Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 43, Pages 6081-6450, October 25, 2019 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 43, Pages 6081-6450, October 25, 2019

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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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: October 25, 2019
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Asylum and Related Protections for Aliens Who Fear Gang and Domestic Violence (open access)

Asylum and Related Protections for Aliens Who Fear Gang and Domestic Violence

This report examines asylum claims with specific focus on gang and domestic violence. It provides background on the topic and also outlines the U.S. Attorney General's decision in "Matter of A-B-," as well as recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in light of that ruling.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Smith, Hillel R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background on issues affecting the Arctic region on a large number of topics including research, policy, and governance of the region. It also outlines specific issues for Congressional consideration such as transportation, pollution, affects on people and animals, and geopolitical concerns.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald; Comay, Laura B.; Folger, Peter; Frittelli, John; Humphries, Marc; Leggett, Jane A. et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Popular Vote (NPV) Initiative: Direct Election of the President by Interstate Compact (open access)

The National Popular Vote (NPV) Initiative: Direct Election of the President by Interstate Compact

This report monitors the National Popular Vote's (NPV) progress in the states. It includes sections that provide brief background on the electoral college, history of the National Popular Vote concept, more detail on the NPV initiative, pros and cons for the NPV, legal issues, and concluding observations.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Neale, Thomas H. & Nolan, Andrew
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Protection of Executive Branch Officials (open access)

Protection of Executive Branch Officials

This report discusses the possibility of protective details for executive branch officials, in response to recent attempted bombing attacks on current and former government officials.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Reese, Shawn & Nagel, Jared C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Secret Service Protection of Persons and Facilities (open access)

U.S. Secret Service Protection of Persons and Facilities

This report discusses the history of U.S. Secret Service (USSS), specific protection activities, and USSS protection issues.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Reese, Shawn
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy (open access)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy

This report discusses the current political and economic landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relationship with the U.S. The UAE has been a significant U.S. partner in Gulf security for more than two decades, and the alliance has deepened further in recent years in order to address multiple regional threats.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
What Legal Obligations do Internet Companies Have to Prevent and Respond to a Data Breach? (open access)

What Legal Obligations do Internet Companies Have to Prevent and Respond to a Data Breach?

This report discusses obligations of Internet companies under both federal and state law. It also discusses several factors Congress might consider when weighing future legislation.
Date: October 25, 2018
Creator: Linebaugh, Chris D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Doing Business with Iran: EU-Iran Trade and Investment Relations (open access)

Doing Business with Iran: EU-Iran Trade and Investment Relations

This report discusses the European Union's (EU's) resumption of business with Iran after the signing of the 2015 nuclear disarmament agreement which led to the lifting of nuclear related sanctions. It outlines rates of business and major investments in Iran by European companies and the effect possible U.S. re-imposition of sanctions against Iran may have on the market and U.S.-EU relations.
Date: October 25, 2017
Creator: Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D. & Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
EPA Proposes to Repeal the Clean Power Act (open access)

EPA Proposes to Repeal the Clean Power Act

This report discusses the EPA's proposal to repeal the Obama Administration's 2015 rule "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (EGUs)" commonly known as the Clean Power Plan (CPP). It includes information about the legal basis for the repeal, process, possible challenges and impacts, as well as actions that Congress might take.
Date: October 25, 2017
Creator: Tsang, Linda
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
GAO Issues Opinions on Applicability of Congressional Review Act to Two Guidance Documents (open access)

GAO Issues Opinions on Applicability of Congressional Review Act to Two Guidance Documents

This report discusses the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) issued opinions regarding whether a 2013 interagency guidance document and a 2016 amendment to the Tongass Land and Resource Management Plan by the Department of Agriculture were considered "rules" and as such be subject to the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The GAO determined neither document was a rule and thus they were not subject to CRA.
Date: October 25, 2017
Creator: Carey, Maeve P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Payments for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Cost-Sharing Reductions (open access)

