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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 108th Congress

Description: This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.
Date: January 17, 2003
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Committee System Rules Changes in the House, 108th Congress

Description: This fact sheet details changes in the committee system contained in H. Res. 5, the rules of the House for the 108th Congress, adopted by the House January 7, 2003. It contains information on the committee organization and structure, committee procedure, and committee staff.
Date: January 17, 2003
Creator: Schneider, Judy
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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House Rules Changes Affecting Floor Proceedings in the 108th Congress

Description: This report briefly discusses each of the nine substantive changes to the standing rules of the House and one standing order that affect the transaction of business on the floor.
Date: January 17, 2003
Creator: Rybicki, Elizabeth
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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