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Boko Haram and the Islamic State's West Africa Province (open access)

Boko Haram and the Islamic State's West Africa Province

This report discusses the terrorist group Boko Haram, including the history of the group, leadership and group divisions, objectives and areas of operation, capabilities, and relationships with other terrorist groups.
Date: June 28, 2018
Creator: Blanchard, Lauren Ploch & Cavigelli, Katia T.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Permitting for Pesticide Discharges into Navigable Waters: Issues and Legislation in the 115th Congress (open access)

Permitting for Pesticide Discharges into Navigable Waters: Issues and Legislation in the 115th Congress

This report discusses the pesticide general permit (PGP), which is required for discharges of biological pesticides and chemical pesticides that leave a residue in navigable waters. Possible actions from the 115th Congress are also discussed.
Date: June 28, 2018
Creator: Gatz, Laura & Yen, Jerry H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Trade Deficits and U.S. Trade Policy (open access)

Trade Deficits and U.S. Trade Policy

This report examines the components of the U.S. trade deficit in terms of the merchandise trade account and the broader current account. It also assesses the relationship between the trade deficit and U.S. free trade agreements, perceived unfair treatment in trading relationships, the trade deficit and U.S. rates of unemployment, and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. trade deficit, as well as raises issues for potential congressional consideration.
Date: June 28, 2018
Creator: Jackson, James K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The "Flores Settlement" and Alien Families Apprehended at the U.S. Border: Frequently Asked Questions (open access)

The "Flores Settlement" and Alien Families Apprehended at the U.S. Border: Frequently Asked Questions

This report answers frequently asked legal questions pertaining to the Flores Settlement and the settlement's impact on the detention of alien families apprehended at or near the U.S. border. In particular, the report addresses (1) background of the litigation, (2) how the Settlement restricts DHS's power to keep families in detention, (3) the relationship between the Ms. L. litigation and the Settlement, (4) the executive branch's policy options under the Settlement, and (5) the extent to which either the executive branch or Congress can override or modify the terms of the Flores Settlement.
Date: August 28, 2018
Creator: Peck, Sarah Herman & Harrington, Ben
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
South Sudan's Civil War: Nearly 400,000 Estimated Dead (open access)

South Sudan's Civil War: Nearly 400,000 Estimated Dead

This report discusses the impact of the civil war in South Sudan, which has been ongoing since December 2013.
Date: September 28, 2018
Creator: Blanchard, Lauren Ploch
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Global Trade Imbalances (open access)

Global Trade Imbalances

This report discusses the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) July 2018 report on global trade imbalances that identifies countries with "excessive" current account balances and exchange rates that are "misaligned." The current account is a broad measure of a country's global economic engagement and is comprised of trade in goods, services, and official flows.
Date: September 28, 2018
Creator: Jackson, James K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Tariff Policy: Overview (open access)

U.S. Tariff Policy: Overview

This report provides a brief overview of United States tariff policy. A tariff is a customs duty levied on imported and exported goods and services, typically used to protect domestic industries or as leverage in trade negotiations and disputes.
Date: November 28, 2018
Creator: Casey, Christopher A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cloture Attempts on Nominations: Data and Historical Development Through November 20, 2013 (open access)

Cloture Attempts on Nominations: Data and Historical Development Through November 20, 2013

This report discusses topics regarding cloture as a means to limit debate and overcome a possible filibuster.
Date: September 28, 2018
Creator: Beth, Richard S.; Greene, Michael & Rybicki, Elizabeth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Trade Debates: Select Disputes and Actions (open access)

U.S. Trade Debates: Select Disputes and Actions

This report discusses a number of significant trade disputes involving the United States over the past 100 years. It is a response to the 271 active trade disputes currently being addressed in the World Trade Organization (WTO) that involve the United States.
Date: August 28, 2018
Creator: Schwarzenberg, Andres B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Former Speakers of the House: Office Allowances, Franking Privileges, and Staff Assistance (open access)

Former Speakers of the House: Office Allowances, Franking Privileges, and Staff Assistance

This report discusses the allowance former Speakers of the House of Representatives were provided upon their departure. This allowance began in 1970 and was repealed with the passage of the legislative branch appropriations act for FY2019, P.L. 115-244.
Date: September 28, 2018
Creator: Egar, William T.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 28, 2018 (open access)

Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 28, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 28, 2018
Creator: Palmer, Kimberly
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 233, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 28, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 233, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 28, 2018
Creator: Einselen, Sarah
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, September 28, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, September 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 28, 2018
Creator: Einselen, Sarah
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 128, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 28, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 128, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 28, 2018
Creator: Armstrong, Mark J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 148, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 148, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 28, 2018
Creator: Armstrong, Mark J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 61, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 28, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 61, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 28, 2018
Creator: Einselen, Sarah
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 83, Ed. 1 Friday, December 28, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 83, Ed. 1 Friday, December 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 28, 2018
Creator: Einselen, Sarah
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 26, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 28, 2018 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 26, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 28, 2018
Creator: McCrory, Sean
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 210, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 28, 2018 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 210, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 28, 2018
Creator: Parks, Scott K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 87, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 28, 2018 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 87, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 28, 2018
Creator: McCrory, Sean
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 238, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 238, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 28, 2018
Creator: Parks, Scott K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 330, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 28, 2018 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 330, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 28, 2018
Creator: McCrory, Sean
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 179, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 28, 2018 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 179, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 28, 2018
Creator: Parks, Scott K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 299, Ed. 1 Monday, May 28, 2018 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 299, Ed. 1 Monday, May 28, 2018

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 28, 2018
Creator: McCrory, Sean
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History