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Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies
Recent policies have sought to contain damages spilling over from housing and financial markets to the broader economy, including monetary policy, which is the responsibility of the Federal Reserve, and fiscal policy, including a tax cut in February 2008 of $150 billion and two extensions of unemployment compensation in June and November of 2008. This report discusses this problem as well as certain interventional measures that the government has taken and is considering taking to combat it, including various fiscal stimulus packages.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Gravelle, Jane G.; Hungerford, Thomas L. & Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mérida Initiative for Mexico and Central America: Funding and Policy Issues
In October 2007, the United States and Mexico announced the Mérida Initiative, a three-year program of U.S. assistance to Mexico and Central America to combat drug trafficking, gangs, and organized crime. This report provides an overview and discussion of the funding provided for Mérida, and presents several issues that Congress may consider as it oversees implementation of the Initiative and shapes its future direction.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Seelke, Clare Ribando & Beittel, June S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law?
The Google Book Search Library Project, announced in December 2004, raised important questions about infringing reproduction and fair use under copyright law. Google planned to digitize, index, and display "snippets" of print books in the collections of five major libraries without the permission of the books' copyright holders, if any. Google's proposed reproduction and display of copyrighted books was not authorized by the rights holders, who alleged that the Google Library Project infringed their copyrights. This report provides background on the Library Project, legal issues raised by digitization and indexing projects, and the proposed settlement.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Manuel, Kate M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Preserving Homeownership: Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives
This report describes the consequences of foreclosure on homeowners, outlines recent foreclosure prevention plans implemented by the government and private organizations, and discusses the challenges associated with foreclosure prevention.
Date:
July 6, 2009
Creator:
Jones, Katie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fish and Wildlife Service: Compensation to Local Governments
The Refuge Revenue Sharing Fund (RRSF) was enacted in response to the concern of local governments regarding losses to their tax base due to the presence of federally owned land under the jurisdiction of the Fish and Wildlife Service. This report outlines recent history of RRSF payment levels. It examines the RRSF and describes how the fund differs in its treatment of reserved and acquired lands under the jurisdiction of FWS. The report also examines the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program in detail.
Date:
March 6, 1990
Creator:
Corn, M. Lynne
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress
This report discusses the process of naming Navy ships, which have traditionally been chosen and announced by the Secretary of the Navy. Congress in recent years has proposed, and sometimes passed, legislation regarding the naming of specific ships.
Date:
May 6, 2011
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments
This report discusses the strategic significance of Guam for defense buildup and the force relocation and deployments from the U.S. mainland. It also discusses the concerns and issues for congress, such as allies and partner, China, and legislation.
Date:
May 6, 2011
Creator:
Kan, Shirley A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ukraine: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current political and economic situation in Ukraine. Ukraine occupies the sensitive position between Russia and NATO member states Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania adds to its geostrategic significance. This report also discusses the U.S. policy in regard to Ukraine, U.S. aid to Ukraine, and other legislation.
Date:
April 6, 2011
Creator:
Woehrel, Steven
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China-U.S. Trade Issues
This report discusses the U.S.-China economic relationship and China's rapid expansion as a global economic market, both with respect to the current global economic crisis. It also examines major U.S.-China trade issues and related legislation.
Date:
May 6, 2011
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State and Local Government Series (SLGS) Treasury Debt: A Description
This report explains State and Local Government Series (SLGS), a nonmarketable custom tailored security, and how suspension may impact state and local government issuers.
Date:
May 6, 2011
Creator:
Maguire, Steven
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans' Preference in the Federal Civil Service
This report discusses the veterans' preference system within the Federal government.
Date:
December 6, 1974
Creator:
Nemesnyik, Ilona
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Russian Compliance with the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty between the U.S. and Russia which bans all land-based missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 kilometers. This report outlines the original treaty provisions and then discusses compliance concerns for both Russia and the U.S., as well as possible responses to the situation by the U.S.
Date:
December 6, 2017
Creator:
Woolf, Amy F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bank Systemic Risk Regulation: The $50 Billion Threshold in the Dodd-Frank Act
This report focuses on one pillar of the Dodd-Frank Act's (P.L. 111-203) response to addressing financial stability and ending too big to fail: a new enhanced prudential regulatory regime that applies to all banks with more than $50 billion in assets and to certain other financial institutions. Under this regime, the Federal Reserve is required to apply a number of safety and soundness requirements to large banks that are more stringent than those applied to smaller banks. These requirements are intended to mitigate systemic risk posed by large banks. This report also examines the question of which banks are systemically important.
Date:
December 6, 2017
Creator:
Labonte, Marc & Perkins, David W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Rules Affecting Committees
This report identifies and summarizes the provisions of the Senate's standing rules, standing orders, precedents, and other directives that have general applicability to legislative activity in the Senate's standing committees. It covers four main issues: committee organization, committee meetings, hearings, and reporting.
Date:
December 6, 2017
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Committee Hearings: Scheduling and Notification
This report outlines the rules for scheduling and notifying members of Senate committee hearings.
Date:
December 6, 2017
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Consideration of Treaties
This report outlines the process that the Senate goes through when considering a treaty.
Date:
December 6, 2017
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Natural Disasters of 2017: Congressional Considerations Related to FEMA Assistance
This report provides a short overview of issues Congress may consider in its oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) federal assistance during the 2017 hurricane season (e.g., Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and other disasters (e.g., fires in California).
Date:
December 6, 2017
Creator:
Brown, Jared T.; Horn, Diane P.; Painter, William L. & Reese, Shawn
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Committee Hearings: Witness Testimony
This report outlines the rules for providing witness testimony at Senate committee hearings.
Date:
December 6, 2017
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Turkey: Background and U.S. Relations In Brief
This report provides information and analysis on Turkish relations with the United States, Russia, Syria, and Kurdish groups. Domestic issues in Turkey include economic issues and President Erdogan's increasing authoritarianism.
Date:
June 6, 2018
Creator:
Zanotti, Jim & Thomas, Clayton
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Multilateral Development Banks: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and highlights major issues for Congress. The first section discusses how the MDBs operate, and the second section discusses the role of Congress in the MDBs.
Date:
July 6, 2018
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Increase in Illicit Fentanyl Overdose Deaths
This report discusses fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than morphine. The steep increase in overdose deaths involving fentanyl is seen as a "new chapter" in the opioid epidemic. Topics covered include the rise of fentanyl overdoses, availability of fentanyl, and policy considerations.
Date:
June 6, 2018
Creator:
Duff, Johnathan H. & Sacco, Lisa N.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China-U.S. Trade Issues
This report provides background and analysis of U.S.-China commercial ties, including history, trends, issues, and outlook.
Date:
July 6, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Rise and Decline of the Alien Tort Statute
This report explains the original purpose of the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), restrictions placed on the ATS by the Supreme Court, the effect of the recent case Jesner v. Arab Bank, PLC, and the response from Congress.
Date:
June 6, 2018
Creator:
Mulligan, Stephen P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Flood Insurance Program: Selected Issues and Legislation in the 115th Congress
This report discusses legislation and debates regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) during the 115th Congress.
Date:
June 6, 2018
Creator:
Horn, Diane P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library