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Afghanistan: Background and U.S. Policy: In Brief
This report provides an overview of current political and military dynamics, with a focus on the Trump Administration's new strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, the U.S.-led coalition and Afghan military operations, and recent political developments, including prospects for peace talks and elections.
Date:
November 1, 2018
Creator:
Thomas, Clayton
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government
This report describes Internet resources on major internship, fellowship, and work experience programs within the federal government. It is intended as a selective guide for students of all levels: high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate.
Date:
November 1, 2018
Creator:
Bailey, Christina Miracle; Manning, Jennifer E. & Marchsteiner, Kathleen E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (VA MISSION Act; P.L.115-182)
This report summarizes the major provisions of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (VA MISSION Act; P.L. 115-182, H.Rept. 115-671), including amendments made by the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018 (S. 3479; P.L. 115-251).
Date:
November 1, 2018
Creator:
Panangala, Sidath Viranga; Colello, Kirsten J.; Elliott, Victoria L.; Hatch, Garrett & Heisler, Elayne J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA's Affordable Clean Energy Proposal
This report provides background information about the Clean Air Act (CAA) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the power sector, and also highlights some of the major components of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) "Affordable Clean Energy Rule" (ACE) proposal.
Date:
November 2, 2018
Creator:
Shouse, Kate C.; Ramseur, Jonathan L. & Tsang, Linda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians
This report discusses a number of issues regarding U.S. aid to the Palestinians that have relevance for Congress. Since the establishment of limited Palestinian self-rule in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in the mid-1990s, the U.S. government has committed more than $5 billion in bilateral economic and non-lethal security assistance to the Palestinians.
Date:
November 2, 2018
Creator:
Zanotti, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
21st Century U.S. Energy Sources: A Primer
This report provides an overview of U.S. energy issues, and suggests related information, data, and CRS contacts. It is mainly organized around the major fuels and energy sources: resources on federal lands, oil, natural gas, electric, coal, nuclear power, and renewable energy.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Ratner, Michael; Bracmort, Kelsi; Brown, Phillip; Campbell, Richard J.; Holt, Mark; Humphries, Marc et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The DOD's JEDI Cloud Program
This report discusses the Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD) Patrick Shanahan's memorandum calling for the accelerated adoption of a Department of Defense (DOD)-wide cloud computing system. Under the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) Cloud program, DOD seeks to "acquire a...cloud services solution that can support Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret requirements," with a focus on commercially-available services.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Peters, Heidi M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Funding for EPA Water Infrastructure: A Fact Sheet
This report provides a table showing budget requests and appropriations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) water infrastructure assistance programs since 1973.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Ramseur, Jonathan L. & Tiemann, Mary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Guide to Individuals Seated on the House Dais
This report outlines the members of the House of Representatives who are seated on the dais during meetings in the House chamber of the Capitol.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Guide to Individuals Seated on the Senate Dais
This report outlines the members of the Senate who are seated on the dais during meetings in the Senate chamber of the Capitol.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
This report provides data on current Latin American and Caribbean leaders and the date of their last election as well as the next scheduled election.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
DeBruyne, Nese F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Methane and Other Air Pollution Issues in Natural Gas Systems
This report provides information on the natural gas industry and the types of air pollutants in the sector, as well as the role of the federal government in regulating these emissions, such as provisions in the Clean Air Act and other statutes. It concludes with a brief discussion of a number of issues under debate, including 1) defining the roles of industry and local, state, and federal governments; 2) establishing comprehensive emissions data; 3) determining the proper control of pollutants and sources; 4) understanding the human health and environmental impacts of emissions; and 5) estimating the costs of pollution abatement.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Lattanzio, Richard K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Party Leaders in the House: Election, Duties, and Responsibilities
This report summarizes the election, duties, and responsibilities of the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders, and the whips and whip system.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Disability Under the Twenty-fifth Amendment: Constitutional Provisions and Perspectives for Congress
This report provides a description and analysis of Sections 3 and 4 of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment, which deal with presidential disability or inability. It also reviews the history of presidential disability and earlier proposals to provide for such contingencies, provides a legislative history of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment and examines relevant legislative proposals pending in the 115th Congress.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Neale, Thomas H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Trends in HIV/AIDS
This report discusses positive developments, challenges, and outlook of HIV/AIDS around the globe.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Tharakan, Sara M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran Sanctions
This report analyzes U.S. and international sanctions against Iran. The report tracks "implementation" of the various U.S. laws and Executive Orders as designations and imposition of sanctions. Some sanctions require the blocking of U.S.-based property of sanctioned entities.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Posse Comitatus Act and Related Matters: A Sketch
This report examines instances, as approved by Congress, where circumstances warrant a departure from the general rule of the Posse Comitatus Act, wherein the military is typically prevented from direct involvement in civilian affairs.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Posse Comitatus Act and Related Matters: The Use of the Military to Execute Civilian Law
This report provides an historical analysis of the use of the Armed Forces to execute domestic law and of the Posse Comitatus Act, including their apparent theoretical and constitutional underpinnings. The report then outlines the current application of the act as well as its statutory exceptions, and reviews the consequences of its violation.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery in One Place: A Legal Overview of the Hobbs Act
This is a brief overview of the Hobbs Act and relevant court interpretations of its provisions.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Video Relay Service: Program Funding and Reform
This report provides an introduction about how the video relay service works and and overview of the program. It discusses the fundamental restructuring of the program to support innovation and competition.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Figliola, Patricia Moloney
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: The United States Air Force
This report provides an overview of U.S. Air Force operations.
Date:
November 7, 2018
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: United States Airpower
This report provides an overview of the airpower of the United States military. This includes the U.S. Air Force, and Army, Naval, and Marine Corps aviation.
Date:
November 7, 2018
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tribal Broadband: Status of Deployment and Federal Funding Programs
This report discusses federal funding for tribal broadband, and whether or not it is sufficient. Native American tribal areas and communities tend to lag behind other areas and segments of American society with respect to broadband and telecommunications services.
Date:
November 7, 2018
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Department of the Navy
This report provides basic information on the Department of the Navy, which includes both the Navy and the Marine Corps. It also describes the Coast Guard's relationship to the Department.
Date:
November 8, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library