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Mercosur: Formation, Status, Trade Effects, Policy Challenges, and U.S. Interests
This report examines Mercosur, the third largest preferential trading group in the world. Since its inception in 1991, Mercosur has made considerable progress in integrating the economies of its members. The integration --- an almost complete free trade area and a partial customs union --- has been accompanied by a significant increase in U.S. exports and investment to the region. In the future, Mercosur face challenges affecting the size of its membership, the depth of its integration, and the strength of its institutions.
Date:
May 6, 1998
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Reorganization: Overview and Issues for Congress
Report that discusses: President Obama's trade reorganization proposal; the context of the trade reorganization debate; key issues that Congress may face related to the debate; potential policy options for Congress; and the outlook for trade reorganization.
Date:
June 6, 2013
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Comparison of Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Americans with Disabilities Act; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972; and Rehabilitation Act of 1973
None
Date:
August 6, 1997
Creator:
Allman, Alane; Mander, Andre; Schmerling, Michael; Skolnik, Cary & Greely, Kevin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NATO and the European Union
Report which discusses issues related to the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) including the level of involvement of the entities in using political and military actions to defend against terrorism and proliferation, the types of military forces necessary, the role of the EU in crisis management, the appropriateness of decision-making procedures to respond to emerging threats, and the role of other international institutions.
Date:
April 6, 2004
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Gallis, Paul E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Islamist Extremism in Europe
This report provides an overview of Islamist extremism in Europe, possible terrorist links, European responses, and implications for the United States. Although the vast majority of Muslims in Europe are not involved in radical activities, Islamist extremists and vocal fringe communities that advocate terrorism exist and reportedly have provided cover for terrorist cells.
Date:
January 6, 2006
Creator:
Archick, Kristin; Rollins, John & Woehrel, Steven
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Global Economic Crisis: Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Policy Responses
This report analyzes Africa's vulnerability to the global crisis and potential implications for economic growth, poverty alleviation, fiscal balances, and political stability. The report describes channels through which the crisis is affecting Africa, and provides information on international efforts to address the impact, including U.S. policies and those of multilateral institutions in which the United States plays a major role.
Date:
April 6, 2010
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis; Weiss, Martin A. & Jones, Vivian C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Responding to the Opioid Epidemic: Legal Developments and FDA's Role
This report discusses the opioid epidemic in the U.S. and the role of the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in helping end the epidemic. The report provides an overview of FDA's existing authorities, the historical context for the opioid epidemic, and the agency's current plan for combatting the opioid epidemic, concluding with an examination of the broader legal questions concerning the crisis.
Date:
March 6, 2018
Creator:
Armstrong, Kathryn B.
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:
January 6, 2012
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Specialty Metal Clause: Oversight Issues and Options for Congress
This report examines the specialty metal clause, potential oversight issues, and options for Congress.
Date:
February 6, 2014
Creator:
Bailey Grasso, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Habitat Modification and the Endangered Species Act: The Sweet Home Decision
This report discusses the Endangered Species Act, the regulation of the Fish and Wildlife Service defining "harm" for purposes of the "take" prohibitions of the Endangered Species Act.
Date:
July 6, 1995
Creator:
Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: Conceptual Framework and Continuing Issues
This report discusses major policy approaches, provides a conceptual framework for categorizing energy policy proposals, and briefly describes energy issues that remain current in the debate after the enactment of EPACT.
Date:
December 6, 2006
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues
This report offers a brief history of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It discusses the establishment of a regional home heating oil reserve and addresses the question when the SPR should be used.
Date:
June 6, 2008
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues
This report discusses the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA, P.L. 94-163), which is intended to help prevent a repetition of the economic dislocation caused by the 1973-1974 Arab oil embargo.
Date:
June 6, 2008
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
DNA Databanking: Selected Fourth Amendment Issues and Analysis
This report looks at how the practice of DNA database programs, which have been looked at favorably by Congress, are in possible violation of the Fourth Amendment's prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures. It looks at how the databases' legality has currently been holding up in court, as well as how new advances and revelations in the science of forensic analysis and databanking may have potentially significant legal implications.
Date:
June 6, 2011
Creator:
Barbour, Emily C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Emergency Management Policy Changes After Hurricane Katrina: A Summary of Statutory Provisions
This report summarizes provisions from legislation enacted by the 109th Congress with regard to federal emergency management authorities but does not cover all legislation enacted in response to Hurricane Katrina, Rita, Wilma.
Date:
March 6, 2007
Creator:
Bea, Keith
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FEMA and Disaster Relief
None
Date:
March 6, 1998
Creator:
Bea, Keith
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Canadian Hog Trade Dispute
United States and Canada's hog industry, noting how live Canadian hogs do not affect the U.S hog business.
Date:
April 6, 2005
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy and Water Development: FY2012 Appropriations
This report discusses the FY2012 budget for energy and water development as approved by Congress, including what the funding will be used for.
Date:
February 6, 2012
Creator:
Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gasoline Prices: Issues for the 110th Congress
This report discusses potential issues regarding gasoline prices for the 110th Congress. As prices continued to surge, the continuing crisis renewed attention on some issues that were dropped or compromised in the debate over P.L. 109-58, as well as to a number of initiatives to reduce the impact of high prices on consumers.
Date:
February 6, 2007
Creator:
Behrens, Carl E. & Glover, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy and Water Development: FY2009 Appropriations
None
Date:
October 6, 2008
Creator:
Behrens, Carl E.; Andrews, Anthony; Bearden, David M.; Carter, Nicole T.; Holt, Mark; Lane, Nic et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Peace Talks in Colombia
This report provides background on Colombia's armed conflict and describes its key players. It briefly analyzes prior negotiations with the FARC and the lessons learned from those efforts that apply to the current talks. It examines what has transpired in the talks during more than two years of closed door sessions. The report also examines some of the constraints that could limit the success of the peace talks and looks at the prospects for the current negotiations.
Date:
February 6, 2015
Creator:
Beittel, June S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs
This report discusses the humanitarian relief funding, the Haiti FY2010 supplemental proposal, and other foreign economic and humanitarian assistance, as well as other domestic program funding.
Date:
August 6, 2010
Creator:
Belasco, Amy; Else, Daniel H.; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Margesson, Rhoda; Nakamura, Kennon H.; Taft-Morales, Maureen et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Estimates: How Useful to Congress?
This report discusses the National Intelligence Estimates (NIEs) that represent the highest and most formal level of strategic analysis by the U.S. intelligence community.
Date:
January 6, 2011
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
This report discusses the efforts currently underway to improve coordination and encourage better analysis amongst the various agencies within the U.S. Intelligence Community, especially with regard to the ongoing and prominent issue of international terrorism. In particular, this report addresses the false intelligence regarding Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and the current efforts in Iraq and Iran in general.
Date:
August 6, 2010
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library