Payments for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Cost-Sharing Reductions

This report discusses President Trump's announcement that the federal government would stop issuing cost-sharing reductions(CSRs) to insurers under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and potential implications for the insurance market and consumers.
Date: October 25, 2017
Creator: Fernandez, Bernadette
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Poverty in the United States in 2016: In Brief (open access)

Poverty in the United States in 2016: In Brief

This report discuses the poverty rate in the United States for 2016 as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau releases poverty estimates every September for the prior calendar year. Hence, most of the comparisons discussed in this report are year-to-year comparisons. However, in addition to the most recent year's data, this brief will present a historical perspective as well as information on poverty for demographic groups (by family structure, age, race and Hispanic origin, and work status) and by state. Over the past several decades, criticisms of the official poverty measure have led to the development of an alternative research measure called the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), which the Census Bureau has also computed and released. Statistics comparing the official measure with the SPM are provided at the conclusion of this brief.
Date: October 25, 2017
Creator: Dalaker, Joseph
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reconsidering the Clean Power Plan (open access)

Reconsidering the Clean Power Plan

This report provides background on the Clean Power Plan (CPP) and its proposed repeal, describes the administrative steps that are required to repeal or amend a rule, and discusses how the CPP and its proposed repeal fit into the context of recent and projected power sector evolution.
Date: October 25, 2017
Creator: McCarthy, James E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Focus Report, Volume 84, Number 11, October 25, 2016 (open access)

Focus Report, Volume 84, Number 11, October 25, 2016

An article presenting the question of Texas' age for entering the adult criminal justice system.
Date: October 25, 2016
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Research Organization.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which is carried out by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Navy, and gives Navy Aegis cruisers and destroyers a capability for conducting BMD operations. Congress's decisions on the Aegis BMD program could significantly affect U.S. BMD capabilities and funding requirements, and the BMD-related industrial base.
Date: October 25, 2016
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
2020 Census: Additional Actions Could Strengthen Future Census Test Designs (open access)

2020 Census: Additional Actions Could Strengthen Future Census Test Designs

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins ""
Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR TRITIUM RECOVERY FROM THE LIFELITHIUM BLANKET: FY13 FINAL REPORT (open access)

ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR TRITIUM RECOVERY FROM THE LIFELITHIUM BLANKET: FY13 FINAL REPORT

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Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: Bandhauer, T & Adler, J
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests (open access)

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests

This report discusses the history and political background of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia since their breakaway from the former Soviet Union at the end of 1991. It looks at key issues for the 112th Congress including economies, energy, regional politics, local crime, and terrorism.
Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: Nichol, Jim
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress

This report discusses the new defense strategy, which was unveiled by senior DOD leadership based on a review of potential future security challenges, current defense strategy, and budgetary constraints. This strategy will rebalance the Army's global posture and presence, emphasizing where potential problems are likely to arise, such as the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East
Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
B0 Meson Decays to Rho0 K*0, f0 K*0, and Rho- K*+, Including Higher K* Resonances (open access)

B0 Meson Decays to Rho0 K*0, f0 K*0, and Rho- K*+, Including Higher K* Resonances

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Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: Lees, J. P.; Poireau, V.; Tisserand, V.; Garra Tico, J.; Grauges, E.; Martinelli, M. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bounds on Dark Matter Interactions with Electroweak Gauge Bosons (open access)

Bounds on Dark Matter Interactions with Electroweak Gauge Bosons

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Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: Cotta, R. C.; Hewett, J. L.; Le, M. P. & Rizzo, T. G.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress

This report contains the U.S. policy and issues for the 113th Congress in Cuba.
Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources (open access)

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources

This report provides links to cybersecurity hearings and legislation under consideration in the 113th Congress and those considered in the 112th Congress, as well as executive orders and presidential directives, data and statistics, glossaries, and authoritative reports.
Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: Tehan, Rita
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library