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Introduction to the Legislative Process in the U.S. Congress (open access)

Introduction to the Legislative Process in the U.S. Congress

This report introduces the main steps through which a bill (or other item of business) may travel in the legislative process--from introduction to committee and floor consideration to possible presidential consideration. This report outlines each of the common stages through which a bill may move, with references to sources of additional information regarding complications and variations that occur in practice.
Date: January 10, 2018
Creator: Heitshusen, Valerie
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Attorney General's Memorandum on Federal Marijuana Enforcement: Possible Impacts (open access)

Attorney General's Memorandum on Federal Marijuana Enforcement: Possible Impacts

This report discusses Attorney General Jeff Sessions' memorandum on federal marijuana enforcement policy sent to all U.S. Attorneys that immediately rescinds guidance documents specific to marijuana enforcement. It provides background on the memorandum, the relevant regulations, and implications of withdrawing previous guidance.
Date: January 10, 2018
Creator: Garvey, Todd & Yeh, Brian T.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Venezuela's Economic Crisis: Issues for Congress (open access)

Venezuela's Economic Crisis: Issues for Congress

This report discusses the economic crisis in Venezuela including its origins of the crisis and current attempts at debt restructuring by the Venezuelan government. The report also outlines U.S. interests in the Venezuelan economy and trade, the outlook for U.S. holders of Venezuelan oil company bonds, ownership of CITGO (the biggest shareholder is the Venezuelan state-oil company), and the prospects of U.S. support of economic recovery in the future.
Date: January 10, 2018
Creator: Nelson, Rebecca M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Facing the FAST Act: Abortion and Free Speech (Part 2) (open access)

Facing the FAST Act: Abortion and Free Speech (Part 2)

Second part of a report regarding the Supreme Court case: "National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra;" it involves a California state law that requires certain pregnancy centers to distribute particular information to clients which they contend violates their free speech rights. This report discusses the potential implications of any Supreme Court decision in "NIFLA" for First Amendment jurisprudence and legislatures seeking to regulate in this area.
Date: January 10, 2018
Creator: Killion, Victoria L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transatlantic Relations in 2018 (open access)

Transatlantic Relations in 2018

This report discusses the current state of transatlantic relations between the U.S. and Europe and especially the European Union (EU). It also outlines various European concerns over the direction of the Trump Administration and future issues for Congress to consider.
Date: January 10, 2018
Creator: Morelli, Vincent L. & Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Facing the FAST Act: Abortion and Free Speech (Part 1) (open access)

Facing the FAST Act: Abortion and Free Speech (Part 1)

First part of a report regarding the Supreme Court case: "National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra;" it involves a California state law that requires certain pregnancy centers to distribute particular information to clients which they contend violates their free speech rights. This report provides an overview of the challenged law, followed by an analysis of how the Supreme Court might categorize the speech at issue.
Date: January 10, 2018
Creator: Killion, Victoria L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
When the City Goes Broke: Pensions, Retirees, and Municipal Bankruptcies (open access)

When the City Goes Broke: Pensions, Retirees, and Municipal Bankruptcies

This report first explains how, under current bankruptcy law, Chapter 9 (municipalities) debtors have significant freedom to modify their outstanding pension obligations through the bankruptcy process. The report then explores proposals to alter the legal principles governing the adjustment of municipal pensions in bankruptcy.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Lewis, Kevin M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tort and Litigation Reform  in the 115th Congress (open access)

Tort and Litigation Reform in the 115th Congress

This report discusses "tort reform" which refers to whether (and to what extent) legislatures should limit lawsuits concerning negligence, personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and other similar causes of action. The report surveys several major tort and litigation reform bills pending in the 115th Congress and discusses some of the legal issues raised by each bill.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Lewis, Kevin M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Balanced Budget Amendments (open access)

Balanced Budget Amendments

This report discusses proposed balanced budget amendments to the Constitution and their content.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Lynch, Megan S. & Saturno, James V.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and an FY2019 Budget Resolution (open access)

