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Exemptions from Environmental Law fora the Department of Defense: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report provides Background and Issues for Congress on Exemptions from Environmental Law for the Department of Defense. several environmental statutes contain national security exemptions which is a department of defense can obtain on a case by case basis.
Date: December 12, 2006
Creator: Bearden, David M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Statements by President Nixon, Secretary of State Rogers and Secretary of Defense Laird on the Subjects of United States Troop withdrawal and Vietnamization.

Description: This report includes Statements by President Nixon, Secretary of State Rogers and Secretary of Defense Laird on the Subjects of United States Troop withdrawal and Vietnamization.
Date: November 12, 1969
Creator: Patitucci, Jean B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Animal Welfare Legislation

Description: In 1966, Congress passed the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act (P.L. 89-54) to prevent pets from being stolen for sale to research laboratories, and to regulate the humane care and handling of dogs, cats, and other laboratory animals. The law was amended in 1970 (P.L. 91-579), changing the name to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA is adminstered by the U.S. Desprtment of Agricultures Animal and Plant Health Inspector Service. Congress periodically has amended the act to strengthen enforcement, … more
Date: June 12, 2013
Creator: Cowan, Tadlock
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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527 Groups and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Campaign Finance and Tax Laws

Description: This report focuses on the controversy surrounding 527 groups in terms of their increased campaign-related activity and their regulation by the federal government. The report describes the origins of the contention and how groups that may not be necessarily "political committees" under FECA (Federal Election Campaign Act) guidelines are still eligible for beneficial tax deductions. This report also examines the extent to which FECA regulates such organizations.
Date: June 12, 2008
Creator: Whitaker, L. Paige & Lunder, Erika
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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