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251 records in 2003
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Finanzierung Verein dialog<>gentechnik
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit, Generationen und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Finanzierung Verein dialog<>gentechnik
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Erika Scharer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Verkauf des ÖBB-eigenen Kraftwerks Uttendorf
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christine Lapp, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Informationskampagne zur Rückzahlung der Unfallrentenbesteuerung
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Finanzierung Verein dialog<>gentechnik
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Naturalwohnungen/Dienstwohnungen: Einweisungsrechte des BMLV <i>(Bundesministeriums für Landesverteidigung)</i> für BIG-Wohnungen
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Förderungskürzung für das Salzburger Frauengesundheitszentrum ISIS?
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Finanzierung Verein dialog<>gentechnik
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Einkommensteuergesetz und das Neugründungs-Förderungsgesetz geändert wird
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Antrag der Abgeordneten Fritz Grillitsch, Dipl.-Ing. Uwe Scheuch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 und das Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996 geändert werden
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Einkommensteuergesetz geändert wird
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Josef Cap, Kolleginnen und Kollegen auf Gebarungsüberprüfung durch den Rechnungshof gemäß § 99 Abs. 2 GOG betreffend die Gebarung des Bundesministeriums für Landesverteidigung sowie die Gebarung aller anderen damit befassten Ressorts und Dienststellen hinsichtlich des Vorganges Beschaffung von Luftraumüberwachungsflugzeugen vom Zeitpunkt der Typenentscheidung am 2. Juli 2002 bis zur Unterzeichnung des diesbezüglichen Kaufvertrages am 1. Juli 2003 - samt dem Umstand, dass es zu diesem Zeitpunkt dafür keine gesetzliche Grundlage gegeben hat
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Schaffung eines Stabilitäts- und Risikokapitalfonds für Klein- und Mittelbetriebe
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Senkung der Einkommensteuer für kleine und mittlere Einkommen sowie Entlastung für Unternehmen zur Konjunkturbelebung mit Wirksamkeit 1.1.2004
Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen zur steuerlichen Entlastung der untersten bis mittleren Einkommen sowie für Unternehmen zur Belebung der Investitionstätigkeit ab 1.1.2004
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2003
Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in increases in income eligibility for free lunches and breakfasts by specified increments from 130 percent of the Office of Management and Budget nonfarm income poverty guidelines for July 1, 2003, to 185 percent of such guidelines for July 1, 2008, and every subsequent school year.
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2003
Program Reform Commission Act of 2003 - Establishes an independent Program Reform Commission to: (1) identify unnecessary Federal programs; (2) review such programs; (3) conduct public hearings on agency recommendations regarding unnecessary programs; and (4) report to Congress recommendations for termination, modification, or retention of each program reviewed. Requires each Federal agency to include in budget documents submitted in FY 2005 a list of programs within that agency that are unnecessary, together with recommendations for appropriate action. Expresses the sense of Congress that, following submission of the Commission's report, the House of Representatives and the Senate should promptly consider legislation that would enact changes in Federal statutes necessary to implement the Commission's recommendations.
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2003
Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission Act of 2003 - Establishes an independent Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission to: (1) identify Federal programs and laws that provide inequitable Federal subsidies; (2) review such subsidies; (3) conduct public hearings on agency recommendations regarding inequitable subsidies; and (4) report to Congress recommendations for termination, modification, or retention of each subsidy reviewed. Requires each Federal agency to include in budget documents submitted in FY 2005 a list of programs or laws within that agency that provide inequitable Federal subsidies, together with recommendations for appropriate action. Expresses the sense of Congress that, following submission of the Commission's report, the House of Representatives and the Senate should promptly consider legislation that would enact changes in Federal statutes necessary to implement the Commission's recommendations.
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2003
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the Representative of the United States to the United Nations should seek an agreement to lower the assessment level of the United States for the regular budget of the United Nations when the United Nations General Assembly considers the scale of assessments for member nations for the period 2004 through 2006.
