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Medal of Honor: History and Issues
This report describes the history of the Medal of Honor and the laws and regulations pertaining to the award. The report discusses 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:
December 19, 2013
Creator:
Burrelli, David F. & Torreon, Barbara Salazar
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Highway Bridge Conditions: Issues for Congress
This report discusses the nation's transportation infrastructure in general, and in particular the federal role in funding, building, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of roads and especially bridges in the United States.
Date:
December 19, 2013
Creator:
Kirk, Robert S. & Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
South Africa: Politics, Economy, and U.S. Relations
This report provides an overview to South African economy and politics and it discusses the United States relations with the Republic of South Africa.
Date:
December 19, 2013
Creator:
Cook, Nicolas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 113th Congress
This report discusses the energy tax policy that may also be considered as part of comprehensive tax reform legislation in the 113th Congress. Also the report discusses a number of other energy tax incentives scheduled to expire at the end of 2013, including provisions to support building energy efficiency and renewable fuels.
Date:
December 19, 2013
Creator:
Sherlock, Molly F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arab League Boycott of Israel
This report briefly discusses the Arab League's boycott of Israeli companies and Israeli-made goods since Israel's founding in 1948, as well as U.S. efforts to end the boycott and prevent U.S. firms in participating in the boycott.
Date:
December 19, 2013
Creator:
Weiss, Martin A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Deduction for Out-of-Pocket Teacher Expenses
This report discusses the tax deduction for out-of-pocket teacher expenses and the proposals to eliminate or increase it that were made in the House and Senate draft tax bills. The final bill left the deduction at its current rate.
Date:
December 19, 2017
Creator:
Sherlock, Molly F. & Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
"Extraordinary Measures" and the Debt Limit
This report discusses the U.S. government debt limit and the use of extraordinary measures by the U.S. Treasury to delay implementation of the debt limit by Congress.
Date:
December 19, 2017
Creator:
Driessen, Grant A. & Hughes, Joseph S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Happens if H.R. 1 Conflicts with U.S. Tax Treaties?
This report discusses what happens if a new U.S. tax law contradicts existing U.S. international tax treaties, with considerations for Congress.
Date:
December 19, 2017
Creator:
Lunder, Erika K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 2017 National Security Strategy: Issues for Congress
This report discusses the 2017 National Security Strategy (NSS) document released by the Trump Administration on December 18, 2017, and its major themes.
Date:
December 19, 2017
Creator:
McInnis, Kathleen J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Commissions: Overview, Structure, and Legislative Considerations
Congressional advisory commissions are formal groups established to provide independent advice; make recommendations for changes in public policy; study or investigate a particular problem, issue, or event; or perform a duty. This report provides an overview and analysis of congressional advisory commissions, information on the general statutory structure of a congressional commission, and a catalog of congressional commissions created since the 101st Congress.
Date:
December 19, 2008
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
This report addresses political developments and implications for U.S. interests regarding Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Date:
December 19, 2007
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sino-Japanese Relations: Issues for U.S. Policy
None
Date:
December 19, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India, and Implications for U.S. Interests
None
Date:
December 19, 2009
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Introduction to Financial Services: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
None
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet Privacy: Overview and Pending Legislation
None
Date:
December 19, 2003
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Marines’ Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV): Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
December 19, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defense — Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
December 19, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance Law: The Supreme Court Upholds Key Provisions of BCRA in McConnell v. FEC
This report discusses the Supreme Court's decision in McConnell v. FEC. The court upheld against facial constitutional challenges key portions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA), (P.L. 107-155, commonly known as the McCain-Feingold or Shays-Meehan campaign finance reform law).
Date:
December 19, 2003
Creator:
Whitaker, L. Paige
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pesticide Registration and Tolerance Fees: An Overview
This report provides a historical overview of federal authority regarding pesticide fees, including the amount of fee revenues collected over time, and summarizes the key elements of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) and the revisions reflected in PRIA 2.
Date:
December 19, 2005
Creator:
Esworthy, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Downturns and Crime
This report examines the relationships between selected variables of economic strength and crime. It begins with an overview of crime rates during times of economic recession in the United States. It then reviews the existing literature in the field analyzing various data sets that examine whether the unemployment rate and foreclosures can be related to increases in the national crime rate.
Date:
December 19, 2011
Creator:
Finklea, Kristin M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)—Responsibilities and Potential Congressional Concerns
This report looks at inadequacies present in the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) which prevent the Center from adequately performing its duty. These inadequacies include issues with agency organization, lack of resources, and a focus on threats from Yemen over domestic threats.
Date:
December 19, 2011
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Commissions: Costs and Cost-Saving Strategies
This report discusses the congressional commissions, which are temporary advisory bodies, usually established by statute, that provide independent advice to Congress, make recommendations for changes in public policy, study or investigate a particular problem or event, or perform a specific duty.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
BSE (“Mad Cow Disease”): A Brief Overview
This report provides background on appearance of BSE(bovine spongiform encephalopathy or "mad cow disease") in North America.
Date:
December 19, 2006
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Homeland Security: FY2015 Appropriations
This report analyzes the FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security(DHS). While this report makes note of many budgetary resources provided to DHS, its primary focus is on funding approved by Congress through the appropriations process.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Painter, William L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library