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The Application of the "One Central Reason: Standard in Asylum and Withholding of Removal Cases
This report discusses asylum and withholding of removal immigration cases, and the application of the "one central reason" rule which dictates that asylum claimants demonstrate that an approved persecution grounds is one of the central reason they are claiming asylum. The same standard has been used in withholding of removal claim cases but a recent ruling by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court stated that the "one central reason" rule does not apply to withholding of removal cases creating a split in opinion among courts.
Date:
December 18, 2017
Creator:
Smith, Hillel R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 33, Pages 4031-4186, August 18, 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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy
This report outlines the United Arab Emirates (UAE) governmental structure, economy, military, foreign policy, human rights issues and U.S. policies and relations with the UAE. Major areas of U.S. policy concerns discussed are the UAE's participation in the war in Yemen supporting Saudia Arabia and the current standoff with Quatar over alleged sponsorship of terrorism by Quatar in relation to the significant amount of U.S. military personnel based in the UAE.
Date:
August 18, 2017
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Disaster Assistance Response and Recovery Programs: Brief Summaries
This report is designed to assist Members of Congress and their staff as they address the needs of their states, communities, and constituents after a disaster. It includes a summary of federal programs that provide federal disaster assistance to individual survivors, states, territories, local governments, and nongovernmental entities following a natural or man-made disaster.
Date:
July 18, 2017
Creator:
Torsell, Carolyn V. & Nagel, Jared C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Impact of Infrastructure Investment
This report provides an overview of the trends surrounding infrastructure investment in the United States and examines the potential impact of additional infrastructure investments on economic output and employment.
Date:
July 18, 2017
Creator:
Stupak, Jeffrey M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2018 Appropriations for Department of Justice Grant Programs
This report discusses the funding for a variety of grant programs through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Date:
July 18, 2017
Creator:
James, Nathan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Remedies for Patent Infringement
This report discusses the current legal system rules for patent infringement cases and current bills introduced in Congress related to patents.
Date:
July 18, 2017
Creator:
Thomas, John R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities-Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on China's naval modernization effort and its implications for U.S. Navy capabilities. The question of how the United States should respond to China's military modernization effort, including its naval modernization effort, is a key issue in U.S. defense planning and budgeting. Decisions that Congress reaches on this issue could affect U.S. Navy capabilities and funding requirements and the U.S. defense industrial base.
Date:
August 18, 2017
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1576, Chapter 34
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 128, Chapter 21
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1003, Chapter 29
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the participation of deregulated telecommunications companies in the lifeline program.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 217, Chapter 18
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2134, Chapter 16
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of the Trinity Lakes Municipal Utility District of Montgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1448, Chapter 13
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to providing road district powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 131; providing authority to issue bonds.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1390, Chapter 33
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to taxes and fees imposed on cigarettes and other tobacco products, including an exemption to the cigarette tax, related administrative matters, and the elements of certain related offenses.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1331, Chapter 9
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 224; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1664, Chapter 14
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to providing road powers to the Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1440, Chapter 11
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 154; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1086, Chapter 30
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the availability of certain hotel occupancy tax information.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 929, Chapter 28
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to continuing education requirements for county tax assessor-collectors.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 763, Chapter 26
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the composition of the Texas Historical Commission.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1445, Chapter 12
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to providing road district powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 130; providing authority to issue bonds.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 758, Chapter 25
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to bill payment assistance programs offered by certain municipalities.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1439, Chapter 10
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to providing road district powers to the Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds.
Date:
May 18, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History