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Comparative Data on the Federal Government Budget Estimates Originally Submitted to Congress and the Final Budget Conditions Realized, Fiscal Years 1921-1971
This report provides a listing comparing the amount of the federal budget request for each fiscal year to the final budget. It covers fiscal years 1921 to 1971.
Date:
February 9, 1970
Creator:
Brite, George K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Powers of the President in the Field of Foreign Policy
This report is categorized in four categories: (I) Power as Commander-in-Chief, (II) Power to appoint and receive Ambassadors,(III) Power by and with the consent of the Senate to make Treaties and (IV) Power as chief Executive.
Date:
September 9, 1969
Creator:
Collier, Ellen C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral Contraceptives: An Analysis of Their Use in the United States
This report discusses the use of oral contraceptives in the United States and concerns about their safety and effectiveness as well as related legislation and Senate hearings regarding these concerns.
Date:
July 9, 1970
Creator:
McKenzie, Susan R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Takings Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court: A Chronology
This report is a reverse chronological listing of U.S. Supreme Court decisions addressing claims that a government entity has "taken" private property, as that term is used in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
Date:
December 9, 2013
Creator:
Meltz, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
GAO Bid Protests: Trends and Analysis
This report provides an overview of the time frames and procedures in a Government Accountability Office (GAO) bid protest, including (1) what issues can be protested with GAO; (2) who can file or be a party to a GAO protest; (3) the procedures for bringing and resolving GAO protests; (4) the time frames involved in GAO protests; (5) the automatic stay of contract award or performance triggered by a GAO protest, as well as the basis for agency overrides of automatic stays and judicial review of agency override determinations; (6) the basis and effects of GAO decisions; and (7) reconsideration and "appeal" of GAO decisions.
Date:
August 9, 2013
Creator:
Manuel, Kate M.; Schwartz, Moshe & Martinez, Lucy P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Eliminate Public Financing of Presidential Campaigns
This report discusses the Presidential campaign funding and provides a brief policy overview and raises potential issues for congressional consideration.
Date:
December 9, 2013
Creator:
Garrett, R. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Expiration and Extension of the 2008 Farm Bill
This report discusses the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill for 2013, and provides background information on extension and expiration of this bill.
Date:
December 9, 2013
Creator:
Monke, Jim; Aussenberg, Randy Alison & Stubbs, Megan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Assistance for Wildfire Response and Recovery
This report briefly discusses the options for federal support and assistance for areas affected by wildfire disasters, including the period during wildfires, in the aftermath, and subsequently for preventing a recurrence.
Date:
December 9, 2013
Creator:
Bracmort, Kelsi
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate
Report that presents the background of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), discusses its implementation in the U.S., and analyzes the program's effectiveness.
Date:
January 9, 2013
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues
This report provides an overview of nanotechnology, the National Nanotechnology Initiative, possible reauthorization of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-153), and appropriations issues.
Date:
August 9, 2013
Creator:
Sargent, John F., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
This report describes how the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) immigration provisions work in practice. It discusses legislation passed in the 113th Congress that expanded protections under VAWA, including the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 11/S. 47) and the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S. 744). The report then discusses selected related policy issues and how they were addressed by legislation in the 113th Congress. The report includes appendices on family sponsorship for lawful permanent residence, U visas, and the legislative history of VAWA.
Date:
August 9, 2013
Creator:
Kandel, William A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China: Issues for Congress
Report that presents policy and oversight issues for Congress arising from maritime territorial disputes involving China in the South China Sea (SCS), East China Sea (ECS), and an additional dispute over whether China has a right under international law to regulate U.S. and other foreign military activities in its maritime Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Date:
August 9, 2013
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues
Report that describes the Keystone XL pipeline proposal and the process required for federal approval. It summarizes key arguments for and against the pipeline put forth by the pipeline's developers, federal agencies, environmental groups, and other stakeholders.
Date:
May 9, 2012
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.; Nerurkar, Neelesh; Luther, Linda & Vann, Adam
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Report that provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). It also appends citations to state law in the area and the text of ECPA.
Date:
October 9, 2012
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Abridged Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Report that provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).
Date:
October 9, 2012
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief
Report that discusses the responsibility of four federal agencies for long-term earthquake risk reduction: the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Date:
July 9, 2013
Creator:
Folger, Peter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Potential Federal Tax Implications of United States v. Windsor (Striking Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)): Selected Issues
This report provides an overview of the potential federal tax implications for same-sex married couples of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Windsor, with a focus on the federal income tax. Estate tax issues are also discussed. This report focuses on changes in the interpretation and administration of federal tax law resulting from the Court's decision. The decision itself did not amend federal tax law.
