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Long-Term Care (LTC): Financing Overview and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of long-term care (LTC) and an explanation of the nation’s complex financing system of public and private payers. It also describes some of the major challenges facing Congress as it contemplates LTC reform and whether and how to include LTC in health reform legislation.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Stone, Julie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ozone Air Quality Standards: EPA's Proposed January 2010 Revisions
This report discusses the standard-setting process for ambient air, the specifics of the new standard, and issues raised by the Administrator's choice; and it describes the steps that will follow EPA's promulgation.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Government Interventions in Response to Financial Turmoil
This report reviews new programs introduced and other actions taken by the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in response to the recent financial crisis. It does not cover longstanding programs such as the Fed's discount window and FDIC receivership of failed banks.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Webel, Baird & Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian Migrants
This report discusses whether the balance should tip more toward humanitarian immigration policies as a consequence of the humanitarian crises that resulted from the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Satellite Surveillance: Domestic Issues
This report provides background on the development of intelligence satellites and identifies the roles various agencies play in their management and use. Issues surrounding the current policy and proposed changes are discussed, including the findings of an Independent Study Group (ISG) with respect to the increased sharing of satellite intelligence data.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr. & Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mandatory Flood Insurance Purchase in Remapped Residual Risk Areas Behind Levees
This report examines the amount of flood insurance that must be purchased (and retained) on loans secured by real property located in federally designated special flood hazard areas (SFHAs).
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
King, Rawle O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Paraguay: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations
This report examines recent political and economic developments in Paraguay and issues in U.S.- Paraguayan relations.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Beittel, June S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Madagascar's Political Crisis
This report discusses the current situation in Madagascar and U.S. concerns about foreign aid spending, the countries unique ecosystem, and the country's political and developmental challenges.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Ploch, Lauren
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Inherently Governmental Functions and Department of Defense Operations: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress
This report provides background, issues, and options for Congress on defining inherently governmental functions within the context of U.S. Department of Defense operations.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Luckey, John R.; Bailey Grasso, Valerie & Manuel, Kate M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance Policy After Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: Issues and Options for Congress
This report provides an overview of selected campaign finance policy options that may be relevant to the ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. It also briefly comments on how Citizens United might affect political advertising. A complete understanding of how Citizens United will affect the campaign and policy environments is likely to be unavailable until at least the conclusion of the 2010 election cycle.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Garrett, R. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Zimbabwe
This report provides background on events leading up to and surrounding Zimbabwe's most recent elections, in March and June 2008.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Ploch, Lauren
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United States and Europe: Current Issues
This report examines the current state of the transatlantic relationship and discusses the key issues outlined above, which are likely to have implications for U.S. interests during the 111th Congress.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress
Asian Pacific Americans have served in both houses of Congress representing California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Oregon, Virginia, American Samoa, and Guam. They have served in leadership positions, including committee and subcommittee chairmanships. This report presents information on Senators, Representatives, and Delegates, including party affiliations, length and dates of service, and committee assignments.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Tong, Lorraine H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interagency Contracting: An Overview of Federal Procurement and Appropriations Law
This report provides an overview of the federal procurement and appropriations laws governing interagency contracting. "Interagency contracting" is the term used to describe several procurement relationships between government agencies.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Manuel, Kate M. & Toland, Carol J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Honduran Political Crisis, June 2009-January 2010
This report examines the political crisis in Honduras, with specific focus on the events between June 2009 and January 2010. It concludes with the inauguration of President Lobo.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Meyer, Peter J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Brief Summaries of Federal Animal Protection Statutes
This report contains brief summaries of federal animal protection statues, listed alphabetically. This report also includes statues that concern animals but that are not necessarily animal protection statutes.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Chu, Vivian S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Older Americans Act: Title III Nutrition Services Program
None
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Biochar: Examination of an Emerging Concept to Mitigate Climate Change
This report briefly describes biochar, its potential advantages and disadvantages, legislative support, and research and development activities underway in the united states abroad.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Bracmort, Kelsi
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Infrastructure Funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
None
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Educational Assistance Programs Administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
This report provides a detailed description of the six educational assistance programs that are available to veterans or other eligible individuals through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Dortch, Cassandria
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Methane Capture: Options for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
None
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cellulosic Biofuels: Analysis of Policy Issues for Congress
This report is an Analysis of Policy Issues for Congress related to Cellulosic Biofuels.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Bracmort, Kelsi; Schnepf, Randy; Stubbs, Megan & Yacobucci, Brent D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress
None
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Tong, Lorraine H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
GAO Bid Protests: An Overview of Timeframes and Procedures
The report is one of two providing Congress with background on the GAO bid-protest process.
Date:
February 1, 2010
Creator:
Manuel, Kate M. & Schwartz, Moshe
System:
The UNT Digital Library