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DOD's Rotation to the Philippines
This report briefly discusses the Department of Defense's (DOD's) announcement of its intention to "rebalance" by focusing more of its attention and activity on Asia. One goal is to influence the development of regional norms and rules, particularly as China exerts greater influence.
Date:
May 31, 2016
Creator:
Else, Daniel H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
This report briefly discusses the second phase of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles jointly proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 13, 2015.
Date:
June 22, 2016
Creator:
Lattanzio, Richard K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Athletic Footwear for the Military: The Berry Amendment Controversy
This report briefly examines issues regarding the Berry Amendment, which is a 1941 federal law (10 U.S.C. §2533a) requiring the Department of Defense (DOD) to purchase only wholly American-made clothing, textiles, and other essential items for the military.
Date:
June 10, 2016
Creator:
Platzer, Michaela D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Financing U.S. Agricultural Exports to Cuba
This report discusses a new policy approach toward Cuba that, in part, seeks to reduce the role of long-standing U.S. sanctions on commercial relations with Cuba while also promoting greater engagement and normal relations with the island nation.
Date:
June 24, 2016
Creator:
McMinimy, Mark A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Orlando Nightclub Mass Shooting: Gun Checks and Terrorist Watchlists
This report discusses the policy climate surrounding gun control in the wake of the attack in an Orlando, Florida nightclub. On June 12, 2016, an armed assailant killed 49 people and wounded over 50 others in the club.
Date:
June 16, 2016
Creator:
Krouse, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Declining Dynamism in the U.S. Labor Market
This report discusses certain measures of the U.S. labor market "dynamism" or "fluidity"--including job reallocation, worker churn, and geographic labor mobility-- which some observers note have been declining for the past 20 years or more.
Date:
June 15, 2016
Creator:
Perkins, David W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Growth Slower Than Previous 10 Expansions
This report briefly discusses the recent pace of economic growth in the United States. A recent poll found that nearly 60% of U.S. adults believe that the economy is performing poorly. Although this expansion is already the fourth longest since the 1850's (34 quarters to date), the slow pace of economic growth means the overall gains have been relatively small.
Date:
June 30, 2016
Creator:
Stupak, Jeffrey M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Action on U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During the Eighth Year of a Presidency
This report discusses the process by which lower federal court judges are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate during the final year of a presidency. The eighth year of a presidency is significant, in part, because it is the final opportunity for a President to appoint individuals as U.S. circuit and district court judges.
Date:
June 30, 2016
Creator:
McMillion, Barry J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Department of the Interior's Final Rule on Offshore Well Control
This report discusses regulations regarding blowout preventer systems and well control for oil and gas operations on the U.S. outer continental shelf (81 Fed. Reg. 25887). The regulations aim to reduce the risk of an offshore oil or gas blowout that could jeopardize human safety and harm the environment.
Date:
June 16, 2016
Creator:
Comay, Laura B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Midnight Rules: Congressional Oversight and Options
This report discusses "midnight rulemaking," referring to the phenomenon during the final months of recent presidential administrations when federal agencies have typically issued a larger number of rules relative to comparable time periods earlier in the administration. It likely occurs because the outgoing presidential administration wants to achieve certain policy goals before the end of its term.
Date:
June 27, 2016
Creator:
Carey, Maeve P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Nordic Relations
This report briefly discusses U.S. relations with the Nordic countries--Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Date:
May 10, 2016
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Kingdom and the European Union: Stay or Go?
This report briefly examines the debate surrounding whether or not the United Kingdom should leave the European Union.
Date:
May 4, 2016
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Kingdom and the European Union: Stay or Go?
This report briefly discusses the vote on whether or not the UK should exit the EU, which is set to take place on June 23, 2016.
Date:
February 24, 2016
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nominations to the Supreme Court During Presidential Election Years (1900-Present)
This report provides data and analysis related to nominations made to the Supreme Court during presidential election years from 1900 to the present.
Date:
March 16, 2016
Creator:
McMillion, Barry J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Brazil in Crisis
Brazil is in the midst of deepening economic and political crises that are closely intertwined and unlikely to be resolved quickly. This report briefly examines the political situation and discusses public opinion regarding the Rousseff Administration.
Date:
April 6, 2016
Creator:
Meyer, Peter J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Negative Interest Rates
In a few foreign economies, including the euro area, Switzerland, and Japan, central banks have purposely set some short-term interest rates used to carry out monetary policy at negative levels. This report briefly discusses the reasons behind this phenomenon.
Date:
April 20, 2016
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Counting Casualties in Syria and Iraq: Process and Challenges
This report discusses the difficulties of collecting war-related casualty data in Iraq and Syria and provides an overview of some of the current estimated figures available through selected organizations.
Date:
April 12, 2016
Creator:
Humud, Carla E.; Margesson, Rhoda & Chesser, Susan G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lead in Flint, Michigan's Drinking Water: Federal Regulatory Role
This report discusses the federal regulatory role in regards to drinking water, more specifically in the context of the Flint water crisis. EPA's current Flint responses include providing technical assistance for water testing and treatment, conducting water monitoring, and identifying lead service line locations.
Date:
March 2, 2016
Creator:
Tiemann, Mary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Vacancies That Arose During One Presidency and Were Filled During a Different Presidency
This report provides data and analysis related to Supreme Court vacancies since 1797 that arose during one presidency and were filled during a different presidency.
Date:
April 5, 2016
Creator:
McMillion, Barry J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
President Obama's Historic Visit to Cuba
This report briefly discusses the details of President Obama's visit to Cuba. Before the trip, the White House set forth the goals of the visit, stating that the President would build on progress toward normalizing relations, including advancing commercial and people-to-people ties and expressing support for human rights.
Date:
March 25, 2016
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Contested Presidential Nominating Conventions: Brief Background and Questions
This report briefly addresses selected questions about possible contested Democratic and Republican conventions that might be relevant as Members of Congress prepare for the 2016 election.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Creator:
Garrett, R. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EU State Aid and Apple's Taxes
This report discusses the recent investigations by the European Union (EU) regarding claims that certain countries had provided illegal state aid via favorable tax rulings.
Date:
September 2, 2016
Creator:
Gravelle, Jane G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Moldova: A Pivotal Election?
This report discusses Moldova's presidential election on October 30, 2016. This is the first time since 1996 that Moldova's president is being elected by a popular vote.
Date:
November 4, 2016
Creator:
Welt, Cory
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Al Qaeda's Syria Affiliate Declares Independence
This report briefly discusses the implications of a recent announcement from Al Qaeda's affiliate in Syria, Jabhat al Nusra, stating that it was reconstituting itself as an independent group.
Date:
August 5, 2016
Creator:
Humud, Carla E. & Blanchard, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library