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Nuclear Negotiations with North Korea: In Brief
This report summarizes past nuclear and missile negotiations between the United States and North Korea, also known by its formal name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and highlights some of the lessons and implications that can be drawn from these efforts.
Date:
December 4, 2017
Creator:
Nikitin, Mary Beth D.; Chanlett-Avery, Emma & Manyin, Mark E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Committee Hearings: Preparation
This report identifies many of the tasks that need to be performed by a full committee or subcommittees in advance of a hearing; these are based on Senate or committee rules, or common committee practice. It also outlines responsibilities which are divided among the committee's majority staff, shared by majority and minority staff, or performed by a Senator's personal office staff, depending on the tasks.
Date:
December 4, 2017
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Sector Union Dues: Grappling with Fixed Stars and Stare Decisis (Part 2)
Second part of a report discussing the upcoming Supreme Court case of "Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council," concerning whether requiring non-union member employees is constitutional. It begins with a brief summary of the parties' arguments, highlights some key statements from the prior decisions of Justice Gorsuch (who is likely to be a critical voice), and finally explores the potential implications of the decision.
Date:
December 4, 2017
Creator:
Killion, Victoria L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oman: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report describes Oman's political structure and government, economy, defense policies, regional relations, U.S. relations, and human rights concerns.
Date:
December 4, 2017
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA): A Legal Overview
This report examines the nature and scope of the current regulatory scheme, including the scope of FARA's application to agents of foreign principals; what the statute requires of those covered under the Act; exemptions available under the statute; and methods of enforcement. The report concludes by discussing various legislative proposals to amend FARA in the 115th Congress.
Date:
December 4, 2017
Creator:
Brown, Cynthia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Possible U.S. Policy Approaches to North Korea
This report describes President Trump's current policy toward North Korea and possible options for future U.S. policy. Options include diplomatic engagement, international and U.S. sanction increases, military strikes, destabilization of the North Korean government through intelligence activities and popular resentment, enhanced military cooperation with allies, and additional funding for preventing arms trading and related trade with North Korea.
Date:
September 4, 2017
Creator:
Chanlett-Avery, Emma & Manyin, Mark E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Sector Union Dues: Grappling with Fixed Stars and Stare Decisis (Part 1)
First part of a report discussing the upcoming Supreme Court case of "Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council," concerning whether requiring non-union member employees is constitutional. It provides general background on an earlier case regarding the issue "Abood v. Detroit Board of Education" and the case law leading up to "Janus."
Date:
December 4, 2017
Creator:
Killion, Victoria L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances
This report examines developments in U.S. policy restricting travel and remittances to Cuba, current permissible travel and remittances, enforcement of the travel restrictions, and debate on lifting the travel restrictions. Appendix A provides a chronology of major actions taken on travel restrictions; Appendix B provides a history of related legislative.
Date:
December 4, 2017
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Federal Register: Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators]
Section of the Federal Register related to rules and regulations established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as of January 2017. This text addresses the final rule for 40 CFR parts 171: Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators.
Date:
January 4, 2017
Creator:
United States. Office of the Federal Register.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 31, Pages 3843-3926, August 4, 2017
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:
August 4, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Iran Sanctions
This report analyzes U.S. and international sanctions against Iran and provides some examples, based on open sources, of companies and countries that conduct business with Iran.
Date:
August 4, 2017
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transportation Spending Under an Earmark Ban
This report explains what earmarks are and discusses their use in surface transportation finance. It then discusses how federal transportation funding is distributed with a ban in place and how Members of Congress might influence the distribution.
Date:
January 4, 2017
Creator:
Kirk, Robert S.; Mallett, William J. & Peterman, David R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 115
Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate commemorating the 100th anniversary of Boy Scout Troop No. 201 in Longview.
Date:
May 4, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 550, Chapter 3
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the sale or assignment of tax credits for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
Date:
May 4, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 114
Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate congratulating Pastor Robbie Keith Caldwell on his 50 years in the ministry.
Date:
May 4, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 76
Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate paying tribute to the life of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Roy Perez Benavidez.
Date:
May 4, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 74
Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate paying tribute to the sacrifice of U.S. Navy Seaman Johnnie David Hutchins during World War II and honoring his family.
Date:
May 4, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 492, Chapter 2
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonored checks and invoices; authorizing a fee.
Date:
May 4, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0168
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether section 483 .102 ofthe Health and Safety Code authorizes an eligible prescriber to directly or by standing order prescribe an opioid antagonist to law enforcement agencies (RQ-0181-KP).
Date:
October 4, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 116
Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Greater Austin Crime Commission.
Date:
May 4, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Defining Broadband: Minimum Threshold Speeds and Broadband Policy
This report discusses the definition of broadband, minimum threshold speeds for broadband service, and related policy.
Date:
December 4, 2017
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FirstNet's Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network Moves Forward
This report discusses FirstNet's announcement of a partnership with AT&T to build a dedicated wireless broadband network for use by public safety agencies which will allow first responders during an emergency to share information with other public safety departments and have a dedicated internet connection for emergency communication.
Date:
April 4, 2017
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tolling U.S. Highways and Bridges
This report explains current federal policies governing tolling and discusses issues related to increasing the use of tolls as a source of revenue for surface transportation projects.
Date:
August 4, 2017
Creator:
Kirk, Robert S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of the Interior Secretarial Order 3356
This report discusses Department of Interior Secretarial Order 3356 which was issued on September 15, 2017 and directs bureaus and offices that manage public lands to enhance opportunities for hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting while also promoting conservation activities on all public lands including National Monuments. Past orders and related legislation and reactions to the order are also discussed.
Date:
October 4, 2017
Creator:
Crafton, R. Eliot
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library