Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 70
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Conveyance of Land in Clark County, NV; Wildland Fire Safety; Exchange of Land Within Sierra National Forest; Amend the Organic Act of Guam; and Federal Lands in Riverside County, CA
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 70
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Publisher:
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 70
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Legislative Calendar
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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Category : Energy policy
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Category : Energy policy
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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CIS Annual
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 600
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 600
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Activities of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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Hurricanes
Author: Roger A. Pielke, Sr.
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Losses to hurricanes in the 1990s total more than those incurred in the 1970s and 1980s combined, even after adjusting for inflation. This has led many to mistakenly conclude that severe hurricanes are becoming more frequent. In fact, according to recent research, the past few decades have seen a decrease in the frequency of severe storms and 1991 to 1994 was the quietest in at least 50 years. It does mean, however, that the world today is more vulnerable to hurricane impacts than it has ever been, which represents a serious policy problem. This book defines and assesses the hurricane problem, focusing primarily on the United States, in order to lay a foundation for action. The concept of vulnerability is used to integrate the societal and physical aspects of hurricane impacts. The book is unique in that it seeks to address both the scientific and societal aspects of hurricanes. While it focuses on the United States, it is intended to illustrate weather related impacts assessment that could be applied in other areas, and for phenomena other than hurricanes. More broadly, this book seeks to illustrate the beneficial uses (as well as limitations) of hurricane science to society. Explicit consideration of the relationship between science and society is much needed in an era when scientific research is under public and political pressure to demonstrate a better connection with societal needs.
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Losses to hurricanes in the 1990s total more than those incurred in the 1970s and 1980s combined, even after adjusting for inflation. This has led many to mistakenly conclude that severe hurricanes are becoming more frequent. In fact, according to recent research, the past few decades have seen a decrease in the frequency of severe storms and 1991 to 1994 was the quietest in at least 50 years. It does mean, however, that the world today is more vulnerable to hurricane impacts than it has ever been, which represents a serious policy problem. This book defines and assesses the hurricane problem, focusing primarily on the United States, in order to lay a foundation for action. The concept of vulnerability is used to integrate the societal and physical aspects of hurricane impacts. The book is unique in that it seeks to address both the scientific and societal aspects of hurricanes. While it focuses on the United States, it is intended to illustrate weather related impacts assessment that could be applied in other areas, and for phenomena other than hurricanes. More broadly, this book seeks to illustrate the beneficial uses (as well as limitations) of hurricane science to society. Explicit consideration of the relationship between science and society is much needed in an era when scientific research is under public and political pressure to demonstrate a better connection with societal needs.
Downsizing the Federal Government
Author: Chris Edwards
Publisher: Cato Institute
ISBN: 1933995513
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
The federal government is running huge budget deficits, spending too much, and heading toward a financial crisis. Federal spending soared under President George W. Bush, and the costs of programs for the elderly are set to balloon in coming years. Hurricane Katrina has made the federal budget situation even more desperate. In Downsizing the Federal Government Cato Institute budget expert Chris Edwards provides policymakers with solutions to the growing federal budget mess. Edwards identifies more than 100 federal programs that should be terminated, transferred to the states, or privatized in order to balance the budget and save hundreds of billions of dollars. Edwards proposes a balanced reform package of cuts to entitlements, domestic programs, and excess defense spending. He argues that these cuts would not only eliminate the deficit, but also strengthen the economy, enlarge personal freedom, and leave a positive fiscal legacy for the next generation. Downsizing the Federal Government discusses the systematic causes of wasteful spending, and it overflows with examples of federal programs that are obsolete and mismanaged. The book examines the budget process and shows how policymakers act contrary to the interests of average Americans by favoring special interests.
Publisher: Cato Institute
ISBN: 1933995513
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
The federal government is running huge budget deficits, spending too much, and heading toward a financial crisis. Federal spending soared under President George W. Bush, and the costs of programs for the elderly are set to balloon in coming years. Hurricane Katrina has made the federal budget situation even more desperate. In Downsizing the Federal Government Cato Institute budget expert Chris Edwards provides policymakers with solutions to the growing federal budget mess. Edwards identifies more than 100 federal programs that should be terminated, transferred to the states, or privatized in order to balance the budget and save hundreds of billions of dollars. Edwards proposes a balanced reform package of cuts to entitlements, domestic programs, and excess defense spending. He argues that these cuts would not only eliminate the deficit, but also strengthen the economy, enlarge personal freedom, and leave a positive fiscal legacy for the next generation. Downsizing the Federal Government discusses the systematic causes of wasteful spending, and it overflows with examples of federal programs that are obsolete and mismanaged. The book examines the budget process and shows how policymakers act contrary to the interests of average Americans by favoring special interests.
Cleaning up our nation's Cold War legacy sites
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Consumer Action Handbook
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Category : Consumer protection
Languages : en
Pages : 178
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Category : Consumer protection
Languages : en
Pages : 178
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Financial Oversight of Enron
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs
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Category : Credit ratings
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Category : Credit ratings
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Recent Advances in Quantitative Remote Sensing
Author: José A. Sobrino
Publisher: Anaya -Spain
ISBN: 9788437055152
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1056
Book Description
Publisher: Anaya -Spain
ISBN: 9788437055152
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1056
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