Budget

2004 budget: conciliation procedure

European Union · European Parliament · 1 January 2003

2003 budget: implementation profile, transfers of appropriations and supplementary and amending budgets

European Union · European Parliament · 1 January 2003

2004 budget: Parliament's estimates

European Union · European Parliament · 1 January 2003

steuerliche Geltendmachung sozialer Spenden

Austria · Federal Council · 23 December 2002

Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Christoph Hagen, Ilse Giesinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend steuerliche Geltendmachung sozialer Spenden

Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities

European Union · EUR-Lex · 23 December 2002

Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 23 December 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities

European Union · EUR-Lex · 23 December 2002

Verkauf der bundeseigenen Wohnungen

Austria · National Council · 20 December 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Verkauf der bundeseigenen Wohnungen

Bankomatkartenmissbrauch - gesetzwidrige Bankomatbedingungen

Austria · National Council · 20 December 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Bankomatkartenmissbrauch - gesetzwidrige Bankomatbedingungen

Bankomatkartenmissbrauch - gesetzwidrige Bankomatbedingungen

Austria · National Council · 20 December 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Bankomatkartenmissbrauch - gesetzwidrige Bankomatbedingungen

Bankomatkartenmissbrauch - gesetzwidrige Bankomatbedingungen

Austria · National Council · 20 December 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Justiz betreffend Bankomatkartenmissbrauch - gesetzwidrige Bankomatbedingungen

Abschaffung der Unfallrentenbesteuerung

Austria · National Council · 20 December 2002

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Abschaffung der Unfallrentenbesteuerung

Einführung einer Devisentransaktionssteuer ("Tobin-Tax")

Austria · National Council · 20 December 2002

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Lunacek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Einführung einer Devisentransaktionssteuer ("Tobin-Tax")

Übergang der Steuerschuld in der Bauwirtschaft

Austria · Federal Council · 19 December 2002

Anfrage der Bundesräte Gottfried Kneifel, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Übergang der Steuerschuld in der Bauwirtschaft auf Grund des 2. Abgabenänderungsgesetzes 2002

25 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for teacher numbers and the pupil-teacher ratio of the decision announced in the budget to reduce public service numbers by 5,000 and to impose a freeze on future recruitment; the number of teaching positions which will be affected by these decisions; the way in which it will affect the promised appointment of extra resource teachers and special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26865/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

25 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for teacher numbers and the pupil-teacher ratio of the decision announced in the budget to reduce public service numbers by 5,000 and to impose a freeze on future recruitment; the number of teaching positions which will be affected by these decisions; the way in which it will affect the promised appointment of extra resource teachers and special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26865/02]

25 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for teacher numbers and the pupil-teacher ratio of the decision announced in the budget to reduce public service numbers by 5,000 and to impose a freeze on future recruitment; the number of teaching positions which will be affected by these decisions; the way in which it will affect the promised appointment of extra resource teachers and special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26865/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

25 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for teacher numbers and the pupil-teacher ratio of the decision announced in the budget to reduce public service numbers by 5,000 and to impose a freeze on future recruitment; the number of teaching positions which will be affected by these decisions; the way in which it will affect the promised appointment of extra resource teachers and special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26865/02]

Ausgaben bzw. Mehrausgaben gegenüber den Sollzahlen für Kap. 30 04 - Tit. 632 11 und 632 12 (Schüler- und Studierenden-BAföG) im Haushalt 2002; Gegenfinanzierung (G-SIG: 15040187)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 December 2002

3 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence his views on the proposals contained in the Barnier report of the working group on Defence for the Convention on the Future Europe, in particular, section 49, which raises the concept of EU states agreeing a percentage of their GNP to be devoted to their national defence budgets and that a certain proportion of the defence budget be spent on equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26215/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2002

3 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence his views on the proposals contained in the Barnier report of the working group on Defence for the Convention on the Future Europe, in particular, section 49, which raises the concept of EU states agreeing a percentage of their GNP to be devoted to their national defence budgets and that a certain proportion of the defence budget be spent on equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26215/02]

