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		R40670 - Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Critical Barriers and Congressional Policy 24-Jun-2009; Paul W. Parfomak, Fred Sissine, Eric A. Fischer; 25 p. Abstract: Federal policymakers are debating a range of potential initiatives to limit U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2). The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454), for example, would set a target of reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2 emissions, 17% below 2005 le.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Energy, Legislative
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		R40643 - Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Summary and Analysis of H.R. 2454 as Reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce 17-Jun-2009; Mark Holt, Gene Whitney; 115 p. Abstract: H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, was introduced May 15, 2009, by Representatives Waxman and Markey, and was subsequently modified (both technical and substantive changes) and ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 21, 2009. The bill was.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Air, Legislative, Energy
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		RL34497 - Advanced Research Projects Agency- Energy (ARPA-E): Background, Status, and Selected Issues for Congress 29-Apr-2009; Deborah D. Stine; 34 p. Update: Previous Editions: August 12, 2008 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: In August 2007, Congress authorized the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) within the Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69). Modeled on the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), ARPA-E would support transfor.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Energy, Legislative, Science & Technology
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		RL34513 - Climate Change: Current Issues and Policy Tools 6-Mar-2009; Jane A. Leggett; 32 p. Update: Previous Releases: June 3, 2008 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: On June 2, 2008, the Senate agreed to consider a bill (S. 3036) to control greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. This action is indicative of the pressures Members of Congress increasingly face on whether and how to address human-induced climate change. Contentious debates scrutinize iss.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Climate Change, Legislative
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		RL34573 - Does the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear?: A Look at the Special Rules 26-Mar-2009; Kristina Alexander; 16 p. Update: Previous editions: October 16, 2009 September 2, 2008 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: The polar bear has been protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) since 1972, meaning that it is illegal to kill or harass the bear or to transport or trade its parts (with a few exceptions). The Endangered Species Act (ESA) also prohibits killing or harming listed species. Some ask: I.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Climate Change, General Interest, Legislative
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		RL34448 - Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2009 17-Mar-2009; John F. Sargent, Christine M. Matthews, John D. Moteff, Daniel Morgan, Robert Esworthy, Wendy H. Schacht, Pamela W. Smith, Wayne A. Morrissey; 62 p. Update: Previous Editions: August 15, 2008 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: President Bush has proposed total research and development (R&D) funding of $147.0 billion in his FY2009 budget request to Congress, a $3.9 billion (2.7%) increase over the estimated FY2008 level of $143.1 billion. Five federal agencies would receive 92.8% of total federal R&D spending: the Depar.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Federal Agencies, Legislative, Science & Technology
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		RL33941 - Polar Bears:Listing Under the Endangered Species Act 4-Mar-2009; Eugene H. Buck, M. Lynn Corn, Kristina Alexander; 24 p. Update: Previous releases: February 20, 2009 September 2, 2008 June 2, 2008 February 15, 2008 October 9, 2007 May 14, 2007 March 30, 2007 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: On May 14, 2008, Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced the listing of polar bears as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The controversial decision highlights the intersection of two significant issues currently before Congress — climate change and species protection. Under .... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Biodiversity, Legislative, Climate Change
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		RL34580 - Drought in the United States: Causes and Issues for Congress 2-Mar-2009; Peter Folger, Betsy A. Cody, Nicole T. Carter; 19 p. Abstract: Drought is commonly defined as a deficiency of precipitation over an extended period of time, usually a season or more, relative to some long-term average condition. Droughts have affected the United States, particularly the American West, for centuries. Drought affects societies because of the c.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Water, Legislative
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		RL34548 - Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships 24-Feb-2009; James E. McCarthy; 15 p. Update: Previous Editions: August 9, 2008 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: This report provides information regarding pollution from ships and port facilities; discusses some of the measures being implemented and considered by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies; discusses the efforts to ratify and to strengthen Annex VI of the International Convention for the.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Pollution, Air, Legislative
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		RL34081 - Farm and Food Support Under USDA’s Section 32 Program 20-Feb-2009; Geoffrey S. Becker; 21 p. Update: Previous Releases: May 29, 2008 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: “Section 32” is a permanent appropriation that since 1935 has earmarked the equivalent of 30% of annual customs receipts to support the farm sector through a variety of activities. Today, most of this annual appropriation is transferred to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) account that funds.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Agriculture, Legislative
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