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United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress
A major issue facing the United Nations, the United States, and the 110th Congress is the extent to which the United Nations has the capacity to restore or keep the peace in the changing world environment. This report serves as a tracking report for action by Congress on United Nations peacekeeping.
Date:
August 21, 2007
Creator:
Browne, Marjorie Ann
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Haiti: Developments and U.S. Policy Since 1991 and Current Congressional Concerns
This report outlines Congressional concerns regarding Haiti including fostering democratic development, stability, and security; the cost and effectiveness of U.S. aid; protecting human rights; combating narcotics trafficking; addressing Haitian migration; and alleviating poverty. Bills addressing those concerns have been introduced in the 110th Congress.
Date:
June 21, 2007
Creator:
Taft-Morales, Maureen & Ribando, Clare M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in U.S. Institutions and the Labor Force
This report discusses the increased presence of foreign students in graduate science and engineering programs and in the scientific workforce that has been and continues to be of concern to some in the scientific community. Enrollment of U.S. citizens in graduate science and engineering programs has not kept pace with that of foreign students in those programs. Many in the scientific community maintain that in order to compete with countries that are rapidly expanding their scientific and technological capabilities, the country needs to bring to the United States those whose skills will benefit society and will enable us to compete in the new-technology based global economy. This report analyzes this issue in detail and includes discussion of related legislation.
Date:
June 21, 2007
Creator:
Matthews, Christine M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: A Summary of Major Provisions
None
Date:
December 21, 2007
Creator:
Sissine, Fred
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Exon-Florio Foreign Investment Provision: Overview of H.R. 556
None
Date:
March 21, 2007
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Earned Value Management (EVM) as an Oversight Tool for Major Capital Investments
None
Date:
November 21, 2007
Creator:
Brass, Clinton T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax-Advantaged Accounts for Health Care Expenses: Side-by-Side Comparison
This report provides brief summaries and background information for four types of tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare; it compares them with respect to eligibility, contribution limits, use of funds, and other characteristics for tax year 2007. It also includes a discussion of various healthcare-related issues such as equity.
Date:
March 21, 2007
Creator:
Lyke, Bob & Peterson, Chris L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Financial Crisis? The Liquidity Crunch of August 2007. September 2007
This report analyzes the causes, progress, and broad policy issues raised by recent liquidity problems, but does not address proposals to alleviate distress in the housing sector.
Date:
September 21, 2007
Creator:
Getter, Darryl E.; Jickling, Mark; Labonte, Marc & Murphy, Edward V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues: A Brief Overview
This report is a brief overview of key issues addressed in CRS Report RL33864, Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues. This report (1) identifies key labor provisions in the current TPA law and how they have translated into free trade agreements negotiated under it; (2) presents some legislative options, and summarizes arguments for and against listing enforceable core labor standards as a principal negotiating objective; and (3) looks at possible outcomes and implications of the legislative options.
Date:
February 21, 2007
Creator:
Bolle, Mary Jane
System:
The UNT Digital Library