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Report· Ausschussbericht1527 d.B.ausschussbericht

Zivilrechtsübereinkommen über Korruption samt Abkommen über die Errichtung der Staatengruppe gegen Korruption – GRECO

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2006

Bericht des Justizausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1330 d.B.): Zivilrechtsübereinkommen über Korruption samt Abkommen über die Errichtung der Staatengruppe gegen Korruption – GRECO und Entschließung (99) 5 über die Einrichtung der Staatengruppe gegen Korruption (GRECO) samt Anhang

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 820 (109th)referred

Expressing support for the celebration of "Human Rights Day" and "Human Rights Week".

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2006

Supports the ideals behind the celebration of Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week. Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law. Calls upon the people of the United States to honor the legacy of human rights passed down to us from previous generations with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Report· Ausschussbericht1489 d.B.ausschussbericht

Lebensmittelbewirtschaftungsgesetz 1997

Austria · National Council · 17 May 2006

Bericht des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft über die Regierungsvorlage (1424 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Lebensmittelbewirtschaftungsgesetz 1997 geändert wird

Bill· HRH.R. 5410 (109th)reported

No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2006

No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2006 - Treats the District of Columbia as a state for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives and Senate. Prescribes a procedure for the first elections under this Act. Entitles the District to one Representative until the taking effect of the next reapportionment. Increases the permanent membership of the House by one seat for future reapportionment of Representatives. Entitles the District, upon reapportionment, to as many seats in the House as a similarly populous state would be entitled to under the law. Amends the District of Columbia Election Code of 1955 to provide for elections for House Members and Senators from the District in lieu of a Delegate. Repeals provisions of the: (1) District of Columbia Delegate Act establishing the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House; and (2) District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 providing for electing a Senator and Representative for the District.

Report· Ausschussbericht1468 d.B.ausschussbericht

Deregulierungsgesetz 2006 – DRG 2006

Austria · National Council · 16 May 2006

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1410 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem zur weiteren Deregulierung des Bundesrechts Rechtsvorschriften des Bundes aufgehoben sowie das Publizistikförderungsgesetz 1984, das ArbeitnehmerInnenschutzgesetz 1994, das Heeresgebührengesetz 2001, das Strafvollzugsgesetz, das Bewährungshilfegesetz, das allgemeine bürgerliche Gesetzbuch, das Richtwertgesetz, das Beamten-Dienstrechtsgesetz 1979, das Gehaltsgesetz 1956, das Ausschreibungsgesetz 1989, das Spanische Hofreitschule-Gesetz, das Bundeslehrer-Lehrverpflichtungsgesetz, das Landeslehrer-Dienstrechtsgesetz, das Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz, das Waffengebrauchsgesetz 1969, das Bundes-Schulaufsichtsgesetz, das Schulorganisationsgesetz, die 7. Schulorganisationsgesetz-Novelle, das Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Bundesschulgesetz, das Schulzeitgesetz 1985, das Akademien-Studiengesetz 1999, das Schulunterrichtsgesetz, das Schulpflichtgesetz 1985, das Bildungsdokumentationsgesetz, das Mineralrohstoffgesetz und das Erste Bundesrechtsbereinigungsgesetz geändert werden (Deregulierungsgesetz 2006 – DRG 2006)

Bill· HRH.R. 5388 (109th)open

District of Columbia Fair and Equal House Voting Rights Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2006

District of Columbia Fair and Equal House Voting Rights Act of 2006 - Considers the District of Columbia a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives. Applies to the District in the same manner as it applies to a state the federal law providing for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and for apportionment of Representatives in Congress. Limits the District to one Member under any reapportionment of Members. Modifies the formula regarding the number of presidential electors to subject it to the Twenty-Third amendment to the Constitution in the case of the District. Makes conforming amendments to federal law regarding the Armed Forces (appointments to service academies). Increases membership of the House from 435 to 437 Members. Provides for a reapportionment of Members resulting from such increase. Makes conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Elections Code of 1955. Repeals provisions of: (1) the District of Columbia Delegate Act establishing the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives; and (2) the District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 providing for electing a Senator and Representative for the District.

