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Northern Ireland: The Peace Process
This report provides background information regarding political violence and the peace process in Northern Ireland. It includes further information about the devolved government and recurrent crises (1999-2002, 2003-2007 and 2008-2010), implementation of police reforms, recent events and ongoing challenges, relevant U.S. policy, and recent legislation.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Capital Markets Union
This report briefly discusses the implications of the European Commission's recently drafted proposal for a Capital Markets Union (CMU) to complement its current efforts to create a Banking Union. The CMU is intended to strengthen capital markets in the 28-member European Union (EU) in order to provide a viable alternative to the current bank-centered funding model commonly used by European firms.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United States Fire Administration: An Overview
This report discusses the United States Fire Administration (USFA), which aims to significantly reduce the nation's loss of life from fire, while also achieving a reduction in property loss and non-fatal injury due to fire.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Resources for Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides resources to help congressional staff respond to constituents' frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The report lists selected resources regarding consumers, employers, and other stakeholders, with a focus on federal sources. It also lists CRS reports that summarize the ACA's provisions.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Napili, Angela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conducting Foreign Relations Without Authority: The Logan Act
This report discusses the Logan Act, which was intended to prohibit United States citizens without authority from interfering in relations between the United States and foreign governments. There has been renewed interest in the Logan Act in 2015 as the result of a letter signed by 47 U.S. Senators to Iran suggesting that negotiations about a nuclear deal between the President and the Iranian leadership would be an executive agreement that another President or Congress would be able to abrogate.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Seitzinger, Michael V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Millennium Challenge Corporation
This report discusses the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) which provides economic assistance through a competitive selection process to developing nations that demonstrate positive performance in three areas: ruling justly, investing in people, and fostering economic freedom.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Tarnoff, Curt
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Community Development Block Grants: Funding Issues in the 113th Congress
This report is a review of the Community Development Fund (CDF) account's funding history from FY2000 to FY2014, as well as current funding in FY2015. It includes a discussion of the three primary components of the CDF account: CDBG formula grants; CDBG-related set-asides and earmarks; and CDBG-linked supplemental and special appropriations.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Boyd, Eugene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United States Fire Administration: An Overview
This report discusses the United States Fire Administration (USFA), which aims to significantly reduce the nation's loss of life from fire, while also achieving a reduction in property loss and non-fatal injury due to fire.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Commercial Filming and Photography on Federal Lands
This report discusses concerns congress attempts to address in regards to commercial filming and photography on federal lands.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Comay, Laura B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discretionary Spending Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
None
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Redhead, C. Stephen; Colello, Kirsten J.; Redhead, C. Stephen; Colello, Kirsten J.; Heisler, Elayne J.; Lister, Sarah A. et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Casework in a Congressional Office: Background, Rules, Laws, and Resources
This report discusses House and Senate rules and guidelines, laws, and regulations affecting congressional casework, as well as the role of caseworkers.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Petersen, R. Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Issues in the Reauthorization of Amtrak
None
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Peterman, David Randall & Frittelli, John F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Medical Care: FY2015 Appropriations
None
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Recess Appointments: Frequently Asked Questions
None
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP): History and Overview
None
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Shea, Dana A. & Sargent, John F., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Paraprofessional Quality and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Background and Issues in Brief
None
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library