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OPIC, USAID, and Proposed Development Finance Reorganization
This report discusses a proposed reorganization of U.S. developmental aid programs that would consolidate several agencies into one central agency. Various pros and cons of the proposal are also included.
Date:
April 27, 2018
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias & Tarnoff, Curt
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Farm Commodity Support: An Overview of Selected Programs
This report provides an overview of federal farm commodity support programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and possible issues for Congress to consider regarding them.
Date:
April 17, 2018
Creator:
Angadjivand, Sahar
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cameroon's Anglophone Crisis: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress
This report discusses recent unrest in Cameroon between the French-speaking majority and the English-speaking minority who were historically divided between French and British rule. The Anglophone activists have reported numerous human rights abuses and many of them have been arrested on terrorism charges. Options for Congress to consider concerning foreign aid and diplomatic measures to help bring about an agreement between the two sides are also discussed.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transatlantic Perspectives on Defense Innovation: Issues for Congress
This report discusses defense innovation and technology research and development in the American, British, French, and German military and ways to use implement such innovations into NATO forces.
Date:
April 24, 2018
Creator:
Aronsson, Lisa A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sexual Harassment and Title VII: Selected Legal Issues
This report discusses Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and legal interpretations regarding whether it covers sexual harassment in the workplace and if so what types of employer actions are permissible or impermissible under the law.
Date:
April 9, 2018
Creator:
Back, Christine J. & Freeman, Wilson C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Abortion at or Over 20 Weeks' Gestation: Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides answers to frequently asked questions concerning abortions that are performed in the second trimester of a woman's pregnancy because Congress and many state legislatures are considering legislation that would limit or ban abortions in midpregnancy. This report does not discuss constitutional or legal questions nor does it discusses differing state regulations regarding such abortions.
Date:
April 11, 2018
Creator:
Barry, Matthew B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
France and U.S.-French Relations: In Brief
This report discusses relations between the U.S. and France and collaboration between them in counter-terrorism efforts, military affairs, and economic matters as well as the current political situation in France and ongoing challenges with Muslims integration into French society.
Date:
April 19, 2018
Creator:
Belkin, Paul
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Abortion and Family Planning-Related Provisions in U.S. Foreign Assistance Law and Policy
This report details legislation and policies that restrict or place requirements on U.S. funding of abortion or family planning activities abroad. The level and extent of federal funding for these activities is an ongoing and controversial issue in U.S. foreign assistance and has continued to be a point of contention during the 115th Congress.
Date:
April 5, 2018
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Special Counsels, Independent Counsels, and Special Prosecutors: Legal Authority and Limitations on Independent Executive Investigations
This report analyzes the use of special prosecutors and independent counsels that were authorized under now-expired provisions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as well as the use of special counsels that are currently authorized by DOJ regulations. A glossary of terms at the beginning of the report briefly defines these italicized terms (see Table 1). The report continues with an examination of various constitutional issues relevant to these efforts.
Date:
April 13, 2018
Creator:
Brown, Cynthia & Cole, Jared P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
OPEC and Non-OPEC Crude Oil Production Agreement: Compliance Status
This report discusses OPEC countries and 11 non-OPEC countries agreement starting in late 2016 to reduce oil production and the purposes and impact of the agreement.
Date:
April 26, 2018
Creator:
Brown, Phillip
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Branch: Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations
This report provides an overview of the FY2018 legislative branch appropriations bill and compares funding levels from previous years to FY2018.
Date:
April 18, 2018
Creator:
Brudnick, Ida A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Salaries of Members of Congress: Congressional Votes, 1990-2018
This report provides information about congressional votes regarding their salaries from 1990-2018.
Date:
April 11, 2018
Creator:
Brudnick, Ida A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Salaries of Members of Congress: Recent Actions and Historical Tables
This report discusses Congressional salaries and action related to them in Congress from fiscal year 2010 through pay projections for fiscal year 2019. It also includes a historical table of salary levels for Members of Congress from 1992 to 2018.
Date:
April 11, 2018
Creator:
Brudnick, Ida A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
African American Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2018
This report provides statistics on the current numbers and roles of African American Members of Congress as well as historical data on African American Members of Congress.
Date:
April 26, 2018
Creator:
Brudnick, Ida A. & Manning, Jennifer E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The H-2B Visa and the Statutory Cap: In Brief
This report discusses H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural workers and the statutory cap on the number issued each year along with recent extensions of the cap number due to high-demand from U.S. employers.
Date:
April 17, 2018
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Smart Grid: Status and Outlook
This report discusses the effort to build a "smart" electricity grid across the the U.S. which can be run with digital technologies that control most of the major functions of a power plant. The current state of the movement and concerns regarding cyber-security are also discussed.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Campbell, Richard J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
OMB and Treasury Disagree over Process for Issuing New Tax Rules
This report discusses the disagreement between the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Treasury Department on how to issue new tax regulations. It discusses the historical roots and nature of the disagreement and potential implications.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Carey, Maeve P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Consumer Product Safety Act: A Legal Analysis
This report provides a legal overview of the Consumer Product Safety Act's (CPSC) structure, jurisdiction, and statutory powers under the CPSA.
Date:
April 24, 2018
Creator:
Carpenter, David H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps of Engineers: FY2018 Appropriations
This report discusses the FY2018 appropriations for the Army Corps of Engineers and funding priorities for the year.
Date:
April 2, 2018
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps of Engineers: Water Resource Authorization and Project Delivery Processes
This report summarizes congressional authorization legislation for U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) water resource development projects, the standard project delivery process, authorities for alternative water resource project delivery, and other USACE authorities.
Date:
April 30, 2018
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Peace Treaty with North Korea?
This report discusses the recent comments and upcoming summits between North Korea, South Korea, and the United States regarding denuclearization and negotiating a formal peace treaty to officially end the Korean War. A brief overview of past attempts to negotiate a peace treaty between the parties in the Korean War is provided and current priorities for a peace treaty are provided.
Date:
April 19, 2018
Creator:
Chanlett-Avery; Lawrence, Susan V.; Manyin, Mark E. & Nikitin, Mary Beth D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Trade Policy Primer: Frequently Asked Questions
This report addresses frequently asked questions regarding U.S. trade policy and is intended to assist Members and staff who may be new to trade issues. The report provides context for basic trade concepts and data on key U.S. trade and investment trends. It also addresses how U.S. trade policy is formulated and describes the trade and investment policy tools used to advance U.S. objectives. The report is divided into five sections: The basics of trade, U.S trade trends, formulation of U.S. trade policy, U.S. trade policy tools, and the link between international investment and trade.
Date:
April 2, 2018
Creator:
Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Coastal Water Authority Annual Financial Report: 2017
Annual financial report of the Coastal Water Authority documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2017.
Date:
April 11, 2018
Creator:
Coastal Water Authority (Tex.)
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Registered Apprenticeship: Federal Role and Recent Federal Efforts
This report discusses apprenticeship programs and the federal certification process for official apprenticeships as well as recent government activity related to apprenticeship guidelines and funding.
Date:
April 20, 2018
Creator:
Collins, Benjamin
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library