December 31, 2003
Creator: Rawson, Jean M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Policy: The Continuing Debate and Omnibus Energy Legislation (H.R. 6)

Description: This report includes background and analysis on the debate on energy policy, as well as Omnibus energy legislation. Electricity restructuring, nuclear energy, and renewable energy and fuels are among topics discussed in this report.
Date: November 25, 2003
Creator: Bamberger, Robert L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Policy: Setting the Stage for the Current Debate

Description: This report discusses the energy policy. Comprehensive energy legislation was introduced in the Senate by both parties by late March (S. 388, S. 389, S. 596, S. 597).
Date: January 14, 2003
Creator: Bamberger, Robert L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance

Description: This report gives a summary of the usage of the War Powers Resolution (WPR) and various issues related to proposals to modify or repeal the resolution. The report summarizes most recent developments and background, and gives an overview of United Nations actions, and WPR activities in former Yugoslavia/Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq (post-1991), Haiti, and Somalia. It also includes commentary on the instances formally reported under the WPR, consultation with Congress, and the current issues which Congre… more
Date: March 6, 2003
Creator: Grimmett, Richard F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Endangered Species: Difficult Choices

Description: This report includes an overlook at issues regarding various endangered species. Issues include recovery plans, permits, and critical habitats.
Date: October 30, 2003
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne & Baldwin, Pamela
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Syria: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues

Description: This report includes information regarding U.S. relations and bilateral issues within Syria. External relations, Syria's role in Lebanon, and U.S. aid are among topics discussed in this report.
Date: October 20, 2003
Creator: Prados, Alfred B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Campaign Finance: Constitutional and Legal Issues of Soft Money

Description: This report discusses the Constitutional and Legal Issues surrounding two major types of soft money that BCRA regulates: political party soft money and soft money used for issue advocacy.
Date: October 30, 2003
Creator: Whitaker, L. Paige
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Drug Control: International Policy and Approaches

Description: This report discusses various U.S. international narcotics policy approaches meant to achieve two main goals: to reduce the supply of illicit narcotics flowing into the United States, and to reduce the amount of illicit narcotics cultivated, processed, and consumed worldwide.
Date: March 6, 2003
Creator: Perl, Raphael
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Military Retirement: Major Legislative Issues

Description: This report discusses various proposed changes to the military retirement system, which includes benefits for retirement after an active or reserve military career, disability retirement, and survivor benefits for eligible survivors of deceased retirees. Major issues include whether some or all military retirees should be allowed to receive both military retired pay and any VA disability compensation to which they are otherwise entitled -- referred to as "concurrent receipt" -- whether some mil… more
Date: October 21, 2003
Creator: Goldich, Robert L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Endangered Species: Difficult Choices

Description: This report discusses various measures being considered by Congress that propose to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Major issues in recent years have focused on whether to incorporate further protection for property owners and reduce regulatory impacts, whether to increase the protection afforded listed species, or whether to modify various aspects of the ESA, such as the role of science in decision-making.
Date: December 9, 2003
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. L. & Baldwin, Pamela
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Higher Education Act: Reauthorization Status and Issues

Description: This report provides an overview of postsecondary education (institutions and students), an overview of the Higher Education Act (HEA) with a focus on its most significant programs and provisions, and a discussion of major issues that have been, or may be, of interest to the Congress during the HEA reauthorization process.
Date: October 29, 2003
Creator: Stedman, James B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Space Stations

Description: This report includes information regarding space stations. The Space Station Program, the International Space Station, and international partners are among topics discussed in this report.
Date: December 8, 2003
Creator: Smith, Marcia S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Endangered Species: Difficult Choices

Description: This report includes an overlook at issues regarding various endangered species. Issues include recovery plans, permits, and critical habitats.
Date: April 22, 2003
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne & Baldwin, Pamela
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Israel: U.S. Foreign Assistance

Description: This report includes information regarding United States foreign assistance to Israel. Current aid issues, special benefits, and Israel's debt to the United States government are among topics discussed in this report.
Date: December 15, 2003
Creator: Mark, Clyde R.
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: December 24, 2003
Creator: Stedman, James B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Russia

Description: This report includes information regarding Russia. Political developments, economic developments, and foreign policy are among topics discussed in this report.
Date: December 31, 2003
Creator: Goldman, Stuart D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Palestinians and Middle East Peace: Issues for the United States

Description: This report discusses issues for the United States regarding Palestinians and peace in the Middle East. Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, U.S. policy towards Palestinians, and unresolved issues in the Palestinian problem are among topics discussed in this report.
Date: December 16, 2003
Creator: Mark, Clyde
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Description: This report includes information regarding strategic petroleum reserve. Background and analysis, purchases of crude oil, and drawdown of the reserve are among topics discussed in this report.
Date: December 19, 2003
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Global Climate Change

Description: This report includes information regarding global climate change and its recent developments, background, science and policy, and international action being taken.
Date: October 22, 2003
Creator: Justus, John R. & Fletcher, Susan R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Policy: The Continuing Debate

Description: This report includes information regarding the debate over energy policy. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, electricity restructuring, and nuclear energy are among items discussed in this report.
Date: October 31, 2003
Creator: Bamberger, Robert L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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