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An Overview of U.S. Immigration Laws Regulating the Admission and Exclusion of Aliens at the Border (open access)

An Overview of U.S. Immigration Laws Regulating the Admission and Exclusion of Aliens at the Border

This report discusses U.S. immigration law as it relates to the Trump Administration's zero tolerance policy to criminally prosecute migrants who unlawfully enter the United States at the southern border; a policy which has led to the separation of children from parents awaiting prosecution for unlawful entry.
Date: June 25, 2018
Creator: Smith, Hillel R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iran Nuclear Agreement (open access)

Iran Nuclear Agreement

This report discusses the Iran nuclear agreement that was made on July 14, 2015 and the lifting of sanctions related to their nuclear weapons programs which occurred on January 16, 2016. It also outlines Iran's obligations under the agreement and Congressional discussion of adjustments to the agreement or withdrawal.
Date: May 25, 2018
Creator: Kerr, Paul K. & Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The G-7 Summit in Charlevoix, Canada: Changing U.S. Leadership in Global Forums (open access)

The G-7 Summit in Charlevoix, Canada: Changing U.S. Leadership in Global Forums

This report covers the 44th annual Group of 7 (G-7) summit on June 8-9. Seven of the world's largest advanced economies meet annually to discuss and coordinate economic and foreign policies, with the 2018 agenda focusing on economic growth, gender equality, jobs, and the environment.
Date: June 25, 2018
Creator: Nelson, Rebecca M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Enforcing U.S. Trade Laws: Section 301 and China (open access)

Enforcing U.S. Trade Laws: Section 301 and China

This report discusses the Trump Administration's decision to proceed with a Section 301 case against China's intellectual property rights (IPR) policies and their intent to impose 25% ad valorem tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese products. It also looks at past use of Section 301 against China.
Date: June 25, 2018
Creator: Morrison, Wayne M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Essential Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh Reader: What Cases Should You Read? (open access)

The Essential Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh Reader: What Cases Should You Read?

This report highlights many of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh's judicial opinions that have received the greatest degree of attention from legal observers. Judge Kavanaugh, whom President Trump has nominated to fill the impending Supreme Court vacancy caused by Justice Anthony M. Kennedy's retirement from the Court, has amassed a voluminous record of judicial writings during his legal career. These writings are certain to be a key topic of interest as the Senate prepares to hold hearings and a possible vote on Judge Kavanaugh's nomination to the High Court.
Date: July 25, 2018
Creator: Garcia, Michael John
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy (open access)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy

This report discusses the current political and economic landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relationship with the U.S. The UAE has been a significant U.S. partner in Gulf security for more than two decades, and the alliance has deepened further in recent years in order to address multiple regional threats.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
What Legal Obligations do Internet Companies Have to Prevent and Respond to a Data Breach? (open access)

What Legal Obligations do Internet Companies Have to Prevent and Respond to a Data Breach?

This report discusses obligations of Internet companies under both federal and state law. It also discusses several factors Congress might consider when weighing future legislation.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Linebaugh, Chris D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Popular Vote (NPV) Initiative: Direct Election of the President by Interstate Compact (open access)

The National Popular Vote (NPV) Initiative: Direct Election of the President by Interstate Compact

This report monitors the National Popular Vote's (NPV) progress in the states. It includes sections that provide brief background on the electoral college, history of the National Popular Vote concept, more detail on the NPV initiative, pros and cons for the NPV, legal issues, and concluding observations.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Neale, Thomas H. & Nolan, Andrew
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Trump Administration Reform and Reorganization Plan: Discussion of 35 "Government-Wide" Proposals [Memorandum] (open access)

Trump Administration Reform and Reorganization Plan: Discussion of 35 "Government-Wide" Proposals [Memorandum]

"This memorandum provides a brief summary and some preliminary analysis of the Donald J. Trump Administration's recent proposals to restructure and reform agencies, programs, and operations in the executive branch. Specifically, the memorandum covers the 32 proposals characterized by the Trump Administration as "Government-wide." The 32 proposals include several sub-proposals, which, when enumerated separately as they are in this memorandum, bring the total to 35. The analysis of each proposal includes, to the extent possible, a discussion of statutes that might be involved in the proposed changes, and whether some changes might be achieved through administrative action" (p. 1).
Date: July 25, 2018
Creator: Hogue, Henry B. & Brass, Clinton T.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Secret Service Protection of Persons and Facilities (open access)