37 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for spending cuts in his Departmental budget for 2003, particularly in education, research and advisory services, development aid and on-farm investment; if he will seek the reversal of these cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2002

37 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for spending cuts in his Departmental budget for 2003, particularly in education, research and advisory services, development aid and on-farm investment; if he will seek the reversal of these cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/02]

37 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for spending cuts in his Departmental budget for 2003, particularly in education, research and advisory services, development aid and on-farm investment; if he will seek the reversal of these cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2002

37 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for spending cuts in his Departmental budget for 2003, particularly in education, research and advisory services, development aid and on-farm investment; if he will seek the reversal of these cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/02]

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council - Follow-up Report on the European Parliament resolution on 2000 Discharge for the General Budget

European Union · European Commission · 10 December 2002

2001 budget: ECSC budget

European Union · European Parliament · 4 December 2002

Supplementary and amending budget 6/2002: frontloading

European Union · European Parliament · 4 December 2002

2003 budget: Section III and other sections

European Union · European Parliament · 4 December 2002

2003 budget: Section III and other sections

European Union · European Parliament · 4 December 2002

74 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason her Department underestimated the take up of the FIS payments arising from changes in budget 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24726/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2002

74 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason her Department underestimated the take up of the FIS payments arising from changes in budget 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24726/02]

74 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason her Department underestimated the take up of the FIS payments arising from changes in budget 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24726/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2002

74 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason her Department underestimated the take up of the FIS payments arising from changes in budget 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24726/02]

101 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which the Western Development Fund will operate in view of the cutbacks of 68% in his budget for the Western Investment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24518/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2002

101 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which the Western Development Fund will operate in view of the cutbacks of 68% in his budget for the Western Investment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24518/02]

79 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which the Western Development Commission will operate in 2003 in view of the 10% cutback in the Western Development Commission budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24519/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2002

79 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which the Western Development Commission will operate in 2003 in view of the 10% cutback in the Western Development Commission budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24519/02]

101 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which the Western Development Fund will operate in view of the cutbacks of 68% in his budget for the Western Investment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24518/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2002

101 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which the Western Development Fund will operate in view of the cutbacks of 68% in his budget for the Western Investment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24518/02]

79 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which the Western Development Commission will operate in 2003 in view of the 10% cutback in the Western Development Commission budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24519/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2002

79 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which the Western Development Commission will operate in 2003 in view of the 10% cutback in the Western Development Commission budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24519/02]

Jährliche Zusatzausgaben für den Bundeshaushalt bei einer Pflichtmitgliedschaft von Beamten, Richtern und Soldaten in der gesetzlichen Renten- und Krankenversicherung (G-SIG: 15040104)

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 November 2002

"Haus der Heimat"; Förderung durch die Bundesregierung

Austria · Federal Council · 22 November 2002

Anfrage der Bundesräte Albrecht Konecny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend "Haus der Heimat" <i>(den deutschsprachigen Alt-Österreicher aus dem Sudeten-,</i> <i>Karpaten- und Donauraum)</i> ; Förderung durch die Bundesregierung

proposition de loi visant à restreindre la consommation de tabac chez les jeunes

France · Senate · 22 November 2002

Nullwachstum für das Budget 2003 der Parlamentarischen Versammlung der WEU (G-SIG: 15040102)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 November 2002

Report from the Commission to the budget authority on the impact on EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure in 2002 of movements in the euro/dollar exchange rate

European Union · European Commission · 22 November 2002

Supplementary and amending budget 5/2002: floods

European Union · European Parliament · 21 November 2002

2003 budget: European Convention

European Union · European Parliament · 21 November 2002

projet de loi de finances rectificative de finances rectificative pour 2002

France · Senate · 20 November 2002

proposition de loi portant réforme des règles budgétaires et comptables applicables aux départements

