Selected Federal Programs in Which Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary Schools and Children may Participate (open access)

Selected Federal Programs in Which Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary Schools and Children may Participate

This report contains descriptions of Federal programs in which nonpublic schools and children may participate.
Date: March 25, 1969
Creator: Campbell, Colleen
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rumania, 1967-1968: A Brief Survey (open access)

Rumania, 1967-1968: A Brief Survey

This report is a brief survey of Rumania In the years 1967-1968 and discusses its political affairs, economic sector, foreign affairs, and some other factors.
Date: March 25, 1968
Creator: Whelan, Joseph G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Man's Impact on the Global Environment: Assessment and Recommendations for Action (open access)

Man's Impact on the Global Environment: Assessment and Recommendations for Action

This report addresses the findings and recommendations regarding global problems.
Date: March 25, 1971
Creator: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Military Selective Service Act of 1967:Its Basic Provisions and Implementation by Executive Order 11360 (open access)

The Military Selective Service Act of 1967:Its Basic Provisions and Implementation by Executive Order 11360

This report describes an outline of provisions for Military selective service act of 1967 and changes to it that effected through the executive order 11360.
Date: March 25, 1968
Creator: Stillson, Albert C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Orders: A Brief History of Their Use and The President's Power to Issue Them (open access)

Executive Orders: A Brief History of Their Use and The President's Power to Issue Them

This report outlines the history and use of Executive Orders in the United States.
Date: March 25, 1977
Creator: Williams, Grover S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. Sec. 552) Background, Judicial Construction, Select Bibliography, and Pending Proposals to Amend the Act,1974, March 23 (open access)

The Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. Sec. 552) Background, Judicial Construction, Select Bibliography, and Pending Proposals to Amend the Act,1974, March 23

This report is a descriptive journey of the freedom of information cct (5 U.S.C. Sec. 552) background, judicial construction, select bibliography, and pending proposals to amend the act
Date: March 25, 1974
Creator: Wallace, Paul S., Jr.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Impoundment of Congressionally Appropriated Funds: An Analysis of Recent Federal Court Decisions (open access)

Presidential Impoundment of Congressionally Appropriated Funds: An Analysis of Recent Federal Court Decisions

This report
Date: March 25, 1974
Creator: Glass, Stuart
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and potential issues for Congress on the Navy's irregular warfare (IW) and counterterrorism (CT) operations. Congress's decisions regarding Navy IW and CT operations can affect Navy operations and funding requirements, and the implementation of the nation's overall IW and CT strategies.
Date: March 25, 2016
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy: Frequently Asked Questions (open access)

U.S. Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy: Frequently Asked Questions

This report provides information and context for trade topics. It is intended to assist Members and staff who may be new to trade issues. The report is divided into four sections in a question-and-answer format: trade concepts; U.S. trade performance; formulation of U.S. trade policy; and trade and investment issues.
Date: March 25, 2016
Creator: Morrison, Wayne M.; Jackson, James K.; Jones, Vivian C.; Villarreal, M. A.; Fefer, Rachel F. & Feng, Ashley
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Commemorative Days, Weeks, and Months: Background and Current Practice (open access)

Commemorative Days, Weeks, and Months: Background and Current Practice

This report summarizes the different types of commemorative time periods--federal holidays; patriotic and national observances; and commemorative days, weeks, and months. Second, it discusses the current rules in the House and Senate that govern this type of legislation. Finally, the report discusses options for Congress, including introducing legislation in the House and Senate, and asking the president to issue a proclamation.
Date: March 25, 2016
Creator: Straus, Jacob R. & Nagel, Jared C.
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 an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress, and refers readers to more in-depth CRS reports on specific Arctic-related issues. The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities in the Arctic, and has heightened interest in, and concerns about, the region's future.
Date: March 25, 2016
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
President Obama's Historic Visit to Cuba (open access)

President Obama's Historic Visit to Cuba

This report briefly discusses the details of President Obama's visit to Cuba. Before the trip, the White House set forth the goals of the visit, stating that the President would build on progress toward normalizing relations, including advancing commercial and people-to-people ties and expressing support for human rights.
Date: March 25, 2016
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Postal Reform (open access)

Postal Reform

This report examines the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS's) financial crisis and the resulting legislative action. Although its short-term financial performance has improved, the USPS faces severe long-term financial straits, largely due to digital alternatives. USPS has a negative net worth and mounting obligations for retiree health benefits.
Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Stevens, Nye
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Child Tax Credit: Current Law and Legislative History (open access)

The Child Tax Credit: Current Law and Legislative History

This report provides background information on the child tax credit. Specifically, this report provides an overview of the child tax credit under current law, as well as a legislative history of this tax benefit, which helps explain its purpose and current structure.
Date: March 25, 2013
Creator: Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aging Infrastructure: Dam Safety (open access)

Aging Infrastructure: Dam Safety

To help inform discussions on the federal role in dam safety, this report provides background information on the nation’s dam safety activities and funding mechanisms.
Date: March 25, 2008
Creator: Lane, Nic
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 109th Congress (open access)

Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 109th Congress

This report discusses air pollutants (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), which account for about two-thirds of U.S. electricity generation. These gases include several pollutants that directly pose risks to human health and welfare. The report also discusses the utilities that are subject to an array of environmental regulations.
Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Parker, Larry & Blodgett, John E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Continuity of Operations (COOP): An Overview of Concepts and Challenges (open access)

Congressional Continuity of Operations (COOP): An Overview of Concepts and Challenges

This report discusses the circumstances surrounding COOP planning, including provisions for alternative meeting sites and methods for conducting House and Senate meetings and floor sessions when Capitol facilities are not available.
Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Petersen, R. Eric & Seifert, Jeffrey W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medicaid Regulation of Governmental Providers (open access)

Medicaid Regulation of Governmental Providers

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Date: March 25, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Legal Overview of P.L. 107-174, the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (open access)

Legal Overview of P.L. 107-174, the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002

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Date: March 25, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy LX(R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy LX(R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the LX(R) amphibious ship program, a Navy program to build a new class of 11 amphibious ships. The Navy wants to procure the first LX(R) in FY2020.
Date: March 25, 2015
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Government Interventions in Financial Markets: Economic and Historic Analysis of Subprime Mortgage Options (open access)

Government Interventions in Financial Markets: Economic and Historic Analysis of Subprime Mortgage Options

This report summarizes and analyzes four previous government market interventions in light of current mortgage market conditions.
Date: March 25, 2008
Creator: Weiss, N. Eric
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs (open access)

Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs

The Direct-to-Consumer advertising of perscription drugs by pharmaceutical companies has been described as any promotional effort with respect to these drugs that targets the general public through the lay media. This report contains information on growth in spending on direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, the impact of such advertising, the FDA's existing authority to regulate such advertising, funding, and legislative issues.
Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Vogt, Donna U.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Flow of Business: Typical Day on the Senate Floor (open access)

Flow of Business: Typical Day on the Senate Floor

Several authorities govern the daily chamber work of the Senate: its standing rules, standing orders, unanimous consent agreements, precedent, and tradition. Because these authorities have different influence at certain times, no Senate session day is truly typical. This report discusses procedures and business that usually occur every session day, and refers to certain business items that may occur less frequently.
Date: March 25, 2013
Creator: Davis, Christopher M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Program (open access)

North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Program

This report includes information regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons program. This information includes background, development, and analysis
Date: March 25, 2005
Creator: Niksch, Larry A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library