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Tax Deductions for Individuals: A Summary
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Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Preferences: Economic Issues and Policy Options
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Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Venezuela: Issues for Congress
This report discusses the current Congressional issues in relation to Venezuela. For more than a decade, Venezuela has experienced significant political changes under the rule of populist President Hugo Chávez, and for a number of years there has been concern about the deterioration of democratic institutions and threats to freedom of expression in the country.
Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Benefits: Burial Benefits and National Cemeteries
This report provides a descriptive analysis of both non-monetary and monetary burial benefits and national cemeteries. It addresses congressional and constituent issues, such as who is legible to receive burial benefits; who can be buried in a national cemetery; what plans does the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) have to build new or expand existing national cemeteries; and what benefits does the VA provide, among others.
Date:
January 10, 2013
Creator:
Scott, Christine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Can Contractionary Fiscal Policy Be Expansionary?
This report mainly discusses whether Contractionary Fiscal Policy Be Expansionary or not.
Date:
January 11, 2013
Creator:
Gravelle, Jane G. & Hungerford, Thomas L.
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
Mental Disorders Among OEF/OIF Veterans Using VA Health Care: Facts and Figures
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Date:
January 11, 2013
Creator:
Bagalman, Erin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program
This report discusses Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Act, which was enacted by the 108th Congress as Section 1057 of the FY2004 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 108-136). It includes background of the SAFER Act, appropriations from FY2011-FY2013, reauthorization of the program in the House and Senate, and information about program implementation.
Date:
January 11, 2013
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Table Egg Production and Hen Welfare: Agreement and Legislative Proposals
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Date:
January 11, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transportation Security: Issues for the 113th Congress
This report discusses aviation security, transit and passenger security, port and maritime security.
Date:
January 11, 2013
Creator:
Peterman, David Randall; Elias, Bart & Frittelli, John
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Export Control System and the President's Reform Initiative
The balance between national security and export competitiveness has made the subject of export controls controversial for decades. On August 13, 2009, President Obama announced the launch of a comprehensive review of the U.S. export control system. This report discusses this reform initiative, after discussing the existing system.
Date:
January 11, 2013
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F. & Kerr, Paul K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Sanctions on Burma: Issues for the 113th Congress
This report provides a brief history of U.S. policy towards Burma and the development of U.S. sanctions, a topical summary of those sanctions, and an overview of actions taken to waive or ease those sanctions by the Obama Administration. The report concludes with a discussion of actions taken by the 112th Congress and options for the 113th Congress.
Date:
January 11, 2013
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): The Five-Month Waiting Period for Benefits
This report explains the five-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and its legislative history. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is authorized by Title II of the Social Security Act and provides income replacement for eligible individuals who are unable to work due to a longterm injury or illness that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.
Date:
January 13, 2013
Creator:
Moulta-Ali, Umar
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Administration’s Proposal to Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Comparison to Current Law
This report discusses the challenges and consequences of reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Moreover, the report outlines the Department of Education's (ED) ideas for reform in the reauthorization. Finally, the reforms are compared to the current policy the ESEA possesses.
Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
Skinner, Rebecca R.; Dortch, Cassandria; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & McCallion, Gail
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Crisis in Mali
This report provides an overview of recent developments in Bali, and discusses the current issues facing Bali, and U.S. policy and foreign assistance to Bali.
Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the No Child Left Behind Act: A Primer
This report focuses only on current law and does not discuss the details of the ESEA flexibility package or how it modifies current law.
Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
Skinner, Rebecca R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Parliament
This report provides background on the Congress-EP relationship and the role of the TLD. It also explores potential future options should an effort to strengthen ties between the two bodies gain momentum.
Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Drug Control Policy: Background and U.S. Responses
This report provides an overview of the background and United States responses on the international drug control policy.
Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
Wyler, Liana Sun
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations
This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council. It will be updated as events warrant.
Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Online Video Distributors and the Current Statutory and Regulatory Framework: Issues for Congress
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Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Paraprofessional Quality and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Background and Issues in Brief
None
Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sugar Program Proposals for the Next Farm Bill
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Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and the Role of Congress in Trade Policy
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Date:
January 14, 2013
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations and Fund Transfers in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
This report provides information about the mandatory appropriations and fund transfers in patient protection and ACA.
Date:
January 15, 2013
Creator:
Redhead, C. Stephen
System:
The UNT Digital Library