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Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Legislation Pending in the 111th Congress
S. 1000, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2007, and H.R. 4106, the Telework Improvements Act of 2008, are currently pending in the 110th Congress. Under the pending legislation and Senate amendments, the heads of executive branch agencies would be required to establish policies under which employees (with some exceptions) could be eligible to participate in telework. This report presents a side-by-side comparison of the provisions of S. 1000, as reported; H.R. 4106, as passed by the House.
Date:
June 11, 2008
Creator:
Schwemle, Barbara L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
This report discusses the relationships between the United States and Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, as well as these three nations' political and economic conditions. The report also discusses key related issues in the second session of the 111th Congress, including the question of the United States' role in the South Caucasus, the significance of regional energy resources to U.S. interests, and other pertinent issues.
Date:
June 17, 2008
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mexico-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress
This report covers the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and U.S.-Mexico drug trafficking. It also looks at migration, environmental issues, legislation in the 111th Congress, and the relationship between the Obama Administration and Mexico.
Date:
July 3, 2008
Creator:
Cook, Colleen W. & Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances
This report covers the contentious travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba from the 1960s to the present time. It includes background on the restrictions, enforcement of restrictions, and arguments for or against maintaining travel restrictions. It also provides background on relevant legislative initiatives during the 106th through the 111th Congresses.
Date:
July 30, 2008
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
This report discusses the relationships between the United States and Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, as well as these three nations' political and economic conditions. It also discusses key related issues in the second session of the 111th Congress, including the question of the United States' role in the South Caucasus, the significance of regional energy resources to U.S. interests, and other pertinent issues.
Date:
August 13, 2008
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
This report discusses the relationships between the United States and Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, as well as these three nations' political and economic conditions. It also discusses key related issues in the second session of the 111th Congress, including the question of the United States' role in the South Caucasus, the significance of regional energy resources to U.S. interests, and other pertinent issues.
Date:
September 24, 2008
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Legislation Pending in the 111th Congress
S. 1000, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2007, and H.R. 4106, the Telework Improvements Act of 2008, are currently pending in the 110th Congress. Under the pending legislation and Senate amendments, the heads of executive branch agencies would be required to establish policies under which employees (with some exceptions) could be eligible to participate in telework. This report presents a side-by-side comparison of the provisions of S. 1000, as reported; H.R. 4106, as passed by the House.
Date:
October 20, 2008
Creator:
Schwemle, Barbara L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Tax Issues in the 111th Congress
None
Date:
December 4, 2008
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Surface Transportation Program Reauthorization Issues for the 111th Congress
None
Date:
December 4, 2008
Creator:
Fischer, John W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Organizing the U.S. Government for National Security: Overview of the Interagency Reform Debates
This report aims to help frame the emerging debates for the 111th Congress by taking note of the leading advocates for change, highlighting identified shortcomings in key elements of the current system, and describing categories of emerging proposals for change.
Date:
December 16, 2008
Creator:
Dale, Catherine; Serafino, Nina M. & Towell, Pat
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Leadership Election Contests in the Senate, 94th-111th Congresses
None
Date:
December 19, 2008
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campaign Finance: Potential Legislative and Policy Issues for the 111th Congress
This report discusses selected campaign finance policy issues that may receive attention during the 111th Congress such as the electronic filing of senate campaign finance reports, bundling, hybrid advertising, joint fundraising committees, 527 Organizations and more.
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
Garret, R. S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Leadership Election Contests in the House of Representatives, 94th-111th Congresses
This report contains data on votes for Speaker of the House for the 94th through 110th Congresses and elections in party conferences or caucuses for major leaders within each party for the 94th through 111th Congresses. It reflects actual balloting on the House floor for Speaker and in the Democratic Caucus and Republican Conference for other positions.
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 111th Congress: A Profile
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 111th Congress. Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age and length of service, occupation, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity, foreign births, and military service.
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
Amer, Mildred
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 111th Congress: A Profile
None
Date:
December 31, 2008
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Quality Issues in the 111th Congress: Oversight and Implementation
None
Date:
January 6, 2009
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and Recent Financial Turmoil: Issues and Analysis
This report briefly introduces aspects of the current financial instability. Following this, it outlines the EESA legislation, the steps that Treasury has taken to implement EESA, and current legislation amending the EESA. The report concludes with a more in-depth analysis of the current financial instability, including potential causes of financial instability in general, some sources of the current instability, and how financial instability may spill over into the broader economy.
Date:
January 13, 2009
Creator:
Webel, Baird & Murphy, Edward V.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act
TThis report briefly discusses the Air Carrier Access Act's (ACAA) statutory provisions, accompanying regulations, relevant judicial opinions, legislation in the 110th Congress, and possible considerations for the 111th Congress.
Date:
January 15, 2009
Creator:
Toland, Carol J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Issues in the 111th Congress
This report provides a brief overview on the issue of climate change as well as other Clean Air Act issues of interest to the 111th Congress.
Date:
January 16, 2009
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Budget Process Reform in the 111th Congress: A Brief Overview
This report briefly discusses the context in which federal budget process changes are made and identifies selected reform proposals by major category. The identification of reform proposals in this report is not intended to be comprehensive; other Congressional Research Service reports discuss different aspects of budget process reform in more detail.
Date:
January 16, 2009
Creator:
Keith, Robert
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The War Crimes Act: Current Issues
This report discusses current issues related to the War Crimes Act of 1996 and Common Article 3 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which sets out minimum standards for the treatment of detainees in armed conflicts "not of an international character (e.g., civil wars, rebellions, and other conflicts between State and non-State actors).
Date:
January 22, 2009
Creator:
Garcia, Michael J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Population Assistance and Family Planning Programs: Issues for Congress
This report provides context for the debate concerning international population planning based on principles of volunteerism and informed choice that gives participants access to information on all methods of birth control and discusses funding levels.
Date:
January 26, 2009
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues
This report addresses causes, prevalence, and consequences of violence against women (VAW). It provides examples of U.S. activities that address VAW directly or include anti-VAW components. It also outlines possible policy considerations for the 111th Congress, including the scope and effectiveness of U.S. programs; further integrating anti-VAW programs into U.S. assistance and foreign policy mechanisms; and strengthening U.S. government coordination of anti-VAW activities.
Date:
January 28, 2009
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa; Ribando Seelke, Clare; Serafino, Nina M.; Margesson, Rhoda & Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Islam: Sunnis and Shiites
This report includes a historical background of the Sunni-Shiite split and discusses the differences in religious beliefs and practices between and within each Islamic sect as well as their similarities. The report also relates Sunni and Shiite religious beliefs to discussions of terrorism and sectarian violence that may be of interest during the 111th Congress.
Date:
January 28, 2009
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library