Austria · Federal Council · 24 July 2003
Dringliche Anfrage der Bundesräte Albrecht Konecny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Veröffentlichungen des Rechnungshof-Rohberichtes <i>(im Zusammenhang mit der Typenentscheidung für den</i> <i>Eurofighter)</i> - rechtliche und politische Konsequenzen
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2003
Forestry and Community Assistance Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects on National Forest System lands, and Bureau of Land Management lands, respectively. Provides for: (1) a collaborative project selection process; and (2) an expedited planning and implementation process. Directs the Secretaries to track firefighter safety and training funds and include a line item for such expenditures in all budget requests after October 1, 2003. Exempts the Forest Service from the competitive sourcing initiative. Directs the Secretaries to ensure that forest health programs include research on: (1) best use of mechanical thinning and prescribed fire to reduce fire risk, and to improve the scientific basis for implementation of hazardous fuels reduction treatments; (2) insect and associated diseases and related prevention and early warning activities; and (3) new technologies and markets for value-added products that use the byproducts of insect and disease infestation or hazardous fuels reduction treatments. Amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a watershed forestry assistance program to provide States, through State foresters or Indian tribes, with technical, financial, and related assistance to: (1) expand forest stewardship capacities and activities through best management practices; and (2) prevent water quality degradation, and address watershed issues, on non-Federal forest land. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to designate ten forest and rangeland health demonstration projects at the watershed scale, and the Secretary of the Interior to designate five such projects. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the healthy forests reserve program for the purpose of restoring and enhancing forest ecosystems to promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species as well as improve biodiversity and enhance carbon sequestration. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish: (1) the Rural Community Forestry Enterprise Program to enhance necessary skills and establish organizations to promote forest-related products and activities; (2) at least one Forest Enterprise Center at each Research Station of the Forest Service; and (3) the forest enterprise technical assistance and grant program.
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2003
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2003 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security for FY 2003 for disaster relief in carrying out the functions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Designates such amount as an emergency requirement under the FY 2004 concurrent budget resolution.
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2003
COBRA Coverage Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit for employer-provided COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) continuation coverage for covered employees and their families.
Austria · Federal Council · 23 July 2003
Anfrage der Bundesräte Klaus Gasteiger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Vermögensauseinandersetzung zwischen Bund und Ländern
Austria · Federal Council · 23 July 2003
Dringliche Anfrage der Bundesräte Klaus Gasteiger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Offenlegung des RH <i>(Rechnungshof)</i> -Berichtes bezüglich "Verdacht der Manipulation der Bewertungsergebnisse und der damit verbundenen Geschenkannahme durch Bedienstete des BMLV" <i>(Bundesministeriums für Landesverteidigung)</i> <i>(im Zusammenhang mit der Typenentscheidung für den</i> <i>Eurofighter)</i>
United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2003
Adoption Incentive Program Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to reauthorize adoption incentive payments and to revise requirements with respect to determination of numbers of adoptions of older children. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) and the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to increase the congressional discretionary spending limit with respect to adoption incentive payments.
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 2003
Federal Aviation Administration Research and Development Reauthorization Act - Authorizes appropriations for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Research and Development programs, projects and activities. Requires the FAA and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a Joint Program Office (JPO) to conduct long-term Next Generation Air Traffic Management research and development. Amends Federal transportation law to require future FAA budgets to identify all research and development activities that would be classified as basic research, applied research, or development under the guidelines established by the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, regardless of the budget category in which they appear in the budget request. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish an airport cooperative research grant program to identify problems shared by airport operating agencies that can be solved through applied research, and to fund research addressing those problems. Requires the Secretary to appoint an independent governing board for the program from candidates proposed by national associations representing airport executives, public airport operating agencies, State aviation officials, and the scheduled airlines. Directs FAA to conduct research to: (1) promote development of analytical tools to improve existing certification methods (for new aircraft, engines, and aircraft systems); and (2) reduce overall certification costs for new products. Establishes a program to fund research on the impact of new technologies and procedures, particularly those related to aircraft flight deck and air traffic management functions, on training requirements for pilots and air traffic controllers.
