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Iraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons: A Deepening Humanitarian Crisis?
This report provides an analysis of the current crisis, including the conditions for those displaced in Iraq and the refugee situations in Syria, Jordan, and elsewhere. It also provides information on the U.S. and international response and examines refugee resettlement options in the United States. Aspects of this crisis that may be of particular interest to the 110th Congress include a focus on an immediate response (providing humanitarian relief funding), examining resettlement policies, and developing a strategy to manage the displaced, particularly within Iraq.
Date:
August 15, 2008
Creator:
Margesson, Rhoda; Sharp, Jeremy M. & Bruno, Andorra
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Domestic Terrorism Appears to Be Reemerging as a Priority at the Department of Justice
This document examines an apparent shift in priorities at the Department of Justice (DOJ) towards a renewed focus on domestic terrorism with the reestablishment of its Domestic Terrorism Executive Committee, which had been defunct for several years. The report considers why the shift in focus may be occurring and also briefly examines different types of domestic terror threats.
Date:
August 15, 2014
Creator:
Bjelopera, Jerome P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans' Benefits: Issues in the 110th Congress
This report discusses veterans' benefits issues that are already part of the legislative agenda for the 110th Congress or are likely to be of interest to Congress. These benefits and issues fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). Also presented in this report are an overview of the benefits and their eligibility requirements, data on both the veteran population and the benefit population, and summary information on the FY2008 budget for veterans' benefits.
Date:
August 15, 2008
Creator:
Davis, Carol D.; Loane, Shannon S.; Peterson, Meredith; Scott, Christine; Perl, Libby & Weimer, Douglas Reid
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Securities Fraud Class Action Certification: Halliburton Co. v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc.
This report discusses requirements for securities fraud class action certification. The report also specifically examines each of the decisions made in the Halliburton cases, which proceeded through two complete rounds in federal district court, court of appeals, and the Supreme Court.
Date:
August 15, 2014
Creator:
Seitzinger, Michael V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Capturing CO2 from Coal-Fired Power Plants: Challenges for a Comprehensive Strategy
This report examines the current effort to develop technology that would capture CO2. First, the paper outlines the current status of carbon capture technology. Second, the paper examines the role of government in developing that technology, both in terms of creating a market for carbon capture technology and encouraging development of the technology. Finally, the paper concludes with a discussion of implications of capture technology for climate change legislation.
Date:
August 15, 2008
Creator:
Parker, Larry; Folger, Peter & Stine, Deborah D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Inspector General Community Launches Oversight.gov to Increase Accessibility to Reports
This report discusses the launch of oversight.gov by the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) and which agencies are currently participating in the beta test. The site allows Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reports related to participating agencies to be accessed in one place with keyword searchability.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Francis, Kathryn A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
DOJ Brings Forfeiture Action to Seize and Return $1 Billion Embezzled Malaysian Government Assets
This report discuses the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) civil forfeiture action against $1 billion worth of assets bought with money embezzled from the government of Malaysia by high-level officials in Malaysia from 2009 to 2015.
Date:
August 15, 2016
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA's 20115 Ozone Air Quality Standards
This report discusses the EPA's standard-setting process for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the specifics of the most recent reviews, and issues raised by the 2015 rulemaking, which lowered the allowed levels of ozone pollution in the air, and its implementation.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
McCarthy, James E. & Lattanzio, Richard K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Coast Guard's programs for procuring 8 National Security Cutters (NSCs), 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs), and 58 Fast Response Cutters (FRCs). Congress's decisions on these three programs could substantially affect Coast Guard capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Charlottesville Car Crash Attack: Possibility of Federal Criminal Prosecution
This report discusses the announcement that the Charlottesville, Virginia car crash attack is being investigated as a federal civil rights case. It also outlines the sections of the federal law under which the attack could be classified.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Net Neutrality Debate: Access to Broadband Networks
This report discusses net neutrality and the concept of open internet access. A decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2015 to classify broadband internet service as a telecommunication subjected the industry to further regulation and provoked a debate over what level of regulation should be used for the internet. The FCC in May 2017 announced their intention to modify rules from the 2015 regulations opening the debate once again. Past and current Congressional legislation related to internet policy is included in the final section.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Gilroy, Angele A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Commemorative Coins: Background, Legislative Process, and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the commemorative coin program that allows coins to be created for special events such as centennials and sold at or above face value to raise money for the sponsoring organization. Topics discussed are the history of the program, Congressional procedures for approval of a coin, design processes, and policy issues and implications for Congress to consider.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Straus, Jacob R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trespassing: The Leading Cause of Rail-Related Fatalities
This report discusses rail-related fatalities and the problem of trespassing by pedestrians on the railroad tracks which is the leading cause of fatalities in rail incidents. Statistics on fatalities, known causes of trespassing, and initiatives to reduce trespassing incidents such as Operation Lifesaver are discussed.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Frittelli, John
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal regulation of Methadone
This report presents Federal regulation of Methadone which is a synthetic opiate. It was initially started used in United States in the early 1950s.
Date:
August 15, 1974
Creator:
Hogan, Harry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Statistics on U.S. Participation in Vietnam Conflict, With Addendum, 1972
This report addresses American participation in Vietnam with an addendum.
Date:
August 15, 1972
Creator:
Cooper, Bert H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Programs Benefiting the Elderly
From Introduction: This report describes federal programs either designed solely for the elderly or which benefit a significant number of elderly individuals.
Date:
August 15, 1973
Creator:
Tager, Evelyn
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook
None
Date:
August 15, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): Status and Issues
None
Date:
August 15, 2006
Creator:
Canada, Carol & Zinn, Jeffrey
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Law of Church and State: Developments in the Supreme Court Since 1980
None
Date:
August 15, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
France and the United States: Allies and Rivals
This report begins with a brief analysis of French political and economic developments, followed by a sketch of French views of Frances' role in the world and of the United States.
Date:
August 15, 2000
Creator:
Gallis, Paul E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Resources for Grantseekers
None
Date:
August 15, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Foreign and Security Policy
This report provides an overview on the foreign and security policy on the European Union.
Date:
August 15, 2011
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Climate Change: U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions — Status, Trends, and Projections
None
Date:
August 15, 2003
Creator:
Blodgett, John & Parker, Larry B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unemployment Insurance: Consequences of Changes in State Unemployment Compensation Laws
None
Date:
August 15, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library