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Department of Defense Contractor and Troop Levels in Iraq and Afghanistan: 2007-2015
This report provides background information for Congress on the levels of Department of Defense (DOD) troop and contractor personnel deployed in support of prior and ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Date:
December 1, 2015
Creator:
Peters, Heidi M.; Schwartz, Moshe & Kapp, Lawrence
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Doubling Research and Development for Clean Energy: "Mission Innovation"
This report briefly provides background for "Mission Innovation," a new initiative crafted by 20 countries to increase their public investment in research and development (R&D) in "clean energy" technologies.
Date:
December 1, 2015
Creator:
Leggett, Jane A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Reserve: Oversight and Disclosure Issues
This report provides an overview of existing Fed oversight and disclosure practices. It also considers the potential impact of greater oversight and disclosure on the Fed's independence and its ability to achieve its macroeconomic and financial stability goals.
Date:
December 1, 2015
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legal Authority for Aliens to Claim Refundable Tax Credits: In Brief
None
Date:
December 1, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Lobbying Disclosure Act at 20: Analysis and Issues for Congress
This report provides an retrospective and prospective analysis of the LDA on its 20th anniversary, using research conducted and data collected by the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M capstone class over the 2014-2015 academic year.
Date:
December 1, 2015
Creator:
Straus, Jacob R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sequestration as a Budget Enforcement Process: Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides basic information on sequesters generally, particularly those sequesters associated with the Budget Control Act of 2011. This report focuses on general processes associated with sequesters.
Date:
December 1, 2015
Creator:
Lynch, Megan S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
College and University Endowments: Overview and Tax Policy Options
This report provides background information on college and university endowments, and discuss various options for changing their tax treatment.
Date:
December 2, 2015
Creator:
Sherlock, Molly F.; Gravelle, Jane G.; Crandall-Hollick, Margot L. & Stupak, Jeffrey M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Enactment of Appropriations Measures During Lame Duck Sessions
This report provides information on the enactment of regular and continuing appropriations measures in connection with lame duck sessions occurring between 1994 and 2014.
Date:
December 2, 2015
Creator:
Tollestrup, Jessica
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Multilateral Development Banks: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and highlights major issues for Congress. The first section discusses how the MDBs operate, and the second section discusses the role of Congress in the MDBs.
Date:
December 2, 2015
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Final Rule for 2014, 2015, and 2016
This report discusses the final rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which was released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While the rule contains wide-ranging information, most stakeholders are primarily concerned with the annual volume amounts for total renewable fuel, advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, and biomass-based diesel.
Date:
December 2, 2015
Creator:
Bracmort, Kelsi
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Deeming Resolutions: Budget Enforcement in the Absence of a Budget Resolution
This report discusses the budget resolution that reflects an agreement between the House and Senate on a budgetary plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Date:
December 3, 2015
Creator:
Lynch, Megan S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Factors Related to the Use of Planned Parenthood Affiliated Health Centers (PPAHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Recent debates about federal funding for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its affiliated health centers have raised questions about the services that such centers provide and the availability of alternative facilities to provide similar services to a similar population. This report provides background information and data that may be useful for policymakers evaluating these recent debates.
Date:
December 3, 2015
Creator:
Heisler, Elayne J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC): Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses issues surrounding the funding for development of Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC). The Marines are required by law to have the necessary equipment to conduct amphibious operations and land operations.
Date:
December 3, 2015
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tying Up Loose Ends... Supreme Court To Evaluate Federal Firearm Provision Again
This legal sidebar discusses certiorari to hear Voisine v. United States, a decision examining the federal provision that makes it unlawful for an individual to possess a firearm or ammunition if he or she has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV).
Date:
December 3, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How Treasury Issues Debt
This report examines Treasury's debt management practices, focusing on the auction process, how prices and interest rates of securities are determined, and the role of market participants in the process.
Date:
December 4, 2015
Creator:
Driessen, Grant A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Selected Securities Legislation in the 114th Congress
None
Date:
December 4, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Spain and Its Relations with the United States: In Brief
None
Date:
December 4, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Committee Party Ratios: 98th-114th Congresses
None
Date:
December 7, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Medical Care: FY2016 Appropriations
None
Date:
December 7, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chronic Homelessness: Background, Research, and Outcomes
This report is categorized into different categories such as what is chronic homelessness?, Evolution of the Permanent Supportive Housing Strategy, Policy Implication etc.
Date:
December 8, 2015
Creator:
Perl, Libby & Bagalman, Erin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Crime Victims’ Rights Act: A Sketch of 18 U.S.C. §3771
This report is an abridged form of a longer report, without quotation marks, footnotes, appendixes, and most of the citations to authority found in the longer version, which is available as CRS Report RL33679, Crime Victim's Rights Act: A summary and Legal Analysis of 18 U.S.C. 3771, by Charles Doyle.
Date:
December 9, 2015
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Potential Policy Implications of the House Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 3762)
None
Date:
December 9, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Provisions of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3762
None
Date:
December 9, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The H-2B Visa and the Statutory Cap: In Brief
This report is categorized into four categories: (I) Introduction, (II) H-2B Non agricultural Worker Visa, (III) Numerical Limitations and (IV) Conclusion.
Date:
December 11, 2015
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra
System:
The UNT Digital Library