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Policy Options to Increase Physician Training Education in Proper Opioid Prescribing
This report discusses the recommendations of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis regarding mandating "medical education and prescriber education initiatives in proper opioid prescribing and risks of developing an SUD [Substance Use Disorder]." It provides an overview on various policy options to encourage further training for physicians and other prescription empowered providers while in school and training as well as on the job.
Date:
December 22, 2017
Creator:
Heisler, Elayne J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Floodplain Management and Flood Resilience: Current Policy and Considerations for Congress
This report describes presidential direction for federal floodplain management and presents considerations for Congress.
Date:
December 22, 2017
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.; Horn, Diane P. & Brown, Jared T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Zimbabwe's Political Transition: Issues for Congress
This report discusses the resignation of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe after a military intervention and the installation of one of his former vice-presidents, Emmanuel Mnangagwa as interim President. Various possible outcomes of the change and possible actions by Congress to advance U.S. interests in the region are discussed.
Date:
November 22, 2017
Creator:
Cook, Nicolas & Terrell, Katherine Z.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Beef: It's What's for China
This report discusses the opening of the Chinese market to U.S. beef imports under certain restrictions. The negotiation process and conditions of the agreement and China's current largest beef import partners are also discussed.
Date:
June 22, 2017
Creator:
Greene, Joel L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
S. 488, H.R. 1343, and Section 406 of H.R. 10: Encouraging Employee Ownership
This report provides background and a policy discussion of similar legislation, S. 488, H.R. 1343 (which passed the House on April 4, 2017), and Section 406 in H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act, which passed the House on June 8, 2017. According to H.R. 1343's sponsor, Representative Randy Hultgren, the legislation is aimed at "eas[ing] the ability of companies to offer ownership to their ... employees."
Date:
August 22, 2017
Creator:
Shorter, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority
This report evaluates the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) borrowing authority to receive loans from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), particularly in the context of major floods, and discusses the current financial situation of the NFIP as it begins to pay claims from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Date:
September 22, 2017
Creator:
Horn, Diane P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
H.R. 79, Section 452 of H.R. 10, and Section 913 of H.R. 3280: Helping Angels Lead Our Startups
This report discusses policy issues related to the extension of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act of 2012 focused on corporate regulatory relief and recent legislation in Congress known as the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act.
Date:
August 22, 2017
Creator:
Shorter, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library