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European Security and Islamist Terrorism
This report discusses challenges the European Union faces in light of the continuing threat of Terrorism at the hands of the Islamic State and the implications for U.S. policy.
Date:
March 29, 2016
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Belkin, Paul
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pressure Wave and Acoustic Properties Generated by the Explosive Removal of Offshore Structures in the Gulf of Mexico
This paper explores the processes and effects of the removal of oil and gas equipment off the Louisiana coast line in the Gulf of Mexico.
Date:
March 2016
Creator:
Barkaszi, M. J.; Frankel, A.; Martin J. S. & Poe, W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Development and Testing of Two Towed Volumetric Hydrophone Array Prototypes to Improve Localization Accuracy During Shipboard Line-transect Cetacean Surveys
The following document presents the result of a project aimed at improving the hydrodynamics of the volumetric array design for towing at faster speeds of 10 knots from large research vessels. The document explains the theory behind the design considerations for each prototype presented, sea trial results and subsequent modifications, and discuss improvements for future designs.
Date:
March 2016
Creator:
Barkley, Yvonne; Barlow, Jay; Rankin, Shannon; D'Spain, Gerald & Oleson, Erin
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Proposed U.S. Foreign Assistance Initiative "Peace Colombia"
This report briefly discusses Plan Colombia, a bilateral cooperation program aimed at improving Colombia's security and strengthening its democratic development.
Date:
March 3, 2016
Creator:
Beittel, June S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Libya: Transition and U.S. Policy
This report discusses current political and security dynamics in Libya following the fall of Muammar al Qadhafi in 2011. As of early 2016, a United Nations-facilitated agreement to form a Government of National Accord (GNA) remains under consideration by Libyan factions.
Date:
March 4, 2016
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nigeria's Boko Haram: Frequently Asked Questions
This report explores several questions that have been often asked in relation to the Boko Haram, a violent Islamist insurgent group originally based in northeast Nigeria, the impact of its attacks, and the response of the Nigerian government and other international actors, including the United States.
Date:
March 29, 2016
Creator:
Blanchard, Lauren P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Injury Determinations for Marine Mammals Observed Interacting with Hawaii and American Samoa Longline Fisheries During 2009-2013
The following document is a compilation of reports of marine mammal interactions with the Hawaii and American Samoa longline fisheries during 2009-2013, including the assessments of the number of marine mammal deaths, serious injuries, and non-serious injuries by fishery, species, and management areas.
Date:
March 2016
Creator:
Bradford, Amanda L. & Forney, Karin A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Analysis of the Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on the Gulf of Mexico Seafood Industry
This study analyzes the effects of the various economic impacts on the seafood industry in the Gulf of Mexico due to the oil spill from the Deepwater Horizon.
Date:
March 2016
Creator:
Carroll, Michael; Gentner, Brad; Quigley, Kate; Dehner, Lisa & Perlot, Nicole
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Modeling a Change in Flowrate through Detention or Additional Pavement on the Receiving Stream: Final Report
Report discussing changes of water flow in hydraulic models.
Date:
March 2016
Creator:
Cleveland, Theodore G.; Schwarz, Marian R. & Tay, Cristal C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Daylight Saving Time
This report discusses Daylight Saving Time (DST), which is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST is currently observed in the United States from 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March until 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday in November.
Date:
March 9, 2016
Creator:
Cook, Beth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federally Supported Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Programs
This report provides background information on the types of water supply and wastewater treatment projects traditionally funded by the federal government and the several existing programs to assist communities with water supply and wastewater recycling and treatment.
Date:
March 17, 2016
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia; Carter, Nicole T.; Cody, Betsy A.; Stubbs, Megan & Tiemann, Mary
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Filers and the Child Tax Credit: Overview and Legislation
This report discusses the child tax credit, which was created by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (P.L. 105-34) to help ease the financial burden on families when they have children. The ACTC is available to taxpayers with little or no federal income tax liability.
