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Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP): Implementation and Status
This report provides a brief outline of the programs created under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), 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 15, 2014
Creator:
Webel, Baird
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Trade Situation for Fruit and Vegetable Products
This report presents recent trends in U.S. fruit and vegetable trade and highlights some of the factors contributing to these trends. This summary excludes trade data for tree nuts and processed tree nut products.
Date:
January 15, 2014
Creator:
Johnson, Renée
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 six sections: Trade Secrets and Innovation Policy, An Overview of Trade Secret Law (Basic Principles, and Sources of Law), The Economic Espionage Act, Trade Secrets and Patents (Introduction to the Patent System, Trade Secrets and Patents Compared, and The Prior Commercial User Defense), Congressional Issues and Options, and Concluding Observations.
Date:
January 15, 2014
Creator:
Thomas, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security Reform: Current Issues and Legislation
This report discusses The Social Security reform, which is an issue of interest to policy makers that arises in various contexts, from improving retirement security to reducing federal budget deficits. The report looks at the Social Security debate, Social Security future projections, and public opinion on Social Security reform. It also looks at past reform measures, from the 109th-112th Congress, none of which received congressional action.
Date:
January 15, 2014
Creator:
Nuschler, Dawn
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers
This report provides a brief overview of the European Union (EU), an economic and political partnership between 27 sovereign member states. The report describes the formation of the EU, the three main institutions of the EU, and the EU's relationship with the United States.
Date:
January 15, 2014
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Follow-On Biologics: The Law and Intellectual Property Issues
This report reviews the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 (BPCIA), within the context of intellectual property and innovation issues. It provides an introduction to the biologics industry, introduces the regulatory and intellectual property provisions of the BPCIA, considers the potential market for biosimilars and possible industry responses that may arise in the wake of this legislation, and closes with concluding observations.
Date:
January 15, 2014
Creator:
Thomas, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran Sanctions
This report analyzes U.S. and international sanctions against Iran and provides examples, based on a wide range of open source reporting, of companies and countries that conduct business with Iran.
Date:
January 15, 2014
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: Major Decisions in the House and Senate Since 1935
This report is a reference document on the major statutory decisions made by Congress on the Social Security program, including a summary table of all of the legislation discussed.
Date:
January 15, 2014
Creator:
Sidor, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Countercyclical Job Creation Programs
To counter the effect of recessions on workers, Congress has passed legislation to spur job creation through increased spending on public works (infrastructure) and public service programs, revenue sharing with state governments, and employment tax credits. Although the economic stimulus measure enacted during the 110th Congress did not include these direct job creation approaches, additional spending on infrastructure in particular was considered before Congress recessed. (See CRS Report RL34349, Economic Slowdown: Issues and Policies, coordinated by Jane G. Gravelle et al.) Infrastructure spending continues to be mentioned in the context of a second stimulus package, as do state and local government revenue sharing and a jobs tax credit. The focus of this report is on the four countercyclical job creation approaches and related legislation enacted since the Great Depression's end.
Date:
January 15, 2009
Creator:
Levine, Linda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Protecting the U.S. Perimeter: “Border Searches” Under the Fourth Amendment
None
Date:
January 15, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Regulating Private Pensions: A Brief Summary of ERISA
None
Date:
January 15, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Livestock Marketing and Competition Issues
None
Date:
January 15, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security Reform: Legal Analysis of Social Security Benefit Entitlement Issues
None
Date:
January 15, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicaid Disproportionate Share Payments
None
Date:
January 15, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gene Patents: A Brief Overview of Intellectual Property Issues
This report provides a brief overview of intellectual property issues on Gene patents. The myriad holding attempts to provide investors and firms with incentives to conduct R&D while recognizing that pattern might obtain too much control in future research
Date:
January 15, 2014
Creator:
Thomas, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods
This report briefly discusses the USDA's FY2006 appropriation, which postpones rules requiring many retailers to provide country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for fresh produce, red meats, and peanuts until September 30, 2008. The report also discusses related legislation.
Date:
January 15, 2009
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
CRS Issue Statement on Disability Benefits
This report discusses about the Federal disability benefit programs that are primarily intended to provide a measure of income security to persons with disabilities by replacing some of the income lost due to their inability to work.
Date:
January 15, 2010
Creator:
Szymendera, Scott
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed 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): violence against trade unionists; impunity (accountability for or punishment of the perpetrators); and worker rights protections for Colombians.
Date:
January 15, 2009
Creator:
Bolle, Mary Jane
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nicaragua's 1996 Elections and Results
None
Date:
January 15, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
CRS Issue Statement on Southeast Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific Islands
This report discusses significant policy challenges that congress faces in the region including assessing and responding to China's growing influence, promoting democracy and human rights, fighting terrorism and promoting trade.
Date:
January 15, 2010
Creator:
Vaughn, Bruce
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Regulating Ballast Water Discharges: Legislative Issues in the 110th Congress
None
Date:
January 15, 2009
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Benefits and Services for People with Low Income: Programs and Spending, FY2008-FY2013
None
Date:
January 15, 2015
Creator:
Spar, Karen & Falk, Gene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program: Legislative and Funding History
None
Date:
January 15, 2008
Creator:
James, Nathan
System:
The UNT Digital Library