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Detention of U.S. Persons as Enemy Belligerents
This report provides a background to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2012, the Authorization to use Military Force act, and the President's power to detain "enemy combatants." It then gives a brief introduction to the law of war pertinent to the detention of different categories of individuals and an overview of U.S. practice during wartime to detain persons deemed dangerous to national security. It concludes by discussion Congress's role in prescribing rules for wartime detention as well as legislative proposals in the 112th Congress to address the detention of U.S. persons.
Date:
February 1, 2012
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lebanon and the Uprising in Syria: Issue for Congress
This report gives an overview of the social and political situation in Lebanon and in Syria, and discusses how the uprising in Syria could affect U.S. relations with Lebanon. Syria exerts a strong political influence on Lebanon and Syrian business interests remain prominent in the Lebanese economy. Both Lebanon and Syria have diverse societies where ethnic and sectarian groups compete and cooperate as they seek power within the confines of a rigid political system. Congress may review U.S. priorities and programs in relation to future U.S. policy in Lebanon.
Date:
February 2, 2012
Creator:
Hopkins, Rebecca A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Construction: A Snapshot of the President's FY2013 Appropriations Request
This report looks at President Obama's FY2013 budget request, which included an $11.2 billion for military construction appropriations.
Date:
February 28, 2012
Creator:
Else, Daniel H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and oversight issues for Congress on the Virginia class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. The two Virginia-class boats requested for procurement in FY2013 are the final two in a group of eight covered by a multiyear procurement (MYP) arrangement for the period FY2009-FY2013. Issues for Congress include whether or not to approve the MYP arrangement request, whether to restore procurement of a second Virginia-class boat in FY2014, and the Virginia-class procurement rate in general.
Date:
February 9, 2012
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Global Challenge of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
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. This report highlights some of the current challenges posed by HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria, as well as several crosscutting policy issues that the 112th Congress may consider as it determines U.S. global health funding for these three diseases, including: Health Systems Strengthening, Country Ownership, Research and Development, Monitoring and Evaluation; and Bilateral vs. Multilateral Support.
Date:
February 23, 2012
Creator:
Kendall, Alexandra E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Community Services Block Grants (CSBG): Background and Funding
This report looks at the purpose and background of Community Services Block Grants (CSBG), which provide federal funds to states, territories, and tribes for distribution to local agencies to support a wide range of community-based activities to reduce poverty. CSBG was last reauthorized in 1998, although and related programs have been funded by Congressional approval since then.
Date:
February 15, 2012
Creator:
Spar, Karen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Russian Political, Economic, and Security Issues and U.S. Interests
This report discusses the current political and economic conditions in Russia, focusing on the impact of Vladimir Putin's leadership and the leadership of his successor/protégé, Dmitriy Medvedev, both of which have steered Russia away from progress toward democratization. The report also discusses the state of the economy since the Soviet collapse in 1999, how the recent global economic downturn has affected Russia, the state of Russia's military, and the current relationship between Russia and the United States.
Date:
February 10, 2012
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Money Laundering: An Abridged Overview of 18 U.S.C. 1956 and Related Federal Criminal Law
This is an overview of the elements of federal criminal money laundering statutes and the sanctions imposed for their violation.
Date:
February 8, 2012
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Extraterritorial Application of American Criminal Law: An Abbreviated Sketch
This report discusses the application of American criminal law outside the United States.
Date:
February 15, 2012
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What’s the Difference?—Comparing U.S. and Chinese Trade Data
None
Date:
February 24, 2012
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federalism Challenge to Medicaid Expansion Under the Affordable Care Act: Florida v. Department of Health and Human Services
None
Date:
February 21, 2012
Creator:
Thomas, Kenneth R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United States and Europe: Current Issues
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Date:
February 28, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Offshore Oil and Gas Resources: Prospects and Processes
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Date:
February 10, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Projects on Federal Lands: Leasing and Authorization
This report reviews the laws and regulations affecting leasing of federal lands for exploration and production of oil, natural gas, and coal, as well as the permits that lessees must obtain in order to explore for and produce these resources.
Date:
February 1, 2012
Creator:
Vann, Adam
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Older Americans Act: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
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Date:
February 15, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Who Earns Pass-Through Business Income? An Analysis of Individual Tax Return Data
This report uses nationally representative sample of tax returns to analyze individual tax return data to determine who earns pass-through business income and bears the burden of taxes on that income.
Date:
February 16, 2012
Creator:
Keightley, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Congressional Appropriations Process: An Introduction
This report provides information about The Introduction of Congressional Appropriations Process. Congress has developed certain rules and practices for the consideration of appropriate measures, referred to as Congressional Appropriations Process.
Date:
February 23, 2012
Creator:
Streeter, Sandy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sourcing Policy: Statutes and Statutory Provisions
This report discusses the federal government's sourcing policy, which dates to the 1950s with the publication of three Bureau of the Budget bulletins. Congressional interest and involvement in sourcing policy, as measured by legislation that has been enacted, has grown over the years. Recently enacted provisions have addressed, for example, protest rights for federal government employees, funding limits on competitive sourcing activities, the development of a single consistent definition of “inherently governmental,” and the development of “insourcing” guidelines.
Date:
February 15, 2012
Creator:
Halchin, L. Elaine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers
This report serves as a primer on the EU and provides a brief description of U.S.-EU relations. It also discusses about how EU works, how EU is governed and Eurozone crisis.
Date:
February 29, 2012
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Building Civilian Interagency Capacity for Missions Abroad: Key Proposals and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the Key Proposals and Issues for Congress of Building Civilian Interagency Capacity for Missions Abroad.
Date:
February 9, 2012
Creator:
Serafino, Nina M.; Dale, Catherine & Towell, Pat
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Violence Against Members of Congress and Their Staff: Selected Examples and Congressional Responses
This report describes legislation introduced in the 112th Congress related to violence against Members and congressional staff, provides examples of violence in which Members of Congress were the apparent target, and some actions Congress has taken based in part on those incidents.
Date:
February 17, 2012
Creator:
Petersen, R. Eric & Manning, Jennifer E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory
This is a report about the Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory.
Date:
February 23, 2012
Creator:
Matthews, Christine M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Congressional Interest and Executive Enforcement
This report discusses Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, Criticisms of The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, Continuing Congressional Concerns and Executive Branch Oversight.
Date:
February 7, 2012
Creator:
Seitzinger, Michael V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library