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Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region
This report describes non-indigenous Asian carp species migrating to the United States, the economy at risk, federal response, and litigation.
Date:
March 31, 2010
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Upton, Harold F.; Stern, Charles V. & Nicholas, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Financial Regulatory Reform and the 111th Congress
Financial regulatory reform is being discussed in the 111th Congress, the continuation of a policy debate that began before the September 2008 financial disruption. This report reviews issues related to financial regulation. It provides brief descriptions of comprehensive reform bills in the 111th Congress that addresses these issues.
Date:
March 31, 2010
Creator:
Webel, Baird; Carpenter, David H.; Labonte, Mark; Miller, Rena S.; Murphy, Edward V. & Shorter, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve: Current Policy and Conditions
This report discusses two of the four major responsibilities of the Federal Reserve (Fed) as the nation's central bank: execution of monetary policy and ensuring financial stability through the lender of last resort function. This report provides an overview of these mandates and activities, recent developments, and the role of Congressional oversight.
Date:
March 31, 2010
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Aegis Cruiser and Destroyer Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress
The Navy has begun a multi-billion dollar program to modernize its 84 existing Aegis cruisers and destroyers over a period of more than 20 years. This report explores this program in detail, including the reasons for the program and the oversight issues it poses for Congress.
Date:
March 31, 2010
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential issues for Congress on the Navy's irregular warfare (IW) and counterterrorism (CT) operations. The Navy's IW and CT activities pose a number of potential oversight issues for Congress, including the definition of Navy IW activities and how much emphasis to place on IW and CT activities in future Navy budgets.
Date:
March 31, 2010
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian Migrants
This report discusses whether the balance should tip more toward humanitarian immigration policies as a consequence of the humanitarian crises that resulted from the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Date:
March 31, 2010
Creator:
Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations: Trends, Issues, and Implications
This report provides an overview of U.S.-Mexico trade and economic trends, the Mexican economy, the effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and major trade issues between the United States and Mexico.
Date:
March 31, 2010
Creator:
Villarreal, M. Angeles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Selected Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of selected issues related to the Deepwater Horizon incident and is not intended to be comprehensive.
Date:
July 31, 2010
Creator:
Hagerty, Curry L. & Ramseur, Jonathan L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 2010 Oil Spill: Criminal Liability Under Wildlife Laws
This report highlights the possible ways to prosecute those who caused the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The report suggests that prosecution can be done under laws such as the ESA (Endangered Species Act) or the MMPA (Marine Mammal Protection Act) both of which provide for civil and criminal punishment. However, the most likely law to be used will be the MBTA (Migratory Bird Treatment Act) which makes it a crime to kill migratory birds. The report suggests that the MBTA would be the best method to prosecute for criminal liability.
Date:
August 31, 2010
Creator:
Alexander, Kristina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 111th Congress
Report detailing issues and legislative concerns regarding immigration during the 111th Congress, with a focus on comprehensive reform.
Date:
August 31, 2010
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra; Ester, Karma; Haddal, Chad C.; Kim, Yule; Lee, Margaret Mikyung; Siskin, Alison et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Travel by Congress: Legislation in the 111th Congress, Background, and Potential Policy Options
International travel by Members of Congress and their staff is an issue of longstanding interest among some members of the public, media outlets, and Members. Questions regarding the purposes and destinations of international travel by Congress frequently arise, as do questions about the ability to track the costs and benefits of such travel. This report provides information and analysis on the use of foreign currency expended in support of congressional travel to international destinations that is paid for with appropriated funds and authorized by the House or Senate; on measures related to international travel by Congress introduced in the 111th Congress, and administrative actions related to international travel taken by the House; and on potential options for Congress related to international travel by Members and staff. This report does not provide data on travel costs borne by executive agencies that support congressional travel, as those data are not publicly available.
