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Water Resource Issues in the 113th Congress
This report provides an overview of the federal role in water resources development, management, and protection, including a discussion of the two major federal water resources agencies and related legislation. It also discusses overarching policy issues, such as flood and drought management and response; project funding and authorization priorities; and aquatic ecosystem restoration.
Date:
January 31, 2013
Creator:
Cody, Betsy A.; Stern, Charles V.; Carter, Nicole T. & Sheikh, Pervaze A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Legislation in the 113th Congress
The earned income tax credit is a refundable tax credit available to eligible workers earning relatively low wages. Under current law, the earned income tax credit is calculated based on a recipient's earnings, using one of eight different formulas, which vary depending on several factors, including the number of qualifying children a tax filer has and their marital status. This report discusses and analyzes legislative proposals introduced in the 113th Congress that propose modifying the earned income tax credit.
Date:
October 31, 2014
Creator:
Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unemployment: Issues in the 113th Congress
This report addresses three policy issues: whether to take additional measures to increase jobs (or avoid contractionary policies), what measures might be most effective, and how job creation proposals should be financed.
Date:
December 31, 2013
Creator:
Gravelle, Jane G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 113th Congress: A Profile
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 113th Congress (2013-2014). Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age, occupation, education, length of congressional service, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity, foreign births, and military service.
Date:
October 31, 2013
Creator:
Manning, Jennifer E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview
This report discusses EPA's most recent GHG actions that have involved fossil-fueled power plants, which EPA refers to as electric generating units. It also contains the information on how EPA is reviewing ambient air quality standards for ozone.
Date:
December 31, 2014
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 113th Congress
This report provides a brief overview of the existing statutory authority and implementing regulation. It describes several policy issues raised in previous debates regarding chemical facility security and identifies policy options for congressional consideration.
Date:
January 31, 2013
Creator:
Shea, Dana A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress
This report discusses the current political conditions of Cuba as well as its relationship with the United States. In particular, the report focuses on U.S. policy regarding Cuba including various economic sanctions, human rights issues, and foreign aid appropriations.
Date:
July 31, 2014
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress
None
Date:
January 31, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorism Risk Insurance Legislation in the 113th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-bySide Analysis
None
Date:
December 31, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library