Congressional Commissions: Costs and Cost-Saving Strategies (open access)

Congressional Commissions: Costs and Cost-Saving Strategies

This report discusses the congressional commissions, which are temporary advisory bodies, usually established by statute, that provide independent advice to Congress, make recommendations for changes in public policy, study or investigate a particular problem or event, or perform a specific duty.
Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Glassman, Matthew E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Oversight Manual (open access)

Congressional Oversight Manual

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) developed the Congressional Oversight Manual over 30 years ago. Over the years, CRS has assisted many Members, committees, party leaders, and staff aides in the performance of the oversight function: the review, monitoring, and supervision of the implementation of public policy.
Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Dolan, Alissa M.; Halchin, Elaine; Garvey, Todd; Oleszek, Walter J. & Ginsberg, Wendy
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Department of Homeland Security: FY2015 Appropriations (open access)

Department of Homeland Security: FY2015 Appropriations

This report analyzes the FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security(DHS). While this report makes note of many budgetary resources provided to DHS, its primary focus is on funding approved by Congress through the appropriations process.
Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Painter, William L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
DHS Headquarters Consolidation Project: Issues for Congress (open access)

DHS Headquarters Consolidation Project: Issues for Congress

The purpose of this report is to outline the policy considerations to be evaluated in deciding whether to continue funding the consideration of the remaining DHS headquarters functions at St. Elizabeth's, and to explore some of the benefits and consequences of several possible ways forward.
Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Painter, William L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Financial Aid for Students: Online Resources (open access)

Financial Aid for Students: Online Resources

This report identifies various online sources for planning and acquiring funds for postsecondary education.
Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Monagle, Laura L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
FY2015 Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Fact Sheet (open access)

FY2015 Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Fact Sheet

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Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Perl, Libby; Jones, Katie & McCarty, Maggie
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Global Health Security Agenda and International Health Regulations (open access)

The Global Health Security Agenda and International Health Regulations

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Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Guinea: In Brief (open access)

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
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Introduction to Financial Services: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) (open access)

Introduction to Financial Services: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

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Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Key Issues for the 113th Congress. December 2014 (open access)

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.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer (open access)

Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer

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Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

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
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A New Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State: Comparison of Proposals in Brief (open access)

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.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Options for Establishing a Temporary Advisory Body (open access)

Options for Establishing a Temporary Advisory Body

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Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Premium Tax Credits and Federal Health Insurance Exchanges: Questions and Answers (open access)

Premium Tax Credits and Federal Health Insurance Exchanges: Questions and Answers

Legal challenges that may have a substantial impact on the implementation and operation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) concern whether premium tax credits are available for millions of individuals participating in federally administered health insurance exchanges. The Supreme Court has decided to weigh in on this issue in King v. Burwell. This report provides background on provisions of ACA relevant to this issue. It then answers questions concerning the legal challenges and potential implications of the Court's decision in King.
Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Staman, Jennifer A.; Lunder, Erika K. & Shedd, Daniel T.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Senate Committees: Categories and Rules for Committee Assignments (open access)

Senate Committees: Categories and Rules for Committee Assignments

This report outlines information about the senate Rule XXV and party conference rules that address committee assignments.
Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Schneider, Judy
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Senate Standing Committees’ Rules on Legislative Activities and Executive Business: Analysis for the 113th Congress (open access)

Senate Standing Committees’ Rules on Legislative Activities and Executive Business: Analysis for the 113th Congress

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Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Permanent School Fund Annual Financial Report: 2014 (open access)

Texas Permanent School Fund Annual Financial Report: 2014

Annual financial report of the Texas Permanent School Fund covering FY 2014.
Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Permanent School Fund (Texas)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 39, Number 51, Pages 9761-10094, December 19, 2014 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 39, Number 51, Pages 9761-10094, December 19, 2014

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: December 19, 2014
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Child Welfare: Health Care Needs of Children in Foster Care and Related Federal Issues (open access)

Child Welfare: Health Care Needs of Children in Foster Care and Related Federal Issues

This report addresses Health Care needs of children in Foster Care and related federal issues regarding Child Welfare.
Date: November 19, 2014
Creator: Stoltzfus, Emilie; Baumrucker, Evelyne P.; Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L. & Fernandez, Bernadette
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 11-14, November 2014 (open access)

Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 11-14, November 2014

Newsletter of the Texas Credit Union Department containing departmental news and announcements, deadlines, and other information of importance to credit unions. Information covered includes cybersecurity, rules updates, and rule reviews.
Date: November 19, 2014
Creator: Texas. Credit Union Department.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Foreign Affairs Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO): Background and Current Issues (open access)

Foreign Affairs Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO): Background and Current Issues

Some members of Congress are examining foreign affairs funding designated as Overseas Contingency Operations because of its possible use for the overseas Ebola crisis, efforts to combat the Islamic State, and other budgetary reasons. This report contains information on the background of overseas contingency operations and current funding and issues.
Date: November 19, 2014
Creator: Epstein, Susan B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Kuwait: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy (open access)

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
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Natural Gas for Cars and Trucks: Options and Challenges (open access)

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.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library