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Asset Forfeiture: Selected Legal Issues and Reforms
This report discusses the asset forfeiture, which refers (in this report) to the process of confiscating either property or money from a person because it is illegal to possess (contraband), constitutes the proceeds of a crime, or was used to facilitate a crime. The report provides an overview of both types -- civil asset forfeiture and criminal forfeitures -- as well as select legal issues and structural reforms.
Date:
February 2, 2015
Creator:
Thompson, Richard M., II
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Climate Change Financing: The Green Climate Fund (GCF)
This report discusses United States commitments for climate change through financial and technical assistance and multilateral programs.
Date:
February 2, 2015
Creator:
Lattanzio, Richard K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): An Economic Analysis
This report discusses the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is a refundable tax credit available to eligible workers earning relatively low wages
Date:
June 2, 2015
Creator:
Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans and Homelessness
This report includes information and figures regarding federal programs for homeless veterans. Figures include statistics and financial information.
Date:
April 2, 2015
Creator:
Perl, Libby
System:
The UNT Digital Library
DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, and Grants
This report provides an overview of how DNA is used to investigate crimes and help protect the innocent.
Date:
February 2, 2015
Creator:
James, Nathan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Technology Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs
This report describes incentives and programs aimed at deploying alternative fuel and engines, such as tax deductions, federal grants for upgrading old cars, and mandates for biofuel use. The report lists incentives and programs by agency.
Date:
June 2, 2015
Creator:
Cunningham, Lynn J.; Cook, Beth; Canis, Bill & Yacobucci, Brent D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Affordable Care Act’s Contraceptive Coverage Requirement: History of Regulations for Religious Objections
This report summarizes the issues involved with the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) requirement in group health plans for contraceptive coverage. Moreover, the report covers the history of how religious objections to this provision of the ACA have been handled. Specifically, the report discuses this topic in relation to employers providing health insurance for employees.
Date:
April 2, 2015
Creator:
Brown, Cynthia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Monuments and Memorials in the District of Columbia: Analysis and Options for Proposed Exemptions to the Commemorative Works Act
None
Date:
June 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Estimated FY2015 State Grants Under Title I-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
This report discusses the elementary and secondary education act (ESEA) that was last comprehensively amended by the no child left behind act of 2001.
Date:
July 2, 2015
Creator:
Skinner, Rebecca R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Job Creation in the Manufacturing Revival
This report provides an overview of the job creation in the manufacturing revival.
Date:
July 2, 2015
Creator:
Levinson, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Work: An Abridged Overview
This report includes a detailed recitation of factual information and of the Guideline and statutory provisions which the officer believes relevant and applicable.
Date:
July 2, 2015
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Conservation: A Guide to Programs
This report provides a listing of federal agricultural conservation assistance programs. Each listing includes a brief description of the program, information on major amendments in the Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79, 2014 farm bill), national scope and availability, states with the greatest participation, the backlog of applications or other measures of continuing interest, program funding authority, FY2018 funding, FY2019 Administration budget request, statutory authority, the authorization expiration date, and a link to the program's website.
Date:
April 2, 2015
Creator:
Stubbs, Megan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Positive Train Control (PTC): Overview and Policy Issues
None
Date:
February 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Work: An Overview
This report includes a detailed recitation of factual information and of the Guideline and statutory provisions which the officer believes relevant and applicable.
Date:
July 2, 2015
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mixed-Oxide Fuel Fabrication Plant and Plutonium Disposition: Management and Policy Issues
None
Date:
March 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Constitutional Authorities Under Which Congress Regulates State Taxation
This report discusses these authorities and several of the possible limitations. It also provides examples of where Congress has appeared to act under each authority.
Date:
January 2, 2015
Creator:
Lunder, Erika K. & Thomas, Kenneth R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Physical Security of the U.S. Power Grid: High-Voltage Transformer Substations
None
Date:
July 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business Mentor-Protégé Programs
None
Date:
March 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Natural Disasters and Hazards: CRS Experts
None
Date:
September 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Lessons Learned and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
July 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
College and University Endowments: Overview and Tax Policy Options
This report provides background information on college and university endowments, and discuss various options for changing their tax treatment.
Date:
December 2, 2015
Creator:
Sherlock, Molly F.; Gravelle, Jane G.; Crandall-Hollick, Margot L. & Stupak, Jeffrey M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues
None
Date:
February 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mexico: Background and U.S. Relations
None
Date:
January 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State Minimum Wages: An Overview
None
Date:
January 2, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library