France · Senate · 19 November 2002

Social Security Preservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2002

Social Security Preservation Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to add a part B (Investment-Based Social Security) outlining a new program to allow any individual born on or after January 1, 1953, who is employed by a covered employer or who is self-employed, and certain other individuals requesting and granted an eligibility waiver, to elect to receive social security benefits from a portion of their wages that have been contributed to designated social security savings accounts for employees (SAFE accounts) for investment, with a total monthly benefit guaranteed to be not less than the monthly benefit promised under the current program under OASDI, redesignated as part A (Debt-Based Social Security). Permits investing employees to use the money in their accounts to purchase a social security savings annuity for eligible retirees (SAFER annuity) to pay benefits promised under the current system plus a bonus for participating in the new system. Treats any SAFE account generally in the same manner as an individual retirement plan. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a reduction of FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) resulting from the investment-based social security system under part B. Amends the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to establish in the executive branch a Social Security Investment Board to oversee administration of the new program. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to estimate and transfer to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund each fiscal year an amount equal to the annual savings of the Federal Government resulting from investment-based social security under new part B. Exempts SAFE account and SAFER annuity investments from Federal corporate income taxes. Requires the Secretary, from the surplus in the total U.S. budget, or from that portion of Federal revenues directly attributable to the surplus income of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, to reimburse the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund in an amount equal to the amounts transferred to SAFE accounts under part B. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) with respect to discretionary spending limits to provide an overall cap for FY 2003 through 2009. Amends the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act and the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to extend enforcement provisions through FY 2009.

A bill to improve the calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2002

Authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in calculating the Federal cost for guaranteeing small business loans under the Small Business Act during FY 2003, to use: (1) the most recently approved subsidy cost model and methodology in conjunction with the program and economic assumptions; and (2) historical data included in the FY 2003 budget. Requires the Small Business Administration (SBA), after written notification to Congress, to implement the validated, OMB-approved rate for FY 2003. Amends the Department of Defense and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States Act, 2002 to allow funds appropriated to the SBA for emergency expenses to also be used for such loan guarantee subsidies.

Umsetzung der Verankerung des "Gender Budgeting" in allen Ressorts der Bundesregierung im Bundeshaushalt 2003 (G-SIG: 15040029)

Germany · German Bundestag · 15 November 2002

Retirement Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2002

Retirement Security Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to create a new Individual Retirement Security Program (Program) involving an Interim Investment Fund (IIF), established in the Treasury by this Act and governed by the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund. Authorizes a participating individual and spouse, upon the attainment of a minimum deposit balance of $2,500 in the IIF to designate one or more personal retirement savings accounts, to which the Secretary of the Treasury shall make deposits from the IIF with respect to the individual according to prescribed formulae. Mandates that the Board divide the IIF into three accounts for investment in common stock and corporate bonds. Requires the Secretary to deposit into the IIF, from amounts otherwise available in the general fund of the Treasury, a total amount equal, in the aggregate, to 100 percent of the redirected social security taxes for such calendar year of each covered individual for such calendar year. Requires a reduction in Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance appropriations, according to a certain formula. Provides for adjustments to primary OASDI insurance amounts of such covered individuals with designated accounts in the IIF. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax deduction in the case of an electing personal retirement savings account participant in an amount equal to 50 percent (up to $2,000) of the amount the individual contributed during the taxable year to a personal retirement savings account maintained, regardless of whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions; (2) exclude from gross income any amount deposited in a personal retirement savings account; (3) include distributions in gross income as if they were social security benefits; and (4) provide for Program refundable credit. Amends SSA title II to provide for: (1) transfers of budget surpluses to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund; (2) revisions in social security benefits, such as a gradual increase in retirement age and early retirement age; and (3) reimbursement of Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund for certain costs of disability insurance benefits. Directs the Commissioner of Social Security to study and report to the Congress on the most appropriate and feasible means of providing for individuals to opt out of OASDI coverage. Amends the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to make permanent its pension and individual retirement arrangement provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for accelerated phase-in of scheduled increases in individual retirement account and pension plan contribution limits, and to make changes concerning long-term care insurance contracts and dependent care and other matters affecting seniors.

