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Abortion Procedures

Description: The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997, H.R. 1122 was vetoed by President Clinton on October 10, 1997. This legislation would have made it a federal crime, punishable by fine and/or incarceration, for a physician to perform a partial birth abortion unless it was necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury. The partial-birth abortion legislation has stimulated a great deal of controversy. This report provides a brief overview of … more
Date: November 17, 1997
Creator: Stith-Coleman, Irene
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fast-Track Trade Authority Proposals: Which Environmental Issues are Included in the Principal Negotiating Objectives?

Description: This report discusses fast-track negotiating authority, which provides that Congress will consider trade agreements within mandatory deadlines, with limited debate, and without amendment. Environmental provisions are eligible for the fast-track procedure only if they meet at least one of the principal trade negotiating objectives.
Date: October 17, 1997
Creator: Wilson, Arlene
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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NATO: Article V and Collective Defense

Description: Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty does not guarantee the use of force to assist an ally under attack. Nonetheless, the U.S. pledge to assist an ally under attack has been the core of the alliance. Despite growing political functions, the NATO views collective defense, and not collective security, as its core function.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Gallis, Paul E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Transportation Fuel Taxes Early in the 105th Congress

Description: The 105th Congress has reinstated for about half a year the federal excise taxes on fuel used by noncommercial aviation. This follows a similar move by the 104th Congress on aviation fuel taxes, and actions pertaining to the tax on diesel fuel used in recreational motorboats, and to the fuel tax credits given to first purchasers of diesel-powered cars and light trucks. The 104th Congress also debated repeal of the increase of 4.3 cents per gallon in transportation fuel taxes imposed by the Omni… more
Date: March 17, 1997
Creator: Gelb, Bernard A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Nuclear Weapons Production Complex: Environmental Compliance and Waste Management

Description: The aging nuclear weapons production complex, managed by the Department of Energy (DOE), faces enormous environmental and waste management problems. Several hundred billion dollars may be needed to clean up leaking waste pits, groundwater contamination, growing accumulations of radioactive waste, and uncontrolled liquid discharges at DOE facilities. DOE's cleanup program is carried out by the Office of Environmental Management (EM). Cleanup funding escalated rapidly after the end of the Cold Wa… more
Date: January 17, 1997
Creator: Holt, Mark
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Research and Development Funding: Fiscal Year 1998

Description: President Clinton requested $75.469 billion for R&D in FY1998, a 2.2% increase over FY1997. However, this request would have increased the actual conduct of R&D less than 2.2% due to a proposed 50% increase associated with upfront funding for major research facilities, mostly in DOE.
Date: December 17, 1997
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Leann Gann Rides Badgers Roan Doc]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Badgers Roan Doc, ridden by Leann Gann, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals. Badgers Roan Doc was owned by Jerry. W. Gann.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tiffany Y. May Rides Boons Fox Bar]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Boons Fox Bar, ridden by Tiffany Y. May, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals. Boons Fox Bar was owned by Tim May.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Benjamin Lee Roberson Rides Lynx Expresso]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Lynx Expresso, ridden by Benjamin Lee Roberson, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals. Lynx Expresso was owned by Richard and Terrye Brown.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Courtney Sokol Rides Jae Bar Mina]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Jae Bar Mina, ridden and owned by Courtney Sokol, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Junior Youth Division of the Finals.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cole Carter Rides Smart Peppy Lena]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Smart Peppy Lena, ridden by Cole Carter, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Junior Youth Division of the Finals. Smart Peppy Lena was owned by Don and Kathy Boone.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Amanda Evans Rides Delena Doc]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Delena Doc, ridden by Amanda Evans, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Junior Youth Division of the Finals. Delena Doc was owned by Rory and Diane Evans.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tyler J. Vance Rides Smoken Peppys Sam]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Smoken Peppys Sam, ridden by Tyler J. Vance, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals. Smoken Peppys Sam was owned by Larry and Bonna Vance.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Jolynne Deaville Rides Sugar Pep Jim]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Sugar Pep Jim, ridden by Jolynne Deaville, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals. Sugar Pep Jim was owned by Keith Deaville.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Lendy Merryman Rides Little Safari Badger]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Little Safari Badger, ridden and owned by Lindy Merryman, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Karen Lin Cannon Rides Docs Sassy Colonel]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Docs Sassy Colonel, ridden and owned by Karen Lin Cannon, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bronson L. Parker Rides Doctor Heaven]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Doctor Heaven, ridden and owned by Bronson L. Parker, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Shelley Wilson Rides Sons Lil Freckles]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Sons Lil Freckles, ridden by Shelley Wilson, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals. Sons Lil Freckles was owned by David L. Wilson.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Courtney Ford Rides Peeping Peppy]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Peeping Peppy, ridden and owned by Courtney Ford, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Matt Fanning Rides Play Alot Olena]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Play Alot Olena, ridden and owned by Matt fanning, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Senior Youth Division of the Finals.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hilary Hightower Rides Hyglo Freckles]

Description: Photograph of competitors in the 1997 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. In this image, a horse, Hyglo Freckles, ridden and owned by Hilary Hightower, separates a cow from the herd during a cutting competition in the Junior Youth Division of the Finals.
Date: July 17, 1997
Creator: Don Shugart Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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