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Averting Financial Crisis
This report focuses on the efforts of regulators to reduce stress to the markets.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Jickling, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
High School Graduation, Completion, and Dropouts: Federal Policy, Programs, and Issues
This report discusses federal policy, programs, and issues related to high school graduation, completion, and dropouts. The report then looks at historical data as well as the most recent indicators of these outcomes. That analysis is followed by a description of the federal programs designed to help youth who have dropped out, or who are at risk of dropping out. Finally, the report discusses issues that may arise as Congress considers reauthorizing the laws that pertain to this topic.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
K-12 Teacher Quality: Issues and Legislative Action
This report provides a brief overview of some of the most salient issues regarding the K-12 teaching force, describes the current federal role in this area, describes major federal programs, and tracks major legislative action by the Congress.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Rural Education and the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP): Overview and Policy Issues
None
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education: Background, Federal Policy, and Legislative Action
This report provides the background and context to understand these legislative developments. The report first presents data on the state of Schience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in the United States. It then examines the federal role in promoting STEM education. The report concludes with a discussion of the legislative actions recently taken to address federal STEM education policy.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants (Title II, Part A of the Higher Education Act): Overview and Reauthorization Issues
None
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Impact Aid for Public K-12 Education: Reauthorization Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about the reauthorization of Impact Aid for public K-12 education under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This report goes over recent appropriations of the act, as well as detailing how Impact Aid payments are made. Additionally, the report is meant to be updated when the 110th congress sees fit to make amendments and expand the ESEA.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Skinner, Rebecca R. & Apling, Richard N.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Capital Punishment: Constitutionality for Non-Homicide Crimes Such as Child Rape
This report provides background on the 8th Amendment and court decision on states imposing the death penalty for any crime other than murder.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Smith, Alison M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The General Services Administration and Federal Real Property Management: Overview and Current Legislation
This report provides an overview and the current legislation on the general services administration and federal real property management.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Smith, Stephanie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Reforms: Regulatory Impacts Upon Innovation and Competition
This report reviews the USPTO rules that would restrict claims and continuing applications. It begins by offering a summary of the patent system and the role of patents in innovation policy. The context, details, and legal challenges to the new USPTO rules are then explained. The report then offers both the policy justifications for the new rules, as well as concerns that patent professionals and other observers have expressed over their effectiveness and impact. The report closes by identifying congressional issues and options.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Thomas, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Buildings Funding Limitations and Their Implications
This report provides an overview of the federal buildings funding limitations and their implications.
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
Wellbron, Clay H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy CG(X) Cruiser Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress
None
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Satellite Surveillance: Domestic Issues
None
Date:
March 21, 2008
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library