Gangs in Central America (open access)

Gangs in Central America

This report describes the gang problem in Central America, discusses country and regional approaches to deal with the gangs, and analyzes U.S. policy with respect to gangs in Central America.
Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: Seelke, Clare Ribando
System: The UNT Digital Library
Water Infrastructure Funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (open access)

Water Infrastructure Funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

This report identifies funding for water infrastructure programs and projects included in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5). The legislation directs additional appropriations to a number of existing federal programs that either directly invest in water infrastructure projects or provide assistance to states and localities for such activities.
Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: Copeland, Claudia; Carter, Nicole T.; Cody, Betsy A. & Stubbs, Megan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance (open access)

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government 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: January 11, 2010
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
System: The UNT Digital Library
Automatic Cost of Living Adjustments: Some Economic and Practical Considerations (open access)

Automatic Cost of Living Adjustments: Some Economic and Practical Considerations

This report looks at how automatic cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) influence the budget and identifies major programs that have indexing provisions. It also explains what price indexes attempt to measure and discusses some of their weaknesses. Finally, it points out some practical things to keep in mind when establishing an indexing provision.
Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: Cashell, Brian W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
CRS Issue Statement on Animal Welfare (open access)

CRS Issue Statement on Animal Welfare

This report discusses the questions whether additional measures are needed to protect the health and well-being of animals.
Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medicare Physician Payment Updates and the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) System (open access)

Medicare Physician Payment Updates and the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) System

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Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
CRS Issue Statement on Agriculture Appropriations (open access)

CRS Issue Statement on Agriculture Appropriations

This report discusses about the agricultural appropriations bill that is formally known as the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related agencies Appropriations Act.
Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: Monke, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Supreme Court Decisions (open access)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Supreme Court Decisions

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Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee & Toland, Carol J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Statutory Provisions and Recent Legal Issues (open access)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Statutory Provisions and Recent Legal Issues

This report examines the major provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and legal issues that have risen.
Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
System: The UNT Digital Library
Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests (open access)

Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests

This report discusses the current status of Central Asian states and U.S. policy, which has been aimed at facilitating their cooperation with U.S. and NATO stabilization efforts in Afghanistan and their efforts to combat terrorism, proliferation, and trafficking in arms, drugs, and persons. Congress will be considering an increase in support for the programs in Central Asia.
Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: Nichol, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library