Date:
March 22, 2016
Creator:
Crandall-Hollick, Margot L. & Lunder, Erika K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies
This report is a list of about 200 congressional liaison offices, intended to help congressional offices in placing telephone calls and addressing correspondence to government agencies. In each case, the information was supplied by the agency itself and is current as of the date of publication. Entries are arranged alphabetically in four sections: legislative branch; judicial branch; executive branch; and agencies, boards, and commissions.
Date:
March 14, 2016
Creator:
Crane-Hirsch, Audrey C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare Primer
This report provides a general overview of the Medicare program including descriptions of the program's history, eligibility criteria, covered services, provider payment systems, and program administration and financing.
Date:
March 31, 2016
Creator:
Davis, Patricia A.; Talaga, Scott R.; Binder, Cliff; Hahn, Jim; Kirchhoff, Suzanne M. & Morgan, Paulette C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
This report provides the results of recent elections in Latin America and the Caribbean. It includes three tables organized by region, containing the date of each country's independence, the name of the newly elected president or prime minister, and the projected date of the next election. Information in this report was gathered from numerous sources, including the U.S. State Department, Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA's) World Fact Book, International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Election Guide, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), and other news sources.
Date:
March 1, 2016
Creator:
DeBruyne, Nese F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corp of Engineers Dakota Access Pipeline Public Meeting
A list of questions pertaining to the National Environmental Policy Act.
Date:
March 28, 2016
Creator:
DeVille, Lisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: History, Impact, and Issues
This report examines debates over what constitutes an unfunded federal mandate and the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act's (UMRA's) implementation. It also discusses particular mandates and procedures associated with UMRA, and assesses UMRA's impact on federal mandates and arguments concerning UMRA's future, focusing on UMRA's definitions, exclusions, and exceptions that currently exempt many federal actions with potentially significant financial impacts on nonfederal entities.
Date:
March 2, 2016
Creator:
Dilger, Robert J. & Beth, Richard S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Budget: Overview and Issues for FY2017 and Beyond
This report summarizes issues surrounding the federal budget and discusses policy changes relevant to the budget framework for FY2017. It also discusses the major policy proposals included in the President's FY2017 budget and, when available, the House and Senate budget resolutions. Finally, this report addresses major short- and long-term fiscal challenges facing the federal government.
Date:
March 24, 2016
Creator:
Driessen, Grant A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Wartime Detention Provisions in Recent Defense Authorization Legislation
This report offers a brief background of the salient issues raised by the detainee provisions of the FY2012 NDAA, provides a section-by-section analysis, and discusses executive interpretation and implementation of the act's mandatory military detention provision. It also addresses detainee provisions in subsequent defense authorization legislation.
Date:
March 14, 2016
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K. & Garcia, Michael J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Your ERS Connection, Volume 21, Number 1, Spring 2016
Newsletter of the Employees Retirement System of Texas discussing news, policy changes, and other information about retirement and benefits.
Date:
March 2016
Creator:
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides responses to frequently asked questions about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant. It is intended to serve as a quick reference to provide easy access to information and data.
Date:
March 18, 2016
Creator:
Falk, Gene
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Eligibility and Determination of Health Insurance Premium Tax Credits and Cost-Sharing Subsidies: In Brief
Certain individuals without access to subsidized health insurance coverage may be eligible for premium tax credits, as established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as amended). This report examines these tax credits and their eligibility requirements, as well as cost-sharing subsidies.
Date:
March 23, 2016
Creator:
Fernandez, Bernadette
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits
This report provides a legislative and cultural history of the Former Presidents Act. It considers the potential effects of maintaining the FPA or amending the FPA in ways that might reduce or otherwise modify a former President's benefits.
Date:
March 16, 2016
Creator:
Ginsberg, Wendy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Access to Government Information in the United States: A Primer
This report offers an introduction to the four access laws and provides citations to additional resources related to these statutes. It includes statistics on the use of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and on litigation related to FOIA. In addition, this report provides some examples of the methods Congress, the President, and the courts have employed to provide or require the provision of information to one another, as well as a list of resources related to transparency, secrecy, access, and nondisclosure.
Date:
March 18, 2016
Creator:
Ginsberg, Wendy & Greene, Michael
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library