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Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations
This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board and the Security Council.
Date:
November 19, 2015
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Paris Attacks and "Going Dark": Intelligence-Related Issues to Consider
This report discusses intelligence efforts on tracking numerous individuals involved in the deadly assault in Paris on November 13, 2015.
Date:
November 19, 2015
Creator:
Daugherty Miles, Anne
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Clean Power Plan Federal Plan and Model Rules Public Hearings
List of speakers and their affiliations for these public hearings.
Date:
November 19, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State Sponsors of Acts of International Terrorism - Legislative Parameters: In Brief
This brief report provides information on legislation that authorizes the designation of any foreign government as a state sponsor of acts of international terrorism.
Date:
November 19, 2015
Creator:
Rennack, Dianne E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Syrian Refugee Admissions and Resettlement in the United States: In Brief
To assist Congress in addressing issues related to Syrian refugees and U.S. refugee policy generally, this report details the U.S. refugee admissions process and the placement and resettlement of arriving refugees in the United States.
Date:
November 19, 2015
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses Special Operations Forces (SOF), which play a significant role in U.S. military operations and, in recent years, have been given greater responsibility for planning and conducting worldwide counterterrorism operations. A potential issue for Congress is the Administration's decision to send U.S. SOF forces to Syria.
Date:
November 19, 2015
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Backlog of Sexual Assault Evidence: In Brief
This report provides background on the sexual assault kit (SAKs, also referred to as "rape kits") backlog and information on federal efforts to reduce it. The backlog of SAKs has raised concerns over justice for assault victims and that additional victimizations could have been prevented had the evidence from any given kit been tested and the perpetrator apprehended in a timely manner.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Sacco, Lisa N. & James, Nathan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Proposed Reauthorization in the 114th Congress
The report discusses the Commodity Futures Trading Commissions (CFTC) that regulates futures, most options, and swap markets. It also points out the CFTC Re authorization Process.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Miller, Rena S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Creating a Federal Advisory Committee in the Executive Branch
This report provides a brief overview on how Congress can establish federal advisory committees, and provides some considerations as to why a federal advisory committee may or may not be an appropriate mechanism for a particular policy or funding question. It presents data on the number of active committees established by Congress with special emphasis on the committees established in FY2014. This report concludes by presenting a list of the federal advisory committees currently proposed for establishment in legislation in the 114th Congress.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Ginsberg, Wendy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Affirmative Action Law: A Brief History
This report provides a brief history of federal affirmative action law, including legal and political developments at the federal, state, and local levels. It describes the origins, affirmative action in public education, minority contracting, and recent developments as of 2015.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Feder, Jody
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Aid for Reconstruction of Houses of Worship: A Legal Analysis
This report examines the constitutional rules governing federal funding for religious buildings and analyzes the Court's previous decisions on this issue. It also analyzes more recent lower court and administrative opinions that have distinguished the Court's decisions and allowed public funds to be awarded to houses of worship.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Brown, Cynthia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Greenhouse Gas Pledges by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
This report briefly summarizes the existing commitments and pledges of selected national and regional governments to limit their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as contributions to the global effort. The negotiations cover additional topics, including adaptation to the impacts of climate change and financing to assist the efforts of low-income countries.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Leggett, Jane A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations
This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Branch Agency Appointments: History, Processes, and Recent Actions
This report contains information on the legislative branch agency heads' appointment processes, length of tenures (if terms are set), reappointment or removal provisions (if any), salaries and benefits, and most recent appointments.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Brudnick, Ida A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0041
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: Discoverability under Brady v. Maryland and the Michael Morton Act of recordings of inmate telephone calls to which the criminal district attorney's office has access without a warrant (RQ-0025-KP).
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
U.S. Foreign Assistance to the Middle East: Historical Background, Recent Trends, and the FY2016 Request
This report is an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to the Middle East, including a brief historical review of foreign aid levels, a description of specific country programs, and an analysis of current foreign aid issues. The Middle East is perennially a major focus of interest as Congress exercises these powers.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M. & Humud, Carla E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 08-15, August 2015
Newsletter of the Texas Credit Union Department containing departmental news and announcements, deadlines, and other information of importance to credit unions. Information provided covers CDFI guarantee bond program, FFIEC announces cyber security assessments, and policies and procedures
Date:
August 19, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Credit Union Department.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Who Is a "Veteran"?--Basic Eligibility for Veterans' Benefits
This report examines the basic eligibility criteria for Veterans' Administration (VA) benefits, including the eligibility of members of the National Guard and reserve components.
Date:
August 19, 2015
Creator:
Szymendera, Scott D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 6, Chapter 987
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Date:
June 19, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 18, Chapter 988
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to measures to support public school student academic achievement and high school, college, and career preparation.
Date:
June 19, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 23, Chapter 989
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors; creating criminal offenses.
Date:
June 19, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 30, Chapter 990
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the development of seawater and brackish groundwater.
Date:
June 19, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 77, Chapter 969
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a study of the Dallas Men Against Abuse program and other activities in the Dallas community addressing family violence.
Date:
June 19, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 114, Chapter 991
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Date:
June 19, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History