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Science and Technology Issues in the 113th Congress
This report briefly outlines an array of science and technology policy issues that may come before the 113th Congress.
Date:
December 27, 2013
Creator:
Gottron, Frank
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Crisis in South Sudan
This report provides an overview of the recent humanitarian situation in South Sudan. The United States is the largest provider of bilateral foreign assistance to South Sudan and a major financial contributor to international peacekeeping efforts there.
Date:
December 27, 2013
Creator:
Ploch Blanchard, Lauren
System:
The UNT Digital Library
In Re Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001: Claims Against Saudi Defendants Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA)
This report summarizes the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and jurisdiction in cases against foreign defendants and analyzes the court of appeals decision. It also discusses legislative efforts to address these issues(S. 1535 and H.R. 3143).
Date:
December 27, 2013
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oman: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report describes the relationship between the United States and the Sultanate of Oman, especially with respect to Oman's support of U.S. efforts toward peace in the Middle East, the U.S. free trade agreement with Oman, and Oman's relatively close relations with Iran, the last of which seems incongruous with the other positive aspects of Oman's relationship with the U.S.
Date:
December 27, 2013
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Overview and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the General System of Preferences (GSP) which provides nonreciprocal, duty-free tariff treatment to certain products imported from designated beneficiary developing countries (BDCs).
Date:
December 27, 2017
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report looks at the history and current need for a Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. Potential issues for Congress include the role and need for the GCV in a downsized Army that will likely have fewer heavy brigade combat teams (HBCTs).
Date:
December 27, 2011
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Obstruction of Justice: an Overview of Some of the Federal Statutes that Prohibit Interference with Judicial, Executive, or Legislative Activities
None
Date:
December 27, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers
None
Date:
December 27, 2005
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union in 2006 and Beyond
None
Date:
December 27, 2005
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Obstruction of Congress: An Abridged Overview of Federal Criminal Laws Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities
None
Date:
December 27, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Employment: National and State Trends and Issues
The 110th Congress is addressing many issues that could have a major impact on the U.S. motor vehicle manufacturing industry. This includes adopting new fuel economy standards for automobiles and light trucks (P.L. 110-140), plus consideration of legislation that may be used to help promote the manufacturing of future generations of fuel-efficient vehicles (S. 2191). This report looks at four sets of issues that have received attention in Congress or among the public more widely, with respect to employment in the U.S. motor manufacturing industry.
Date:
December 27, 2007
Creator:
Cooney, Stephen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare Physician Payment Updates and the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) System
This report provides a background on the Medicare fee schedule, the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) system and the annual updates, and discusses recent proposal to address this issue.
Date:
December 27, 2011
Creator:
Hahn, Jim & Mulvey, Janemarie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Federal Assistance Programs
The impact on children of domestic violence was an issue of interest in the 109th Congress. The first session of the 109th Congress ended with the passage of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-162), which contained new initiatives to address concerns about children and youth exposed to and victimized by domestic violence. This report discusses existing federal programs and initiatives that have been established to assist such children and youth, and new provisions enacted in P.L. 109-162.
Date:
December 27, 2006
Creator:
Cooper, Edith Fairman
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Zimbabwe Backgrounder
None
Date:
December 27, 2001
Creator:
Copson, Raymond W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Transitions
None
Date:
December 27, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Statutes: What They Are and Where to Find Them
This report provides a brief overview of federal statutes and where to find them, both in print and on the internet. When Congress passes a law, it may amend or repeal earlier enactments or it may write on a clean slate. After providing an overview on the basics of federal statutes, this report gives guidance on where federal statutes, in their various forms, may be located on the Internet.
Date:
December 27, 2007
Creator:
Foley, Cassandra L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Influenza Vaccine Shortages and Implications
This report concerns the shortage of flu vaccine in the fall of 2004 renewed discussion of the fragility of the nation's system for providing this potentially life-saving product. Some have expressed concern that this situation bodes ill for national preparedness for an influenza pandemic or a large-scale bioterrorism event. This report will describe the current system of flu vaccine production and delivery, the causes of supply problems, and options for improvement.
Date:
December 27, 2004
Creator:
Lister, Sarah A. & Williams, Erin D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Qatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses Qatar's governmental structure and politics, economy, foreign policy and regional disputes with other Gulf countries, U.S.-Qatar relations and security collaboration, and human rights issues.
Date:
December 27, 2017
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Barriers to Corporate Fraud: How They Work, Why They Fail
The report focuses on the internal controls on American corporations (including corporate governance, business ethics, managerial structure and compensation, internal counsel, and whistleblowers), as well as external controls (government regulation, external auditors and accountants, and the judicial process). A recurring theme is the limited efficacy of many safeguards and watchdogs in cases of "control fraud," where fraud is directed or abetted by top management, and where unethical or abusive practices may become the organizational norm. Another broad question raised by the report is whether the post-Enron scandals were a one-time event, made possible by the stock market bubble of the 1990s and several other unique historical developments which together constituted a "perfect storm," or whether fraud is a cyclical phenomenon associated with the end of long bull markets.
Date:
December 27, 2004
Creator:
Jickling, Mark
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 27, 2010
Creator:
Manning, Jennifer E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Expiring Unemployment Insurance Provisions
Several key provisions related to extended federal unemployment benefits are temporary and, therefore, scheduled to expire.This report describes the consequences of these expirations for the financing and availability of unemployment benefits in states.The report also summarizes current legislative proposals to extend these expiring provision.
Date:
December 27, 2013
Creator:
Isaacs, Katelin P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare, CHAMPUS and CHAMPVA: A Brief Comparison of the Major Provisions
This report is a comparison of three major Federal health programs: Medicare, the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) and the Civilian Health and Medical Program-Veterans Administration (CHAMPVA).
Date:
December 27, 1974
Creator:
Nemesnyik, Ilona
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Work Incentive (Win) Amendments in the First Session of the 92nd Congress
This report concerns cash public assistance provisions related to the Work Incentive (WIN) program for recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
Date:
December 27, 1971
Creator:
Humphreys, Joseph R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Second Chance Homes: Federal Funding, Programs, and Services
None
Date:
December 27, 2006
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library