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The Global Financial Crisis: Increasing IMF Resources and the Role of Congress
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Date:
June 5, 2009
Creator:
Sanford, Jonathan E. & Weiss, Martin A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Education of Individuals with Disabilities: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This report will examine the similarities and differences in the IDEA, Section 504, and ADA coverage of education including the implications of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
Date:
January 5, 2009
Creator:
Jones, Nancy Lee & Toland, Carol J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Health, Workforce, Quality, and Related Provisions in H.R. 3962
This report discusses health care reform, which was at the top of the domestic policy agenda for the 111th Congress, driven by concerns about the growing ranks of the uninsured and the unsustainable growth in spending on health care and health insurance.
Date:
November 5, 2009
Creator:
Redhead, C. Stephen
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008: Selected Issues
None
Date:
December 5, 2009
Creator:
Sarata, Amanda K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
GSE Regulatory Reform: Frequently Asked Questions
This report summarizes the most frequently asked questions regarding GSE regulatory reform. It also discusses about who currently regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the FHL Banks?
Date:
January 5, 2009
Creator:
Weiss, N. Eric
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Peacekeeping/Stabilization and Conflict Transitions: Background and Congressional Action on the Civilian Response/Reserve Corps and other Civilian Stabilization and Reconstruction Capabilities
In its second session, the 110th Congress enacted legislation that "operationalizes" the Department of State and other federal agencies for S&R efforts by authorizing the creation of federal civilian "response" units, as well as the creation of a volunteer S&R civilian reserve force. This report provides background on these issues and discusses proposals and tracks related legislative action.
Date:
February 5, 2009
Creator:
Serafino, Nina M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Law of Church and State: Public Aid to Sectarian Schools
This report gives a brief overview of the evolution of the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment in regards to sectarian schools at all levels. It analyzes the categories of aid that have been addressed by the Court and also explains which categories have been held to be constitutionally permissible or impermissible, both at the elementary and secondary school level and at the college level. The report also briefly discusses H.R. 1 of the 111th Congress, economic stimulus legislation that includes provisions that would provide assistance to institutions of higher education for modernization, renovation, and repair of facilities.
Date:
February 5, 2009
Creator:
Brougher, Cynthia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Program
This report discusses VH-71 presidential helicopter, which has experienced noteworthy cost increases and schedule delays, which have generated controversy and scrutiny. The VH-71 is intended to replace the President's current operational fleet of helicopters, consisting of 11 VH-3D Sea Kings and 8 VH-60N Night Hawks.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Bolkcom, Christopher
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Accession to ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC)
This report analyze the legal and diplomatic issues involved with the possible accession of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) by the United States. It is expected that this process could be concluded within the year.
Date:
May 5, 2009
Creator:
Manyin, Mark E.; Garcia, Michael J. & Morrison, Wayne M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Reform: An Overview of Proposals in the 111th Congress
This report examines three main categories of tax reform: fundamental tax reform, tax reform based on the elimination of the individual alternative minimum tax (AMT), and proposals for reforming the corporate income tax in the 111th Congress.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Bickley, James M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC): Summary of Actions in Support of Housing and Financial Markets
This report discusses recent actions taken by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in support of housing and financial markets, including: a temporary increase in deposit insurance as required by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343), the resolution of bank failures, the development of the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP), and efforts to reduce foreclosures.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Gonzales, Oscar R. & Getter, Darryl E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Flood Policy Challenges: Lessons from the 2008 Midwest Flood
This report provides a primer on recent developments, the federal role in flood policy, and the limitations of levees and dams. It also discusses lessons from the 2008 Midwest flood compared to the 1993 flood, and the evolution of U.S. flood policy. It pays particular attention to the role of Congress and federal agencies and programs, and the available tools for addressing the nation's flood challenge.
Date:
February 5, 2009
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oversight of High-Containment Biological Laboratories: Issues for Congress
This report focuses on the federal government's regulation of high containment laboratories. It explains the concepts of biosecurity and biosafety, including the mechanisms by which the federal government oversees their implementation; describes the proliferation of high-containment laboratories; discusses issues facing federal policymakers; and identifies policy options for congressional consideration.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Gottron, Frank & Shea, Dana A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) "Swine Flu" Outbreak: An Overview
This report provides an overview of key actions taken and authorities invoked by WHO and the U.S. government. First, it discusses the WHO process to determine the phase of a threatened or emerging flu pandemic and touches on a number of related issues. The report then examines actions taken by the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services and provides information about appropriations and funding for pandemic flu activities.
Date:
May 5, 2009
Creator:
Lister, Sarah A. & Redhead, C. S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legal Issues Related to Funding for Religious Schools in P.L. 111-5, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
This report will provide a brief overview of the prohibition on the use of funds by institutions of higher education, including proposals considered by the House and Senate before the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA, P.L. 111-5) was enacted. It will also analyze the constitutionality of the distribution of federal money to religious schools in the context of common questions raised by these provisions.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Brougher, Cynthia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense in Europe
This report discusses how successive U.S. governments have urged the creation of an anti-missile system to protect against long-range ballistic missile threats from adversary states. The proposed U.S. system has encountered resistance in some European countries and beyond.
Date:
May 5, 2009
Creator:
Hildreth, Steven A. & Ek, Carl
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
F-22A Raptor
This report examines the Air Force's F-22A Raptor program, including costs and schedule; considers several key issues, and concludes with a synopsis of recent legislative activity on the program.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Bolkcom, Christopher
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appellate Jurisdiction Over Military Court Cases
This report surveys military courts' jurisdiction, the structure of appellate review for military cases, interactions between military and civilian courts, and legislative proposals.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Henning, Anna C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Parliamentary-Style Question Period: Proposals and Issues for Congress
This report surveys how question periods are conducted in Britain and other parliamentary democracies, examines previous proposals for question periods in the United States, considers potential advantages and disadvantages of a question period, and outlines some legislative considerations for policymakers considering a question period for Congress.
Date:
March 5, 2009
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United States and Europe: Current Issues
This report examines the current state of the transatlantic relationship and discusses some key issues which may have implications for U.S. interests during the 111th Congress.
Date:
August 5, 2009
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Homeland Security Assistance to States and Localities: A Summary and Issues for the 111th Congress
This report summarizes several emergency management and homeland security programs, and identifies and analyzes potential issues for the 111th Congress. These issues include the purpose and number of assistance programs; the evaluation of the use of grant funding; the determination of eligible grant recipients; the programs' funding amounts; and the programs; funding distribution methodologies.
Date:
August 5, 2009
Creator:
Reese, Shawn
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Background and Policy Issues
This report provides an overview of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child's (CRC) background and structure and examines evolving U.S. policy toward the Convention, including past and current Administration positions and congressional perspectives. It also highlights issues for the 112th Congress, including the Convention's possible impact on federal and state laws, U.S. sovereignty, parental rights, and U.S. family planning and abortion policy.
Date:
August 5, 2009
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State Contracted Intermediate Sanction Facility: Policy and Procedures for Community Supervision Placements
Intermediate Sanction Facilities overview on the importance of judges and Community Supervision and Corrections Departments to develop assignment-driven progressive sanctions models for local treatment options.
Date:
June 5, 2009
Creator:
Texas. Department of Criminal Justice.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
This report provides an introduction to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and discusses Broadband grants and loans funded by the ARRA.
Date:
November 5, 2009
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library