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A Brief Summary of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-438)
This report provides the summary of the energy reorganization act of 1974. It also discusses the statement by the president and executive order activating the energy resource council.
Date:
March 15, 1975
Creator:
Abbasi, Susan R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Summary of the Department of Energy Organization Act
This report briefly summarizes the major provisions of the law.
Date:
August 15, 1977
Creator:
Abbasi, Susan R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Education Vouchers: Constitutional Issues and Cases
This report details the constitutional standards that currently apply to indirect aid programs and summarizes all of the pertinent state and federal court decisions, including the Ohio case that will be heard by the Supreme Court. On September 25, 2001, the Supreme Court agreed to review a case raising the controversial issue of the constitutionality of education vouchers. In Zelman v. Simmons-Harris the Sixth Circuit held Ohio’s Pilot Scholarship Program, which provided up to $2500 to help low-income students in Cleveland’s public schools attend private schools in the city, to violate the establishment of religion clause of the First Amendment.
Date:
November 15, 2001
Creator:
Ackerman, David M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ex-Im Bank: No Quorum, No Problem?
This report discusses the operation on a limited basis of the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) despite a renewal of its general statutory charter through FY2019 (P.L. 114-94,
Date:
September 15, 2016
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Exemptions for the Navy's Mid-Frequency Active Sonar Training Program
This report discusses laws related to the protection of marine mammals when using mid-frequency active sonar including the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). The report discusses each of the laws generally, and then reviews the litigation surrounding the Navy's compliance with these laws in the context of using the sonar for training purposes off California's coast.
Date:
April 15, 2008
Creator:
Alexander, Kristina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Analysis of Cost Factors of 1974 Coal Prices
This report is an analysis of cost factors of 1974 coal prices.
Date:
June 15, 1975
Creator:
Anderson, Robert W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hong Kong 2005: Changes in Leadership and Issues for Congress
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has recently recovered from an economic downturn and the SARS virus outbreak of 2002-2003 which crippled trade and tourism. There has also been a major change in the top government personnel, with the former Chief Executive, Tung Chee-Hwa, being replaced by Donald Tsang as the new Chief Executive of Hong Kong. The next major the issue to be addressed in Hong Kong is the pace of further democratization and the the extent to which the next elections for the Legislative Counsel will be based on direct elections of all seats or a larger portion thereof.
Date:
July 15, 2005
Creator:
Anderson, Severn
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Agency Authority to Contract for Electric Power and Renewable Energy Supply
None
Date:
August 15, 2011
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Issues Regarding "Full Funding" of Part B Grants to States
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about issues regarding "full funding" of Part B grants to states in regards to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Topics include, the current funding formula, distributional issues, the cost of special education etc..
Date:
February 15, 2001
Creator:
Apling, Richard N.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Interactions with Selected Provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA)
None
Date:
June 15, 2005
Creator:
Apling, Richard N. & Jones, Nancy Lee
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Europe and Counterterrorism: Strengthening Police and Judicial Cooperation
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States gave new momentum to European Union (EU) initiatives to combat terrorism and other crossborder crimes such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, and financial fraud. For many years, EU efforts to address such challenges were hampered by national sovereignty concerns, insufficient resources, and a lack of trust among law enforcement agencies. However, the terrorist attacks and the subsequent revelation of Al Qaeda cells in Europe changed this status quo as it became increasingly evident that the EU’s open borders and different legal systems allowed terrorists and other criminals to move around easily and evade arrest and prosecution. Thus, EU officials renewed their efforts to harmonize national laws and bring down traditional barriers among member states’ police, intelligence, and judicial authorities. As part of this initiative, the EU has also sought to enhance ongoing cooperation with U.S. law enforcement and judicial authorities so that information can be meaningfully shared and suspects apprehended expeditiously.
Date:
October 15, 2004
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Current Challenges and Future Prospects
This report provides a brief history of the European Union (EU) and the major challenges currently confronting the EU as an institution. It also discusses the potential implications both for the EU itself and for U.S.-EU relations.
Date:
February 15, 2016
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers
This report provides a brief overview of the European Union (EU), an economic and political partnership between 27 sovereign member states. The report describes the formation of the EU, the three main institutions of the EU, and the EU's relationship with the United States.
Date:
January 15, 2014
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
European Security, Islamist Terrorism, and Returning Fighters
This report discusses European concerns about Islamist terrorism, which have been heightened considerably by several attacks over the last year and the growing number of European citizens training and fighting with extremist groups in foreign conflicts (especially in Syria and Iraq).
Date:
September 15, 2015
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Belkin, Paul
System:
The UNT Digital Library
European Union’s Arms Embargo on China: Implications and Options for U.S. Policy
None
Date:
April 15, 2005
Creator:
Archick, Kristin; Grimmett, Richard F. & Kan, Shirley A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Western Sahara
This report discusses how Morocco and the independence-seeking Popular Front for the Liberation of Saqiat al Hamra and Rio de Oro (Polisario) have been vying for control of the Western Sahara, a former Spanish territory, since the 1970s. The report discusses recent settlement attempts, as well as how the Western Sahara issue has affected Algerian-Moroccan bilaterial relations, Moroccan relations with the African Union, and regional cooperation on economic and security issues. The report also discusses the United States' involvement in and stance on the issue.
Date:
February 15, 2011
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Sysytems directory
This report is a directory of military services
Date:
July 15, 1970
Creator:
Armed Forces Management
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mandatory Spending Since 1962
Mandatory spending includes federal government spending on entitlement programs as well as other budget outlays controlled by laws other than appropriation acts. Entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare make up the bulk of mandatory spending. This report looks at mandatory spending and how it has grown over time relative to total federal spending and the size of the U.S. economy. It also analyzes future mandatory spending levels and how they are projected to impact the federal budget.
Date:
September 15, 2010
Creator:
Austin, D. A. & Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trends in Discretionary Spending
This report discusses recent trends in discretionary spending. Topics examined include fiscal policy in the wake of the recession, discretionary spending limits reimposed in 2011, the FY2013 sequestration, long term trends, and security spending.
Date:
April 15, 2013
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases
This report discusses how the total debt of the federal government can increase, an historical overview of debt limits, and how the current economic slowdown has led to higher deficits and thereby a series of debt limit increases, as well as legislation related to these increases.
Date:
October 15, 2013
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Contracting in Iraq: Issues and Options for Congress
This report examines logistical support contracts for troop support services in Iraq primarily administered through the U.S. Army's Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP).
Date:
August 15, 2008
Creator:
Bailey Grasso, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act: Consideration of Economic Factors
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) provides for the listing and protection of species that are found to be “endangered” or “threatened” – species that might become extinct. The listing of a species as endangered triggers the prohibitions in the Act against “taking” (killing or harming) individuals of the protected species, unless a permit is obtained to take individuals incidental to an otherwise lawful proposed action, or an exemption for the proposed action is obtained. Unauthorized taking of a listed species can result in civil or criminal penalties. These prohibitions and potential penalties can affect various activities, including development and use of land, with attendant economic impacts.
Date:
April 15, 2003
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Lands, “Disclaimers of Interest,” and R.S. 2477
None
Date:
April 15, 2005
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues
None
Date:
May 15, 2008
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library