Protecting Consumers and Businesses from Fraudulent Robocalls (open access)

Protecting Consumers and Businesses from Fraudulent Robocalls

This report discusses efforts by Congress and the Federal Communications Commision (FCC) to combat robocall scams and prevent them from reaching consumers. It includes an overview of what robocalls are, their legitimate uses, regulation, and complaint procedures for consumers.
Date: October 10, 2018
Creator: Figliola, Patricia Moloney
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Religious [Intolerance] in Indonesia (open access)

Religious [Intolerance] in Indonesia

This report discusses the increasing religious intolerance in Indonesia. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, and it has long been known for its moderate interpretations of Islam. The text outlines background, information about Muslim groups, foreign influence, religious schools, government actions, and responses by Indonesia and the U.S.
Date: October 10, 2018
Creator: Mackey, Wil & Dolven, Ben
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
SBA Veterans Assistance Programs: An Analysis of Contemporary Issues (open access)

SBA Veterans Assistance Programs: An Analysis of Contemporary Issues

This report provides an overview of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs to provide training and other assistants to veterans seeking civilian employment. It includes sections discussing SBA programs, an economic profile of veteran-owned businesses, veterans' employment and business development programs, veterans' access to capital, federal contracting goals for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and the military reservist economic injury disaster loan program.
Date: October 10, 2018
Creator: Dilger, Robert Jay & Lowry, Sean
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Temporary Protected Status: Overview and Current Issues (open access)

Temporary Protected Status: Overview and Current Issues

This report describes Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the context of humanitarian responses to migration and also briefly describes one alternative -- Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) -- including the historical use of these mechanisms. It also provides data on the countries currently designated for TPS, outlines past legislation to provide lawful permanent resident status to certain TPS-designated foreign nationals, and provides examples of activity in the 115th Congress related to TPS.
Date: October 10, 2018
Creator: Wilson, Jill H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas State Office of Risk Management Annual Financial Report: 2018 (open access)

Texas State Office of Risk Management Annual Financial Report: 2018

Annual financial report of the Texas State Office of Risk Management documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2018.
Date: October 10, 2018
Creator: Texas. State Office of Risk Management.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can the President Pardon Contempt of Court? Probably Yes. (open access)

Can the President Pardon Contempt of Court? Probably Yes.

This report provides a brief background of contempt of court, explores the various arguments regarding whether a pardon can relieve an individual of criminal liability for contempt, and discusses potential congressional responses to the perceived abuse of the pardon power.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: Thompson, Richard M., II
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Glider Kit, Engine, and Vehicle Regulations (open access)

Glider Kit, Engine, and Vehicle Regulations

This report examines EPA's and selected other federal agencies' requirements on glider kits and glider vehicles and outlines the congressional response.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: Lattanzio, Richard K. & Lowry, Sean
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Military Child Development Program: Background and Issues (open access)

Military Child Development Program: Background and Issues

This report traces the development of DOD-sponsored childcare services and discusses these issues in greater depth in order to support Members of Congress in their oversight role. The next section gives an overview of DOD's justification for the CDP program and demand for services. Next is a discussion of current CDP components, policies, and funding. This is followed by the legislative history of DOD-sponsored childcare in the military. The final section discusses issues and options for Congress related to oversight and funding of military childcare programs.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: Kamarck, Kristy N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 32, Pages 5117-5316, August 10, 2018 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 32, Pages 5117-5316, August 10, 2018

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 10, 2018
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: History, Impact, and Issues (open access)

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: History, Impact, and Issues

This report examines debates over what constitutes an unfunded federal mandate and UMRA's implementation. It focuses on UMRA's requirement that CBO issue written cost estimate statements for federal mandates in legislation, its procedures for raising points of order in the House and Senate concerning unfunded federal mandates in legislation, and its requirement that federal agencies prepare written cost estimate statements for federal mandates in rules.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: Dilger, Robert Jay
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
University of Texas at Arlington Operating Budget: 2019 (open access)

University of Texas at Arlington Operating Budget: 2019

Proposed budget for the University of Texas at Arlington outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas at Arlington
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas at Austin Operating Budget: 2019, Volume 1 (open access)

University of Texas at Austin Operating Budget: 2019, Volume 1

Proposed budget for the University of Texas at Austin outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas at Austin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas at Austin Operating Budget: 2019, Volume 2 (open access)

University of Texas at Austin Operating Budget: 2019, Volume 2

Proposed budget for the University of Texas at Austin outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas at Austin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas at Austin, Operating Budget: 2019, Volume 3 (open access)

University of Texas at Austin, Operating Budget: 2019, Volume 3

Proposed budget for the University of Texas at Austin outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas at Austin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas Health Center at San Antonio Operating Budget: 2019 (open access)

University of Texas Health Center at San Antonio Operating Budget: 2019

Proposed budget for the University of Texas Health Center at San Antonio outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas Health Center at San Antonio
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Operating Budget: 2019 (open access)

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Operating Budget: 2019

Proposed budget for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Operating Budget: 2019 (open access)

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Operating Budget: 2019

Proposed budget for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Operating Budget: 2019 (open access)

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Operating Budget: 2019

Proposed budget for the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Operating Budget: 2019 (open access)

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Operating Budget: 2019

Proposed budget for the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Operating Budget: 2019 (open access)

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Operating Budget: 2019

Proposed budget for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Operating Budget: 2019 (open access)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Operating Budget: 2019

Proposed budget for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas System Administration Operating Budget: 2019 (open access)

University of Texas System Administration Operating Budget: 2019

Proposed budget for the University of Texas System Administration outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: August 10, 2018
Creator: University of Texas System. Administration.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
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
President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh: Initial Observations (open access)

President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh: Initial Observations

This report discusses the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and what his confirmation to the Court would mean. The report includes seven noteworthy opinions written by Judge Kavanaugh while serving on the D.C. Circuit Court.
Date: July 10, 2018
Creator: Nolan, Andrew
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library