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China as the World’s “Largest Economy”
Various media have recently reported that China has overtaken the United States to become the world’s largest economy (a position the United States had held at least since 1913), based on estimates of purchasing power parity (PPP) measurements and projections made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This report examines the data and its policy implications.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business Administration and Job Creation
The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs to support small businesses, including loan guaranty programs, disaster loan programs, management and technical assistance training programs, and federal contracting programs. Congressional interest in these programs has increased in recent years, primarily because they are viewed as a means to stimulate economic activity, create jobs, and assist in the national economic recovery. This report examines the economic research on net job creation to identify the types of businesses that appear to create the most jobs.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Dilger, Robert J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Patent Litigation Reform Legislation in the 114th Congress
None
Date:
July 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Benefits: Pension Benefit Programs
None
Date:
June 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance: Recent Policy Changes and Proposed Legislation
This report describes recent policy changes made by FHA and recent legislative proposals that would make additional changes to FHA's single-family program. For the most part, this report does not go into detail about the features of FHA-insured loans, FHA's market role, or its financial status, except as necessary to describe implemented or proposed policy changes.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Jones, Katie
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Costs and Benefits of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the District of Columbia
A report on the costs and benefits of paid family and medical leave for employees working in Washington, D.C.
Date:
September 29, 2015
Creator:
Hayes, Jeffrey
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0014
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether a school board trustee, whose powers have been suspended by the Texas Education Commissioner under chapter 39 of the Education Code, may run and serve as a city council member for a city located within the school district's boundaries (RQ-0007-KP).
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0015
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Constitutionality of section 54.341 of the Education Code, the Hazlewood Act (RQ-0009-KP).
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2394, Chapter 230
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the compelled production of certain customer records by a financial institution.
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2208, Chapter 229
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to access to criminal history record information by a county tax assessor-collector.
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 292, Chapter 237
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a request for a waiver of the waiting period before human remains may be cremated.
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2894, Chapter 234
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 931, Chapter 220
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to an individual's eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual's waiting period claim.
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Joint Resolution 52
Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the requirement that state officers elected by voters statewide reside in the state capital.
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 914, Chapter 252
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a council on long-term care facility surveys and informal dispute resolution.
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
EPA's Vessel General Permits: Background and Issues
This report covers two proposed permit drafts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding Vessel General Permits (VGPs): one for large vessels to replace the 2008 VGP (draft VGP), and one for smaller vessels that currently are covered by a congressionally-enacted temporary moratorium (draft sVGP).
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Disaster Assistance from the Disaster Relief Fund: State Profiles
This report outlines the trend in Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) obligations for both the national and state level for the period FY2000 through FY2013. It also includes individual profiles for each state and additional resources and key policy staff that can provide more information on the programs that are discussed.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Richardson, Daniel J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods and the WTO Trade Dispute on Meat Labeling
This report covers the dispute between the U.S with its neighbors, Canada and Mexico, who say that the recent country-of-origin labeling (COOL) system implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is unfair and does not meet its original objectives. This dispute was brought before the WTO dispute panel and found to be valid. The report ends with a discussion of options for the U.S. in regards to modifying COOL to follow WTO rulings.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Greene, Joel L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Points of Order Limiting the Contents of Reconciliation Legislation: In Brief
This report discusses the Budget Act that provides an optional expedited procedure for considering legislation in the Senate, called reconciliation, which was first used in 1980.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Saturno, James V.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran, Gulf Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses issues regarding Iran's political history and structure. It also takes a look at economic and defense policy responses for Congress, specifically focusing on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Date:
December 29, 2015
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former U.S. Hostages of Iran to be Eligible for Compensation
This legal sidebar briefly discusses the U.S. victims of the 1979-1981 Iran Hostage Crisis, who will become eligible to receive up to $4.4 million each in compensation, thanks to the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act.
Date:
December 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity Issues and Challenges: In Brief
This report provides information about Cybersecurity Issues and Challenges. People who perform cyberattacks generally fall into various categories like criminals, spies, nation-state warriors, terrorists, etc.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Fischer, Eric A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare: Part B Premiums
None
Date:
September 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Issues in the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
This report considers topics that are likely to arise as the 114th Congress debates reauthorization.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Elias, Bart & Tang, Rachel Y.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library