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Corporate Tax Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS): An Examination of the Data
This report is intended to assist Congress as it considers what, if any, action to take to curb profit shifting. It is one of several CRS products related to the subject of profit sharing.
Date:
April 30, 2015
Creator:
Keightley, Mark P. & Stupak, Jeffrey M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Acquisitions: How and Where DOD Spends Its Contracting Dollars
This report examines how much money DOD obligates on contracts, what DOD is buying, and where that money is being spent. This report also examines the extent to which these data are sufficiently reliable to use as a factor when developing policy or analyzing government operations.
Date:
April 30, 2015
Creator:
Schwartz, Moshe; Ginsberg, Wendy & Sargent, John F., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Effect of Firm Bankruptcy on Retiree Benefits, with Applications to the Automotive and Coal Industries
This report explores the protections of benefits awarded retirees and future retirees of bankrupt private-sector employers under current law.
Date:
April 30, 2015
Creator:
Rapaport, Carol
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Efforts to Control Invasive Plant and Animal Species
None
Date:
April 30, 2015
Creator:
Johnson, Renée & Corn, M. Lynne
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Health Care for Veterans: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides responses to frequently asked questions about health care provided to veterans through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). It is intended to serve as a quick reference to provide easy access to information. Where applicable, it provides the legislative background pertaining to the question.
Date:
April 30, 2015
Creator:
Panangala, Sidath Viranga
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Introduction to Health Insurance: What Should a Consumer Know?
This report provides an overview of private-sector (as opposed to government-provided) health insurance. It serves as an introduction to health insurance from the point of view of many consumers under the age of 65. No background in health insurance is assumed, and all terms are defined in the body of the report.
Date:
April 30, 2015
Creator:
Rapaport, Carol
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments
This report discusses the noncontributory military retirement system which includes monthly compensation and benefits after an active or reserve military career, disability retirement for those physically unfit to continue to serve, and survivor benefits for the eligible survivors of deceased retirees.
Date:
April 30, 2015
Creator:
Kamarck, Kristy N.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The State of Campaign Finance Policy: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress
This report includes updated material that emphasizes the issues most prominently before the 113th Congress. It also discusses foundational information about major elements of campaign finance policy.
Date:
April 30, 2015
Creator:
Garrett, R. S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity and Information Sharing
None
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Weiss, N. Eric
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Comparison of H.R. 1560 and H.R. 1731 as Passed by the House
This report compares provisions in two bills in the House of Representatives that address information sharing and related activities in cybersecurity.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Fischer, Eric A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Legislation in the 114th Congress
This report discusses legislation proposals in the 114th Congress that reflect various positions and stances on mandatory minimum sentences for Federal crimes. Federal crimes are usually punishable by a statutory maximum term of imprisonment--for example, "imprisoned for not more than 5 years."1 A surprising number also have statutory minimum terms of imprisonment--for example, "imprisonment which may not be less than 10 years or for life."
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Missing and Exploited Children: Background, Policies, and Issues
This report covers only select aspects of the broader topic of missing and exploited children. It begins with an overview of the scope of the missing and exploited children issue, including definitions and approximate numbers of children known to be missing or exploited. The report also provides information about the Missing and Exploited Children's (MEC) program's funding, oversight, and major components. Finally, the report discusses issues that may be relevant to the MEC program.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sex Trafficking: Proposals in the 114th Congress to Amend Federal Criminal Law
This report discusses proposed legislation that would amend federal substantive law in three areas: commercial sex trafficking (18 U.S.C. 1591); the Mann Act, which outlaws transportation and travel for unlawful sexual purposes; and federal tax crimes.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0014
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether a school board trustee, whose powers have been suspended by the Texas Education Commissioner under chapter 39 of the Education Code, may run and serve as a city council member for a city located within the school district's boundaries (RQ-0007-KP).
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0015
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Constitutionality of section 54.341 of the Education Code, the Hazlewood Act (RQ-0009-KP).
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The United Kingdom: Background and Relations with the United States
This report provides an overview of the U.S.-UK relationship, concerns about UK defense cuts and their potential effect on future security cooperation and assessment of some of the main dimensions of these topics.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Kingdom: Background and Relations with the United States
This report provides an overview of the U.S.-UK relationship, concerns about UK defense cuts and their potential effect on future security cooperation and assessment of some of the main dimensions of these topics.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Women in Congress: Historical Overview, Tables, and Discussion
This report discusses the impact of women in Congress and historical information, such as the number and percentage of women in Congress over time, means of entry to Congress, comparisons to international and state legislatures, records for tenure, firsts for women in Congress, women in leadership, and African-American and Asian-Pacific American women in Congress.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Manning, Jennifer E.; Brudnick, Ida A. & Shogan, Colleen J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic
This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity from CRS, other government agencies, trade associations, and interest groups. The reports and related websites are grouped under a variety of cybersecurity topics.
Date:
April 28, 2015
Creator:
Tehan, Rita
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: FY2016 Appropriations
None
Date:
April 28, 2015
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Questions of the Privileges of the House: An Analysis
The first section of this report provides information on raising and considering questions of House privileges to provide assistance in anticipating potential House action. The second part focuses on the content of questions in an effort to provide guidance as to what the Speaker may determine constitutes a valid question. The final section provides extensive data on questions raised in the past two decades.
Date:
April 28, 2015
Creator:
Lynch, Megan S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Skill Standards Board Briefing Materials: May 5, 2015
Briefing materials compiled for a meeting of the Texas Skill Standards Board (TSSB) held May 5, 2015 at the State Insurance Building in Austin, Texas. The materials include an agenda for the meeting -- which lists digital game and simulation programming, fiscal year 2015 Perkins Skill Standards-Based Curriculum Development projects, program recognition renewal update, legislative updates and skill standards system futures, and a presentation by the Office of the Governor -- and supplemental materials to provide additional information.
Date:
April 28, 2015
Creator:
Texas Skill Standards Board
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers: Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress, In Brief
This report is designed to provide assistance in considering Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers reauthorization efforts in the 114th Congress. It begins with background information on TAA and a summary of recent legislation. It then presents a table that compares a recent reauthorization proposal with provisions in current and prior law.
Date:
April 28, 2015
Creator:
Collins, Benjamin
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress
This report covers Special Operations Forces (SOF) budgets for FY2014 and expected uses of the budgeted money. SOF actions play a significant role in U.S. military operations, and the Administration has given U.S. SOF greater responsibility for planning and conducting worldwide counterterrorism operations.
Date:
April 28, 2015
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library