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Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance
This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai to address corruption within the Afghan government.
Date:
March 2, 2009
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Technology Innovation Program
This report discusses the Technology Innovation Program (TIP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which is designed "to support, promote, and accelerate innovation in the United States through high-risk, high-reward research in areas of critical national need," according to the authorizing legislation. Grants are provided to small and medium-sized firms for individual projects or joint ventures with other research organizations.
Date:
March 2, 2009
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2008 (74th-110th Congresses)
None
Date:
March 2, 2009
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Drought in the United States: Causes and Issues for Congress
This report discusses how drought is defined (e.g., why drought in one region of the country is different from drought in a different region), and why drought occurs in the United States. The report briefly describes periods of drought in the country's past that equaled or exceeded drought conditions experienced during the 20th century, including periods during earlier centuries where the American West was substantially drier, on average, than it is today.
Date:
March 2, 2009
Creator:
Folger, Peter; Cody, Betsy A. & Carter, Nicole T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Drought in the United States: Causes and Issues for Congress
This report discusses how drought is defined, and why drought occurs in the United States. How droughts are classified, and what is meant by moderate, severe, and extreme drought classification, are also discussed. The report concludes with a description of policy challenges for Congress, such as the existing federal/non-federal split in drought response and management, and the patchwork of drought programs subject to oversight by multiple congressional committees.
Date:
March 2, 2009
Creator:
Folger, Peter; Cody, Betsy A. & Carter, Nicole T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security
This report discusses the current political and social climate of Iraq, specifically in regards to the influence of the U.S. military presence over recent years. This report addresses planned and possible future efforts under the Obama Administration, including the scheduled gradual troops withdrawal.
Date:
March 2, 2009
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unauthorized Employment in the United States: Issues, Options, and Legislation
As immigration reform and the illegal alien population have gained congressional and public attention in the past several years, the issue of unauthorized employment has come to the fore. It is widely accepted that most unauthorized aliens enter and remain in the United States in order to work. This report discusses options for addressing the issue of unauthorized employment in the United States.
Date:
March 2, 2009
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development
This report discusses the federal use of technology transfer, a process by which technology developed in one organization, in one area, or for one purpose is applied in another organization, in another area, or for another purpose.
Date:
March 2, 2009
Creator:
Schacht, Wendy H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Economic and Social Indicators
This report provides a fact sheet that tracks selected economic and social development indicators for Latin American and Caribbean countries. It also classifies country economies by income.
Date:
March 2, 2009
Creator:
Gomez-Granger, Julissa
System:
The UNT Digital Library