Biden, Joseph R.

Asset forfeiture : a seldom used tool in combatting drug trafficking : to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden by United States( Book )
3 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 95 libraries worldwide
GAO reviewed the Department of Justice's asset forfeiture program, described the extent to which forfeiture has been employed in narcotics cases, and discussed the problems limiting greater forfeiture use. Billions of dollars are generated annually by organized crime. These illicit profits and the assets acquired with them were the target of legislation passed to combat organized crime through forfeiture of assets. However, assets obtained through forfeiture have been miniscule. The Government has not exercised the kind of leadership and management necessary to make asset forfeiture a widely used law enforcement technique. Justice has not given investigators or prosecutors the incentive or guidance to go after criminal assets. Emerging case law indicates that legislative changes are needed if investigators and prosecutors are to make meaningful attacks on the economic base of organized crime. Whether or not an improved asset forfeiture program will make a sizable dent in drug trafficking is uncertain. A successful forfeiture program could provide an additional dimension in the war on drugs by attacking the primary motive for such crimes, monetary gain. More forfeitures have not been realized because forfeiture statutes are ambiguous in some areas or incomplete and deficient in others, investigators and prosecutors are not given the guidance and incentive for pursuing forfeiture, and access to financial information may be limited. The Government lacks the most rudimentary information needed to manage the forfeiture effort. Justice is making efforts to remedy the matter by issuing guidance on the use of forfeiture statutes, analyzing in detail affected cases prosecuted since 1970, and preparing a manual on how to conduct financial investigations in drug cases.

Patriotism and you( visu )
15 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 86 libraries worldwide
Discusses the reactions of the American people and the U.S. government to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Describes what patriotism is, how Americans have historically shown it, and the ways that Americans can now express it.

Promises to keep [on life and politics by Joseph R Biden( Sound Recording )
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 84 libraries worldwide
This is the story of a man who faced down personal challenges and tragedy, to become a public servant who refuses to be cynical about political leadership. As a senator from Delaware since 1973, Joe Biden has been a witness to the major events of the past four decades and a relentless actor in trying to shape recent American history. Here he reveals what these experiences taught him about himself, his colleagues, and the institutions of government. He shows how the guiding principles he learned early in life--the obligation to work to make people's lives better, to honor family and faith, to get up and do the right thing no matter how hard you've been knocked down, to be honest and straightforward, and, above all, to keep your promises--are the foundations on which he has based his life's work as husband, father, and public servant.--From publisher description.

Promises to keep the acclaimed memoir of the Democratic vice presidential candidate by Joseph R Biden( Sound Recording )
6 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide
This is the story of a man who faced down personal challenges and tragedy, to become a public servant who refuses to be cynical about political leadership. As a senator from Delaware since 1973, Joe Biden has been a witness to the major events of the past four decades and a relentless actor in trying to shape recent American history. Here he reveals what these experiences taught him about himself, his colleagues, and the institutions of government. He shows how the guiding principles he learned early in life--the obligation to work to make people's lives better, to honor family and faith, to get up and do the right thing no matter how hard you've been knocked down, to be honest and straightforward, and, above all, to keep your promises--are the foundations on which he has based his life's work as husband, father, and public servant.

Barack Obama the power of hope( visu )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 60 libraries worldwide
Historic footage from Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign and 2009 inauguration, including the Iowa caucus victory speech, key debates, and inaugural speech.

Image crisis how is the U.S. is viewed in the Middle East( visu )
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 46 libraries worldwide
Explores how U.S. involvement in Iraq and Israel after September 11, 2001 has affected how people in the Middle East feel about the United States. Ted Koppel speaks with senators Richard Lugar and Joseph Biden.

Drug investigations : Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program : a coordinating mechanism briefing report to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, jr., United States Senate by United States( Book )
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 37 libraries worldwide

Image crisis how is the U.S. viewed in the Middle East( visu )
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 23 libraries worldwide
Explores how U.S. involvement in Iraq and Israel after September 11, 2001 has affected how people in the Middle East feel about the United States. Ted Koppel speaks with senators Richard Lugar and Joseph Biden.

Catalogue of hope : crime prevention programs for at-risk children( Book )
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 16 libraries worldwide

Facing the future the rise of teen drug abuse and teen violence( Book )
2 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide