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Recreation on Federal Lands

Description: This report discuses the 109th Congress's considering legislation and conducting oversight on issues involving recreation on federal lands, including traditional recreational pursuits and newer forms of motorized recreation. The Administration is addressing these issues through budgetary, regulatory, and other actions.
Date: April 25, 2006
Creator: Calvert, Kori & Vincent, Carol H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Postal Reform

Description: This report examines the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS's) financial crisis and the resulting legislative action. Although its short-term financial performance has improved, the USPS faces severe long-term financial straits, largely due to digital alternatives. USPS has a negative net worth and mounting obligations for retiree health benefits.
Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Stevens, Nye
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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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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Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal

Description: This report mainly provides information about the Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal.Federal policy is based on the premise that nuclear waste can be disposed of safety.
Date: November 25, 2005
Creator: Holt, Mark
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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Drug Control: International Policy and Approaches

Description: This report gives an overview of international policy and Approaches related to Drug Control.
Date: July 25, 2005
Creator: Perl, Raphael
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Program

Description: This report includes information regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons program. This information includes background, development, and analysis
Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Niksch, Larry A.
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: November 25, 2005
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Tax Policy

Description: This report discusses about energy tax policy. U.S energy tax policy promoted the supply of oil and gas but witnessed significant cutback, imposition of new excise taxes on oil and introduction of numerous tax preferences for energy conservation.
Date: May 25, 2006
Creator: Lazzari, Salvatore
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Norht Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program

Description: North Korea's decisions to restart nuclear installations at Yongbyon that were shut down under the U.S.-South Korean Agreed Framework of 1994 and to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty create an acute foreign policy problem for the United States. Restarting the Yongbyon facilities opens up a possible North Korean intent to stage a "nuclear breakout" of its nuclear program and openly produce nuclear weapons. The main objective of the Bush Administration is to secure the dismantlin… more
Date: May 25, 2006
Creator: Niksch, Larry A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Exempting Food and Agriculture Products from U.S. Economic Sanctions: Status and Implementation

Description: Falling agricultural exports and declining commodity prices led farm groups and agribusiness firms to urge the 106th Congress to pass legislation exempting foods and agricultural commodities from U.S. economic sanctions against certain countries. In completing action on the FY2001 agriculture appropriations bill, Congress codified the lifting of unilateral sanctions on commercial sales of food, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical products to Iran, Libya, North Korea, and Sudan, and … more
Date: February 25, 2005
Creator: Jurenas, Remy
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lebanon

Description: This report provides background information and analysis on Lebanon. It discusses the political situation and its relation with U.S.
Date: April 25, 2006
Creator: Prados, Alfred B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mad Cow Disease: Agricultural Issues for Congress

Description: This report provides information on how most of the countries banned United States beef after a single report of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a Canadian-born cow after the December 2003 U.S. report. This explains all the steps USDA has taken to reduce the positive cases of BSE by starting special programs. Updated May 25, 2005.
Date: May 25, 2005
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Africa: U.S. Foreign Assistance Issues

Description: This report discusses the issue of U.S. economic assistance to sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the importance of continued assistance in light of U.S. national security and also various U.S.-led efforts to promote reform amongst African citizens themselves. U.S. assistance finds its way to Africa through a variety of channels, including the USAID-administered DA program, food aid programs, and indirect aid provided through international financial institutions and the United Nations.
Date: October 25, 2005
Creator: Copson, Raymond W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Middle East Peace Talks

Description: After the first Gulf war, in 1991, a new the peace process was begun, with Israel and the Palestinians discussing a five-year period of interim self-rule leading to a final settlement. Israel and Syria discussed Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights in exchange for peace. Israel and Jordan discussed relations. Israel and Lebanon focused on Israel’s withdrawal from its self-declared security zone in south Lebanon and reciprocal Lebanese actions.
Date: August 25, 2005
Creator: Migdalovitz, Carol
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Middle East Peace Talks

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Date: July 25, 2005
Creator: Migdalovitz, Carol
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate over Government Policy

Description: This report summarizes the debate on the government policy regarding industrial competitiveness and technological advancement and its influence on the U.S. economy. It discusses the most recent developments, dives into the background and analysis of the topic, and talks about congress' plans and approach.
Date: February 25, 2003
Creator: Schacht, Wendy H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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China-U.S. Trade Issues

Description: U.S.-China economic ties have expanded substantially over the past several years. China is now the third largest U.S. trading partner, its second largest source of imports, and its fourth largest export market. However, U.S.-China commercial ties have been strained by a number of issues, including a surging U.S. trade deficit with China, China's refusal to float its currency, and failure to fully comply with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, especially its failure to provide prote… more
Date: May 25, 2005
Creator: Morrison, Wayne M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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