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Renewed Crypto Wars?
This report briefly examines renewed tensions between tech companies and the government regarding encryption "back doors" and how quickly-advancing technologies could impact law enforcement investigations.
Date:
February 9, 2016
Creator:
Finklea, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Zika Virus: Global Health Considerations
This report gives a brief overview of the Zika Vvrus, which typically causes mild symptoms, including fever, rash, and conjunctivitis. Health experts are uncertain whether Zika causes microcephaly, a potentially-severe birth defect involving brain damage.
Date:
February 9, 2016
Creator:
Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Additional U.S. Ground Troops to Counter the Islamic State? Five Questions
This report briefly discusses various arguments regarding the introduction of additional ground forces to secure territory once it has been taken back from the Islamic State.
Date:
February 17, 2016
Creator:
McInnis, Kathleen J. & Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Takes Control of Parliament in Burma
This report discusses politics and government in Burma following elections in November 2015. Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) has now assumed control of Burma's Union Parliament. The lower chamber (People's Assembly) and the upper chamber (National Assembly) took office on February 1 and 3, 2016, respectively.
Date:
February 9, 2016
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appointment of African American U.S. Circuit and District Court Judges: Historical Overview and Current Data
This report briefly provides historical and statistical information related to the appointment of African Americans as U.S. circuit and district court judges. Such information addresses ongoing congressional interest in the demographic characteristics of lower federal court judges.
Date:
February 12, 2016
Creator:
McMillion, Barry J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Zika Virus: Global Health Considerations
This report gives a brief overview of the Zika virus, which typically causes mild symptoms, including fever, rash, and conjunctivitis. Health experts are uncertain whether Zika causes microcephaly, a potentially-severe birth defect involving brain damage.
Date:
February 6, 2016
Creator:
Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Shutdown of the Joint North/South Korean Kaesong Industrial Complex
This report briefly discusses the South Korean government's decision to shut down the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC), which is an 11-year-old industrial park located in North Korea just across the demilitarized zone where more than 120 South Korean manufacturers employed over 50,000 North Korean workers.
Date:
February 11, 2016
Creator:
Manyin, Mark E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Is Broadband Deployment Reasonable and Timely?
This report briefly discusses the state of broadband Internet in America as determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its latest Broadband Progress Report.
Date:
February 6, 2016
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lead in Flint, Michigan's Drinking Water: Federal Regulatory Role
This report discusses the federal regulatory role in regards to drinking water, more specifically in the context of the Flint water crisis. Lead exposure is a major public health concern, particularly because low-level exposures can impair the neurodevelopment of children. The main source of lead in drinking water is the corrosion of plumbing materials in the distribution system.
Date:
February 16, 2016
Creator:
Tiemann, Mary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Recent Stock Market Volatility: What Are the Implications?
This report briefly discusses the consequences of rapid price increases from about mid-2014 to mid-2015 in China's two main stock markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE).
Date:
February 11, 2016
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M. & Nelson, Gabriel M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Maternity and Parental Leave Policies
This report briefly discusses the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) new policies for maternity and parental leave as part of the department's "Force of the Future" initiative.
Date:
February 3, 2016
Creator:
Kamarck, Kristy N.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agency Final Rules Submitted After May 16, 2016, May Be Subject to Disapproval in 2017 Under the Congressional Review Act
This report briefly discusses The Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. §§801-808), enacted as part of the 104th Congress's (1995-1996) "Contract with America," which established a special parliamentary mechanism whereby Congress can disapprove a final rule promulgated by a federal agency. With a change in the occupancy of the White House taking place in 2017, some in Congress are paying renewed attention to a parliamentary mechanism that might enable a new Congress and new President to overturn agency final rules of the Obama Administration issued after mid-May 2016.
Date:
February 4, 2016
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M. & Beth, Richard S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2016 Changes to DOD's 1033 Program
This report briefly discusses the current status of the Department of Defense's (DOD's) 1033 Program, under which excess DOD property -- such as personal computers, vehicles, and firearms -- are made available to qualified federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
Date:
February 16, 2016
Creator:
Else, Daniel H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Kingdom and the European Union: Stay or Go?
This report briefly discusses the vote on whether or not the UK should exit the EU, which is set to take place on June 23, 2016.
Date:
February 24, 2016
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Why Did March 2016 U.N. Sanctions Not Curb China's Imports of Coal from North Korea?
This report discusses the Resolution 2270 adopted by United Nations Security Council (UNSCR 2270), imposing new sanctions on North Korea in response to the country's fourth nuclear test.
Date:
February 3, 2017
Creator:
Lawrence, Susan V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps Easement Process and Dakota Access Pipeline Easement Status
This report discusses the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), a 1,172-mile pipeline system to transport oil from North Dakota to Illinois.
Date:
February 2, 2017
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United States Withdraws from the TPP
This report discusses discusses the withdrawal of the United States as a signatory from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement as directed by President Trump.
Date:
February 13, 2017
Creator:
Williams, Brock R. & Fergusson, Ian F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Current Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Issues
This report discusses the missile defense program and whether current policy or program direction might change. The FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA, P.L. 114-328) made several notable changes that could have significant effects on the direction of U.S. BMD policy and programs.
Date:
February 21, 2017
Creator:
Hildreth, Steven A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Import Taxes on Mexican Crude Oil
This report discusses the possibility raised by the Trump administration of imposing a 20% tax, or fee, on imports from Mexico, presumably including imports of crude oil.
Date:
February 9, 2017
Creator:
Pirog, Robert & Parfomak, Paul W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant
This report analyzes the special immigrant visas (SIVs) classifications for Iraqis and Afghans within the context of both the larger special immigrant category and selected other permanent admissions categories. It discusses the legislative changes to the individual Iraqi and Afghan special immigrant programs since their initial authorization, provides statistics on visa issuances, and considers challenges that have faced the programs.
Date:
February 8, 2017
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran Policy and the European Union
This report expresses concerns by European Union (EU) officials that the Trump Administration might abandon consensus U.S.- EU policy toward Iran.
Date:
February 27, 2017
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What is the Proposed U.S.-EU Insurance Covered Agreement?
This report discusses arrangement between the United States and European Union (EU), on the first insurance "covered agreement."
Date:
February 7, 2017
Creator:
Webel, Baird & Fefer, Rachel F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Congressional Action and President Trump's Interior Enforcement Executive Order
This report discusses President Trump's executive order (EO) "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States" issued on January 25, 2017, which seeks, among other things, to penalize "sanctuary jurisdictions." The term refers to states and localities that limit their cooperation with federal agencies on immigration law enforcement.
Date:
February 15, 2017
Creator:
Kandel, William A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Challenges for U.S. Policymakers in Latin America and the Caribbean
This report discusses the U.S. relations and economic linkages with the Latin American and Caribbean region that have made significant political and economic advances over the past three decades, though challenges remain.
Date:
February 16, 2017
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library