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Field Hearings: Fact Sheet on Purposes, Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines
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Date:
August 4, 2014
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie & Petersen, R. Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard's polar icebreaker fleet, which performs a variety of missions supporting U.S. interests in polar regions. The report is written in response to the Coast Guard's budget request for a new polar ice breaker (none are currently in operation).
Date:
August 4, 2014
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: Calculation and History of Taxing Benefits
This report discusses the calculations that go into taxing Social Security benefits, which prior to 1984 were exempt from taxation but have since been taxed at gradually increasing levels.
Date:
August 4, 2014
Creator:
Meyerson, Noah P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Military Commissions Act of 2009 (MCA 2009): Overview and Legal Issues
This report provides a background and analysis comparing military commissions as envisioned under the revised Military Commission ACT (MCA) to those established by the MCA 2006. The report provides an overview of the procedural safeguards provided in the MCA. Finally, the report provides two charts comparing the MCA as amended by the MCA 2009 to the original MCA enacted in 2006 and to general courts-martial.
Date:
August 4, 2014
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress and refers readers to more in-depth CRS reports on specific relevant topics.
Date:
August 4, 2014
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program.
Date:
August 4, 2014
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms: Economic, Program, and Policy Issues
This report discusses the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program and policy issues, as well as legislation to reauthorize the TAAF program. It provides technical assistance to help trade-impacted firms make strategic adjustments to improve their global competitiveness.
Date:
August 4, 2014
Creator:
Harrison, Glennon J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Permitting and Oversight of Export of Fossil Fuels
This report reviews federal laws and the regulatory regime governing the export of natural gas, crude oil, and coal.
Date:
August 4, 2014
Creator:
Vann, Adam; Shedd, Daniel T. & Murrill, Brandon J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library