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Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues
Report that describes the Keystone XL pipeline proposal and the process required for federal approval. It summarizes key arguments for and against the pipeline put forth by the pipeline's developers, federal agencies, environmental groups, and other stakeholders.
Date:
May 9, 2012
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.; Nerurkar, Neelesh; Luther, Linda & Vann, Adam
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Laws Relating to Cybersecurity: Discussion of Proposed Revisions
This report discusses how the current legislative framework for cybersecurity might need to be revised.
Date:
May 10, 2012
Creator:
Fischer, Eric A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources
This report provides links to selected authoritative resources related to cybersecurity issues, including: legislation, hearings in the 112th Congress, data and statistics, and cybersecurity glossaries.
Date:
May 8, 2012
Creator:
Tehan, Rita
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, focusing particularly on the influence of the Taliban and other militant groups and on the leadership of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. This report also discusses the U.S.-Afghanistan relationship, in both the short and long term, and U.S. efforts under the Obama Administration to provide military, reconstructive, and stabilization aid.
Date:
May 3, 2012
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Community Development Block Grants: Funding Issues in the 112th Congress and Recent Funding History
This report discusses funding Issues in the 112th Congress and Recent Funding History The Administration's FY2012 budget proposes to: (1) increase funding for CDBG formula grants by 10.5% from $3.303 billion appropriated in FY2010 to $3.691 billion; (2) eliminate funding for the Neighborhood Initiative and Economic Development Initiative programs; (3) eliminate funding for Section 107 activities; (4) transfer its Sustainable Communities Initiative to a new stand-alone account; and (5) convert Section 108 loan guarantees to a fee-based program.
Date:
May 1, 2012
Creator:
Boyd, Eugene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gun Control Legislation
This report looks at past gun control legislation and also how recent events (such as the shooting in Tucson, AZ on January 8, 2011 which notably wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords) have influenced current legislation. This report concludes with discussion of other salient and recurring gun control issues that have generated past congressional interest.
Date:
May 16, 2012
Creator:
Krouse, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans' Medical Care: FY2013 Appropriations
This report focuses on the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The VHA is primarily a direct service provider of primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services to veterans through the nation's largest integrated health care system.
Date:
May 30, 2012
Creator:
Panangala, Sidath Viranga
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Senate Agriculture Committee’s 2012 Farm Bill (S. 3240): A Side-by-Side Comparison with Current Law
None
Date:
May 30, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Siting of Wireless Communications Facilities: An Overview of Federal, State, and Local Law
None
Date:
May 21, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-South Korea Relations
This report discusses relations between the United States and South Korea (known officially as the Republic of Korea, or ROK), which have been arguably at their best state in decades. In the Obama Administration, South Korea had emerged as the United States’ closest ally in East Asia.
Date:
May 15, 2012
Creator:
Manyin, Mark E.; Chanlett-Avery, Emma & Nikitin, Mary Beth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Health Benefits for Members of Congress
This report covers health benefits made available to Members of Congress through federal government employment, including FEHBP, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and Medicare.
Date:
May 3, 2012
Creator:
Cornell, Ada S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybercrime: Conceptual Issues for Congress and U.S. Law Enforcement
None
Date:
May 23, 2012
Creator:
Finklea, Kristin M. & Theohary, Catherine A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Taxes: A Description of Current Law
This report contains an explanation of the major provisions of the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. The discussion divides the federal estate tax into three components: the gross estate, deductions from the gross estate, and computation of the tax, including allowable tax credits. The federal estate tax is computed through a series of adjustments and modifications of a tax base known as the "gross estate." Certain allowable deductions reduce the gross estate to the "taxable estate," to which is then added the total of all lifetime taxable gifts made by the decedent. The tax rates are applied and, after reduction for certain allowable credits, the amount of tax owed by the estate is reached.
Date:
May 4, 2012
Creator:
Luckey, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
The Endangered Species Act has been one of the more contentious environmental laws. This may stem from its strict substantive provisions, which can affect the use of both federal and nonfederal lands and resources. This report discusses oversight issues and legislation introduced in the 112th Congress to address Endangered Species Act implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date:
May 9, 2012
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Alexander, Kristina; Sheikh, Pervaze A. & Meltz, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Common Questions About Postage and Stamps
This report provides information about the Common Questions About Postage and Stamps where congressional staff may learn more about these topics.
Date:
May 16, 2012
Creator:
Kosar, Kevin R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Quality Issues in the 112th Congress: Oversight and Implementation
None
Date:
May 30, 2012
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Countering Violent Extremism in the United States
This report provides examples of recent Administration "combating violent extremism" (CVE) activity and examines some of the risks and challenges evident in the Strategic Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States' (SIP's) three objectives. The report also diagrams and briefly discusses the "future activities and efforts" outlined in the SIP for each of these three objectives.
Date:
May 31, 2012
Creator:
Bjelopera, Jerome P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
This fact sheet tracks the current heads of government in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It provides the dates of the last and next elections for the heads of government and the national independence date for each country.
Date:
May 9, 2012
Creator:
Gomez-Granger, Julissa & Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Budget: Issues for FY2013 and Beyond
The federal budget is central to Congress's ability to exercise its "power of the purse." Over the last several fiscal years the imbalance between spending and revenues has grown as a result of the economic downturn and policies enacted in response to financial turmoil. This report discusses how a growing budget deficit will affect the FY2013 budget and government spending.
Date:
May 1, 2012
Creator:
Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Laws Relating to Cybersecurity: Discussion of Proposed Revisions
This report discusses that framework and proposals to amend more than 30 acts of Congress that are part of or relevant to it.
Date:
May 10, 2012
Creator:
Fischer, Eric A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How FDA Approves Drugs and Regulates Their Safety and Effectiveness
This report describes how drugs are approved and come to market, including FDA's role in that process.
Date:
May 18, 2012
Creator:
Thaul, Susan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Railroad Retirement Board: Trust Fund Investment Practices
None
Date:
May 17, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy
None
Date:
May 21, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy
None
Date:
May 9, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library