Report· Ausschussbericht1452 d.B.ausschussbericht

Energie-Versorgungssicherheitsgesetz 2006

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2006

Bericht des Wirtschaftsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1411 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Elektrizitätswirtschafts- und –organisationsgesetz, das Gaswirtschaftsgesetz, das Energielenkungsgesetz 1982, das Erdöl-Bevorratungs- und Meldegesetz 1982, das Energie-Regulierungsbehördengesetz, das Bundesgesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb 1984 und das Wettbewerbsgesetz geändert werden (Energie-Versorgungssicherheitsgesetz 2006)

Report· Ausschussbericht1453 d.B.ausschussbericht

Versorgungssicherungsgesetz 1992

Austria · National Council · 12 May 2006

Bericht des Wirtschaftsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1419 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Versorgungssicherungsgesetz 1992 geändert wird

Bill· HRH.R. 5382 (109th)open

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Promotion Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2006

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Promotion Act of 2006 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance for the countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) to support democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Authorizes additional FY2007-FY2008 appropriations for Voice of America and RFE/RL, Incorporated to expand radio broadcasting in languages spoken in Central Asia. Conditions assistance for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs to a Central Asian government upon certification by the Secretary of State to the appropriate congressional committees that such government meets specified requirements respecting: (1) democratization; (2) freedoms of speech and the press; (3) freedom of religion; (4) prevention of torture; and (5) rule of law. Authorizes: (1) a national security waiver; and (2) withheld amounts to be used for democracy assistance. Conditions assistance for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs to the government of Uzbekistan upon certification by the Secretary to the appropriate congressional committees that: (1) the government of Uzbekistan is making substantial progress in meeting its commitments under the Declaration on the Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Framework Between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United States of America; and (2) a credible international investigation of the May 2005 shootings in Andijan is underway with the support of the government of Uzbekistan. Directs the Secretary to: (1) identify Uzbek officials, family members, and associates implicated in the Andijan massacre, or involved in other human rights violations in Uzbekistan; and (2) notify the Secretary of the Treasury, Attorney General, and the appropriate congressional committees of such identification. Provides for: (1) freezing of assets and visa bans for such individuals; and (2) export prohibition of United States Munitions List items to Uzbekistan.

Question· Kleine Anfrage16/1465open

Begrenzung der Staatsverschuldung durch Artikel 115 Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 16010573)

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 May 2006

Wirkung der Neuverschuldungsgrenze von Art. 115 GG, Definition des Begriffs &quot;Investitionen&quot;, Zinsniveau der Bundesschulden, Tilgung von Krediten, Kreditgrenzen in der EU, Neuverschuldungsverbot im Zusammenhang mit der Föderalismusreform <p> </p>

Bill· SS. 2770 (109th)referred

Andijan Accountability Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2006

Andijan Accountability Act of 2006 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Uzbekistan's repressive policies undermine U.S. efforts to promote stability and combat terrorism and extremism in Central Asia, and that the United States has a strong interest in promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Uzbekistan. Directs the President to provide the appropriate congressional committees with a list of officials of the government of Uzbekistan, including any current or former officials of the security services and judicial institutions, who played a substantial role in the repression of peaceful political dissent, and a list of any other Uzbek individuals who provide substantial economic and political support for the present Uzbekistan leadership. Imposes the following sanctions on such listed individuals and their immediate family members: (1) U.S. visa ineligibility; (2) prohibition on transfers of property or property interests in the United States or within the possession or control of a U.S. person; and (3) prohibition on financial transactions with a U.S. person. Authorizes the President to terminate sanctions if the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of Uzbekistan is fully cooperating with an independent international inquiry into the 2005 Andijan massacre.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 93 (109th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to accomplishing the mission in Iraq.

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 2006

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should not maintain a permanent military presence or military bases in Iraq; (2) the United States should not attempt to control the flow of Iraqi oil; and (3) U.S. Armed Forces should be redeployed from Iraq as soon as practicable after the completion of Iraq's constitution-making process or December 31, 2006, whichever occurs first.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 396 (109th)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2006

Expresses the sense of Congress that, as the leaders of the United States and the Republic of India have expressed commitment to the values of human freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, it is in U.S. interests to address the treatment of the Dalits and Tribals in India by: (1) raising the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability; (2) inviting Dalit organizations to participate in the planning and implementation of U.S. development projects; (3) prioritizing funding for projects that positively impact Dalit and Tribal communities; (4) encouraging international financial institutions to consider caste discrimination when funding development projects; (5) ensuring that U.S. government employees and contractors in India are aware that it is U.S. policy that caste discrimination is unacceptable; (6) ensuring that qualified Dalits are not discouraged from applying for U.S. government and private employment in India; and (7) monitoring the activities and funds of the Vishva Hindu Parishad and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in the United States that are used to support groups that have perpetrated acts of violence against Dalits, Tribals, and religious minorities in India.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 391 (109th)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not initiate military action against Iran with respect to its nuclear program without first obtaining authorization from Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2006

States that Congress: (1) believes initiating military action without congressional approval in response to Iran's nuclear program does not fall within the President's &quot;Commander-in-Chief&quot; powers under the Constitution; (2) rejects any suggestion that P.L.107-40, the authorization of force resolution approved in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, extends to authorizing military action against Iran over its nuclear program; (3) rejects any suggestion that P.L.107-243, the authorization of force resolution approved by Congress to go to war with Iraq, extends to authorizing military action against Iran over its nuclear program; and (4) believes that seeking congressional authority prior to taking military action against Iran is not discretionary, but is a legal and constitutional requirement.

