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The "Islamic State" Crisis and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current crisis involving the Islamic State, which is a transnational Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrorist group that has expanded its control over areas of parts of Iraq and Syria since 2013.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.; Humud, Carla E.; Katzman, Kenneth & Weed, Matthew C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Help America Vote Act and Election Administration: Overview and Issues
This report discusses the Help America Vote Act (HAVA; P.L. 107-252) enacted in 2002. It provides background information about HAVA and its provisions, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), funding for the agency and for state programs to improve elections, and a number of enduring election administration issues.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
Coleman, Kevin J. & Fischer, Eric A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Overview of the Employment-Population Ratio
This report provides an overview of the employment-population ratio. It opens with a discussion of its value as a labor market indicator, noting its key features and limitations. This is followed by an examination of long-term and recent trends. The contribution of demographic and economic factors to recent patterns is explored at the close of the report.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
Donovan, Sarah A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Frequently Asked Questions
The issue of Trade Promotion Authority ("TPA") reauthorization raises a number of questions regarding TPA itself and the pending legislation. This report addresses a number of those questions that are frequently asked.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F. & Beth, Richard S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits
This report provides a legislative and cultural history of the Former Presidents Act. It details the pension and benefits provided to former U.S. presidents and their costs; Congress has the authority to reduce, increase, or maintain these benefits.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
Ginsberg, Wendy & Richardson, Daniel J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former Speakers of the House: Office Allowances, Franking Privileges, and Staff Assistance
This report is categorized into Four Categories: (I) Introduction, (II) Background, (III) Allowance Currently Available to Former Speakers and (IV) Funding and Restrictions on Use.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Commemorative Commissions: Overview, Structure, and Funding
This report discusses the Commemorative Commissions that typically coordinate celebrations, Scholarly events, public gathering, and other activities , often to coincide with a milestone anniversary.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew E. & Straus, Jacob R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2016 Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations: In Brief
This report provides a brief of the agriculture and related agencies appropriations of the Fiscal Year 2016.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
Monke, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Technical Support Document for the Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States
A document addressing the legal basis and the existing scientific literature in support of the significant nexus determinations underpinning the Clean Water Rule.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Insurance Regulation: Background, Overview, and Legislation in the 114th Congress
This report discusses insurance regulatory issues addressed by legislation in the 114th Congress including the degree of the authority of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) over insurers (H.R. 1478/S. 798), international insurance standards (S. 1086 and H.R. 2141), and the licensing of insurance agents and brokers (H.R. 26/P.L. 114-1).
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
Webel, Baird
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internal Audit of the Information Technology System Development as of May 27, 2015
Internal audit of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, with a focus on their Information Technology System Development. Includes the results of the audit, objectives, observations, findings, recommendations, and the response from management.
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
E.O. 13690 and the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
None
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Parliamentary-Style Question Period: Proposals and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Procurement Debarment and Suspension of Government Contractors: Legal Overview
None
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program
None
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tracking Federal Funds to States and Congressional Districts using USAspending.gov
None
Date:
May 27, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library