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Small Business Afministration 504/CDC Loan Guaranty Program
This report examines the rationale provided for the Small Business Administration's 504/CDC program, its borrower and lender eligibility standards, operating requirements, and performance statistics, including loan volume, loss rates, proceeds usage, borrower satisfaction, and borrower demographics. This report also discusses congressional action taken to help small businesses gain greater access to capital, including enactment of P.L. 111-5, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA); P.L. 111-240; and P.L. 114-113, and issues related to the SBA's oversight of 504/CDC lenders.
Date:
December 5, 2017
Creator:
Dilger, Robert Jay
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Columbia: Background and U.S. Relations
This report analyzes the political and economic conditions in Colombia and examines major issues in U.S.-Colombian relations. Topics covered include recent Presidential administrations, economic conditions, the FARC Peace Accord, human rights concerns, the narcotics trade, and the U.S.-Colombia bilateral strategies known as Plan Colombia and Peace Colombia.
Date:
November 14, 2017
Creator:
Beittel, June S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
"Extraordinary Measures" and the Debt Limit
This report discusses the U.S. government debt limit and the use of extraordinary measures by the U.S. Treasury to delay implementation of the debt limit by Congress.
Date:
December 19, 2017
Creator:
Driessen, Grant A. & Hughes, Joseph S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Offsets Exceed Spending for Agriculture in the Administration's Disaster Assistance Request
This report discusses the Trump Administration's request for a third round of supplemental funding for disaster assistance which would include agricultural programs but be payed for by reducing agriculture funding overall in the future. It outlines programs that would be affected and possible impacts of the plan.
Date:
December 1, 2017
Creator:
Monke, Jim & Stubbs, Megan
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
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Jerusalem: U.S. Recognition as Israel's Capitol and Planned Embassy Move
This report discuses President's Trump's announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel and stating that the U.S. embassy would be moved there from Tel Aviv "as soon as practicable". It includes an overview of policy questions and concerns, international reactions, and Congressional reactions.
Date:
December 8, 2017
Creator:
Zanotti, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. A total of 29 LCSs have been procured through FY2017. For FY2018, the Navy is requesting the procurement of 30th and 31st LCSs.
Date:
November 30, 2017
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Money Laundering: An Overview of 18 U.S.C. §1956 and Related Federal Criminal Law
This report provides an overview of the elements of federal criminal money laundering statutes and the sanctions imposed for their violation. It includes an extensive overview and analysis of elements as well as legal attributes and consequences of violating various federal criminal statues related to money laundering, most specifically 18 U.S.C. § 1956, 1957, and 1952. The end of the report provides text of the statutes discussed, citations of state money laundering and money transmission statutes, and a list federal predicate offenses with their accompanying maximum terms of imprisonment.
Date:
November 30, 2017
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations
This report focuses on FY2018 appropriations and FY2019 advance appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It includes an overview of the VA, a description of the appropriations, other funding developments through the Veterans Choice Program (VCP), presidential budget requests, and congressional actions.
Date:
December 20, 2017
Creator:
Panangala, Sidath Viranga
System:
The UNT Digital Library
"Extraordinary Measures" and the Debt Limit
This report briefly examines the statutory debt limit and the use of extraordinary measures by the Treasury Department when Congress does not modify the debt limit by the deadline.
Date:
December 8, 2017
Creator:
Driessen, Grant A. & Hughes, Joseph S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Yemen: Civil War and Regional Intervention
This report provides information on the ongoing crisis in Yemen. The report includes an overview, information about the latest developments in the conflict, Yemen's participation in the United Nations, and the U.S. response to Yemen's humanitarian access.
Date:
December 7, 2017
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Consideration of Treaties
This report outlines the process that the Senate goes through when considering a treaty.
Date:
December 6, 2017
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare Temporary Payment Adjustments for Ground Ambulance Scheduled to Expire
This report discusses the Medicare program which allows for adjustments in payment for ambulances due to the location of the service and level of service provided. A chart is provided showing the number of zip-codes in urban, rural, and super-rural areas for each state and territory.
Date:
December 8, 2017
Creator:
Villagrana, Marco A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Floodplain Management and Flood Resilience: Current Policy and Considerations for Congress
This report describes presidential direction for federal floodplain management and presents considerations for Congress.
Date:
December 22, 2017
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.; Horn, Diane P. & Brown, Jared T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nonimmigrant (Temporary) Admissions to the United States: Policy and Trends
This report discusses U.S. non-immigrant visa types and statistics regarding travel by visa types and place of origin.
Date:
December 8, 2017
Creator:
Wilson, Jill H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Missing Adults: Background, Federal Programs, and Issues for Congress
This report discusses federal efforts to assist local law enforcement in adult missing persons cases. It discusses demographics and record keeping of missing adults and unidentified remains; federally-funded databases that are used to track data on missing adults and unidentified individuals; federal programs and initiatives to assist in locating missing adults, including funding data; and issues regarding the federal role in missing adult cases.
Date:
November 30, 2017
Creator:
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mixed-Oxide Fuel Fabrication Plant and Plutonium Disposition: Management and Policy Issues
This report discusses an agreement made between Russia and the U.S. to dispose of excess weapons-grade plutonium, and describes both Russian and U.S. methods and plans for disposal. The U.S. plans are discussed in more detail, with various Congressional considerations regarding funding of the program.
Date:
December 14, 2017
Creator:
Holt, Mark & Nikitin, Mary Beth D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Happens if H.R. 1 Conflicts with U.S. Tax Treaties?
This report discusses what happens if a new U.S. tax law contradicts existing U.S. international tax treaties, with considerations for Congress.
Date:
December 19, 2017
Creator:
Lunder, Erika K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 2017 National Security Strategy: Issues for Congress
This report discusses the 2017 National Security Strategy (NSS) document released by the Trump Administration on December 18, 2017, and its major themes.
Date:
December 19, 2017
Creator:
McInnis, Kathleen J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Share of Taxpayers Would See a Tax Increase or a Tax Decrease Under a Senate Version of the Tax Reform Bill
This report provides a brief overview and charts illustrating statistics about who would receive tax cuts, tax increases, or stay the same under the Senate version of the Tax Reform Bill.
Date:
December 15, 2017
Creator:
Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federally Supported Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Programs
This report provides background information on the types of water supply and wastewater treatment projects traditionally funded by the federal government and the existing programs to assist communities with water supply and wastewater treatment.
Date:
November 28, 2017
Creator:
Ramseur, Jonathan L.; Boyd, Eugene; Carter, Nicole T.; Cowan, Tadlock; Stern, Charles V.; Stubbs, Megan et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Killing Endangered Species: What's Reasonable Self-Defense?
This report discusses the case of "United States v. Wallen" in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; it concerns a man who killed a grizzly bear cub in violation of the Endangered Species Act and claimed self-defense. It outlines the court ruling that the man enjoys a complete defense if he "actually, even if unreasonably, believe[s] his actions were necessary to protect himself or others" and discusses the implications of the decision.
Date:
November 29, 2017
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy LX (R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the LX(R) program, a program to build a new class of amphibious ships for the Navy. The report discusses the requested research and development funds in Navy's proposed FY2018 budget, with the intent of procuring the first LX(R) in FY2020.
Date:
November 30, 2017
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Kosovo: Background and U.S. Relations
This report provides a brief overview of Kosovo and its political structure, economy, migration issues, regional relationships, counterterrorism efforts, and relations with the U.S.
Date:
November 29, 2017
Creator:
Morelli, Vincent L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library