Question· writtenPQ 692asked

740 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will raise the need, acknowledged by himself, for the Hague programme to be revisited in view of the rejection of the proposed constitution at the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 27 and 28 April 2006. [15325/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

740 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will raise the need, acknowledged by himself, for the Hague programme to be revisited in view of the rejection of the proposed constitution at the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 27 and 28 April 2006. [15325/06]

Question· writtenPQ 573asked

619 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if submissions sent in previously for the All-Party Oireachtas Committee report on the Constitution regarding the family will be taken into consideration by the working group on domestic partnership. [15284/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

619 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if submissions sent in previously for the All-Party Oireachtas Committee report on the Constitution regarding the family will be taken into consideration by the working group on domestic partnership. [15284/06]

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 34 (109th)referred

A joint resolution expressing United States policy on Iraq.

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2006

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Iraqi political, religious, and tribal leaders should be told by the Administration that: (1) the continued U.S. military presence in Iraq is not unconditional; (2) whether the Iraqis avoid all-out civil war and have a future as a nation is in their hands; and (3) forming a government of national unity and subsequent agreement to modifications to the Iraq Constitution to make it more inclusive, within the deadlines the Iraqis have set for themselves in the Iraq Constitution, is essential to defeating the insurgency and avoiding all-out civil war, and a condition of the continued U.S. military presence.

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz1419 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Versorgungssicherungsgesetz 1992, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 20 April 2006

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Versorgungssicherungsgesetz 1992 geändert wird

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz1424 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Lebensmittelbewirtschaftungsgesetz 1997, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 20 April 2006

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Lebensmittelbewirtschaftungsgesetz 1997 geändert wird

Report· Ausschussbericht1403 d.B.ausschussbericht

Auslandsösterreicher-Fonds (AÖF-G)

Austria · National Council · 10 April 2006

Bericht des Außenpolitischen Ausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1363 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über den Auslandsösterreicher-Fonds (AÖF-G)

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz1410 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Deregulierungsgesetz 2006 – DRG 2006

Austria · National Council · 7 April 2006

Bundesgesetz, mit dem zur weiteren Deregulierung des Bundesrechts Rechtsvorschriften des Bundes aufgehoben sowie das Publizistikförderungsgesetz 1984, das ArbeitnehmerInnenschutzgesetz 1994, das Heeresgebührengesetz 2001, das Strafvollzugsgesetz, das Bewährungshilfegesetz, das allgemeine bürgerliche Gesetzbuch, das Richtwertgesetz, das Beamten-Dienstrechtsgesetz 1979, das Gehaltsgesetz 1956, das Ausschreibungsgesetz 1989, das Spanische Hofreitschule-Gesetz, das Bundeslehrer-Lehrverpflichtungsgesetz, das Landeslehrer-Dienstrechtsgesetz, das Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz, das Waffengebrauchsgesetz 1969, das Bundes-Schulaufsichtsgesetz, das Schulorganisationsgesetz, die 7. Schulorganisationsgesetz-Novelle, das Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Bundesschulgesetz, das Schulzeitgesetz 1985, das Akademien-Studiengesetz 1999, das Schulunterrichtsgesetz, das Schulpflichtgesetz 1985, das Bildungsdokumentationsgesetz, das Mineralrohstoffgesetz und das Erste Bundesrechtsbereinigungsgesetz geändert werden (Deregulierungsgesetz 2006 – DRG 2006) <br><br><br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem zur weiteren Deregulierung des Bundesrechts Rechtsvorschriften des Bundes aufgehoben sowie das Publizistikförderungsgesetz 1984, das ArbeitnehmerInnenschutzgesetz 1994, das Heeresgebührengesetz 2001, das Strafvollzugsgesetz, das Bewährungshilfegesetz, das allgemeine bürgerliche Gesetzbuch, das Richtwertgesetz, das Ausschreibungsgesetz 1989, das Spanische Hofreitschule-Gesetz, das Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz, das Waffengebrauchsgesetz 1969, das Bundes-Schulaufsichtsgesetz, das Schulorganisationsgesetz, die 7. Schulorganisationsgesetz-Novelle, das Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Bundesschulgesetz, das Schulzeitgesetz 1985, das Akademien-Studiengesetz 1999, das Schulunterrichtsgesetz, das Schulpflichtgesetz 1985, das Bildungsdokumentationsgesetz, das Mineralrohstoffgesetz und das Erste Bundesrechtsbereinigungsgesetz geändert werden (Deregulierungsgesetz 2006 – DRG 2006)

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz1411 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Energie-Versorgungssicherheitsgesetz 2006

