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Federal Evacuation Policy: Issues for Congress
This report discusses federal evacuation policy and analyzes potential lessons learned from the evacuation of individuals from Hurricane Katrina. Several issue areas that might arise concerning potential lawmaking and oversight on evacuation policy are also highlighted. This report will be updated as significant legislative or administrative changes occur.
Date:
March 30, 2009
Creator:
Lindsay, Bruce R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medal of Honor: History and Issues
This report considers the history of the Medal of Honor. In addition, the laws and regulations pertaining to the award, and the privileges/benefits available to the recipients are discussed. Finally, this report analyzes efforts to have the Medal of Honor awarded to certain individuals outside of the normal procedures.
Date:
March 30, 2006
Creator:
Burrelli, David F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment
This report covers the recent background of the Exon-Florio provision with special regards to issues faced in the 112th Congress. The Exon-Florio provision grants the President the authority to block proposed or pending foreign acquisitions of “persons engaged in interstate commerce in the United States” that threaten to impair the national security.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
This report covers the background and recent history on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). This committee has recently emerged from obscurity due to concerns involving foreign investments in U.S. companies and national security.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appellate Jurisdiction Over Military Court Cases
This report discusses events in which the U.S. Supreme Court would have jurisdiction over military court cases.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Mason, R. Chuck
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Investment, CFIUS, and Homeland Security: An Overview
This report gives a brief overview of P.L. 110-49, the Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007. Although both the President and Congress are directly involved in formulating the scope and direction of U.S. foreign investment policy, this law broadens Congress’s oversight role; it also explicitly includes the areas of homeland security and critical infrastructure as separately-identifiable components of national security that the President must consider when evaluating the national security implications of a foreign investment transaction.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Operation Odyssey Dawn (Libya): Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of military operations in Libya under U.S. command from March 19 to March 29, 2011, and the most recent developments with respect to the transfer of command of military operations from the United States to NATO on March 30.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Central America Regional Security Initiative: Background and Policy Issues for Congress
This report examines the extent of the security problems in Central America, the current efforts being undertaken by Central American governments to address them, and U.S. support for Central American efforts through the Central America Regional Security Initiative. It also raises potential policy issues for congressional consideration such as funding levels, human rights concerns, and how the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) relates to other U.S. government policies.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Meyer, Peter J. & Ribando Seelke, Clare
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Collective Bargaining and Employees in the Public Sector
This report examines the collective bargaining rights of federal, state, and local workers. The report also discusses the constitutional concerns that may be raised by state legislation that attempts to invalidate existing collective bargaining agreements.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Shimabukuro, Jon O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
This report provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). It also appends citations to state law in the area and the text of ECPA.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Abridged Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
This report provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Earthquake Risk and U.S. Highway Infrastructure: Frequently Asked Questions
This report addresses frequently asked questions about the risk from earthquakes to highway systems, including bridges, tunnels, pavements, and other highway components. Particular attention is given to highway bridges, which often are the most vulnerable highway structures. The report also discusses federal and nonfederal actions to reduce seismic risk to the U.S. highway system.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Mallett, William J.; Carter, Nicole T. & Folger, Peter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China and the United States—A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies
This report looks at the laws, programs, and policies encouraging development of wind, solar, and biomass power in the China and the United States. While hydropower is the most developed source of renewable electricity in both China and the United States, additional development of conventional hydropower is not currently a major focus of energy policy in the United States.
Date:
March 30, 2011
Creator:
Campbell, Richard J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Legislative Actions Through the 108th Congress
This report provides a summary of legislative attempts from the 95th through the 108th Congresses, with emphasis on the 107th and 108th Congress, to address the issues of energy development and preservation in the Refuge.
Date:
March 30, 2005
Creator:
Gillis, Anne
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Expiring Farm Bill Programs Without a Budget Baseline
This report discusses about the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 that authorizes most federal farm and food policies. It also discusses Programs Without Baseline After FY2012.
Date:
March 30, 2012
Creator:
Monke, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Debt-for-Nature Initiatives and the Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Status and Implementation
This report provides a description of debt-for-nature transactions and a summary of the Tropical Forest Conservation Act. Debt-for- nature transactions are generally viewed as a success by conservation organizations and government.
Date:
March 30, 2010
Creator:
Sheikh, Pervaze A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance Reform Bills in the 105th Congress: Comparison of H.R. 3485 (Thomas), S. 25 (McCain-Feingold), and Current Law
None
Date:
March 30, 1998
Creator:
Cantor, Joseph E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Taiwan: Recent Developments and U.S. Policy Choices
None
Date:
March 30, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Copyright Doctrine of Fair Use and the Internet: Caselaw
This report examines the evolving copyright doctrine of fair use within the context of copyrighted works published or placed on the Internet. American courts have been examining the various property rights of copyright owners concurrently with the unauthorized use of these copyrighted materials by Web site operators, Internet consumers, access providers, and other interested parties. This report analyzes the early fair use copyright cases concerning Internet use, as well as the most recent judicial interpretations.
Date:
March 30, 2000
Creator:
Weimer, Douglas R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
None
Date:
March 30, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status for Ukraine and U.S.-Ukrainian Economic Ties
None
Date:
March 30, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Special Order Speeches: Current House Practices
None
Date:
March 30, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Franking Privilege: Background and Recent Legislation
This report is categorized into seven categories: (I) Background, (II) Member Mail Allowances, (III) Regulation, (IV) Costs, (V) Legislation in the 112th Congress, (VI) Legislation in the 111th Congress and (VII) Legislation in the 110th Congress.
Date:
March 30, 2012
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Parliament
This report mainly discusses The European Parliament which is a key institution of 25 member European Union. The role of the European Parliament in the legislative has expanded steadily over time as the scope of EU policy has grown.
Date:
March 30, 2006
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library