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Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive
This report provides a brief overview of the history of the negotiations regarding reunification of the island of Cyprus and a description of some of the issues involved in those talks.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
Morelli, Vincent L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
This report describes the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits, which are available only to those individuals who have become unemployed as a direct result of a declared major disaster and information on how to ascertain if an individual is eligible for DUA benefits.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
Whittaker, Julie M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on multiyear procurement (MYP) and block buy contracting (BBC), which are special contracting mechanisms that Congress permits the Department of Defense (DOD) to use for a limited number of defense acquisition programs. Compared to the standard or default approach of annual contracting, MYP and BBC have the potential for reducing weapon procurement costs by several percent.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald & Schwartz, Moshe
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress
This report presents background information and issues for Congress concerning the Navy's force structure and shipbuilding plans. The current and planned size and composition of the Navy, the rate of Navy ship procurement, and the prospective affordability of the Navy's shipbuilding plans have been oversight matters for the congressional defense committees for many years.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress
This report describes the naming process for U.S. naval ships and various regulations regarding the process. Recent legislation related to ship names is also included.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Fourth Court of Appeals District Annual Financial Report: 2018
Annual financial report of the Fourth Court of Appeals District documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2018.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
Texas. Court of Appeals (4th)
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 42, Pages 6905-7010, October 19, 2018
A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Federal Lifeline Program: Frequently Asked Questions
This report answers frequently asked questions regarding the Federal Lifeline Program which was established in 1985 by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to assist qualifying low-income consumers in gaining access to and remaining on the telecommunications network. The program assists eligible individuals in paying the reoccurring monthly service charges associated with telecommunications usage. While initially designed to support traditional landline service, in 2005 the FCC expanded the program to cover either a landline or a wireless/mobile option. On March 31, 2016, the FCC adopted an Order (2016 Order or Order) to once again expand the program to make broadband an eligible service. The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on tribal lands.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Creator:
Gilroy, Angele A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Qatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report provides an overview of Qatar's governmental structure and leaders, economy, human rights concerns, relations with other Middle Eastern countries, defense cooperation with the U.S., and the recent severing of relations with Qatar by Saudi Arabia and several of its allies such as Bahrain, the UAE, and Egypt over its ties with the Muslim Brotherhood and alleged state sponsorship of terrorism. The crisis and attempt at mediation by the U.S. and Kuwait are discussed.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Second Treasury Report on Regulatory Relief: Capital Markets
This report describes highlights of the October 6, 2017, Treasury Department report "A Financial System that Creates Economic Opportunities: Capital Markets" that primarily examines the regulation of debt, equity, commodities, and derivatives markets. The report is the second of a series written in accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 13772, which was issued by the President on February 3, 2017. The capital markets report provides 91 policy recommendations, the majority of which could be implemented by the primary regulators of U.S. capital markets: the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), state securities regulators, and Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs). Nine of the 91 Treasury recommendations would require congressional action.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Creator:
Su, Eva
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Backlog of Sexual Assault Evidence: In Brief
This report provides background on the sexual assault kit (SAKs, also referred to as "rape kits") backlog and information on federal efforts to reduce it. The backlog of SAKs has raised concerns over justice for assault victims and that additional victimizations could have been prevented had the evidence from any given kit been tested and the perpetrator apprehended in a timely manner.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Sacco, Lisa N. & James, Nathan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Proposed Reauthorization in the 114th Congress
The report discusses the Commodity Futures Trading Commissions (CFTC) that regulates futures, most options, and swap markets. It also points out the CFTC Re authorization Process.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Miller, Rena S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Creating a Federal Advisory Committee in the Executive Branch
This report provides a brief overview on how Congress can establish federal advisory committees, and provides some considerations as to why a federal advisory committee may or may not be an appropriate mechanism for a particular policy or funding question. It presents data on the number of active committees established by Congress with special emphasis on the committees established in FY2014. This report concludes by presenting a list of the federal advisory committees currently proposed for establishment in legislation in the 114th Congress.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Ginsberg, Wendy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Affirmative Action Law: A Brief History
This report provides a brief history of federal affirmative action law, including legal and political developments at the federal, state, and local levels. It describes the origins, affirmative action in public education, minority contracting, and recent developments as of 2015.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Feder, Jody
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Aid for Reconstruction of Houses of Worship: A Legal Analysis
This report examines the constitutional rules governing federal funding for religious buildings and analyzes the Court's previous decisions on this issue. It also analyzes more recent lower court and administrative opinions that have distinguished the Court's decisions and allowed public funds to be awarded to houses of worship.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Brown, Cynthia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Greenhouse Gas Pledges by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
This report briefly summarizes the existing commitments and pledges of selected national and regional governments to limit their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as contributions to the global effort. The negotiations cover additional topics, including adaptation to the impacts of climate change and financing to assist the efforts of low-income countries.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Leggett, Jane A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations
This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Branch Agency Appointments: History, Processes, and Recent Actions
This report contains information on the legislative branch agency heads' appointment processes, length of tenures (if terms are set), reappointment or removal provisions (if any), salaries and benefits, and most recent appointments.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Brudnick, Ida A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appointment Process: Consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee
None
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appointment Process: President’s Selection of a Nominee
None
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appointment Process: Senate Debate and Confirmation Vote
None
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0041
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Discoverability under Brady v. Maryland and the Michael Morton Act of recordings of inmate telephone calls to which the criminal district attorney's office has access without a warrant (RQ-0025-KP).
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
U.S. Foreign Assistance to the Middle East: Historical Background, Recent Trends, and the FY2016 Request
This report is an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to the Middle East, including a brief historical review of foreign aid levels, a description of specific country programs, and an analysis of current foreign aid issues. The Middle East is perennially a major focus of interest as Congress exercises these powers.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M. & Humud, Carla E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Burma’s Political Prisoners and U.S. Sanctions
This report provides information about the Burma’s Political Prisoners and U.S. Sanctions including the Burmese freedom and Democracy act of 2003.
Date:
October 19, 2012
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library