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Withdrawal from the ABM Treaty: Legal Considerations
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On December 13, 2001, President Bush gave formal notice to Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the Ukraine that the United States was withdrawing from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty because of the constraints it imposes on the testing of missile defense systems; and six months later, on June 13, 2002, the treaty effectively terminated. The ABM Treaty has been in force since 1972. Pertinent legal questions that have been raised about U.S. withdrawal concern whether the treaty allows it; if so, t…
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Date:
December 31, 2002
Creator:
Ackerman, David M.
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Europe’s New Trade Agenda
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This report summarizes the European Union's new initiative, casts the initiative in a historical perspective, and assesses the implications of this shift for the global trading system and for U.S. interests.
Date:
July 31, 2008
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches
Description:
This report discusses the global economy, or what many call globalization, which has a growing impact on the economic futures of American companies, workers, and families. Increasing integration with the world economy makes the U.S. and other economies more productive. For most Americans, this has translated into absolute increases in living standards and real disposable incomes.
Date:
July 31, 2008
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches
Description:
This report discusses the global economy, or what many call globalization, which has a growing impact on the economic futures of American companies, workers, and families. Increasing integration with the world economy makes the U.S. and other economies more productive. For most Americans, this has translated into absolute increases in living standards and real disposable incomes.
Date:
July 31, 2008
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The 2010 Oil Spill: Criminal Liability Under Wildlife Laws
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This report highlights the possible ways to prosecute those who caused the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The report suggests that prosecution can be done under laws such as the ESA (Endangered Species Act) or the MMPA (Marine Mammal Protection Act) both of which provide for civil and criminal punishment. However, the most likely law to be used will be the MBTA (Migratory Bird Treatment Act) which makes it a crime to kill migratory birds. The report suggests that the MBTA would be the be…
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Date:
August 31, 2010
Creator:
Alexander, Kristina
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The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor
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This report focuses on the floor activities of the House during its first formal session in a new Congress, and serves as a guide for those participating in or watching these proceedings.
Date:
October 31, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Major Leadership Election Contests in the House of Representatives, 94th-111th Congresses
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This report contains data on votes for Speaker of the House for the 94th through 110th Congresses and elections in party conferences or caucuses for major leaders within each party for the 94th through 111th Congresses. It reflects actual balloting on the House floor for Speaker and in the Democratic Caucus and Republican Conference for other positions.
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Members of the U.S. Congress Who Have Died of Other Than Natural Causes while in Office
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This report provides an alphabetical list of the 61 Members of Congress who have died of other than natural causes while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate. Each entry includes party affiliation, the name of the state that the Member represented, dates of service, chamber in which the Member served, and cause of death.
Date:
October 31, 2002
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Membership of the 111th Congress: A Profile
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This report presents a profile of the membership of the 111th Congress. Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age and length of service, occupation, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity, foreign births, and military service.
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Membership of the 109th Congress: A Profile
Description:
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 109th Congress. Statistical
information is included on selected characteristics of Members. This includes data on
party affiliation; average age and length of service; occupation; religious affiliation;
female and minority Members; foreign-born Members; and military service.
Date:
May 31, 2005
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Department of Defense Facilities Energy Conservation Policies and Spending
Description:
This report reviews energy conservation legislation and Executive Ordrs that apply to the Department of Defense, directives and instructions to the military departments and agencies on implementing the legislation and orders, Defense spending on facility energy over the last decade, annual Defense appropriations that fund energy-conservation improvements, and Defense energy conservation investments.
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
State Governance of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Date:
December 31, 1999
Creator:
Apling, Richard N.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Medicaid
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This report begins with an overview of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It then discusses the distinction made in IDEA between medical services and health services. The report then summarizes the provisions in law that link Medicaid funding to IDEA. Next the report provides an overview of the complexities of Medicaid eligibility and covered services. Following that discussion, the report analyzes possible reasons why Medicaid appears to cover relatively little of IDEA health-…
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Date:
January 31, 2003
Creator:
Apling, Richard N. & Herz, Elicia J.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Overview and Selected Issues
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This report provides a brief overview of the act with particular attention paid to issues of recent congressional concern, such as funding and private school enrollment.
Date:
January 31, 2007
Creator:
Apling, Richard N. & Jones, Nancy Lee
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The European Union: Questions and Answers
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This report provides a brief overview of the European Union (EU), an economic and political partnership between 27 sovereign member states. The report describes the formation of the EU, the three main institutions of the EU, and the EU's relationship with the United States.
Date:
July 31, 2014
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Debt Limit Since 2011
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This report discusses the federal debt increase, which can increase when the government sells debt to the public to finance budget deficits and acquire the financial resources needed to meet its obligations (increasing debt held by the public), or when the federal government issues debt to certain government accounts in exchange for their reported surpluses (increasing debt held by government accounts).
Date:
January 31, 2017
Creator:
Austin, D. A.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Federal Budget: Current and Upcoming Issues
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This report examines changes to the Federal Budget for Fiscal Years 2008-2010. The report considers the factors that have an effect on various budgetary functions and decisions. The report specifically focuses on the effect of the 2007-2008 financial recession on the budget, but also considers more long-term fiscal issues such as health care for retiring Baby-Boomers.
Date:
December 31, 2009
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Levit, Mindy R.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Rare Earth Elements in National Defense: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress
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This report covers concerns that Congress has expressed over U.S. acquisition of rare earth elements, particularly those used in various components of defense weapon systems. Specific concerns are the acquisition of these elements, especially from foreign sources such as China; how dependence of foreign sources affects national security; and methods for decreasing the relationship between reliance on foreign sources and national security.
Date:
March 31, 2011
Creator:
Bailey Grasso, Valerie
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Endangered Species Act: A Primer
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA)1 receives significant congressional attention. The associated power and reach of its comprehensive protection for species identified as endangered or threatened with extinction has ignited concern that there be appropriate bounds on this power. The following discussion provides an overview and background on the various features of the ESA that contribute to its stature and yet spark an ongoing debate over its implementation.
Date:
March 31, 2005
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela; Buck, Eugene H. & Corn, M. Lynne
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
The Endangered Species Act: A Primer
Description:
The Endangered Species Act (ESA)1 receives significant congressional attention. The associated power and reach of its comprehensive protection for species identified as endangered or threatened with extinction has ignited concern that there be appropriate bounds on this power. The following discussion provides an overview and background on the various features of the ESA that contribute to its stature and yet spark an ongoing debate over its implementation.
Date:
March 31, 2005
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela; Buck, Eugene H. & Corn, M. Lynne
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress
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This is a report by the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, specifically about the controversies for the 109th Congress.
Date:
January 31, 2006
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela; Gelb, Bernard A. & Corn, M. Lynne
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards
Description:
The report is categorized into five categories: (I)Most Recent developments (II) Background and Analysis, (III) Improving Fuel Economy: Other Policy Approaches, (IV) Legislation, (V) For Additional Reading.
Date:
October 31, 2005
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fee on Coal
Description:
This report summarizes the problems that surround the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund or Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Fund. This report also includes information on the history of the fund and fees, such as congress extending the fees it imposes six times. Nevertheless, one of the central problems in the report is extending the fees further.
Date:
August 31, 2006
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert L.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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