Austria · National Council · 7 April 2006

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Elektrizitätswirtschafts- und –organisationsgesetz, das Gaswirtschaftsgesetz, das Energielenkungsgesetz 1982, das Erdöl-Bevorratungs- und Meldegesetz 1982, das Energie-Regulierungsbehördengesetz, das Bundesgesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb 1984 und das Wettbewerbsgesetz geändert werden (Energie-Versorgungssicherheitsgesetz 2006)

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 88 (109th)referred

A concurrent resolution urging the Government of China to reinstate all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm, remove all legal and political obstacles for lawyers attempting to defend criminal cases in China, including politically sensitive cases, and revise law and practice in China so that it conforms to international standards.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2006

Commends &quot;rights defense&quot; lawyers and activists of the People's Republic China (PRC) for their courage and integrity, and expresses moral support for this grass-roots rights defense movement in the PRC. Urges the government of the PRC to: (1) reinstate all licenses of GAO Zhisheng and his law firm; (2) remove all legal and political obstacles for lawyers attempting to defend criminal and politically sensitive cases in the PRC; (3) revise law and practice in the PRC to conform to international standards; and (4) allow religious believers in China to practice their religion without interference, and release Pastor Cai Zhuohua, his wife, and others imprisoned with him, and allow Pastor Cai to resume religious activities. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should support democracy and human rights programs in the PRC that strengthen protection of basic rights and freedoms, and should initiate programs to train lawyers, judges, academics, and students about international human rights law; (2) the U.S. government should support programs to promote legal protections and cultural awareness of the right to freedom of religion or belief; and (3) the President should raise the issue of the PRC's harassment, arrest, and persecution of rights defense lawyers and activists and the need to respect the basic human rights of its citizens and the rule of law during his planned April 2006 meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Report· Ausschussbericht1395 d.B.ausschussbericht

Vertrag zwischen (Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union) und der Republik Bulgarien und Rumänien über den Beitritt der Republik Bulgarien und Rumäniens zur Europäischen Union

Austria · National Council · 5 April 2006

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1389 d.B.): Vertrag zwischen dem Königreich Belgien, der Tschechischen Republik, dem Königreich Dänemark, der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, der Republik Estland, der Hellenischen Republik, dem Königreich Spanien, der Französischen Republik, Irland, der Italienischen Republik, der Republik Zypern, der Republik Lettland, der Republik Litauen, dem Großherzogtum Luxemburg, der Republik Ungarn, der Republik Malta, dem Königreich der Niederlande, der Republik Österreich, der Republik Polen, der Portugiesischen Republik, der Republik Slowenien, der Slowakischen Republik, der Republik Finnland, dem Königreich Schweden, dem Vereinigten Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland (Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union) und der Republik Bulgarien und Rumänien über den Beitritt der Republik Bulgarien und Rumäniens zur Europäischen Union sowie Protokoll samt Anhängen, Akte über die Bedingungen des Beitritts der Republik Bulgarien und Rumäniens und die Anpassungen der Verträge, auf denen die Europäische Union beruht samt Anhängen und Schlussakte

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

508 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to ensure that parents’ rights under the Constitution are not violated by the failure to provide adequate school places in Dublin 15. [13215/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2006

508 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to ensure that parents’ rights under the Constitution are not violated by the failure to provide adequate school places in Dublin 15. [13215/06]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

274 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the declaration by the Dutch Government that it does not intend to have another referendum on the EU constitution, he accepts that a new constitution will have to be drawn up before the EU can have an EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13172/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2006

274 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the declaration by the Dutch Government that it does not intend to have another referendum on the EU constitution, he accepts that a new constitution will have to be drawn up before the EU can have an EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13172/06]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the declaration by the Dutch Government that it does not intend to have another referendum on the EU constitution, he accepts that a new constitution will have to be drawn up before the EU can have an EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13090/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2006

99 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the declaration by the Dutch Government that it does not intend to have another referendum on the EU constitution, he accepts that a new constitution will have to be drawn up before the EU can have an EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13090/06]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

92 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his strategy for the ratification of the EU constitution; if this is likely to entail a revision of the existing proposal, the existing proposals or a new constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13088/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2006

92 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his strategy for the ratification of the EU constitution; if this is likely to entail a revision of the existing proposal, the existing proposals or a new constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13088/06]

Bill· SS. 2495 (109th)referred

National Liberty Memorial Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 2006

National Liberty Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish the National Liberty Memorial on federal land that is part of Constitution Gardens in the District of Columbia to honor: (1) persons of African descent who volunteered as free persons or who were compelled as slaves to serve as soldiers or provide civilian assistance during the American Revolution; (2) the people who fled bondage or filed petitions seeking liberty; and (3) other people who advocated for liberty, justice, and citizenship for persons of African descent.

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