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The European Union's Energy Security Challenges
This report examines some of Europe's critical energy security challenges and EU efforts to coordinate a common European energy strategy. It also includes an overview of broader transatlantic energy security cooperation and will be updated as needed.
Date:
January 30, 2008
Creator:
Belkin, Paul
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Holocaust-Era Insurance Claims: Background and Proposed Legislation
This report aims to inform consideration of H.R. 1746 and possible alternatives by providing: background on Holocaust-era compensation and restitution issues; an overview of the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims (ICHEIC), including criticism and support of its claims process and Administration policy on ICHEIC; and an overview of litigation on Holocaust-era insurance claims and the proposed legislation.
Date:
July 21, 2008
Creator:
Belkin, Paul; Carpenter, David H.; Rubin, Janice E. & Webel, Baird
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
This report explores the various issues currently facing Congress in regards to intelligence and counterterrorism activities, including the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (P.L. 108-458), signed in December 2004; the position of Director of National Intelligence (DNI), which that act created; the importance of collaborative efforts between various intelligence agencies to successfully carry out counterterrorism measures; and other pieces of legislation relevant to such matters.
Date:
July 11, 2008
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
This report explores the various issues currently facing Congress in regards to intelligence and counterterrorism activities, including the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (P.L. 108-458), signed in December 2004; the position of Director of National Intelligence (DNI), which that act created; the importance of collaborative efforts between various intelligence agencies to successfully carry out counterterrorism measures; and other pieces of legislation relevant to such matters.
Date:
May 30, 2008
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Medical Care: Questions and Answers
This report answers several frequently-asked questions about military health care, including: how the system is structured, a TRICARE summary, TRICARE eligibility and plan options, cost of military health care to beneficiaries, relationship of TRICARE to MEDICARE, how the Affordable Care Act affects TRICARE, long-term trends of defense health care costs, and a summary of the fund which funds TRICARE (the Medicare Eligible Retiree Health Care fund).
Date:
August 4, 2008
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Medical Care: Questions and Answers
This report answers several frequently asked questions about military health care, including: how the system is structured, a TRICARE summary, TRICARE eligibility and plan options, cost of military health care to beneficiaries, relationship of TRICARE to MEDICARE, how the Affordable Care Act affects TRICARE, long-term trends of defense health care costs, and a summary of the fund which funds TRICARE - the Medicare Eligible Retiree Health Care fund.
Date:
May 20, 2008
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Satellite Surveillance: Domestic Issues
This report provides background on the development of intelligence satellites and identifies the roles various agencies play in their management and use. Issues surrounding the current policy and proposed changes are discussed, including the findings of an Independent Study Group (ISG) with respect to the increased sharing of satellite intelligence data. There follows a discussion of legal considerations, including whether satellite reconnaissance might constitute a "search" within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment; an overview of statutory authorities, as well as restrictions that might apply; and a brief description of executive branch authorities and Department of Defense directives that might apply. The report concludes by suggesting policy issues Congress may consider as it deliberates the potential advantages and pitfalls that may be encountered in expanding the role of satellite intelligence for homeland security purposes.
Date:
June 27, 2008
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr. & Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Russia: Statutory Procedures for Congressional Consideration
This report first sketches the procedures prescribed by the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) for congressional action in relation to agreements of this kind, then summarizes legislative proceedings occurring in relation to the proposed agreement with Russia, beginning with its recent submission. Thereafter, the report addresses several questions of the implementation and intent of these statutory requirements that are raised by their application to the proposed agreement with the Russian Federation. Special attention is given to the definition of "days of continuous session" and possible implications of this definition depending on whether or not the requisite period ends before the end of the 110th Congress.
Date:
June 20, 2008
Creator:
Beth, Richard S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Russia: Statutory Procedures for Congressional Consideration and Their Implementation
This report sketches the procedures prescribed by the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) for congressional action in relation to nuclear cooperation agreements, then summarizes legislative proceedings occurring in relation to the proposed agreement with Russia, beginning with its recent submission. It also addresses several questions regarding the implementation and intent of these statutory requirements related to the proposed agreement with the Russian Federation. Special attention is given to the definition of "days of continuous session" and possible implications of this definition depending on whether or not the requisite period ends before the end of the 110th Congress.
