Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights (open access)

Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights

This report discusses the state of Iraqi politics, governance, and human rights, including the worsening relations between local Sunni and Shiite populations.
Date: May 28, 2014
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Building and Facility Security: Frequently Asked Questions (open access)

Federal Building and Facility Security: Frequently Asked Questions

This report discusses the security of federal government buildings and facilities that affect not only the daily operations of the federal government but also the health, well-being, and safety of federal employees and the public.
Date: May 28, 2014
Creator: Reese, Shawn
System: The UNT Digital Library
Securing U.S. Diplomatic Facilities and Personnel Abroad: Background and Policy Issues (open access)

Securing U.S. Diplomatic Facilities and Personnel Abroad: Background and Policy Issues

This report provides background information on the organization, practice, and funding of U.S. diplomatic security efforts. It also provides summary information on the September 11, 2012, attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, as well as on the subsequent Accountability Review Board.
Date: May 28, 2014
Creator: Tiersky, Alex & Epstein, Susan B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nigeria's Boko Haram: Frequently Asked Questions (open access)

Nigeria's Boko Haram: Frequently Asked Questions

This report discusses Boko Haram, a violent Nigerian Islamist movement, has grown increasingly active and deadly in its attacks against state and civilian targets in recent years.
Date: May 28, 2014
Creator: Blanchard, Lauren Ploch
System: The UNT Digital Library
Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments (open access)

Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments

This report discusses the noncontributory military retirement system which includes monthly compensation and benefits after an active or reserve military career, disability retirement for those physically unfit to continue to serve, and survivor benefits for the eligible survivors of deceased retirees.
Date: May 28, 2014
Creator: Burrelli, David F. & Salazar Torreon, Barbara
System: The UNT Digital Library
International Food Aid Programs: Background and Issues (open access)

International Food Aid Programs: Background and Issues

This report describes the major U.S. international food aid programs along with the related issues--including the Administration's reform proposals--currently before Congress.
Date: May 28, 2014
Creator: Schnepf, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library
President Obama's Climate Action Plan (open access)

President Obama's Climate Action Plan

This report discusses President Obama's Climate Action Plan (CAP) to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHG), and to encourage adaptation to expected climate change.
Date: May 28, 2014
Creator: Leggett, Jane A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Progress in Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): U.S. and Global Efforts from FY2006 to FY2015 (open access)

Progress in Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): U.S. and Global Efforts from FY2006 to FY2015

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Date: May 28, 2014
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library