Comparative Data on the Federal Government Budget Estimates Originally Submitted to Congress and the Final Budget Conditions Realized, Fiscal Years 1921-1971 (open access)

Comparative Data on the Federal Government Budget Estimates Originally Submitted to Congress and the Final Budget Conditions Realized, Fiscal Years 1921-1971

This report provides a listing comparing the amount of the federal budget request for each fiscal year to the final budget. It covers fiscal years 1921 to 1971.
Date: February 9, 1970
Creator: Brite, George K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Powers of the President in the Field of Foreign Policy (open access)

Powers of the President in the Field of Foreign Policy

This report is categorized in four categories: (I) Power as Commander-in-Chief, (II) Power to appoint and receive Ambassadors,(III) Power by and with the consent of the Senate to make Treaties and (IV) Power as chief Executive.
Date: September 9, 1969
Creator: Collier, Ellen C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral Contraceptives: An Analysis of Their Use in the United States (open access)

Oral Contraceptives: An Analysis of Their Use in the United States

This report discusses the use of oral contraceptives in the United States and concerns about their safety and effectiveness as well as related legislation and Senate hearings regarding these concerns.
Date: July 9, 1970
Creator: McKenzie, Susan R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Takings Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court: A Chronology (open access)

Takings Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court: A Chronology

This report is a reverse chronological listing of U.S. Supreme Court decisions addressing claims that a government entity has "taken" private property, as that term is used in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
Date: December 9, 2013
Creator: Meltz, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
GAO Bid Protests: Trends and Analysis (open access)

GAO Bid Protests: Trends and Analysis

This report provides an overview of the time frames and procedures in a Government Accountability Office (GAO) bid protest, including (1) what issues can be protested with GAO; (2) who can file or be a party to a GAO protest; (3) the procedures for bringing and resolving GAO protests; (4) the time frames involved in GAO protests; (5) the automatic stay of contract award or performance triggered by a GAO protest, as well as the basis for agency overrides of automatic stays and judicial review of agency override determinations; (6) the basis and effects of GAO decisions; and (7) reconsideration and "appeal" of GAO decisions.
Date: August 9, 2013
Creator: Manuel, Kate M.; Schwartz, Moshe & Martinez, Lucy P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Eliminate Public Financing of Presidential Campaigns (open access)

Proposals to Eliminate Public Financing of Presidential Campaigns

This report discusses the Presidential campaign funding and provides a brief policy overview and raises potential issues for congressional consideration.
Date: December 9, 2013
Creator: Garrett, R. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Expiration and Extension of the 2008 Farm Bill (open access)

Expiration and Extension of the 2008 Farm Bill

This report discusses the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill for 2013, and provides background information on extension and expiration of this bill.
Date: December 9, 2013
Creator: Monke, Jim; Aussenberg, Randy Alison & Stubbs, Megan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Assistance for Wildfire Response and Recovery (open access)

Federal Assistance for Wildfire Response and Recovery

This report briefly discusses the options for federal support and assistance for areas affected by wildfire disasters, including the period during wildfires, in the aftermath, and subsequently for preventing a recurrence.
Date: December 9, 2013
Creator: Bracmort, Kelsi
System: The UNT Digital Library
Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate (open access)

Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate

Report that presents the background of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), discusses its implementation in the U.S., and analyzes the program's effectiveness.
Date: January 9, 2013
Creator: Jones, Vivian C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues (open access)

The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues

This report provides an overview of nanotechnology, the National Nanotechnology Initiative, possible reauthorization of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-153), and appropriations issues.
Date: August 9, 2013
Creator: Sargent, John F., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (open access)

Immigration Provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

This report describes how the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) immigration provisions work in practice. It discusses legislation passed in the 113th Congress that expanded protections under VAWA, including the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 11/S. 47) and the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S. 744). The report then discusses selected related policy issues and how they were addressed by legislation in the 113th Congress. The report includes appendices on family sponsorship for lawful permanent residence, U visas, and the legislative history of VAWA.
Date: August 9, 2013
Creator: Kandel, William A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China: Issues for Congress (open access)

Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China: Issues for Congress

Report that presents policy and oversight issues for Congress arising from maritime territorial disputes involving China in the South China Sea (SCS), East China Sea (ECS), and an additional dispute over whether China has a right under international law to regulate U.S. and other foreign military activities in its maritime Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Date: August 9, 2013
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
System: The UNT Digital Library
Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues (open access)

Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues

Report that describes the Keystone XL pipeline proposal and the process required for federal approval. It summarizes key arguments for and against the pipeline put forth by the pipeline's developers, federal agencies, environmental groups, and other stakeholders.
Date: May 9, 2012
Creator: Parfomak, Paul W.; Nerurkar, Neelesh; Luther, Linda & Vann, Adam
System: The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (open access)

Privacy: An Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Report that provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). It also appends citations to state law in the area and the text of ECPA.
Date: October 9, 2012
Creator: Doyle, Charles
System: The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Abridged Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (open access)

Privacy: An Abridged Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Report that provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).
Date: October 9, 2012
Creator: Doyle, Charles
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief (open access)

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief

Report that discusses the responsibility of four federal agencies for long-term earthquake risk reduction: the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Date: July 9, 2013
Creator: Folger, Peter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Potential Federal Tax Implications of United States v. Windsor (Striking Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)): Selected Issues (open access)

The Potential Federal Tax Implications of United States v. Windsor (Striking Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)): Selected Issues

This report provides an overview of the potential federal tax implications for same-sex married couples of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Windsor, with a focus on the federal income tax. Estate tax issues are also discussed. This report focuses on changes in the interpretation and administration of federal tax law resulting from the Court's decision. The decision itself did not amend federal tax law.
Date: September 9, 2013
Creator: Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.; Sherlock, Molly F. & Pettit, Carol A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
State Marijuana Legalization Initiatives: Implications for Federal Law Enforcement (open access)

State Marijuana Legalization Initiatives: Implications for Federal Law Enforcement

This report provides a background on federal marijuana policy as well as an overview of state trends with respect to marijuana decriminalization and legalization--for both medical and recreational uses. It then analyzes relevant issues for U.S. federal law enforcement as well as for the criminal organizations involved in producing, distributing, and profiting from the black market sale of marijuana. This report also outlines a number of related policy questions that Congress may confront. Notably, it does not discuss the legal issues associated with state-level initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
Date: September 9, 2013
Creator: Sacco, Lisa N. & Finklea, Kristin
System: The UNT Digital Library
Security Clearance Process: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (open access)

Security Clearance Process: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

This report provides a primer on some of the fundamental aspects of the security clearance process using a "Frequently Asked Questions" format.
Date: September 9, 2013
Creator: Christensen, Michelle D. & Kaiser, Frederick M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Overview of Federal Statutes Governing Wiretapping and Electronic Eavesdropping (open access)

Privacy: An Overview of Federal Statutes Governing Wiretapping and Electronic Eavesdropping

Report that provides an overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Topics include the prohibition and penalties of wiretapping and eavesdropping, legal instances of both, and penalties for violations.
Date: October 9, 2012
Creator: Stevens, Gina & Doyle, Charles
System: The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Abbreviated Outline of Federal Statutes Governing Wiretapping and Electronic Eavesdropping (open access)

Privacy: An Abbreviated Outline of Federal Statutes Governing Wiretapping and Electronic Eavesdropping

Report that provides a short overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Legal and illegal means of surveillance are noted, as well as the penalties for violations.
Date: October 9, 2012
Creator: Stevens, Gina & Doyle, Charles
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Marines' Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV): Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

The Marines' Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV): Background and Issues for Congress

The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is an armored amphibious vehicle program that originated two decades ago to replace the 1970s-era Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV). The EFV has experienced a variety of developmental difficulties, resulting in significant program delays and cost growth. While the Marine Corps and Department of Defense remain optimistic about the future of the EFC program, there continue to be major concerns about the EFV's reliability and escalating costs.
Date: November 9, 2010
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Executive Compensation (open access)

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Executive Compensation

This report discusses the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173), which was implemented as part of financial regulatory reform initiatives undertaken by Congress in light of the recent global economic crisis. The legislation focuses on executive compensation.
Date: November 9, 2010
Creator: Seitzinger, Michael V.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Holidays: Evolution and Current Practices (open access)

Federal Holidays: Evolution and Current Practices

This report discusses the creation of federal holidays, how holidays affect employee pay, and recent holiday legislation.
Date: May 9, 2014
Creator: Straus, Jacob R.
System: The UNT Digital Library