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The Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report examines the history and current need for a Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. Potential issues for Congress include the role and need for the GCV in a downsized Army that will likely have fewer heavy brigade combat teams (HBCTs).
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress, and refers readers to more in-depth CRS reports on specific Arctic-related issues.
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments
This report discusses the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which bans all nuclear explosion and was in 1996 adopted by the U.N. General Assembly but rejected by the U.S. Senate in 1997. This report discusses the Obama Administration's stated goal of pursuing U.S. ratification of the CTBT, although the Administration has mainly focused on securing Senate consent to ratification of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). This report also discusses other nuclear weapons-related issues as well as the long history of nuclear testing.
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
Medalia, Jonathan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Education-Related Regulatory Flexibilities, Waivers, and Federal Assistance in Response to Disasters and National Emergencies
None
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
Dortch, Cassandra; Skinner, Rebecca R. & Smole, David P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geoengineering: Governance and Technology Policy
This report is intended as a primer on the policy issues, and governance of geoengineering technologies.
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
Bracmort, Kelsi & Lattanzio, Richard K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress
This report provides a definition regarding Internet governance and how the Internet is currently governed. The report discusses the role of United States government and future model of Internet governance.
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Is Biopower Carbon Neutral?
None
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle JLTV, which is an Army-led, multi-service initiative to develop a family of future light tactical vehicles to replace many of the High Mobility, Multi-Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) used by the armed services today.
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Physician Practices: Background, Organization, and Market Consolidation
None
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reauthorization of the FISA Amendments Act
This report describes the changes that were made by the Foreign Intelligence Suveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Act within the context of the government's authority to conduct surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes.
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
Liu, Edward C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Congress and the European Parliament: Evolving Transatlantic Legislative Cooperation
This report provides background on the Congress-EP relationship and the role of the TLD. It also explores potential future options that could be considered during the 113th Congress should an effort to strengthen ties between the two bodies gain momentum.
Date:
January 2, 2013
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Morelli, Vincent
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the new defense strategy, which was unveiled by senior Department of Defense (DOD) leadership based on a review of potential future security challenges, current defense strategy, and budgetary constraints. This strategy will rebalance the Army's global posture and presence, emphasizing where potential problems are likely to arise, such as the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East.
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Climate Change and Existing Law: A Survey of Legal Issues Past, Present, and Future
This report surveys existing law for legal issues that have arisen, or may arise in the future, on account of climate change and government responses thereto.
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
Meltz, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive
This report discusses attempts to resolve the political division of Cyprus that have occurred over the last 45 years. Current issues include the Republic of Cyprus receiving EU presidency in July 2012 and a recent discovery of natural gas deposits off the southern coast of Cyprus.
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
Morelli, Vincent
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
This report contains information on how to ascertain if an individual is eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits.
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
Whittaker, Julie M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Domestic Food Assistance: Summary of Programs
This report offers a brief overview of hunger and food insecurity along with the related network of programs.
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
Aussenberg, Randy Alison & Colello, Kirsten J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues
This report discusses various aspects and considerations regarding energy policy in the United States. The report covers topics including energy conservation, efficiency, supply, prices and legislation.
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA) Updated Copyright and Carriage Rules for the Retransmission of Broadcast Television Signals
None
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
Goldfarb, Charles B.
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 National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress
None
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Change the Operation of Cloture in the Senate
None
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Role of TARP Assistance in the Restructuring of General Motors
None
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
January 3, 2013
Creator:
unknown
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