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Dairy Farm Support: Legislative Proposals in the 112th Congress

Description: This report discusses the question of how federal policies deal with financial stress encountered by dairy farmers has led many in Congress to reconsider federal policy for supporting them.
Date: October 28, 2011
Creator: Shields, Dennis A.
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

Description: The Endangered Species Act has been one of the more contentious environmental laws. This may stem from its strict substantive provisions, which can affect the use of both federal and nonfederal lands and resources. This report discusses oversight issues and legislation introduced in the 112th Congress to address Endangered Species Act implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date: November 5, 2012
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
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Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress

Description: The Department of Homeland Security has statutory authority to regulate chemical facilities for security purposes. The 112th Congress has extended this authority through March 27, 2013. The Obama administration has requested an extension of this authority until October 4, 2013. Congressional policymakers have debated the scope and details of reauthorization and continue to consider legislation establishing an authority with longer duration. This report contains information on the implementation… more
Date: December 21, 2012
Creator: Shea, Dana A.
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Clean Air Issues in the 112th Congress

Description: This report provides a brief overview of the climate change, power plant, and air quality standard issues of the 112th congress
Date: January 4, 2011
Creator: McCarthy, James E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean Air Issues in the 112th Congress

Description: This report provides a brief overview of the climate change, power plant, and quality standard issues of the 112th Congress.
Date: November 17, 2011
Creator: McCarthy, James E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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