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Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate
This report presents, first, recent developments and a brief history, economic rationale, and legal background leading to the establishment of the GSP. Second, the report presents a discussion of U.S. implementation of the GSP. Third, the report presents an analysis of the U.S. program's effectiveness and the positions of various stakeholders. Fourth, implications of the expiration of the U.S. program and possible options for Congress are discussed.
Date:
May 19, 2014
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Global Health Security Agenda and International Health Regulations
None
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Guide to U.S. Military Casualty Statistics: Operation New Dawn, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom
This report presents statistics regarding U.S. military casualties in the active Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF, Afghanistan), as well as operations that have ended: Operation New Dawn (OND, Iraq) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF, Iraq). It includes statistics on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), amputations, evacuations, and the demographics of casualties. Some of these statistics are publicly available at the Department of Defense's (DOD's) website; others have been obtained through contact with experts at the DOD.
Date:
February 19, 2014
Creator:
Fischer, Hannah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Guinea: In Brief
This report gives an overview of Guinea, its background, economy, and relations with the United States
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
H.R. 3080 and S. 601: Comparison of Select Provisions and Conference Developments
This report discusses the conference report H.Rept. 113-449 that would resolve differences between H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA 2013), and S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (WRDA 2013). Both bills represented omnibus authorization legislation for water resource activities, principally associated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps).
Date:
May 19, 2014
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.; Stern, Charles V.; Frittelli, John; Luther, Linda & Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
High-Frequency Trading: Background, Concerns, and Regulatory Developments
This report provides an overview of high-frequency trading (HFT) in the equities and derivatives markets regulated by the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It also examines the Flash Crash of 2010 and the role that HFT may have played, as well as recent regulatory developments.
Date:
June 19, 2014
Creator:
Shorter, Gary & Miller, Rena S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues
This report provides an overview of the background and policy issues of internet domain names.
Date:
March 19, 2014
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
March 19, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Introduction to Financial Services: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
None
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran Sanctions
This report discusses the recent development regarding the negotiations with Iran about its nuclear program. It provides background information on Iranian nuclear program and debates the November 24 Joint Plan of Action Elements.
Date:
August 19, 2014
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Kuwait: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report looks at Kuwait's relationships with its neighbors in the Persian Gulf, and its own political system which has been in turmoil since 2006.
Date:
November 19, 2014
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2012 (74th-112th Congresses)
This report discusses how lame duck sessions occur, and the background of the lame duck sessions between 1940 and 2012. A "lame duck" session of Congress occurs whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected, but before the term of the current Congress ends.
Date:
September 19, 2014
Creator:
Beth, Richard S. & Tollestrup, Jessica
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Key Issues for the 113th Congress. December 2014
This report provides an overview of U.S. policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean during the 113th Congress, including the Obama Administration's priorities.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislation to Approve the U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement
This report discusses the U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement and analyzes relevant legislative initiatives (S. 812 and H.R. 1613) and other legislative action surrounding Congress's approval of the Agreement (P.L. 113-67).
Date:
June 19, 2014
Creator:
Hagerty, Curry L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare Financial Status: In Brief
None
Date:
September 19, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare: Insolvency Projections
This report focuses on the two separate trust funds that fund Medicare, the Hospital Insurance (HI) trust fund and Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI) trust fund. Almost from its inception, the HI trust fund has faced a projected shortfall and eventual insolvency. Because of the way it is financed, the SMI trust fund cannot become insolvent; however, the Medicare Trustees continue to express concerns about the rapid growth in SMI costs.
Date:
September 19, 2014
Creator:
Davis, Patricia A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership in the United Nations and Its Specialized Agencies
This report highlights key steps in the process for attaining membership in the United Nations and its specialized agencies. It discusses the capacities associated with U.N. membership and observer status, as well as criteria for and implications of membership. It also examines related U.S. legislation and recent congressional and Obama Administration actions
Date:
June 19, 2014
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa & Browne, Marjorie Ann
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Base Closures: Frequently Asked Questions
This report discusses military base closures and Frequently Asked Question that examine the provisions in the Constitution and in permanent statute that define and limit federal authority to disestablish or diminish employment at defense sites.
Date:
March 19, 2014
Creator:
Else, Daniel H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Motorized Recreation on National Park Service Lands
None
Date:
February 19, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer
None
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Natural Gas for Cars and Trucks: Options and Challenges
The increase in domestic supplies of natural gas has raised new interest in expanding its use in the transportation sector. This report considers issues related to wider use of natural gas as a fuel in passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Date:
November 19, 2014
Creator:
Canis, Bill; Pirog, Robert & Yacobucci, Brent D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. The Navy's proposed FY2015 budget requests $5,883.6 million in procurement, advance procurement (AP), and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) funding for the program. Decisions that Congress makes on procurement of Virginia-class boats could substantially affect U.S. Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A New Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State: Comparison of Proposals in Brief
This report discusses executive authority to authorize force in the crisis involving the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIL or ISIS), which raised significant concerns for the United States.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Weed, Matthew C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Options for Establishing a Temporary Advisory Body
None
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library