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Jerusalem: U.S. Recognition as Israel's Capitol and Planned Embassy Move
This report discuses President's Trump's announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel and stating that the U.S. embassy would be moved there from Tel Aviv "as soon as practicable". It includes an overview of policy questions and concerns, international reactions, and Congressional reactions.
Date:
December 8, 2017
Creator:
Zanotti, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
"Extraordinary Measures" and the Debt Limit
This report briefly examines the statutory debt limit and the use of extraordinary measures by the Treasury Department when Congress does not modify the debt limit by the deadline.
Date:
December 8, 2017
Creator:
Driessen, Grant A. & Hughes, Joseph S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare Temporary Payment Adjustments for Ground Ambulance Scheduled to Expire
This report discusses the Medicare program which allows for adjustments in payment for ambulances due to the location of the service and level of service provided. A chart is provided showing the number of zip-codes in urban, rural, and super-rural areas for each state and territory.
Date:
December 8, 2017
Creator:
Villagrana, Marco A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 2016 G-20 Summit
This report discusses the 2016 G-20 summit where the leaders of the Group of Twenty (G-20) countries met in Hangzhou, China.
Date:
September 8, 2016
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Automakers Seek to Align Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations
This report briefly discusses proposed regulatory changes to revise federal fuel economy and environmental standards and reduce potentially large penalties. The technical proposals would be the first major structural change in these standards since 2012, and they come at a time when federal agencies are undertaking a regulatory review that may result in far greater changes.
Date:
August 8, 2016
Creator:
Canis, Bill
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Reserved Water Rights and Groundwater: Quantity, Quality, and Pore Space
This report discusses Native American tribes rights to groundwater on tribal land and the recent Supreme Court decision to not review the decision of the Ninth Circuit Court which upheld the groundwater rights of a California Tribe. The concepts of quantity, quality, and pore space as related to groundwater are also discussed.
Date:
February 8, 2018
Creator:
Folger, Peter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Productivity Growth Across the Economy
This report examines recent trends in productivity growth in the U.S. economy and particular industries, and briefly discusses potential programs and policies that can increase productivity growth.
Date:
August 8, 2017
Creator:
Stupak, Jeffrey M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts (H.R.1)
This report discusses energy-related tax provisions in the The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). These changes are summarized in Table 1. H.R. 1 includes a broad restructuring of the federal income tax system. A full analysis of the consequences of this proposal for the energy sector, or various subsets of the energy sector, is beyond the scope of this insight.
Date:
November 8, 2017
Creator:
Sherlock, Molly F. & Hughes, Joseph S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Agricultural Recovery Resources for Hurricane-Related Losses
This report provides a short overview of select agricultural recovery resources related to hurricanes such as Harvey and Irma. It is not a comprehensive list (see "CRS Resources" below for more information about programs) and is not intended to provide up-to-date information on unfolding events. For additional support, please contact available CRS experts in hurricane-related issue areas.
Date:
September 8, 2017
Creator:
Stubbs, Megan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Paris Agreement on Climate Change: U.S. Letter to the United Nations
This report discusses the the letter from President Trump sent to the U.N announcing the United States intent to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement at the earliest possible date of Nov. 4, 2019 unless policies were changed to be more favorable to U.S. businesses and taxpayers which could result in a re-engagement in the agreement.
Date:
August 8, 2017
Creator:
Leggett, Jane A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dakota Access Pipeline: Siting Controversy
This report discusses the Dakota Access Pipeline including background on the project and information about siting approval, as well as opposition and litigation against the pipeline.
Date:
December 8, 2016
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Trump-Tsai Call and the United States' "Unofficial" Relationship with Taiwan
This report discusses the controversy over the President-elect Donald J. Trump's telephone call with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on December 2, 2016.
Date:
December 8, 2016
Creator:
Lawrence, Susan V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dakota Access Pipeline: Siting Controversy
This report discusses the Dakota Access Pipeline including background on the project and information about siting approval, as well as opposition and litigation against the pipeline.
Date:
February 8, 2017
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library