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Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program. Issues for Congress concerning the Aegis BMD program include whether to approve, reject, or modify MDA and Navy funding requests for the program, and whether to provide MDA or the Navy with additional direction concerning the program. Congress's decisions regarding the Aegis BMD program could substantially affect U.S. BMD capabilities and funding requirements, U.S. Navy ship force levels and operating patterns, and the defense industrial base.
Date:
March 17, 2011
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Kaesong North-South Korean Industrial Complex
This purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the role, purposes, and results of the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) and examine U.S. interests, policy issues, options, and legislation.
Date:
March 17, 2011
Creator:
Manyin, Mark E. & Nanto, Dick K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Honduran-U.S. Relations
This report examines current political and economic conditions in Honduras as well as issues in Honduran-U.S. relations. For a more detailed examination of the Honduran political crisis, see CRS Report R41064, Honduran Political Crisis, June 2009-January 2010.
Date:
February 17, 2011
Creator:
Meyer, Peter J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Overview of Major Tax Proposals in the President's FY2012 Budget
The Obama Administration released the President's FY2012 budget proposal on February 14, 2011. According to the Administration's estimates, the tax proposals in the budget would increase revenues $280 billion over the next 10 years. This report provides a broad overview of the provisions included in the President's FY2012 budget request.
Date:
March 17, 2011
Creator:
Keightley, Mark P.; Bickley, James M.; Guenther, Gary; Hungerford, Thomas L.; Maguire, Steven; Marples, Donald J. et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. National Science Foundation: Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) was authorized by Congress in 1978, partly in response to concerns in Congress and the concerns of some in academia and the scientific community about the geographic distribution of federal research and development (R&D) funds. Some have questioned the length of time states should receive EPSCoR support. It continues to be called an experimental program after 28 years, and observers have noted that no state has yet to graduate, or leave the program. This report discusses current policy involving EPSCoR, as well as budget requests.
Date:
March 17, 2011
Creator:
Matthews, Christine M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Declarations of War and Authorizations for the Use of Military Force: Historical Background and Legal Implications
This report provides historical background on the enactment of declarations of war and authorizations for the use of force and analyzes their legal effects under international and domestic law. It also sets forth their texts in two appendices. The report includes an extensive listing and summary of statutes that are triggered by a declaration of war, a declaration of national emergency, and/or the existence of a state of war. The report concludes with a summary of the congressional procedures applicable to the enactment of a declaration of war or authorization for the use of force and to measures under the War Powers Resolution.
Date:
March 17, 2011
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K. & Grimmett, Richard F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act: Overview and Issues
This report discusses the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), under which members of the uniformed services and U.S. citizens who live abroad are eligible to register and vote absentee in federal elections. The report discusses recent improvements to UOCAVA, necessary as teh result of controversy surrounding ballots received in Florida from absentee voters in the 2000 presidential election. The report also discusses related legislation, such as the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2010, which provided for a major overhaul of UOCAVA.
Date:
February 17, 2011
Creator:
Coleman, Kevin J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tanzania: Background and Current Conditions
This report discusses the current political climate in Tanzania, an important U.S. ally in Africa. The report also provides some general background information.
Date:
February 17, 2011
Creator:
Dagne, Ted
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
To address the challenges facing the U.S. intelligence community in the 21st century, congressional and executive branch initiatives have sought to improve coordination among the different agencies and to encourage better analysis. In December 2004, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (P.L. 108-458) was signed, providing for a Director of National Intelligence (DNI) with substantial authorities to manage the national intelligence effort. The legislation also established a separate Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Date:
May 17, 2011
Creator:
Best, Richard A., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interagency Collaborative Arrangements and Activities: Types, Rationales, Considerations
This report examines formal interagency collaborative arrangements and activities, which are intended to enhance joint efforts and cooperation among independent federal agencies with shared responsibilities and overlapping jurisdictions.
Date:
May 17, 2011
Creator:
Kaiser, Frederick M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian Migrants
The environmental, social, and political conditions in Haiti have long prompted congressional interest in U.S. policy on Haitian migrants, particularly those attempting to reach the United States by boat. While some observers assert that such arrivals by Haitians are a breach in border security, others maintain that these Haitians are asylum seekers following a decades old practice of Haitians coming by boat without legal immigration documents. Migrant interdiction and mandatory detention are key components of U.S. policy toward Haitian migrants, but human rights advocates express concern that Haitians are not afforded the same treatment as other asylum seekers.
Date:
May 17, 2011
Creator:
Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current state of Bahrain, which has undergone substantial political reforms since the late 1990s, but which still suffers from tension between the Shiite majority and the Sunni-led government. This report focuses particularly on Bahrain's relationship with Iran and Bahrain's relationship with the United States.
Date:
May 17, 2011
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nigeria: Elections and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the political climate, development challenges and reform in Nigeria. The report also deliberates the social issues and security concerns of Nigeria. In addition, other issues are considered as Congress provides oversight for over $600 million in U.S. foreign assistance programs to Nigeria.
Date:
May 17, 2011
Creator:
Ploch, Lauren
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2012 Budget Highlights for the Human Resources "Superfunction": Education, Training, Social Services, Health, Income Security, and Veterans
This CRS report highlights spending trends and key policy initiatives in the President's February budget and April Framework, and in the House-passed budget resolution, for the six functional categories of the federal budget that comprise the human resources "superfunction." The six human resources functions (and their function codes) are education, training, employment, and social services, health, Medicare, income security, social security, veterans benefits and services.
Date:
May 17, 2011
Creator:
Spar, Karen & Falk, Gene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances
Restrictions on travel to Cuba have been a key and often contentious component in U.S. efforts to isolate the communist government of Fidel Castro for much of the past 40 years. Under the Bush Administration, enforcement of U.S. restrictions on Cuba travel has increased, and restrictions on travel and on private remittances to Cuba have been tightened. Several legislative initiatives have been introduced in the 109th Congress that would ease restrictions on travel and remittances to Cuba. These bills would, among other things, lift overall restrictions on travel to Cuba, lift the overall embargo, and ease restrictions on exporting agricultural commodities to Cuba.
Date:
May 17, 2011
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Health and Emergency Preparedness: CRS Experts
This table provides access to names and contact information for CRS experts on policy concerns relating to public health and emergency preparedness.
Date:
March 17, 2011
Creator:
Lister, Sarah A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Keeping America’s Pipelines Safe and Secure: Key Issues for Congress
This report covers ways in which the 112th Congress can introduce relevant legislation to safeguard pipelines that transport natural gas, oil, and other hazardous liquids across the United States. While an efficient and fundamentally safe means of transport, many pipelines carry materials with the potential to cause public injury and environmental damage; the networks are also widespread and vulnerable to accidents and terrorist attack.
Date:
March 17, 2011
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Uganda: Current Conditions and the Crisis in North Uganda
None
Date:
February 17, 2011
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2012 Appropriations
None
Date:
October 17, 2011
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Egypt in Transition
This report provides a brief overview of the transition underway and information on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt. It also discusses about about U.S.-Egyptian Science, Business, and Technological Cooperation.
Date:
June 17, 2011
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2012 Budget Highlights for the Human Resources “Superfunction”: Education, Training, Social Services, Health, Income Security, and Veterans
None
Date:
May 17, 2011
Creator:
Spar, Karen & Falk, Gene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service
This report provides an overview of the broadband loan and grant programs in the USDA's rural utilities service.
Date:
June 17, 2011
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Spectrum Policy in the Age of Broadband: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
October 17, 2011
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Older Americans Act: Title III Nutrition Services Program
None
Date:
June 17, 2011
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library