Date:
August 21, 2008
Creator:
Beth, Richard S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Russia: Statutory Procedures for Congressional Consideration and Their Implementation
This report sketches the procedures prescribed by the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) for congressional action in relation to agreements of this kind.
Date:
November 26, 2008
Creator:
Beth, Richard S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chrysler Corporation Loan Guarantee Act of 1979: Background, Provisions, and Cost
A look at how the Chrysler Loan Guarantee Act of 1979 affected TARP funding for the Detroit Big Three.
Date:
December 8, 2008
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chrysler Corporation Loan Guarantee Act of 1979: Background, Provisions, and Cost
A look at how the Chrysler Loan Guarantee Act of 1979 affected TARP funding for the Detroit Big Three.
Date:
December 17, 2008
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Employee Stock Options: Tax Treatment and Tax Issues
None
Date:
May 7, 2008
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Credit Reform: Implementation of the Changed Budgetary Treatment of Direct Loans and Loan Guarantees
This report is to explain the provisions of the Federal Credit Reform Act (FCRA), examine the implementation of credit reform including credit reform provisions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA97), and discuss proposed modifications of credit reform. In order to achieve these objectives, it is necessary to initially discuss justifications for credit programs, federal credit concepts, and the budgetary treatment of federal credit before the FCRA.
Date:
June 24, 2008
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Debt Management: Concepts, Options, and Policies (1945-2008). September 2008
This report provides a broad overview of Treasury debt management and examines changes in debt sales implemented by the Clinton and Bush Administrations.
Date:
September 26, 2008
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Flat Tax: An Overview of the Hall-Rabushka Proposal
None
Date:
February 1, 2008
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Gap: Administration Proposal to Require Information Reporting on Merchant Payment Card Reimbursements
The high current and forecast budget deficits as well as pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) procedures have resulted in congressional and executive branch interest in raising additional revenue through proposals for improved tax compliance. The Bush Administration’s FY2009 budget includes a proposal (the proposal) to require each payment card processor to inform the IRS on the net dollar amount paid to reimburse each merchant (i.e., seller) for his payment card receipts in a calendar year. Payment cards consist of both credit cards and debit cards. This report examines the proposal by describing current law, presenting the proposal contained in the FY2009 budget, describing the structure of the payment card industry, analyzing the justifications for the proposal, explaining the criticisms of the proposal, and offering concluding observations.
Date:
April 28, 2008
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Gap: Proposals in the 110th Congress to Require Brokers to Report Basis on Publicly Traded Securities
Recent and projected large deficits and the need for revenue to offset spending or tax reduction proposals generated congressional and executive branch interest in different proposals to reduce the tax gap; and consequently, raise additional revenue. Proposals in the 110th Congress to require brokers to report adjusted basis on publicly traded securities sold by individuals are examined in this report.
Date:
October 8, 2008
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicaid Rehabilitation Services
This report describes Medicaid rehabilitation services, discusses major provisions of the Medicaid rehabilitation regulation, and provides various perspectives on the rehabilitation proposed rule.
Date:
June 27, 2008
Creator:
Binder, Cliff
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Oil and Gas Legislation, Revenue Sharing, and U.S. Policy
This report reviews proposed legislation and contracts, analyzes the positions of various Iraqi political actors, and discusses potential implications for U.S. foreign policy goals in Iraq.
Date:
December 10, 2008
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Islamic Religious Schools, Madrasas: Background. January 2008
This report provides an overview of madrasas, their role in the Muslim world, and issues related to their alleged links to terrorism.
Date:
January 23, 2008
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Libya: Background and U.S. Relations. November 2008
This report provides background information on Libya and U.S.-Libyan relations.
Date:
November 18, 2008
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Libya: Background and U.S. Relations. September 2008
This report provides background information on Libya and U.S.-Libyan relations.
Date:
September 17, 2008
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Gulf Security Dialogue and Related Arms Sale Proposals
This report describes the structure and objectives of the Gulf Security Dialogue; briefly assesses its regional implications; summarizes related proposed arms sales; provides an overview of congressional notification and review procedures; and analyzes recent related activity in the Administration and Congress.
Date:
October 8, 2008
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M. & Grimmett, Richard R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library