U.S. Secret Service Protection of Persons and Facilities

This report discusses the history of U.S. Secret Service (USSS), specific protection activities, and USSS protection issues.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Reese, Shawn
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Protection of Executive Branch Officials (open access)

Protection of Executive Branch Officials

This report discusses the possibility of protective details for executive branch officials, in response to recent attempted bombing attacks on current and former government officials.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Reese, Shawn & Nagel, Jared C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps of Engineers: Water Resource Authorization and Project Delivery Processes (open access)

Army Corps of Engineers: Water Resource Authorization and Project Delivery Processes

This report summarizes congressional authorization legislation for U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) water resource development projects, the standard project delivery process, authorities for alternative water resource project delivery, and other USACE authorities.
Date: September 25, 2018
Creator: Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Reserve: Legislation in the 115th Congress (open access)

Federal Reserve: Legislation in the 115th Congress

The Federal Reserve (Fed) is the subject of legislation being considered in the 115th Congress. This report analyzes Fed bills that have seen committee or floor action and the policy debate surrounding them. The bills contain wide-ranging changes that can be grouped into five broad categories: Fed governance, oversight and disclosure, monetary policy rules (the Taylor Rule), the Fed's emergency lending powers, and the Fed's balance sheet.
Date: September 25, 2018
Creator: Labonte, Marc
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Moldova: An Overview (open access)

Moldova: An Overview

This report discusses Moldova, one of three post-Soviet states, together with Ukraine and Georgia, seeking greater integration with the West as it copes with separatist territories occupied by Russian forces.
Date: July 25, 2018
Creator: Welt, Cory
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Gold Medals: Background, Legislative Process, and Issues for Congress (open access)

Congressional Gold Medals: Background, Legislative Process, and Issues for Congress

This report discusses Congressional gold medals which are awarded by Congress for distinguished contributions to the United States. It describes the history, selection process, award designs and production process, and issues for Congress.
Date: September 25, 2018
Creator: Straus, Jacob R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Islamic State and U.S. Policy (open access)

The Islamic State and U.S. Policy

This report provides background on the Islamic State organization, discusses its goals, operations, and affiliates, reviews U.S. legislative and policy debates, and reviews relevant legislation from the 114th and 115th Congresses.
Date: September 25, 2018
Creator: Blanchard, Christopher M. & Humud, Carla E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Foreign and Defense Policies (open access)

Iran's Foreign and Defense Policies

This report discusses Iran's foreign and defense policy and the reasoning behind it, as well as U.S. concerns regarding their power and nuclear weapon capability.
Date: September 25, 2018
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Characterization and Research on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Plastic Composites (open access)

Characterization and Research on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Plastic Composites

This article observes the mechanical properties of bamboo plastic composites (BPCs) with bamboo pulp fiber (BPF) or white mud (WM).
Date: July 1, 2018
Creator: Xian, Yu; Ma, Dongjuan; Wang, Cuicui; Wang, Ge; Smith, Lee M. & Cheng, Haitao
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 2018 (open access)

Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 25, 2018
Creator: Palmer, Kimberly
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 188, Ed. 1 Friday, May 25, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 188, Ed. 1 Friday, May 25, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 25, 2018
Creator: Armstrong, Mark J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 253, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 25, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 253, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 25, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 25, 2018
Creator: Einselen, Sarah
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 102, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 102, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 25, 2018
Creator: Armstrong, Mark J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 167, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 167, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 25, 2018
Creator: Armstrong, Mark J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Button Forehand and Jerome Alexander, September 25, 2018 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Button Forehand and Jerome Alexander, September 25, 2018

Edited transcript of an interview with Button Forehand and Jerome Alexander discussing their work as hunting guides and other information about the history of the YO Ranch where they worked for 50 years. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.
Date: September 25, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Forehand, Norman & Alexander, Jerome Isaacson
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History