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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:
June 1, 2014
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy and Water Development: FY2015 Appropriations
This report discusses the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill that provides funding for civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), for the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies.
Date:
June 1, 2014
Creator:
Holt, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve: Current Policy and Conditions
This report discusses how the Federal Reserve (Fed) handles monetary policy, including background information about the execution of monetary policy, the recent and current stance of monetary policy, and current legislation and Congressional oversight that would affect the Fed's practices.
Date:
June 1, 2014
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Nations Human Rights Council: Issues for Congress
On March 15, 2006, the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution replacing the Commission on Human Rights with a new Human Rights Council (the Council). The Council was designed to be an improvement over the Commission, which was widely criticized for the composition of its membership when perceived human rights abusers were elected as members. This report discusses the history of the Council, the previous participation of the Bush Administration, the current participation of the Obama Administration, and ongoing international and Congressional concerns of the credibility and effectiveness of the Council.
Date:
June 1, 2009
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mérida Initiative for Mexico and Central America: Funding and Policy Issues
In October 2007, the United States and Mexico announced the Mérida Initiative, a three-year proposal for $1.4 billion in U.S. assistance to Mexico and Central America aimed at combating drug trafficking, gangs, and organized crime. This report provides an overview and discussion of the funding provided for Mérida, and presents several issues that Congress may consider as it oversees implementation of the Initiative.
Date:
June 1, 2009
Creator:
Seelke, Clare Ribando & Beittel, June S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current state of Bahrain, which has undergone substantial political reforms since the late 1990s, but which still suffers from tension between the Shiite majority and the Sunni-led government. This report focuses particularly on Bahrain's relationship with Iran and Bahrain's relationship with the United States.
Date:
June 1, 2009
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Reform Our Presidential Electoral System
This report is a survey of the historical background and development of electoral college and a compilation of proposals to reform it with pro and con analyses and a selected Bibliography
Date:
June 1, 1968
Creator:
Robert L. Tieken
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Recent Trends in Active-Duty Military Deaths
This report analyzes the circumstances of death for the 15,851 active-duty personnel and mobilized reservists who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces since 2006.
Date:
June 1, 2018
Creator:
Mann, Christopher T. & Fischer, Hannah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Rwanda: Background and Current Developments
This report discusses the current political conditions of Rwanda, including a brief historical overview. The report also includes information about the poor human rights conditions in Rwanda and U.S. Rwanda relations.
Date:
June 1, 2011
Creator:
Dagne, Ted
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive
This report discusses attempts to resolve the political division of Cyprus that have occurred over the last 45 years. Current issues include the Republic of Cyprus receiving EU presidency in July 2012 and a recent discovery of natural gas deposits off the southern coast of Cyprus.
Date:
June 1, 2012
Creator:
Morelli, Vincent
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arsenic in Drinking Water: Regulatory Developments and Issues
This report discusses the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996. These amendments directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update the standard for arsenic in drinking water.
Date:
June 1, 2008
Creator:
Tiemann, Mary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance
This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai, to address corruption within the Afghan government. The report also includes discussion of election fraud and corruption in Afghanistan.
Date:
June 1, 2011
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Patents and Drug Importation
This report explores the intellectual property laws and policies concerning the parallel importation of patented pharmaceuticals into the United States.
Date:
June 1, 2007
Creator:
Thomas, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Broadband over Powerlines: Regulatory and Policy Issues
The report is about regulatory and policy issues in Broadband over power lines.
Date:
June 1, 2007
Creator:
Moloney Figliola, Patricia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Steel: Price and Availability Issues
None
Date:
June 1, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: Low-Income Provisions
This report begins by providing an overview of Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) benefits, including premium and cost-sharing liabilities for the general Medicare population. The overview is followed by a discussion of the subsidy benefits available for low-income individuals. The report then highlights some of the key implementation issues.
Date:
June 1, 2006
Creator:
O'Sullivan, Jennifer
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting: Federal Funding Facts and Status
This report addresses the components of federal support for public broadcasting, as well as briefly describing those issues facing public television and public radio.
Date:
June 1, 2007
Creator:
McLoughlin, Glenn J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Emergency Management and Homeland Security Organization: Historical Developments and Legislative Options
This report provides background information on the establishment and evolution of federal emergency management organizational arrangements since the end of World War II and briefly summarizes the legislative proposals.
Date:
June 1, 2006
Creator:
Hogue, Henry B. & Bea, Keith
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Taxation of the Pharmaceutical Industry: Effects on New Drug Development and Legislative Initiatives in the 109th Congress
None
Date:
June 1, 2005
Creator:
Guenther, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2007 Appropriations
None
Date:
June 1, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Global Climate Change Initiative (GCCI): Budget Authority and Request, FY2008-FY2012
This report serves as a brief overview of the GCCI, its structure, intents, and funding history.
Date:
June 1, 2011
Creator:
Lattanzio, Richard K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Overview of Air Quality Issues in Natural Gas Systems
This report provides information on the natural gas industry and the types and sources of air pollutants in the sector. It examines the role of the federal government in regulating these emissions, including the provisions in the Clean Air Act and Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) regulatory activities. It concludes with a brief discussion of the outstanding issues.
Date:
June 1, 2016
Creator:
Lattanzio, Richard K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Lending Act: Timeline, New Rules, and Issues
This report briefly discusses new rules under the Military Lending Act (MLA) that change the definition of consumer credit for covered servicemembers and dependents; it will apply to transactions or accounts that are established on or after October 3, 2016. These rules may have an impact on the regulatory burdens for businesses that provide credit products to the military and may also affect military readiness.
Date:
June 1, 2016
Creator:
Kamarck, Kristy N.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Options for Financing Water Infrastructure
This report discusses several options considered by Congress to address the financing needs of local communities for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects and to decrease or close the gap between available funds and projected needs.
Date:
June 1, 2016
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia; Maguire, Steven & Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library