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Economic Aspects of Reduced Defense Spending, 1960-1970: A Selected Bibliography Arranged Chronologically
This report provides a bibliography of resources related to the economic effects of decreased defense spending which were published between 1960 and 1970.
Date:
April 14, 1970
Creator:
Knight, Edward & Poindexter, Beatrice D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential issues for Congress on the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), a relatively inexpensive Navy surface combatant equipped with modular "plug-and-fight" mission packages for countering mines, small boats, and diesel-electric submarines, particularly in littoral (i.e., near-shore) waters.
Date:
April 14, 2014
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Implementing the Affordable Care Act: Delays, Extensions, and Other Actions Taken by the Administration
This report discusses the health care reform, private health insurance provisions and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Date:
April 14, 2014
Creator:
Redhead, C. S. & Kinzer, Janet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Vietnam Economic and Trade Relations: Issues for the 113th Congress
This report examines the bilateral trade issues between United States and Vietnam, discussing their main elements and exploring their potential implications for the 113th Congress.
Date:
April 14, 2014
Creator:
Manyin, Mark E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues
This report addresses causes, prevalence, and consequences of violence against women. It provides examples of completed and ongoing U.S. activities that address VAW directly or include anti-VAW components. It outlines possible policy issues for the 112th Congress, including the scope and effectiveness of U.S. programs in addressing international VAW; further integrating anti-VAW programs into U.S. assistance and foreign policy mechanisms; U.S. funding for anti-VAW activities worldwide, particularly in light of the global financial crisis, economic recession, and subsequent calls to reduce the U.S. budget deficit; and strengthening U.S. government coordination of anti-VAW activities.
Date:
April 14, 2011
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa; Margesson, Rhoda; Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji; Serafino, Nina M. & Wyler, Liana Sun
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Labor Issues
This report examines three labor issues and arguments related to the pending U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement (CFTA; H.R. 5724 and S. 2830): violence against trade unionists; impunity (accountability for or punishment of the perpetrators); and worker rights protections for Colombians.
Date:
April 14, 2011
Creator:
Bolle, Mary Jane
System:
The UNT Digital Library
ATPA Renewal: Background and Issues
This report outlines the various aspects of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), including significant dates and modifications. The ATPA extends special duty treatment to certain U.S. imports from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru that meet domestic content and other requirements. The purpose of ATPA is to promote economic growth in the Andean region and to encourage a shift away from dependence on illegal drugs by supporting legitimate economic activities.
Date:
April 14, 2011
Creator:
Villarreal, M. Angeles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
MTBE in Gasoline: Clean Air and Drinking Water Issues
None
Date:
April 14, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Safeguards on Textile and Apparel Imports from China
None
Date:
April 14, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Deflation: Economic Significance, Current Risk, and Policy Responses
This report discusses the economic policy that contain or mitigate the negative effects of a deflation caused by a negative demand shock. It also points out the Policy Response to Deflation.
Date:
April 14, 2009
Creator:
Elwell, Craig K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United States Flag: Federal Law Relating to Display and Associated Questions
This report presents the United States "Flag Code" as found in Title 4 of the United States 4 of the United States Code and the section of Title 36 which designates the Star-Spangled Banner as the national anthem and provides instructions on how to display the flag during its rendition. This report also addresses several of the frequently asked questions concerning the flag.
Date:
April 14, 2008
Creator:
Luckey, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Biotechnology, Breakthrough Drugs, And Health Care Reform: Lessons From The NIH-University Industry Relationship
This report includes development and growth of the biotechnology industry and the emergency of new therapeutics to improve health care.
Date:
April 14, 1994
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
V-Chip and TV Ratings: Helping Parents Supervise Their Children's Television Viewing
None
Date:
April 14, 1998
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Voting Rights Act of 1965: Background and Overview
This report provides background information on the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), a summary of its major provisions, and a brief discussion of the U.S. Supreme Court decision and related legislation in the 113th and 114th Congresses.
Date:
April 14, 2015
Creator:
Coleman, Kevin J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2011 Budget and Appropriations
None
Date:
April 14, 2011
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Child Nutrition and WIC Programs: Background and Funding
This report provides information about the Background and Funding on Child Nutrition and WIC Programs. child nutrition programs provide free meals to lower-income children.The CACFP subsidies meals and snacks served by children.
Date:
April 14, 2004
Creator:
Richardson, Joe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Islamic State Woos Jihadists in Africa but Faces Competition
This report briefly discusses the Islamic State's attempts to expand its influence in Africa.
Date:
April 14, 2016
Creator:
Ploch Blanchard, Lauren
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Disaster Assistance
This report discusses several programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help farmers recover financially from natural disasters, including drought and floods. Most programs receive funding amounts that are "such sums as necessary" and are not subject to annual discretionary appropriations.
Date:
April 14, 2016
Creator:
Stubbs, Megan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. Decisions that Congress makes on procurement of Virginia-class boats could substantially affect U.S. Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
Date:
April 14, 2016
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NATO Enlargement: Albania, Croatia, and Possible Future Candidates
This report discusses the current status of NATO membership following the April 2-4, 2008 NATO summit in Bucharest, Romania. A principal issue was consideration of the candidacies for membership of Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia. The allies agreed to extend invitations to Albania and Croatia. Although the alliance determined that Macedonia met the qualifications for NATO membership, Greece blocked the invitation due to an enduring dispute over Macedonia's name.
Date:
April 14, 2009
Creator:
Morelli, Vincent; Ek, Carl; Belkin, Paul; Woehrel, Steven & Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Understanding China's Political System
This report provides an overview of contemporary PRC (People's Republic of China) politics by analyzing the main institutional actors and their interactions. The goal is not so much to provide the definitive study of the current political dynamics in China, but to offer a framework for examining and understanding PRC politics as they play out with respect to particular policies or issues.
Date:
April 14, 2010
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA): Issues and Options for Congress
This report provides background information about the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) system, describes the major issues WMATA currently faces, and discusses possible approaches for addressing these issues.
Date:
April 14, 2010
Creator:
Fischer, John W. & Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
This report discusses the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), a free trade agreement that includes nations on both sides of the Pacific. Original members of the TPP were Brunei, Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore. The United States, Australia, Peru, and Vietnam have committed themselves to joining and expanding this group. This report discusses similar trade partnerships, the importance of Asia to U.S. trade and security interests, and U.S. participation in the TPP.
Date:
April 14, 2010
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F. & Vaughn, Bruce
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Long-Term Unemployment and Recessions
This report analyzes the trend in long-term unemployment over the postwar period and offers explanations for its unusually high incidence during the most recent recession. It compares the individual, job, and household characteristics of the long-term unemployed during the latest recession (2007-2009) with the long-term unemployed at the end of the two previous recessions (1990-1991 and 2001).
Date:
April 14, 2010
Creator:
Mayer, Gerald & Levine, Linda
System:
The UNT Digital Library