National High School
Debate Topic, 2003-2004
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Ocean Policy
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RESOLVED:
That the United States federal government should establish an
ocean policy substantially increasing protection of marine natural
resources. |
- GPO Resources
- Budget
of the United States Government
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/usbudget/index.html
This is the budget that the President transmitted to Congress. Fiscal
Year 2003 and earlier years are available. Statistical tables are included
and are available for downloading in spreadsheets.
- Catalog
of U.S. Government Publications
http://catalog.gpo.gov/F
The Catalog is a search and retrieval service that provides bibliographic
records of U.S. Government information products from all three branches
of government. Use it to link to Federal agency online resources or
identify materials distributed to a Federal depository library near
you. Coverage is from 1994.
- Code
of Federal Regulations
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html
CFR is the codification of the general and permanent rules published
in the Federal Register by the Executive departments and agencies of
the Federal Government. This link takes you to the search page of the
CFR. Search by keywords or phrases. If you have found a CFR citation
and want the text, you can search
by citation as well.
- Economic
Report of the President
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/eop/index.html
This annual report provides an assessment of the economy and sets forth
the economic policy of the administration. Statistical data are included.
The report also includes the report of the Council of Economic Advisors.
The Web site has reports dating from 1995 that can searched or browsed
through.
- Federal
Register
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for Rules, Proposed
Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as
Executive Orders and other Presidential Documents. The database dates
from 1995 and may searched by keywords, phrases or dates.
- GAO
Reports
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gaoreports/index.html
The General Accounting Office (GAO) is the investigative arm of Congress.
It evaluates programs, examines the use of public funds, and provides
analyses, options, and recommendations to Congress that allow effective
oversight, policy and funding decisions. Search the database of Reports
that dates from 1994.
- Public
Laws
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/plaws/index.html
Retrieve the full-text of U.S. enacted laws from this database. It can
be searched by keyword or phrase and coverage begins with the 104th
Congress.
- Public
Papers of the Presidents of the United States
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/pubpapers/search.html
Retrieve the full-text of papers, speeches, Executive orders and other
materials released by the Office of the Press Secretary. Online coverage
begins in 1993 with the Clinton presidency.
- United
States Code
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode/index.html
USC is prepared and published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel,
U.S. House of Representatives. This database contains the general and
permanent laws of the United States as of January 23, 2000 and may be
searched by keyword or phrase. As the database is tied to the Public
Laws database, you will be alerted to any revisions in the law.
- U.S.
Congress
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/congress/index.html
Search numerous databases to retrieve the full-text of House and Senate
publications, including hearings, documents, reports, and bills. Coverage
of the databases varies, but most begin with the 104th Congress.
- United
States Government Manual
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html
This official handbook of the Federal Government provides comprehensive
information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive
branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international
organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions,
and committees. The Manual begins with reprints of the Declaration of
Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
- Weekly
Compilation of Presidential Documents
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/wcomp/index.html
Search for addresses, statements, messages, and other Presidential materials
released by the White House. Online versions of the National Archives
and Records Administration's publication date from 1993.
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Other Federal WWW Sites
- U.S.
Commission on Ocean Policy
http://www.oceancommission.gov/
This is the official Web site of the Commission created by the Oceans
Act of 2000. The mission of the Ocean Policy Commission is to make recommendations
for a coordinated and comprehensive national ocean policy that promotes
the protection of life and property, stewardship of ocean and coastal
resources, the protection of the marine environment, enhancement of
maritime commerce, expansion of human knowledge of the marine environment,
investments in technologies to promote energy and food security, close
cooperation among government agencies and U.S. leadership in ocean and
coastal activities.
- House
Committee on Science
http://www.house.gov/science/
This congressional committee has jurisdiction over all Federal scientific
research and development that is non-military. The Science Committee
also has an oversight role over the agencies and programs in this area.
Agencies include National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National
Science Foundation (NSF), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST), Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), U.S. Fire Administration and U.S. Geological Survey.
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- Reference Tools
- Governing
the Oceans
http://oceancommission.gov/
Created for the Ocean Commission, Governing the Oceans is a compilation
of statutes and selected regulations relevant to oceans, coasts, and the
management of marine resources.
- National Ocean Conference (June 11-12, 1998)
http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/oceanc2/index.html
Organized by the U.S. Commerce and Navy Departments, the National Ocean
Conference was just one event during the "International Year of the
Ocean" to celebrate the important role the ocean plays in daily life
and to bring to the forefront critical ocean issues.
- The
National Ocean Policy Study: A Model for the Future?
http://lugar.senate.gov/CRS%20reports/National_ocean_policy_study.pdf
This January 2003 report prepared for Congress by the Congressional
Research Service provides historical background and discusses the pros
and cons of having a national ocean policy.
- NOAA Library
Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's library
Web site. A library is always a good place to begin research.
- Online
Document System
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/ods/
Search the National Science Foundation's database for online publications.
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- Locate a Federal Depository
Library
While a lot of information is available through
the Internet, it is still a good idea to take a trip to a library when
doing research. Visit your school, public, or other nearby library to
use print or microform collections or to seek the help of a librarian.
A Federal depository library, a library that serves as a repository
for U.S. Federal government information, is probably nearby and very
willing to serve you. Search this database by area code, state abbreviation
or congressional district to locate
a Federal depository library near you.
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