Date:
August 31, 2010
Creator:
Petersen, R. Eric; Lisbeth, Terrence L.; Gracias, Mabel & Reynolds, Parker H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Role of Trade Secrets in Innovation Policy
This report provides an overview of the law and policy of trade secrets. It discusses the role of trade secrets in U.S. innovation policy. It then reviews the sources of trade secret law and the substantive rules that they provide. The report then provides a more detailed review of existing federal legislation that pertains to trade secrets. In its next section, the report then discusses the relationship between patent law and trade secret law. The report closes with an identification of congressional issues and options within this field.
Date:
August 31, 2010
Creator:
Thomas, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990
None
Date:
August 31, 2010
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chinese Tire Imports: Section 421 Safeguards and the World Trade Organization (WTO)
This report covers the Chinese-filed World Trade Organization (WTO) complaint against the U.S. over Section 421 of the Trade Acts of 1941, which has been renewed several times since. Section 421 authorizes the President to impose safeguards—that is, temporary measures such as import surcharges or quotas—on Chinese goods if domestic market disruption is found.
Date:
January 31, 2011
Creator:
Grimmett, Jeanne J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cloture Attempts on Nominations
This report discusses topics regarding cloture as a means to limit debate and overcome a possible filibuster.
Date:
January 31, 2011
Creator:
Beth, Richard S. & Palmer, Betsy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Benefits and Services for People with Low Income: Programs, Policy, and Spending, FY2008-FY2009
None
Date:
January 31, 2011
Creator:
Spar, Karen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Indonesia: Domestic Politics, Strategic Dynamics, and U.S. Interests
This report explores the current political conditions of Indonesia, as well as its relationship with surrounding nations and its relationship with the United States, including a focus on U.S. policy regarding Indonesia. The report also focuses on how the election of President Barack Obama increased Indonesian expectations of an improved relationship with the U.S., as President Obama spent part of his childhood in Indonesia.
Date:
January 31, 2011
Creator:
Vaughn, Bruce
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Israel's Offshore Natural Gas Discoveries Enhance Its Economic and Energy Outlook
This report discusses Israel's historical dependence on energy imports, and the recent offshore natural gas discoveries that could possibly make Israel a prominent exporter of natural gas. This report also discusses how development of the recently discovered natural gas fields could affect Israel's economy and energy security, and how Israel may or may not consult with the U.S. or other natural gas producting countries while weighing its options.
Date:
January 31, 2011
Creator:
Ratner, Michael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Limiting Central Government Budget Deficits: International Experiences
This report focuses on how major developed and emerging-market country governments, particularly the G-20 and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries, limit their fiscal deficits.
Date:
January 31, 2011
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, As Enacted
This report identifies and examines selected changes that the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 makes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill and other GI Bills, including expanded eligibility.
Date:
January 31, 2011
Creator:
Dortch, Cassandria
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP): Implementation and Status
The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) enacted on October 3, 2008 to address the ongoing financial crisis. This report provides a brief outline of the programs created under TARP, recent changes made by Congress, and a summary of the current status and estimated costs of the program. It also provides an Appendix that contains detailed discussions of the individual TARP programs.
Date:
January 31, 2011
Creator:
Webel, Baird
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Mexican Security Cooperation: the Mérida Initiative and Beyond
This report looks at the funding and Congressional oversight for this the joint U.S.-Mexico effort to curb drug trafficking and violence via the Initiative.
Date:
January 31, 2011
Creator:
Ribando Seelke, Clare & Finklea, Kristin M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Changing Demographic Profile of the United States
This report discusses the demographic profile of the United States and highlights demographic changes that have occurred since 1950 to illustrate how trends may affect the demographics of the U.S. through 2050.
Date:
March 31, 2011
Creator:
Shrestha, Laura B. & Heisler, Elayne J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chapter 9 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code: “Municipal Bankruptcy”
This report is categorized into four categories: (I) Who can file under chapter 9?, (II) What are the Benefits of Chapter 9 for the Municipal Debtor?, (III) Notable Chapter 9 Cases and (IV) Recent Developments.
Date:
March 31, 2011
Creator:
Pettit, Carol A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library