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Dakota Access Pipeline: Siting Controversy
This report discusses the Dakota Access Pipeline including background on the project and information about siting approval, as well as opposition and litigation against the pipeline.
Date:
January 26, 2017
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA's Mid-Term Evaluation of Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
This report discusses the standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for new light-duty vehicles.
Date:
January 17, 2017
Creator:
Lattanzio, Richard K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Why Did March 2016 U.N. Sanctions Not Curb China's Imports of Coal from North Korea?
This report discusses the Resolution 2270 adopted by United Nations Security Council (UNSCR 2270), imposing new sanctions on North Korea in response to the country's fourth nuclear test.
Date:
February 3, 2017
Creator:
Lawrence, Susan V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps Easement Process and Dakota Access Pipeline Easement Status
This report discusses the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), a 1,172-mile pipeline system to transport oil from North Dakota to Illinois.
Date:
February 2, 2017
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United States Withdraws from the TPP
This report discusses discusses the withdrawal of the United States as a signatory from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement as directed by President Trump.
Date:
February 13, 2017
Creator:
Williams, Brock R. & Fergusson, Ian F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Resolutions of Inquiry in the House
This report examines the use of resolutions of inquiry in the House of Representatives from 1947 to 2011. A resolution of inquiry is a measure that formally calls on the executive branch to provide specified factual information to Congress.
Date:
March 6, 2017
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Current Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Issues
This report discusses the missile defense program and whether current policy or program direction might change. The FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA, P.L. 114-328) made several notable changes that could have significant effects on the direction of U.S. BMD policy and programs.
Date:
February 21, 2017
Creator:
Hildreth, Steven A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Import Taxes on Mexican Crude Oil
This report discusses the possibility raised by the Trump administration of imposing a 20% tax, or fee, on imports from Mexico, presumably including imports of crude oil.
Date:
February 9, 2017
Creator:
Pirog, Robert & Parfomak, Paul W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant
This report analyzes the special immigrant visas (SIVs) classifications for Iraqis and Afghans within the context of both the larger special immigrant category and selected other permanent admissions categories. It discusses the legislative changes to the individual Iraqi and Afghan special immigrant programs since their initial authorization, provides statistics on visa issuances, and considers challenges that have faced the programs.
Date:
February 8, 2017
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran Policy and the European Union
This report expresses concerns by European Union (EU) officials that the Trump Administration might abandon consensus U.S.- EU policy toward Iran.
Date:
February 27, 2017
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Is the Effect of Enacting a Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval?
This report discusses the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which provides Congress with a set of special parliamentary procedures to consider legislation to overturn federal regulations.
Date:
March 3, 2017
Creator:
Carey, Maeve P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Change in Direction for Seoul? The Impeachment of South Korea's President
This report discusses the Constitutional Court decision for impeachment of the former President of South Korea, Park Geun-hye. The decision was the latest development in a corruption scandal that has engulfed South Korean politics and the business world since October 2016, and comes against the backdrop of North Korean missile tests.
Date:
March 10, 2017
Creator:
Manyin, Mark E.; Chanlett-Avery, Emma & Corrado, Jonathan R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Greek Debt Crisis: Continuing Challenges
This report discusses the serious debt crisis of the Greek government.
Date:
March 2, 2017
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What is the Proposed U.S.-EU Insurance Covered Agreement?
This report discusses arrangement between the United States and European Union (EU), on the first insurance "covered agreement."
Date:
February 7, 2017
Creator:
Webel, Baird & Fefer, Rachel F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Taxpayers with Zero Income Tax Liability: Trends Over Time and Across Income Levels
This report discusses situations when individuals or households have not paid federal income taxes because their income was below the filing threshold.
Date:
March 10, 2017
Creator:
Sherlock, Molly F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Congressional Action and President Trump's Interior Enforcement Executive Order
This report discusses President Trump's executive order (EO) "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States" issued on January 25, 2017, which seeks, among other things, to penalize "sanctuary jurisdictions." The term refers to states and localities that limit their cooperation with federal agencies on immigration law enforcement.
Date:
February 15, 2017
Creator:
Kandel, William A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Challenges for U.S. Policymakers in Latin America and the Caribbean
This report discusses the U.S. relations and economic linkages with the Latin American and Caribbean region that have made significant political and economic advances over the past three decades, though challenges remain.
Date:
February 16, 2017
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Visits President Trump
This report discusses the visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel with President Donald Trump at the White House on March 17, 2017.
Date:
March 13, 2017
Creator:
Belkin, Paul
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Why Did March 2016 U.N. Sanctions Not Curb China's Imports of Coal from North Korea?
This report discusses sanctions on North Korea in response to the country's fourth nuclear test and China's imports of coal from North Korea.
Date:
February 3, 2017
Creator:
Lawrence, Susan V.; Manyin, Mark E. & Hammond, Keigh E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. World War I (1917-1918) Centennial
This report outlines background information and congressional actions regarding the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of War resolution against Germany and subsequent entry in "The Great War" (World War I).
Date:
March 13, 2017
Creator:
Salazar Torreon, Barbara
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland's Snap Assembly Elections: Outcome and Implications
This report discusses the snap elections for Northern Ireland's Assembly, its regional legislature.
Date:
March 7, 2017
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings for Supreme Court Nominations: Historical Overview and Data
This report discusses the Supreme Court nomination to the Senate, and the Judiciary Committee that assumes the principal responsibility for investigating the background and qualifications of each Supreme Court nominee.
Date:
March 13, 2017
Creator:
McMillion, Barry J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Foreign Aid to the Middle East and North Africa: The President's FY2018 Request
This report discusses U.S. economic and security assistance to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Date:
June 8, 2017
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United Kingdom's Prime Minister Visits President Trump
This report describes the visit of the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Theresa May, at the White House. She was the first foreign leader to meet with President Donald Trump.
Date:
January 26, 2017
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library