Austria · National Council · 11 July 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Verwertung der Bundeswohnbaugesellschaften
Austria · Federal Council · 11 July 2003
Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Mineralölsteuerbefreiung für Flugzeugtreibstoffe
United States · United States Senate · 11 July 2003
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend budgetrelevante Aspekte bei der Veräußerung der Bundeswohnbaugesellschaften
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Jakob Auer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Feuerschutzsteuer
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Vergabe der Beratungs- und Verkaufsleistungen für die Veräußerung der Bundeswohnbaugesellschaften
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Kurt Grünewald, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Budgetmittel für Qualitätssicherung <i>(im Gesundheitswesen)</i>
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verzicht auf die vollständige Privatisierung der VOEST Alpine AG und Verbleib der ÖIAG als Kernaktionär
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einführung einer Besteuerung von Flugtreibstoff (Kerosin)
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dkfm. Dr. Günter Stummvoll, Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Prinzhorn, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Weiterführung der erfolgreichen Privatisierungsmaßnahmen durch die Bundesregierung im Hinblick auf den Verkauf von VOEST-Anteilen aus dem Besitz der ÖIAG
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend gesetzliche Maßnahmen gegen unseriöse Gewinnspielveranstalter
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend gesetzliche Maßnahmen gegen unseriöse Gewinnspielveranstalter
Austria · National Council · 10 July 2003
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Werner Kogler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verzicht auf vollständige Privatisierung der VOEST Alpine AG und Verbleib einer Sperrminorität bei der ÖIAG
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2003
Federal Election Administration Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to create a new independent establishment, the Federal Election Administration (FEA), replacing the Federal Election Commission (FEC), with enhanced authority to enforce Federal campaign finance laws, while leaving reporting and disclosure provisions largely the same. Gives the FEA exclusive jurisdiction with respect to the civil enforcement of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act, and the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account Act. Requires under this new system for the Administration to be composed of three members, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, one of whom shall serve as the Chair of the Administration, while the two other members are prohibited from being affiliated with the same political party. Requires the Chair to be appointed for a term of ten years, while the two other members shall be appointed for a term of six years, with one of the initial members appointed for a term of three years. Imposes on members a general one-term limitation. Bars present and former FEC members and others from the regulated community as well as individuals employed in certain executive branch positions from serving as FEA members. Requires enforcement proceedings for violations of campaign finance laws to be conducted before administrative law judges. Allows any final determination made by an administrative law judge to be appealed to the FEA for final agency action, subject to judicial review. Includes under the enhanced authority of the FEA to enforce Federal campaign laws the authority to impose civil penalties, issue cease-and-desist orders, and to report apparent violations to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Allows the FEA to conduct audits and field examinations of campaign committees. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct: (1) an examination of the enforcement of Federal campaign finance laws by the Attorney General for a report to the Attorney General and Congress; and (2) an ongoing study on the level of funding that constitutes an adequate level of resources for the FEA to competently execute its responsibilities, for reports to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2003
Federal Election Administration Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to create a new independent establishment, the Federal Election Administration (FEA), replacing the Federal Election Commission (FEC), with enhanced authority to enforce Federal campaign finance laws, while leaving reporting and disclosure provisions largely the same. Gives the FEA exclusive jurisdiction with respect to the civil enforcement of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act, and the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account Act. Requires under this new system for the Administration to be composed of three members, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, one of whom shall serve as the Chair of the Administration, while the two other members are prohibited from being affiliated with the same political party. Requires the Chair to be appointed for a term of ten years, while the two other members shall be appointed for a term of six years, with one of the initial members appointed for a term of three years. Imposes on members a general one-term limitation. Bars present and former FEC members and others from the regulated community as well as individuals employed in certain executive branch positions from serving as FEA members. Requires enforcement proceedings for violations of campaign finance laws to be conducted before administrative law judges. Allows any final determination made by an administrative law judge to be appealed to the FEA for final agency action, subject to judicial review. Includes under the enhanced authority of the FEA to enforce Federal campaign laws the authority to impose civil penalties, issue cease-and-desist orders, and to report apparent violations to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Allows the FEA to conduct audits and field examinations of campaign committees. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct: (1) an examination of the enforcement of Federal campaign finance laws by the Attorney General for a report to the Attorney General and Congress; and (2) an ongoing study on the level of funding that constitutes an adequate level of resources for the FEA to competently execute its responsibilities, for reports to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Congress.