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and an FY2019 Budget Resolution

This report discusses the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA 2018, P.L. 115-123) and the inclusion in it of an FY2019 budget resolution. The report then discusses the differences between a traditional budge resolution and a substitute budget resolution like the one found in the BBA.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Lynch, Megan S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Overview of Discretionary Reprieves from Removal: Deferred Action, DACA, TPS, and Others (open access)

An Overview of Discretionary Reprieves from Removal: Deferred Action, DACA, TPS, and Others

This report provides an overview of the various deferred action immigration programs in the U.S. (DACA, TPS, etc.) and their various regulations and protections.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Harrington, Ben
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Smart Grid: Status and Outlook (open access)

The Smart Grid: Status and Outlook

This report discusses the effort to build a "smart" electricity grid across the the U.S. which can be run with digital technologies that control most of the major functions of a power plant. The current state of the movement and concerns regarding cyber-security are also discussed.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Campbell, Richard J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
OMB and Treasury Disagree over Process for Issuing New Tax Rules (open access)

OMB and Treasury Disagree over Process for Issuing New Tax Rules

This report discusses the disagreement between the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Treasury Department on how to issue new tax regulations. It discusses the historical roots and nature of the disagreement and potential implications.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Carey, Maeve P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mississippi Court Halts Enforcement of New Abortion Law (open access)

Mississippi Court Halts Enforcement of New Abortion Law

This report discusses a federal district court's decision to halt a new Mississippi law that banned abortions after 15 weeks unless the the life of the mother was in danger.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Shimabukuro, Jon O.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel (open access)

U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel

This report provides an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to Israel. It includes a review of past aid programs, data on annual assistance, and analysis of current issues.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Sharp, Jeremy M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155) and Selected Policy Issues (open access)

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155) and Selected Policy Issues

This report summarizes S. 2155 and highlights major policy proposals of the bill, as reported by committee.
Date: January 10, 2018
Creator: Perkins, David W.; Getter, Darryl E.; Labonte, Marc & Weiss, N. Eric
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Frequently Asked Questions (open access)

Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Frequently Asked Questions

This report discusses the Trade Promotion Authority program which allows the President to request an expedited procedure for an international trade deal that meets certain requirements. The report answers a variety of frequently asked questions regarding TPA's functions and purpose and Congressional power over it.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Fergusson, Ian F. & Davis, Christopher M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) Mobility, Reconnaissance, and Firepower Programs (open access)

Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) Mobility, Reconnaissance, and Firepower Programs

This report discusses the Army's Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs) and transport and reconnaissance vehicles being developed for their use. The FY2019 budget request for the program is also included.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble: 2018-03-10 – North Texas Wind Symphony

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Band concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.
Date: March 10, 2018
Creator: North Texas Wind Symphony
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Doctoral Recital: 2018-02-10 – Brandi Estwick, mezzo-soprano

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.
Date: February 10, 2018
Creator: Estwick, Brandi
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble: 2018-04-10 – Wind Ensemble

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Band concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Wind Ensemble.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Doctoral Recital: 2018-04-10 – Jeong Hoon Lee, flute

Doctoral recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts
Date: April 10, 2018
Creator: Lee, Jeong Hoon
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mongolia (open access)

Mongolia

This report provides an overview of U.S.-Mongolia relations and the politics and economy of Mongolia.
Date: July 10, 2018
Creator: Lum, Thomas & Dolven, Ben
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iran: U.S. Economic Sanctions and the Authority to Lift Restrictions (open access)

Iran: U.S. Economic Sanctions and the Authority to Lift Restrictions

This report identifies the legislative bases for sanctions imposed on Iran, and the nature of the authority to waive or lift those restrictions. It includes two tables that present legislation and executive orders that are specific to Iran and its objectionable activities in the areas of terrorism, human rights, and weapons proliferation.
Date: May 10, 2018
Creator: Rennack, Dianne E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library