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Discretionary Spending in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
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Date:
October 1, 2012
Creator:
Redhead, C. Stephen; Colello, Kirsten J.; Heisler, Elayne J.; Lister, Sarah A. & Sarata, Amanda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress
None
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Youth Transitioning from Foster Care: Background and Federal Programs
This report provides background on young people in and exiting from foster care, and the federal support that is available to these youth as they transition to adulthood. It begins with a discussion of the characteristics of youth who have had contact with the child welfare system, including those who entered care, as well as those who exited care via emancipation. The report then provides an overview of the federal foster care system, including the Chafee Foster Care Independence program (CFCIP), and provisions in federal foster care law that are intended to help prepare youth for adulthood. The report goes on to discuss other federal support—through other programs—for youth aging out of care in the areas of education, health care, employment, and housing.
Date:
October 1, 2012
Creator:
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Regulation in the European Union: Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals
On June 1, 200, the European Union (EU) began to implement a new law governing chemicals in EU commerce: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). It is intended to protect human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals while at the same time protecting the competitiveness of European industry. This report contains information on the background, how each part of the REACH law are implemented, and related materials.
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
Schierow, Linda-Jo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Burma’s Political Prisoners and U.S. Sanctions
This report discusses the current issues in Burma (Myanmar) in regards to political prisoners and the resulting U.S. sanctions against the nation. It includes an introduction and definitions; information about current estimates of prisoners and prisoner releases; the relation of political prisoners, parliamentary elections and national reconciliation; and U.S. sanctions and U.S. efforts regarding political prisoners, as well as relevant issues for Congress to consider.
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Projects on Federal Lands: Leasing and Authorization
This report reviews the laws and regulations affecting leasing of federal lands for exploration and production of oil, natural gas, and coal, as well as the permits that lessees must obtain in order to explore for and produce these resources.
Date:
February 1, 2012
Creator:
Vann, Adam
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment
This report covers the recent background of the Exon-Florio provision with special regards to issues faced in the 112th Congress. The Exon-Florio provision grants the President the authority to block proposed or pending foreign acquisitions of "persons engaged in interstate commerce in the United States" that threaten to impair the national security.
Date:
October 1, 2012
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Budget: Issues for FY2013 and Beyond
The federal budget is central to Congress's ability to exercise its "power of the purse." Over the last several fiscal years the imbalance between spending and revenues has grown as a result of the economic downturn and policies enacted in response to financial turmoil. This report discusses how a growing budget deficit will affect the FY2013 budget and government spending.
Date:
May 1, 2012
Creator:
Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods and the WTO Trade Dispute on Meat Labeling
This report discusses about the AB and Panel reports that were adopted by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on July 23, 2012 starting a 30- day Deadline for the United States to Inform the DSB how it will implement the final findings.
Date:
August 1, 2012
Creator:
Jurenas, Remy & Greene, Joel L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Farm Safety Net Proposals in the 112th Congress
None
Date:
June 1, 2012
Creator:
Shields, Dennis A. & Schnepf, Randy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Rising Gasoline Prices 2012
None
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sequestration: A Review of Estimates of Potential Job Losses
None
Date:
October 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Educational Accountability and Secretarial Waiver Authority Under Section 9401 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This report begins with a general discussion of the ESEA flexibility package and current congressional efforts to reauthorize the ESEA.
Date:
June 1, 2012
Creator:
Skinner, Rebecca R. & Feder, Jody
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Klamath River Basin: Background and Issues
None
Date:
February 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Salaries of Members of Congress: Recent Actions and Historical Tables
None
Date:
February 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business and the Expiration of the 2001 Tax Rate Reductions: Economic Issues
None
Date:
August 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 112th Congress: A Profile
None
Date:
August 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Security Contingency Fund (GSCF): Summary and Issue Overview
The new Global Security Contingency Fund (GSCF), established by Congress in December 2011, responds to long-standing congressional concerns that the U. S. government needs to address multiple deficiencies that have undermined interagency efforts abroad, in particular efforts to meet emergent challenges. Created as a four-year pilot project by the FY20 12 National Defense Authorization Act (PL. 112-81), Section 1207, the GSCF is jointly administered and funded by the Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD). The GSCF provides resources for training and other support to enable foreign military and security forces to conduct security and counterterrorism operations and participate in coalition operations, as well as for justice sector, rule of law, and stabilization programs.
Date:
August 1, 2012
Creator:
Serafino, Nina M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs
This report provides information about the Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide through Federal Assistance Programs.
Date:
August 1, 2012
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G. & Gilroy, Angele A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Authorization Legislation: Status and Challenges
None
Date:
June 1, 2012
Creator:
Grimmett, Richard F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Religious Exemptions for Mandatory Health Care Programs: A Legal Analysis
None
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
Brougher, Cynthia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations
Report that provides an overview and analysis of U.S.-Yemeni relations amidst evolving political change in Yemeni leadership, ongoing U.S. counterterrorism operations against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) operatives at large in Yemen's hinterlands, and international efforts to bolster the country's stability despite an array of daunting socio-economic problems.
Date:
November 1, 2012
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The First Responder Network and Next- Generation Communications for Public Safety: Issues for Congress
Report that covers a background of provisions in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 for planning, building, and managing a new, nationwide, broadband network for public safety communications.
Date:
November 1, 2012
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Relief Program: Federal-Aid Highway Assistance for Disaster-Damaged Roads and Bridges
Report that looks at the eligibility of major highways and bridges recently damaged by Hurricanes Sandy and Irene to receive Emergency Relief Program assistance from the Federal Highway Administration.
Date:
November 1, 2012
Creator:
Kirk, Robert S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library