Austria · National Council · 9 July 2003
Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Dr. Christoph Matznetter (SPÖ) an den Bundeskanzler Dr. Wolfgang Schüssel betreffend vorgesehene Steuersenkung <br><br>Halten Sie es im Lichte der andauernden wirtschaftlichen Stagnation für zielführend, dass die österreichische Bundesregierung dadurch in Untätigkeit verharrt, dass sie die für 2003 ohnehin vorgesehene Steuersenkunung im Volumen von 2,5 Mrd. Euro nicht auf 2004 vorzieht?
France · Senate · 9 July 2003
L'état d'avancement de la mise en oeuvre de la loi organique du 1er août 2001 relative aux lois de finances
United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2003
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004 - Makes FY 2004 appropriations for the Senate for: (1) expense allowances; (2) representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders; (3) salaries of specified officers, employees, and committees (including the Committee on Appropriations); (4) agency contributions for employee benefits; (5) inquiries and investigations; (6) the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control; (7) the Offices of the Secretary and of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; (8) miscellaneous items; (9) the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account; and (10) official mail costs. Makes FY 2004 appropriations for salaries and/or expenses of: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies of 2005, and the Joint Economic and Taxation Committees; (2) the Office of the Attending Physician; (3) the Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office; (4) the preparation of statements of appropriations; (5) the Capitol Police; (6) the Office of Compliance; (7) the Congressional Budget Office; (8) the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), including for the care and operation of Capitol buildings and grounds, the Senate office building, the Capitol power plant, the Library of Congress buildings and grounds, the Capitol Police buildings and grounds, the Botanic Garden; and (9) the Capitol Visitor Center. Appropriates funds for: (1) the Library of Congress for salaries and expenses, the Copyright Office, Congressional Research Service, and Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; (2) the Government Printing Office (GPO) for congressional printing and binding (including transfer of funds); (3) GPO for the Office of Superintendent of Documents (including transfer of funds); (4) the General Accounting Office for salaries and expenses; (5) a payment to the Government Printing Office Revolving Fund; and (6) a payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations, under specified conditions, for FY 2003 for: (1) the Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Disaster Relief Fund; (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Human Space Flight; (3) the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Wildland Fire Management; (4) the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Wildland Fire Management; and (5) the Corporation for National and Community Service, National and Community Service Programs Operating Expenses (relating to activities including the AmeriCorps program) and for educational awards.
Austria · National Council · 8 July 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Christoph Matznetter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Rückforderungen der Telekom Austria an den Bund
Austria · National Council · 8 July 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Karl Öllinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Privatisierung des Österreichischen Bundesverlages (ÖBV)
Austria · National Council · 8 July 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Karl Öllinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend Beratung bei Privatisierung des Österreichischen Bundesverlages (ÖBV)
Austria · National Council · 8 July 2003
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Karl Öllinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Beratung bei Privatisierung des Österreichischen Bundesverlages (ÖBV)
Austria · National Council · 8 July 2003
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Friedrich Verzetnitsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verzicht auf vollständige Privatisierung der VOEST Alpine AG und Verbleib der ÖIAG als Kernaktionär