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Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate
Report that presents the background of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), discusses its implementation in the U.S., and analyzes the program's effectiveness.
Date:
January 9, 2013
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Jackson-Vanik Amendment and Candidate Countries for WTO Accession: Issues for Congress
Report that gives an analysis of the unconditional most-favored-nation (MFN) status, or in U.S. statutory parlance, normal trade relations (NTR) status, which is a fundamental principle of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The report includes information about MFN status and the WTO, the Jackson-Vanik Amendment restricting trade, the case of China, and prospective WTO accessions.
Date:
January 4, 2013
Creator:
Cooper, William H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues
This report discusses the Domain Name System (DNS), which is the distributed set of databases that contain address numbers mapped to corresponding domain names, making it possible to send and receive messages and to access information on the Internet. The report includes background on the DNS and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) that manages the servies, as well as related issues for the 113th Congress.
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Unified Command Plan and Combatant Commands: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides information on the history, mission, and operational considerations for each of these organizations as well as a brief discussion of current issues associated with the Unified Command Plan (UCP) and these commands.
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Changes for 2012 and 2013
The earned income tax credit, established in the tax code in 1975, provides cash assistance to lower-income working parents and individuals through the tax system. The earned income tax credit will be higher in 2012 and 2013 than it was in 2011. An increase in the size of the earned income tax credit will occur because the maximum amount of earned income used to calculate the credit and the phase-out income level and indexed for inflation. The increases reflect the inflation adjustment.
Date:
January 31, 2013
Creator:
Scott, Christine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Preferences: Economic Issues and Policy Options
None
Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Speakers of the House: Elections, 1913-2013
None
Date:
January 4, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Primer: Qs and As on Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy
None
Date:
January 18, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Reduce Federal Medicaid Expenditures
None
Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Israel: 2013 Elections Preview
None
Date:
January 8, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Background and Issues for Congressional Oversight of ARRA Broadband Awards
This report discusses the background and issues for congressional oversight of ARRA Broadband Awards.
Date:
January 4, 2013
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Technology Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs
This report is a Summary of Federal Programs of Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Technology Incentives.
Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
Cunningham, Lynn J.; Roberts, Beth A.; Canis, Bill & Yacobucci, Brent D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Maritime Territorial Disputes in East Asia: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
January 23, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Abortion: Judicial History and Legislative Response
This report discuses the judicial history of abortion and how legislatures respond to those decisions made by the court. The report tackles landmark cases such as Roe v. Wade as well as companion decisions such as Doe v. Bolton. The report highlights specifically how Congress has attempted to enact legislation that limits abortion practices.
Date:
January 8, 2013
Creator:
Shimabukuro, Jon O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Budget “Sequestration” and Selected Program Exemptions and Special Rules
This report consists of the budget sequestration and selected program exemptions and selected rules.
Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
Spar, Karen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Growth and the Unemployment Rate
This report is categorized into three categories: (I) The Relationship Between Growth and Unemployment, (II) The Unemployment Rate During Postwar Recoveries and (III) The Outlook for the Unemployment Rate in the Next Few Years.
Date:
January 7, 2013
Creator:
Levine, Linda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ukraine: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
This report offers background information on Ukraine's current political and economic situation, and foreign policy towards NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization), the European Union, and Russia. It also discusses U.S. policy, U.S. aid to Ukraine, the congressional response, and related legislation.
Date:
January 31, 2013
Creator:
Woehrel, Steven
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:
January 11, 2013
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K. & Weed, Matthew C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Early Childhood Care and Education Programs: Background and Funding
Federal support for child care and education comes in many forms, ranging from grant programs to tax provisions. This report provides a funding overview and brief background information on federal child care, early education, and related programs (and tax provisions).
Date:
January 9, 2013
Creator:
Lynch, Karen E. & McCallion, Gail
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Taiwan Relationship: Overview of Policy Issues
None
Date:
January 4, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Resource Issues in the 113th Congress
This report provides an overview of the federal role in water resources development, management, and protection, including a discussion of the two major federal water resources agencies and related legislation. It also discusses overarching policy issues, such as flood and drought management and response; project funding and authorization priorities; and aquatic ecosystem restoration.
Date:
January 31, 2013
Creator:
Cody, Betsy A.; Stern, Charles V.; Carter, Nicole T. & Sheikh, Pervaze A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Circular A-76 and the Moratorium on DOD Competitions: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the current moratorium on the conduct of Department of Defense (DOD) public-private competitions under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76 and issues for Congress.
Date:
January 16, 2013
Creator:
Bailey Grasso, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues
This report provides information about the Background and Issues for Congress on Conventional Warheads for Long-Range Ballistic Missiles.
Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
Woolf, Amy F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 112th Congress
None
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library