Date:
September 9, 2013
Creator:
Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.; Sherlock, Molly F. & Pettit, Carol A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State Marijuana Legalization Initiatives: Implications for Federal Law Enforcement
This report provides a background on federal marijuana policy as well as an overview of state trends with respect to marijuana decriminalization and legalization--for both medical and recreational uses. It then analyzes relevant issues for U.S. federal law enforcement as well as for the criminal organizations involved in producing, distributing, and profiting from the black market sale of marijuana. This report also outlines a number of related policy questions that Congress may confront. Notably, it does not discuss the legal issues associated with state-level initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
Date:
September 9, 2013
Creator:
Sacco, Lisa N. & Finklea, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Security Clearance Process: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides a primer on some of the fundamental aspects of the security clearance process using a "Frequently Asked Questions" format.
Date:
September 9, 2013
Creator:
Christensen, Michelle D. & Kaiser, Frederick M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Overview of Federal Statutes Governing Wiretapping and Electronic Eavesdropping
Report that provides an overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Topics include the prohibition and penalties of wiretapping and eavesdropping, legal instances of both, and penalties for violations.
Date:
October 9, 2012
Creator:
Stevens, Gina & Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Abbreviated Outline of Federal Statutes Governing Wiretapping and Electronic Eavesdropping
Report that provides a short overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Legal and illegal means of surveillance are noted, as well as the penalties for violations.
Date:
October 9, 2012
Creator:
Stevens, Gina & Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Offshore Marine Aquaculture: Multiple Administrative and Environmental Issues Need to Be Addressed in Establishing a U.S. Regulatory Framework
A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "U. S. aquaculture--the raising of fish and shellfish in captivity--has generally been confined to nearshore coastal waters or in other water bodies, such as ponds, that fall under state regulation. Recently, there has been an increased interest in expanding aquaculture to offshore waters, which would involve raising fish and shellfish in the open ocean, and consequently bringing these types of operations under federal regulation. While the offshore expansion has the potential to increase U.S. aquaculture production, no comprehensive legislative or regulatory framework to manage such an expansion exists. Instead, multiple federal agencies have authority to regulate different aspects of offshore aquaculture under a variety of existing laws that were not designed for this purpose. In this context, GAO was asked to identify key issues that should be addressed in the development of an effective regulatory framework for U.S. offshore aquaculture. In conducting its assessment, GAO administered a questionnaire to a wide variety of key aquaculture stakeholders; analyzed laws, regulations, and key studies; and visited states that regulate nearshore aquaculture industries. Although GAO is not making any recommendations, this review emphasizes the need to carefully consider a …
Date:
May 9, 2008
Creator:
United States. Government Accountability Office.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Surface Coal Mining: Characteristics of Mining in Mountainous Areas of Kentucky and West Virginia
A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Surface coal mining in the mountainous areas of Appalachia--often called "mountaintop mining"--generates controversy, in part because of its scale and the post-mining appearance of the land. Yet there is limited public access to information on the size, location, and life span of these operations, or on how the land can be expected to look afterward. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to report on the characteristics of (1) surface coal mining and (2) reclaimed lands that were disturbed by surface coal mining in the mountainous, eastern part of Kentucky and in West Virginia, where most such mining occurs. Federal and state law requires mining operators to obtain permits before mining. Among other things, the permits identify the acres under open permit (the acres subject to mining associated with a permit that has not been closed) and how the land will be reclaimed--including the post-mining land use, whether the approximate original contour (AOC) of the land will be restored, and the extent to which excess earth, rock, and other materials (known as "spoil") are placed in nearby valleys. For this study, GAO relied on electronic databases …
Date:
December 9, 2009
Creator:
United States. Government Accountability Office.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mortgage Financing: Additional Action Needed to Manage Risks of FHA-Insured Loans with Down Payment Assistance
A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) permits borrowers to obtain down payment assistance from third parties; but, research has raised concerns about the performance of loans with such assistance. Due to these concerns, GAO examined the (1) trends in the use of down payment assistance with FHA-insured loans, (2) the impact that the presence of such assistance has on purchase transactions and house prices, (3) how such assistance influences the performance of these loans, and (4) FHA's standards and controls for these loans."
Date:
November 9, 2005
Creator:
United States. Government Accountability Office.
System:
The UNT Digital Library