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Congress Considers Possible Responses to the Killing of a Saudi Journalist
This report discusses the potential responses by Congress regarding the killing of prominent Saudi Arabian journalist and former diplomatic advisor Jamal Khashoggi.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Status as a Nonmarket Economy (NME)
This report discusses China's classification by the World Trade Organization (WTO). China contends that language in its WTO accession protocol required all WTO members to terminate their use of the alternative methodology; the United States and other WTO members argue that that the WTO language did not automatically obligate them to extend market economy status (MES) to China.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process
This report reviews the process and procedures that currently apply to congressional consideration of foreign arms sales proposed by the President. This includes consideration of proposals to sell major defense equipment, defense articles and services, or the re-transfer to third party states of such military items.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Currency Policy
This report provides an overview of the economic issues surrounding the current debate over China's currency policy. It identifies the economic costs and benefits of China's currency policy for both China and the United States, and possible implications if China were to allow its currency to significantly appreciate or to float freely.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. A total of 32 LCSs have been procured through FY2018. For FY2019, the Navy is requesting the procurement of the 33rd LCS. The LCS program presents several oversight issues for Congress.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests nearly $7.2 billion in procurement and advance procurement (AP) funding for the program.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy LPD-17 Flight II (LX[R]) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the LPD-17 Flight II amphibious ship program, previously known as the LX(R) program. The Navy had planned to procure the first LPD-17 Flight II ship in FY2020. Congress, as part of its action on the Navy's proposed FY2018 budget, accelerated the procurement of the first LPD17 Flight II ship to FY2018. The Navy's FY2019 budget submission programs the procurement of the second LPD17 Flight II ship for FY2020.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Frigate (FFG[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and discusses potential issues for Congress regarding the Navy's FFG(X) program to procure a new class of 20 guided-missile frigates (FFGs). The Navy wants to procure the first FFG(X) in FY2020 and the proposed FY2019 budget requests $134.8 million in research and development funding for the program.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy John Lewis (TAO-205) Class Oiler Shipbuilding Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the John Lewis (TAO205) class oiler shipbuilding program, a program to build a new class of 20 fleet oilers for the Navy. The TAO-205 program was previously known as the TAO(X) program. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests the procurement of the third and fourth ships in the program.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Geospatial Data Act of 2018
This report provides a summary and analysis of each section of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (GDA). It also discusses possible implications of the new law and issues for Congress.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
Folger, Peter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) class aircraft carrier program. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests a total of $1,598.2 million in procurement funding for the program.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress
This report presents background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Navy's Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) and Zumwalt (DDG-1000) class destroyer programs. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests funding for the procurement of three DDG-51s.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
CFIUS Reform: Foreign Investment National Security Reviews
This report discusses recent legislation, known as the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) of 2018. The legislation amends the current process for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review -- on behalf of the President -- the national security implications of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States.
Date:
August 22, 2018
Creator:
Jackson, James K. & Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The wilderness Record
This report ia a reproduced version of the wilderness record in Autumn 1972. It studies national parks, wildlife refuge and forest areas for results on the 1964 wilderness act.
Date:
January 22, 1973
Creator:
Library of Congress
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Little known facts about the psychoactive drugs.
This report
Date:
July 22, 1970
Creator:
Quimby, Freeman H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Summary of Provisions of the economic opportunity act of 1964, as amended, and amounts authorized and appropriated for the office of economic opportunity
This report
Date:
April 22, 1970
Creator:
Zachariasen, Ellen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Criminal Procedures: Brief Summaries of Major Decisions of The "Warren Court" Relating to the Rights of Persons Accused of Crime
This report is a summary of case holdings that pertain to expanding the rights of people accused of or under investigation for crimes.
Date:
August 22, 1969
Creator:
Hutton, E. Jeremy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security's Disability Programs: Amendments of 1980, Issue Brief Number IB79084
This report addresses Amendments of 1980 of Social Security's Disability Programs.
Date:
October 22, 1980
Creator:
Koitz, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Effect of the Brooke-Cranston Program: A Comparison of Assisted and Unassisted Home Mortgages in 1975
This report concerns efficacy in stimulating home construction and the outcome of this, as well as if the Brooke-Cranston Program has mostly assisted wealthy households in purchasing new homes, as opposed to low and middle income families.
Date:
September 22, 1976
Creator:
Milgram, Grace; Miles, Barbara; Dovell, Susan & Bendt, Douglas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Simplified Explanation of Federal Law Regulating Political Activities of Corporations and Labor Unions
This report is on in a series which discusses, in a simplified fashion, on current federal law regulating the conduct of campaigns for federal elective offices.
Date:
July 22, 1976
Creator:
Burdette, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A guide for writers
This report is a bibliography of writing manuals and books.
Date:
October 22, 1970
Creator:
Platt, Suzy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congress, The President and the War Powers: A Bibliography
This report is about Congress, The President and the War Powers
Date:
September 22, 1975
Creator:
Bite, Vita & McHugh, Lois
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Selected Articles on Energy Development (Annotated)
This report is a review and comparison of selected United States Energy forecasts.
Date:
April 22, 1970
Creator:
Prihoda, Cheryl
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Library of congress, legislative reference service - 1970 may22
This report provides brief abstraction of information on the Federal agencies having responsibilities in the field of water resources.
Date:
May 22, 1970
Creator:
Elizabeth M.Boswel
System:
The UNT Digital Library