To reduce preexisting PAYGO balances, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 2002

Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to reduce to zero any PAYGO balances of direct spending and receipts legislation for all fiscal years under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act).

Homeland Security Information Sharing Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 2002

Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Establishes a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), headed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Establishes in DHS the Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, headed by an Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection. Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 - Exempts from the Freedom of Information Act and other Federal and State disclosure requirements critical infrastructure information voluntarily submitted to a covered Federal agency for its use regarding the security of critical infrastructure and protected systems, analysis, warning, interdependency study, recovery, reconstitution, or other informational purpose. Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish procedures for sharing information; and (2) appoint a senior Privacy Officer to assume primary responsibility for privacy policy. Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 - Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend Federal sentencing guidelines and otherwise address crimes involving fraud in connection with computers and access to protected information, protected computers or restricted data in interstate or foreign commerce or involving a computer used by or for the Federal Government. Exempts from criminal penalties any emergency disclosures to a governmental entity by an electronic communication service and specified disclosures made in good faith. Abolishes the Office of Science and Technology of the National Institute of Justice and transfers its functions to an Office of Science and Technology hereby established within the Department of Justice. Requires the Director of the Office to operate and support National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers. Establishes in DHS: (1) a Directorate of Science and Technology, headed by an Under Secretary for Science and Technology; (2) a Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency; (3) a Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee; (4) a Homeland Security Institute; (5) a Directorate of Border and Transportation Security, headed by an Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security; and (6) the U.S. Customs Service (transferred from the Department of the Treasury, but with certain customs revenue functions remaining with the Secretary of the Treasury). Transfers to DHS certain agricultural inspection functions of the Department of Agriculture. Maintains the Transportation Security Administration, transferred to DHS from the Department of Transportation, as a distinct entity. Vests in the Secretary of DHS all authority relating to U.S. consular officials to grant or refuse visas for entry into the Unite States. Establishes in DHS an Office for Domestic Preparedness to prepare the United States for acts of terrorism. Transfers to Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (INS Commissioner) all functions performed under the Border Patrol, detention and removal, intelligence, investigations, and inspections programs. Establishes in DHS: (1) a Bureau of Border Security, headed by an Assistant Secretary; (2) a Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, headed by a Director; and (3) a Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman. Transfers from the INS Commissioner to the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) functions under Federal immigration law with respect to the care of unaccompanied alien children. Abolishes the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of the Department of Justice. Authorizes the Attorney General and the Secretary to: (1) make voluntary separation incentive payments to employees of the INS, the DHS Bureau of Border Security, and the DHS Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (2) conduct a demonstration project to determine whether changes in the policies or procedures relating to methods for disciplining employees would result in improved personnel management. Establishes within the Office of Deputy DHS Secretary a Director of Shared Services to coordinate resources for the Bureau of Border Security and the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Establishes in DHS a Directorate of Emergency Preparedness and Response, headed by an Under Secretary. Declares that, at the direction of the DHS Secretary (in connection with an actual or threatened terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency in the United States), the Nuclear Incident Response Team shall operate as an organizational unit of DHS. Provides for Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trusts for surviving spouses, children, or dependent parents, grandparents, or siblings of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, certain personnel (including contractors) of elements of the intelligence community, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) employees, and Federal officers, employees, or contract employees whose deaths occur in the line of duty and arise out of terrorist attacks, military operations, intelligence operations, or law enforcement operations or accidents connected with activities occurring after September 11, 2001, and related to domestic or foreign efforts to curb international terrorism. Specifies the duties of the DHS Under Secretary for Management. Requires the Secretary to appoint an Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to assess information alleging abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and racial and ethnic profiling by DHS employees and officials. Establishes within the Office of the DHS Secretary an Office for State and Local Government Coordination to oversee and coordinate departmental programs for and relationships with State and local governments. Subjects the DHS Inspector General to the Secretary's authority with respect to audits or investigations, or issuance of subpoenas, that require access to sensitive information concerning specified matters the disclosure of which would constitute a serious threat to national security. Specifies the law enforcement powers of Inspector General agents. Transfers the United States Secret Service to DHS. Prohibits the Secretary from entering into contracts with any foreign incorporated entity treated as an inverted domestic corporation (corporate expatriate). Authorizes the Secretary to establish a human resources management system for the organizational units of DHS. Declares that no agency or agency subdivision transferred to DHS shall be excluded from coverage of Federal civil service labor-management relations law unless: (1) the agency's (or subdivision's) mission and responsibilities materially change; and (2) a majority of the employees within such agency (or subdivision) have as their primary duty intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative work directly related to terrorism investigation. Prescribes requirements, including expedited procedures, for procurements for defense against or recovery from terrorism or nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack. Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002' or the SAFETY Act - Authorizes the Secretary to designate anti-terrorism technologies that qualify for protection under a prescribed system of risk management (including mandatory liability insurance). Creates a Federal cause of action for claims arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an act of terrorism when qualified anti-terrorism technologies have been deployed in defense against or response or recovery from such act and such claims result or may result in loss to the Seller. Directs the Secretary to appoint a senior DHS counternarcotics officer to coordinate policy and operations within DHS and between it and other Federal agencies with respect to interdicting the entry of illegal drugs into the United States, and tracking and severing connections between illegal drug trafficking and terrorism. Establishes within the Office of the Secretary an Office of International Affairs. Prohibits all Federal activities to implement the proposed component program of the Citizen Corps known as Operation TIPS (Terrorism Information and Prevention System). Establishes within the Office of the Secretary an Office for National Capital Region to oversee and coordinate Federal programs for and relationships with State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region Coordination. Requires DHS to comply with Federal laws protecting equal employment opportunity and providing whistleblower protections. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a permanent Joint Interagency Homeland Security Task Force composed of representatives from military and civilian Federal agencies to anticipate terrorist threats and prevent terrorist attacks against the United States. Declares the sense of Congress reaffirming the continued importance and applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act prohibiting the use of the Armed Forces as a posse comitatus to execute the law except as expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress. Transfers the Coast Guard to DHS, but prohibits the Secretary from substantially or significantly reducing the missions of the Coast Guard or its capability to perform them, except as specified in subsequent Acts. Homeland Security Information Sharing Act - Directs the President to prescribe and implement procedures under which relevant Federal agencies: (1) share relevant and appropriate homeland security information with other Federal agencies, including DHS, and appropriate State and local personnel; (2) identify and safeguard homeland security information that is sensitive but unclassified; and (3) to the extent such information is in classified form, determine whether, how, and to what extent to remove classified information, as appropriate, and with which such personnel it may be shared after such information is removed. Amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to authorize the disclosure of grand jury information: (1) to personnel of a foreign government; and (2) to appropriate Federal, State, local, or foreign government officials to prevent or respond to specified hostile foreign power or domestic or international terrorist threats or actions, or foreign intelligence gathering activities. Authorizes Federal investigative or law enforcement officers to share electronic, wire, and oral interception information with foreign investigative or law enforcement officers. Establishes within the Executive Office of the President a National Homeland Security Council to: (1) assess U.S. objectives, commitments, and risks in the interest of homeland security; (2) oversee and review Federal homeland security policies; and (3) make recommendations to the President. Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 - Amends Federal law to revise requirements for the coordination of Federal information policy to require: (1) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to oversee agency information security policies and practices; and (2) each Federal agency head to provide information security protections. Requires the Director to prescribe standards for Federal information systems based on proposals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Renames the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board. Transfers the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Justice. Establishes within ATF an Explosives Training and Research Facility at Fort AP Hill, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Safe Explosives Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for $50 one-year limited permits to receive explosive materials no more than six times during the permit period, and only from licensees or permittees whose premises are located in the State where the limited permittee resides. Prohibits limited permit holders from transporting, shipping, or receiving explosive materials in interstate or foreign commerce. Prohibits knowing distribution of explosive materials to or possession by: (1) certain illegal aliens; (2) persons with a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces; or (3) anyone who has renounced U.S. citizenship. Authorizes the Secretary to grant relief from specified prohibitions, depending on the relief applicant's record and reputation. Extends through calendar 2003 the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to declare an air carrier a victim of terrorism not liable for third party claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Grants the Secretary of Transportation authority to extend through calendar 2003 the termination date of any insurance policy issued to an air carrier. Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 - Amends Federal civil service law to require the heads of specified agencies to appoint or designate Agency Chief Human Capital Officers to set agency workforce development strategy. Establishes a Chief Human Capital Officers Council. Requires OMB to design a set of systems for assessing the management of human capital by Federal agencies. Amends Federal civil service law to authorize OMB to establish alternative ranking and selection procedures for the competitive service hiring process. Provides for permanent extension and revision of authorities for use of voluntary separation incentive pay and voluntary early retirement. Amends Federal civil service law to repeal recertification requirements of the Senior Executive Service. Revises requirements with respect to employee academic degree training and the National Security Education Program. Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act - Amends Federal transportation law to require the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to establish a program to deputize volunteer pilots of passenger air carriers as Federal law enforcement officers to defend the aircraft flight decks with firearms or less-than-lethal weapons against acts of criminal violence or air piracy (Federal flight deck officers). Provides for flight crew training. Requires the President to transmit a DHS reorganization plan to the appropriate congressional committees within 60 days after enactment of this Act. Revises Federal transportation law with respect to airline transportation security. Allows U.S. nationals, as well as U.S. citizens, as airport screeners. Transfers to the DHS Secretary the mandate to protect Federal Government officers, employees, and property. of certain security and law enforcement functions and authorities. Establishes in the Department of Defense a National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center. Amends Federal transportation law to extend certain requirements with respect to railroad and hazardous materials (hazmat) safety to railroad and hazmat security.

