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Global Trends in HIV/AIDS
This report discusses positive developments, challenges, and outlook of HIV/AIDS around the globe.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Tharakan, Sara M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery in One Place: A Legal Overview of the Hobbs Act
This is a brief overview of the Hobbs Act and relevant court interpretations of its provisions.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Video Relay Service: Program Funding and Reform
This report provides an introduction about how the video relay service works and and overview of the program. It discusses the fundamental restructuring of the program to support innovation and competition.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Figliola, Patricia Moloney
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Posse Comitatus Act and Related Matters: A Sketch
This report examines instances, as approved by Congress, where circumstances warrant a departure from the general rule of the Posse Comitatus Act, wherein the military is typically prevented from direct involvement in civilian affairs.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran Sanctions
This report analyzes U.S. and international sanctions against Iran. The report tracks "implementation" of the various U.S. laws and Executive Orders as designations and imposition of sanctions. Some sanctions require the blocking of U.S.-based property of sanctioned entities.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Posse Comitatus Act and Related Matters: The Use of the Military to Execute Civilian Law
This report provides an historical analysis of the use of the Armed Forces to execute domestic law and of the Posse Comitatus Act, including their apparent theoretical and constitutional underpinnings. The report then outlines the current application of the act as well as its statutory exceptions, and reviews the consequences of its violation.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agriculture in the WTO: Rules and Limits on U.S. Domestic Support
This report provides a brief overview of the World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments that are most relevant for U.S. domestic farm policy. It includes a discussion regarding how WTO commitments may influence policies and questions for evaluating WTO compliance of domestic farm spending..
Date:
September 6, 2018
Creator:
Schnepf, Randy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal
This report discusses disposal of nuclear waste, primarily highly-radioactive spent fuel from nuclear power plants, including: Presidential and Congressional actions regarding nuclear waste disposal sites and the Yucca Mountain Project, other alternatives previously proposed by the Obama Administration, and temporary solutions.
Date:
September 6, 2018
Creator:
Holt, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Categorical Exclusions, Metroplexes, and Aircraft Noise Complaints
This report discusses changes made by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to airspace and flight procedures to take advantage of new technologies deployed under NextGen, a comprehensive air traffic modernization initiative. In some neighborhoods, however, FAA's changes have increased overflights, triggering complaints about aircraft noise; some affected residents are seeking remedies from the agency, the courts, and Congress.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Elias, Bart
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Department of the Navy
This report provides basic information on the Department of the Navy, which includes both the Navy and the Marine Corps. It also describes the Coast Guard's relationship to the Department.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Buy America and the Electric Bus Market
This report discusses a current controversy over how Buy America (which requires that federally-funded highway, public transportation, aviation, and intercity passenger rail projects use U.S.-made manufactured goods) applies to battery-powered buses. This controversy illustrates the challenges in determining whether or not a product is made in the United States.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Canis, Bill & Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Geography, Strategy, and U.S. Force Design
This report describes how world geography influences U.S. military strategy. Of particular importance to U.S. policymakers is preventing the emergence of a regional hegemony in one part of Eurasia or another.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Impose Sanctions on Russian Sovereign Debt
This report discusses proposals to impose sanctions on Russian sovereign debt. The U.S. already imposes sanctions on Russia for aggression against Ukraine, election interference, malicious cyber activity, human rights violations, weapons proliferation, and other activities. The sovereign debt sanction would prohibit U.S. investors from buying or trading new Russian sovereign debt.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Threats, the Strait of Hormuz, and Oil Markets: In Brief
This report discusses the how the exchange of threats between members of the governments of Iran and the United States, have again raised the specter of an interruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is a key waterway for the transit of oil and natural gas to world markets. The report also discusses the possibility of Congress to consider legislation regarding sanctions on Iran.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Ratner, Michael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Nuclear Weapons Complex: Overview of Department of Energy Sites
This report summarizes the operations at each of the U.S. nuclear energy sites. The nuclear weapons complex consists primarily of nine government-owned, contractor-operated sites in seven states, and a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) nuclear reactor used to produce tritium for nuclear weapons.
Date:
September 6, 2018
Creator:
Woolf, Amy F. & Werner, James D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Maritime Fuel Regulations
This report describes new, more stringent maritime emission regulations for all ocean-going vessels, that are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2020. Implementing major industry regulatory reform can cause uncertainty and market disruption. As a result, investment plans and market supply and demand might be affected, leading to rapid price changes.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Pirog, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Advising the President: Rules Governing Access and Accountability of Presidential Advisors
This Sidebar examines three categories of Presidential advisors and the related ethics requirements and limitations that apply to their respective roles: employees who serve full-time, regular appointments; outside advisors who are formally appointed to temporary roles; and informal, personal advisors with whom the President consults.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Brown, Cynthia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Impose Sanctions on Russian Sovereign Debt
This report discusses sanctions the U.S. imposes against Russia. The United States imposes sanctions on hundreds of Russian individuals and entities for aggression against Ukraine, election interference, malicious cyber activity, human rights violations, weapons proliferation, and other activities. Some Members of Congress are proposing additional sanctions in response to continuing objectionable behavior by the Russian government. One proposal is to sanction new debt issued by the Russian government. If enacted, U.S. investors would be prohibited from buying or trading new Russian sovereign debt.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
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
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Budget for FY82
This report is on the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Budget for FY82.
Date:
October 6, 1981
Creator:
Rashkow, Ilona
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuban independence day--May 20,1902 background information designed for use in preparing statements and speeches for the occasion
This report presents Cuban independence day transferring the authority to Tomas Estrada Palma by the United states military governor of Cuba on May 20,1902.
Date:
May 6, 1968
Creator:
Hagen, Virginia M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Summary of Major Military Reserve Laws Historical Backgrounds: 1948-1968
This report outlines certain laws that require military action within the United States. It also recalls on back wars to investigate how those actions effected the present time.
Date:
December 6, 1968
Creator:
Gamarra, Nancy T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Clean Air Act and Non-Degradation
This report discusses the policy of non-degradation as put forth in the Clean Air Act.
Date:
November 6, 1973
Creator:
Costello, George A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Co-Sponsorship of Bills and Resolutions in the House of Representatives
This report outlines the history and nature of co-sponsorship of bills and resolutions in the House of Representatives.
Date:
December 6, 1974
Creator:
Dalrymple, Helen W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library