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The National Institute of Standards and Technology: An Appropriations Overview
This report examines the funding for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Date:
November 20, 2013
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Preserving Homeownership: Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives
This report describes the consequences of foreclosure on homeowners, outlines recent foreclosure prevention plans implemented by the government and private organizations, and discusses the challenges associated with foreclosure prevention.
Date:
November 20, 2013
Creator:
Jones, Katie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Textile Manufacturing and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
This report examines the potential implications of a prospective Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) on the U.S. textile manufacturing industry. The TPP is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) currently under negotiation among 11 Pacific Rim countries.
Date:
November 20, 2013
Creator:
Platzer, Michaela D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Length of Time from Nomination to Confirmation for U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominees: Overview and Policy Options to Shorten the Process
This report seeks to inform the current debate over the nomination and confirmation for U.S. circuit and district court nominees in three ways: first, by providing an overview of the time taken by the Senate during recent presidencies to confirm U.S. circuit and district court nominees; second, by identifying potential consequences of a protracted confirmation process for such nominees; and third, by identifying policy options the Senate might consider to shorten the length of time from nomination to confirmation for U.S. circuit and district court nominees.
Date:
November 20, 2013
Creator:
McMillion, Barry J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress
This report discusses policy issues regarding military-to-military (mil-to-mil) contacts with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and provides a record of major contacts and crises since 1993. The first part of this CRS Report discusses policy issues regarding such military-to-military (mil-to-mil) contacts. The second part provides a record of such contacts since 1993, when the United States resumed exchanges after suspending them in response to the Tiananmen Crackdown in 1989. Congress has exercised important oversight.
Date:
November 20, 2013
Creator:
Kan, Shirley A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unemployment Insurance: Programs and Benefits
This report describes three kinds of unemployment benefit programs: regular Unemployment Compensation (UC), Extended Benefits (EB), and Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC08) . The report explains their basic eligibility requirements, benefits, and financing structure.
Date:
November 20, 2013
Creator:
Whittaker, Julie M. & Isaacs, Katelin P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 2009 U.N. Durban Review Conference: Follow-Up to the 2001 U.N. World Conference Against Racism
This report provides information on the 2001 World Conference Against Racism and the circumstances of U.S. withdrawal. It discusses preparations for the Durban Review Conference, including U.S. policy and reaction from other governments. It highlights possible issues for the 111th Congress, including the Review Conference preparatory process, U.S. funding of the Conference, and the political and diplomatic impact of U.S. engagement.
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Response Framework: Overview and Possible Issues for Congress
In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress and the President consolidated numerous federal emergency plans into the National Response Plan (NRP). This report discusses how national response planning documents have evolved over time and describes the authorities that shape the National Response Framework (NRF). Several issue areas that might be examined for potential lawmaking and oversight concerning the NRF are also highlighted.
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Lindsay, Bruce R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nonmarital Childbearing: Trends, Reasons, and Public Policy Interventions
This report analyzes the trends in nonmarital childbearing, discusses some of the characteristics of unwed mothers, addresses some issues involving the fathers of children born outside of marriage, covers many of the reasons for nonmarital childbearing, examines the impact of nonmarital births on families and on the nation, and presents the public policy interventions that have been used to prevent nonmarital births or ameliorate some of the negative financial consequences that are sometimes associated with nonmarital childbearing.
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Solomon-Fears, Carmen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Budget Process Reform in the 110th Congress: A Brief Overview
This report briefly discusses the context in which federal budget process changes are made and identifies selected reform proposals by major category.
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Keith, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraqi Challenges and U.S. Responses: March 1991 through October 2002
This report is designed as a source of ready reference for congressional offices interested in instances of use of force by the United States against Iraq from the end of the 1990-1991 Gulf war until October 11, 2002.
Date:
November 20, 2002
Creator:
Prados, Alfred B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
When Financial Businesses Fail: Protection for Account Holders
None
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Eubanks, Walter W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FCC Media Ownership Rules: Current Status and Issues for Congress
On June 2, 2003, the Federal Communications Commission modified five of its media ownership rules, easing restrictions on the ownership of multiple television stations and on local media cross-ownership, and tightening restrictions on the ownership of multiple radio stations in local markets.
Date:
November 20, 2007
Creator:
Goldfarb, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Patent Reform: Issues in the Biomedical and Software Industries
None
Date:
November 20, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
UNESCO Membership: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
November 20, 2003
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Preliminary Analysis of Oversight Provisions
This report contains an preliminary analysis of oversight provisions on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act.
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Copeland, Curtis W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Stormwater Permits: Status of EPA’s Regulatory Program
None
Date:
November 20, 2003
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Ground Forces Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Considerations for Congress
This report discusses issues for Congress to consider regarding robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) and artificial intelligence (AI), which have the potential to change the nature of warfare. Other nations, notably peer competitors Russia and China, are aggressively pursuing RAS and AI for a variety of military uses, raising considerations about the U.S. military's response--to include lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)--that could be used against U.S. forces.
Date:
November 20, 2018
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew; Kapp, Lawrence; Elsea, Jennifer K. & Harris, Laurie A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Homeland Security: FY2015 Appropriations
This report analyzes the FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). While this report makes note of many budgetary resources provided to DHS, its primary focus is on funding approved by Congress through the appropriations process.
Date:
November 20, 2014
Creator:
Painter, William L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2009 Appropriations
This report analyzes the FY2009 request and recent-year funding trends; it will track major foreign policy issues Congress may consider and will highlight congressional action throughout the appropriations process including the congressional report.
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Epstein, Susan B. & Nakamura, Kennon H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Motion to Recommit in the House of Representatives: Effects, Recent Trends, and Options for Change
This report provides an overview of House rules and precedents governing the motion to recommit, examines the use of the motion in the 110th Congress, and discusses arguments both favoring and opposing changing House procedures governing the motion. This report will be updated to reflect any changes in House rules governing the usage of the motion to recommit.
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Lynch, Megan S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Border Security: The Role of the U.S. Border Patrol
This report includes some issues for Congress to consider which include the slow rate of integration between the United States Border Patrol's (USBP) biometric database of illegal aliens and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) biometric database of criminals and terrorists; the number of unauthorized aliens who die attempting to enter the country each year; the organized human smuggling rings that have proliferated as entering the country has become more difficult; and the threat posed by terrorists along the sparsely defended Northern border as well as the more porous Southwest border.
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Nuñez-Neto, Blas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A National President Primary? Presidential Primary Legislation in Congress: 1945-1968
This report documents various ways presidential elections have changed over the years and how it has effected voters in the country.
Date:
November 20, 1968
Creator:
Tacheron, Donald G. & Spier, Jill
System:
The UNT Digital Library