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Election of the President by the house of Representatives
This report discusses the historical statistics of presidential election, the declaration of the results and other reports.
Date:
August 19, 1968
Creator:
Government and General Research Division
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Holdings of U.S. Securities: Implications for the U.S. Economy
This report examines the importance to the U.S. economy of China's investment in U.S. securities, as well as the policy implications of its holdings for both the United States and China.
Date:
August 19, 2013
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M. & Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Egypt in Crisis: Issues for Congress
This report provides a brief overview of the key issues for the 113th Congress related to Egypt.
Date:
August 19, 2013
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Issues
Report regarding the annual defense authorization process and the interest Congress members have in the military.
Date:
August 19, 2013
Creator:
Jansen, Don J.; Blakeley, Katherine; Burrelli, David F.; Kapp, Lawrence; Martinez, Lucy P. & Theohary, Catherine A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies
This list of about 150 congressional liaison offices is intended to help congressional offices in placing telephone calls and addressing correspondence to government agencies. In each case, the information was supplied by the agency itself and is current as of the date of publication. Entries are arranged alphabetically in four sections: legislative branch; judicial branch; executive branch; and agencies, boards, and commissions.
Date:
August 19, 2010
Creator:
Crane-Hirsch, Audrey Celeste
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Infrastructure Financing: History of EPA Appropriations
The principal federal program to aid municipal wastewater treatment plant construction is authorized in the Clean Water Act (CWA). In appropriations legislation, funding for EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) wastewater assistance is contained in the measure providing funds for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. This report summarizes, in chronological order, congressional activity to fund items in the State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) account since 1987.
Date:
August 19, 2008
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects: Authorization and Appropriations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers attracts congressional attention because its projects can have significant local and regional economic benefits and environmental effects, in addition to their water resource development purposes. This report provides an overview of the Corps civil works program. It covers the congressional authorization and appropriation process, the standard project development process, and other Corps activities and authorities. It also includes an Appendix on the evolution of Corps civil works missions and authorities and a description of the limits on the Corps' role in levee accreditation and improvements for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Date:
August 19, 2011
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T. & Stern, Charles V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unemployment Insurance: Consequences of Changes in State Unemployment Compensation Laws
None
Date:
August 19, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Functional Categories of the Federal Budget
None
Date:
August 19, 2008
Creator:
Heniff, Bill, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Incentives in the 108th Congress: A Comparison of the House and Senate Versions of H.R. 6 and the Senate Finance Committee Amendment
This report discusses energy taxes incentives, which have long been an integral component of this nation’s energy policy. Efforts to significantly expand existing energy tax subsidies have been undertaken since the 106th Congress, but controversy over various non-tax energy policy provisions — corporate average fuel economy standards, the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge, etc. — have helped stall the legislation.
Date:
August 19, 2003
Creator:
Lazzari, Salvatore
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The World Trade Organization: The Non-Agricultural Market Access (NAMA) Negotiations
This report looks at the evolution of the Doha Round World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations, possible effects of the Non-Agricultural Market Access (NAMA) agreement, and major negotiating issues from a U.S. standpoint. NAMA refers to the cutting of tariff and non-tariff barriers (NTB) on industrial and primary products, basically all trade in goods which are not foodstuffs.
Date:
August 19, 2008
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Aid to Faith-Based Organizations (Charitable Choice) in the 107th Congress: Background and Selected Legal Issues
None
Date:
August 19, 2003
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Selected Privileges and Courtesies Extended to Departing and Former Members of the House of Representatives
None
Date:
August 19, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Statutes: Introductory Comments to a List with Captions
None
Date:
August 19, 1999
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Early Childhood Care and Education Programs: Background and Funding
Several federal programs support child care, education, or related services, primarily for low-income working families. In addition, the tax code includes provisions specifically targeted to assist families with child care expenses. This report includes an update on FY2010 funding developments and the status of FY2009 appropriations in the early childhood care and education arena. This report also provides a six-year funding history and brief descriptions of the various related programs and tax provisions.
Date:
August 19, 2009
Creator:
Lynch, Karen E. & McCallion, Gail
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Law of the Sea Convention and U.S. Policy
This report includes information regarding the Law of the Sea Convention. The convention and U.S. interests, Part XI, and the 1994 Agreement are among topics discussed in this report.
Date:
August 19, 2004
Creator:
Browne, Marjorie Ann
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Budget Act Points of Order
This report provides information about the Congressional Budget Act Points of Order. Budget Act Points of Order are not self-enforcing. In order to enforce a congressional budget rule, a member must raise a point of order against the legislation violating it.
Date:
August 19, 2008
Creator:
Heniff, Bill, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Greek Debt Crisis: Overview and Implications for the United States
This report provides a brief overview of the Greek dept crisis, including developments through July 2015 when questions about Greece's future in the Eurozone resurfaced and emergency negotiations resulted in a third financial assistance program for Greece. It also discusses potential implications of the crisis for the U.S. economy and U.S.-European cooperation on broader strategic and economic cooperation.
Date:
August 19, 2015
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.; Belkin, Paul & Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Expenditures and the Federal Budget
This report discusses tax expenditures, the federal budget and the reform of the federal tax system and provides tax expenditure analysis. The perception that the federal tax system is too complex and unfair could lead to public support for tax reform. Past efforts to reform the federal tax system have included policies to rein in the use and expense of tax expenditures--the special deductions, exclusions, exemptions, and credits resulting in revenue losses.
Date:
August 19, 2008
Creator:
Hungerford, Thomas L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
This report discusses the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, P.L. 110-289, which changes many laws affecting both the housing and mortgage markets. It also surveys the most important changes caused by the act.
Date:
August 19, 2008
Creator:
Weiss, N. E.; Getter, Darryl E.; Jickling, Mark; Keightley, Mark P. & Foote, Bruce E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Governmental Drug Testing Programs: Legal and Constitutional Developments
This report examines the current state of constitutional law on the subject of governmentally mandated drug testing in employment and of students in the public schools, which is followed by a brief review of federal drug-free workplace programs presently in effect.
Date:
August 19, 2008
Creator:
Carpenter, David H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Trade Deficit and the Impact of Changing Oil Prices
This report provides an estimate of the initial impact of the changing oil prices on the nation's merchandise trade balance.
Date:
August 19, 2010
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Coal Loan Guarantees and Tax Incentives: Issues in Brief
This report discusses certain federal financial incentive mechanisms for "clean coal" commercial projects; namely, loan guarantees and tax incentives. At issue for Congress is the extent to which the private sector has used these financial toolsto develop the technology needed for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while continuing to use available domestic coal reserves for electricity generation.
Date:
August 19, 2014
Creator:
Folger, Peter & Sherlock, Molly F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Kosovo: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current political state of Kosovo, which, on February 7, 2008, declared its independence from Serbia. Since then, Serbia has contested Kosovo's declaration of independence, leading to parallel governing institutions and ongoing talks between the two nations. This report discusses challenges Kosovo faces regarding international recognition and the status of its ethnic minorities. This report also discusses Kosovo's relationship with the United States, and U.S. foreign aid efforts to Kosovo.
Date:
August 19, 2009
Creator:
Woehrel, Steven
System:
The UNT Digital Library