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Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources
Report that provides links to selected authoritative resources related to cybersecurity issues, including: legislation, hearings in the 112th Congress, data and statistics, and cybersecurity glossaries.
Date:
September 11, 2012
Creator:
Tehan, Rita
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Automobile and Truck Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Greenhouse Gas Standards
Report that looks at vehicle fuel costs, fuel consumption in the United States, and examines the estimated costs to new vehicles that may arise from the Obama Administration's new passenger vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for vehicle model years (MY) 2017-2025.
Date:
September 11, 2012
Creator:
Yacobucci, Brent D.; Canis, Bill & Lattanzio, Richard K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Contract “Bundling” Under the Small Business Act: Existing Law and Proposed Amendments
This report discusses regulations from Congress on bundling, which refers to the consolidation of two or more requirements for goods or services previously provided or performed under separate smaller contracts into a solicitation for a single contract that is likely to be unsuitable for award to a small business because of its size or scope. It particularly looks at the Small Business Act and new legislation by the 112th Congress to expand the definition of bundling, strengthen the authority of the Administrator of Small Business, and requirements for reporting bundled procurements.
Date:
June 11, 2012
Creator:
Manuel, Kate M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Vietnam Economic and Trade Relations: Issues for the 112th Congress
This report discusses the economic relationship between Vietnam and the U.S. that resumed in the 1990s. Of particular interest to Congress is that both nations may soon be members of the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (TTP).
Date:
June 11, 2012
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress
This report provides a brief overview of the existing statutory authority and the regulation implementing this authority. It describes several policy issues raised in previous debates regarding chemical facility security and identifies policy options for congressional consideration. Finally, legislation in the 112th Congress is discussed.
Date:
June 11, 2012
Creator:
Shea, Dana A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gun Control Legislation
This report looks at past gun control legislation and also how recent events (such as the shooting in Tucson, AZ on January 8, 2011 which notably wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords) have influenced current legislation. This report concludes with discussion of other salient and recurring gun control issues that have generated past congressional interest.
Date:
June 11, 2012
Creator:
Krouse, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the CVN-78 program. CVN-78, CVN-79, and CVN-80 are the first three ships in the Navy's new Gerald R. Ford (CVN- 78) class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (CVNs).
Date:
June 11, 2012
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Railroad Retirement Board: Retirement, Survivor, Disability, Unemployment, and Sickness Benefits
None
Date:
January 11, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Organized Retail Crime
None
Date:
December 11, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Analysis of Charitable Giving and Donor Advised Funds
This report is on An Analysis of Charitable Giving and Donor Advised Funds.
Date:
July 11, 2012
Creator:
Sherlock, Molly F. & Gravelle, Jane G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Decisions in the House and Senate on Social Security: 1935-2011
This report is intended to respond to the many inquiries that CRS gets for Social Security vote information, which range from requests for general information about legislative action over the years to requests for information about specific floor amendments. Thus, it is intended to be a reference document on the major statutory decisions made by Congress on the Social Security program. A detailed table of contents and a summary table of the legislation discussed are provided to aid the reader.
Date:
January 11, 2012
Creator:
Sidor, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Natural Gas Passenger Vehicles: Availability, Cost, and Performance
None
Date:
January 11, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Nations Human Rights Council: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
October 11, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation
This report discusses the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) several permanently authorized programs to help producers recover from natural disasters. Most of these programs offer financial assistance to producers for a loss in the production of crops or livestock. In addition to the production assistance programs, USDA also has several permanent disaster assistance programs that help producers repair damaged crop and forest land following natural disasters.
Date:
December 11, 2012
Creator:
Stubbs, Megan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act: Overview and Issues
This report discusses the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), under which members of the uniformed services and U.S. citizens who live abroad are eligible to register and vote absentee in federal elections. The report discusses recent improvements to UOCAVA, necessary as the result of controversy surrounding ballots received in Florida from absentee voters in the 2000 presidential election. The report also discusses related legislation, such as the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2010, which provided for a major overhaul of UOCAVA.
Date:
July 11, 2012
Creator:
Coleman, Kevin J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers
This report provides background on the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA) program. After a brief introduction, it discusses TAA eligibility and benefits as set by TAAEA. It then describes how the program is funded and administered. The report concludes by presenting data on recent application activity and benefit usage.
Date:
July 11, 2012
Creator:
Collins, Benjamin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Judicial Activity Concerning Enemy Combatant Detainees: Major Court Rulings
None
Date:
December 11, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal
This report is intended for Members and staff assisting grant seekers in districts and states and covers writing proposals for both government and private foundations grants.
Date:
January 11, 2012
Creator:
Gerli, Merete F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senegal: Background and U.S. Relations
None
Date:
April 11, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Student Loans Made Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program: Terms and Conditions for Borrowers
This report discusses major provisions of federal student loans made available through the DL program and previously made through the FFEL program.
Date:
January 11, 2012
Creator:
Smole, David P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues
None
Date:
December 11, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Brazil-U.S. Relations
This report analysis Brazil's political, economic, and social conditions, and how those conditions affect its role in the world and its relationship with the United States.
Date:
October 11, 2012
Creator:
Meyer, Peter J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Resources for Grantseekers
None
Date:
January 11, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State, Foreign Operations Appropriations: A Guide to Component Accounts
None
Date:
January 11, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library