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 124) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5708) to reduce preexisting PAYGO balances, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 2002

Provides for consideration of H.J. 124 (making continuing appropriations for FY 2003) and H.R. 5078 (reducing any existing PAYGO balances of direct spending and receipts legislation for all fiscal years under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act)).

Baisse des prélèvements: pour un contrat de législature

France · Senate · 6 November 2002

Les prélèvements obligatoires et leur évolution

2 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the most recent statistics showing the gap between rich and poor here is growing ever wider; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19550/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2002

2 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the most recent statistics showing the gap between rich and poor here is growing ever wider; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19550/02]

2002 budget: Parliament's supplementary estimates no 2/2002

European Union · European Parliament · 18 October 2002

MEGA Fund Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2002

Maximum Economic Growth for America Through Highway Funding Act (MEGA Fund Act) - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) for various programs, including the Interstate Maintenance Program, the National Highway System, the Bridge Program, the Surface Transportation Program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, the Appalachian Development Highway System Program, the Recreational Trails Program, and the High Priority Projects Program. Requires deductions from program apportionments for a future strategic highway research program. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the provisions of budget legislation pertaining to the highway program should be amended to: (1) improve predictability and stability in the levels of highway program obligation authority; (2) facilitate the expenditure of funds in the HTF (other than the Mass Transit Account); and (3) eliminate the possibility of reductions in the levels of highway program obligation authority being imposed automatically so that any reductions are solely the prerogative of Congress. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Act reauthorizing highway, highway safety, and transit programs for fiscal years beginning with FY 2004 should include appropriate budgetary protections for highway safety and transit programs. Establishes a program to assist States that face certain economic and demographic barriers in meeting transportation needs. Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA Act) to provide certain minimum allocations to border States. Establishes the cooperative Federal lands transportation program for projects on highways that: (1) are State owned or maintained; and (2) cross, are adjacent to, or lead to federally owned land or Indian reservations.