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Air Force F-22 Fighter Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the Air Force F-22 fighter, also known as the Raptor. The administration wants to end F-22 procurement at 187 aircraft, and the administration's proposed FY2010 budget does not request funding for the procurement of additional F-22s in FY2010. The issue of F-22 procurement has emerged as one of the highest-profile items of debate on the FY2010 defense budget. This report discusses both sides of the debate.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Air Force Next-Generation Bomber: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses key issues regarding funding for a next-generation bomber (NGB) program. Congress's decisions on these issues could affect Air Force capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. aircraft manufacturing industrial base.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Assistance and Government- Sponsored Investment Activities in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia
This report examines China's foreign assistance and government-supported, often-preferential investment ventures in three regions: Africa, Latin America (Western Hemisphere), and Southeast Asia. These activities often are collectively referred to as "economic assistance" by some analysts and in this report.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Lum, Thomas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Budget: Current and Upcoming Issues
This report examines changes to the Federal Budget for Fiscal Years 2008-2010. The report considers the factors that have an effect on various budgetary functions and decisions. The report specifically focuses on the effect of the 2007-2008 financial recession on the budget, but also considers more long-term fiscal issues such as health care for retiring Baby-Boomers.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Financial Market Supervision: Canada's Perspective
This report presents an overview of Canada's financial system and its supervisory framework and draws some distinctions between that system and the current U.S. framework.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Global Financial Crisis: Analysis and Policy Implications
This report provides a historical account and analysis of the crisis through November 14, 2009. While business contraction appears to have abated, unemployment is shown to be on the rise and many businesses and countries are still facing difficulties.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Nanto, Dick K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Nuclear Program: Status
This report looks at the background of Iran's nuclear policy. It covers the current status of Iran's nuclear facilities, and current controversy surrounding them, as well as the effects of international sanctions on Iran, recent sabotages on the Iran Enrichment Program, an estimated timeline of Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities, and whether or not Iran even has a nuclear weapons program.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress
This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties, especially with regards to the recent economic downturn. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan, including the recent and ongoing political turmoil in Tokyo.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Chanlett-Avery, Emma; Cooper, William H.; Manyin, Mark E. & Konishi, Weston S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Aircraft Procurement and Strike Fighter Shortfall: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the Navy's proposed FY2011 budget requests (about $1.8 billion) for the procurement of 22 F/A- 18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters and about $1.0 billion for the procurement of 12 EA-18G Growler electric attack aircraft.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reauthorizing the Satellite Home Viewing Provisions in the Communications Act and the Copyright Act: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sexual Violence in African Conflicts
This report focuses on current conflicts in Africa in which sexual violence is reported to be widespread or systematic. It describes the context in which such violence takes place, selected cases where it is currently occurring, and U.S. policy responses. It concludes with a discussion of potential policy considerations for Congress.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tactical Aircraft Modernization: Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview discussion on the modernization of U.S. military tactical aircraft, meaning fighter aircraft, strike fighters, and attack planes. Tactical aircraft are a major component of U.S. military capability, and account for a significant portion of U.S. defense spending. In early 2009, the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps collectively had an inventory of about 3,500 tactical aircraft.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traumatic Brain Injury: Care and Treatment of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans
This report provides a review of traumatic brain injury (TBI) as an illness, its prevalence among veterans, current activity to address the issue in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and current policy issues.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Corby-Edwards, Amalia K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans Affairs: Basic Eligibility for Disability Benefit Programs
This report examines the eligibility criteria and the fundamentals of the VA-administered disability benefit programs and related issues. It supplements and condenses the relevant materials that are available from the VA and its website. It also provides specific citations for further information and more in-depth analysis of information contained herein.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Weimer, Douglas Reid
System:
The UNT Digital Library
VH-71/VXX Presidential Helicopter Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the VH-71 program, which is intended to provide 23 new presidential helicopters to replace the current fleet of 19 aging presidential helicopters.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
V-22 Osprey Tilt-Rotor Aircraft: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses background information on the V-22 Osprey Tilt-Rotor Aircraft, as well as procurement and related oversight issues for Congress.
Date:
November 25, 2009
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Changing Demographic Profile of the United States
This report illustrates how the United States has been in the midst of a profound demographic change: the rapid aging of its population, as reflected by an increasing proportion of persons aged 65 and older, and an increasing median age in the population.
Date:
September 25, 2009
Creator:
Shrestha, Laura B. & Heisler, Elayne J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers
This report provides a brief overview of the European Union (EU), an economic and political partnership between 27 sovereign member states. The report describes the formation of the EU, the three main institutions of the EU, and the EU's relationship with the United States.
Date:
September 25, 2009
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report consists of different categories such as The F-35 in Brief, Program Origin and Milestone, International Participation etc. It also discusses about issues for congress and Legislative Activity for FY2010.
Date:
September 25, 2009
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Factors Affecting the Demand for Long-Term Care Insurance: Issues for Congress
This report provides information about the issues for Congress on Factors Affecting the Demand for Long-Term Care Insurance. This report will discuss the role of LTCI in financing LTC costs and current trends in the LTCI industry.
Date:
September 25, 2009
Creator:
Mulvey, Janemarie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Filling U.S. Senate Vacancies: Perspectives and Contemporary Developments
None
Date:
September 25, 2009
Creator:
Neale, Thomas H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
"Gang of Four" Congressional Intelligence Notifications
This report reviews the history of Gang of Four notification process and compares this procedure with that of the "Gang of Eight" notification procedure.
Date:
September 25, 2009
Creator:
Cumming, Alfred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law?
This report provides background on the Library Project, legal issues raised by digitization and indexing projects, and the proposed settlement.
Date:
September 25, 2009
Creator:
Manuel, Kate M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immigration: Frequently Asked Questions on the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)
This report addresses frequently asked questions regarding the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), a formula grant program that provides financial assistance to states and localities for correctional officer salary costs incurred for incarcerating "undocumented criminal aliens."
Date:
September 25, 2009
Creator:
Ester, Karma
System:
The UNT Digital Library