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Goldwater-Nichols at 30: Defense Reform and Issues for Congress
This report is designed to assist Congress as it evaluates the many different defense reform proposals suggested by the variety of stakeholders and institutions within the U.S. national security community. It includes an outline of the strategic context for defense reform, both in the Goldwater-Nichols era and today. It then builds a framework to understand the DOD management challenge, and situates some of the most-discussed reform proposals within that framework. It concludes with some questions Congress may ponder as it exercises oversight over the Pentagon.
Date:
May 11, 2016
Creator:
McInnis, Kathleen J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Release: Comptroller Distributes Sales Tax Revenue, May 11, 2016]
News release documenting Texas monthly sales tax revenue for May 2016 with a general summary and table of local sales tax allocations.
Date:
May 11, 2016
Creator:
Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Presidential References to the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force in Publicly Available Executive Actions and Reports to Congress
This memorandum sets out information and analysis concerning presidential references in official notifications and records to the Authorization for Use of Military Force (2001 AUMF; Public Law 107-40; 50 U.S.C. § 1541 note), enacted in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. It contains very brief discussions of the relevant provisions of the 2001 AUMF, and the uses of U.S. armed forces connected with 2001 AUMF authority, as well as excerpted language and other information from the notifications.
Date:
May 11, 2016
Creator:
Weed, Matthew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unaccompanied Alien Children: An Overview
This report opens with an analysis of recent unaccompanied alien children (UAC) apprehension data. It then discusses current policy on the treatment, care, and custody of the population, with a description of the responsibilities of each federal agency involved with the population. The report then discusses both administrative and congressional actions to deal with the UAC surge in FY2014 and ongoing action to address possible future surges.
Date:
May 11, 2016
Creator:
Kandel, William A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
2016 Paid Leave Analysis Grants: Prospective Applicant Webinar
This presentation is a webinar to discuss eligibility, application and submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and Review and Selection Process for the paid leave analysis grants.
Date:
May 12, 2016
Creator:
Gupta, Pronita & Watson, Laura
Object Type:
Presentation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fact Sheet: Selected Highlights of the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909)
This report provides selected highlights of H.R. 4909, the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) reported by the House Armed Services Committee on May 4, 2016 (H.Rept. 114-537). Table 1 provides a summary of amounts recommended for authorization. Table 2 provides a summary of selected congressional budget reductions and restrictions, and Table 3 provides a summary of selected Administration policy and cost-cutting proposals. Table 4 provides a summary of selected congressional budget increases and policy initiatives.
Date:
May 12, 2016
Creator:
Towell, Pat & Williams, Lynn M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Nunn-McCurdy Act: Background, Analysis, and Issues for Congress
This report examines the the Nunn-McCurdy Act, which requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress whenever a major defense acquisition program experiences cost overruns that exceed certain thresholds. As a result of the Nunn-McCurdy Act, Congress has increased visibility into the cost performance of the acquisition stage of MDAPs. However, some analysts suggest that Nunn-McCurdy is not a sufficiently comprehensive reporting mechanism.
Date:
May 12, 2016
Creator:
Schwartz, Moshe & O'Connor, Charles V.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Active Opioid Legislation in the House: In Brief
This report briefly summarizes opioid-related bills that were considered during "Opioid Week" (the week of May 9, 2016) The summaries in this report may be useful illustrations of the range of approaches Members of Congress have proposed to address the problem of opioid addiction.
Date:
May 13, 2016
Creator:
Bagalman, Erin; Sacco, Lisa N. & Rosen, Liana W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Libya: Transition and U.S. Policy
This report provides a background on Libya's political climate and discusses current policy issues for the U.S. More than four years after a U.S.-led NATO military intervention helped Libyan rebels topple the authoritarian government of Muammar al Qadhafi, Libya remains politically fragmented and its security is threatened by terrorist organizations and infighting among interim leaders and locally organized armed groups.
Date:
May 13, 2016
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Security Space Launch at a Crossroads
This report examines the history and current status of the EELV (Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle) program. The United States is in the midst of making significant changes in how best to pursue an acquisition strategy that would ensure continued access to space for national security missions. The current strategy for the EELV program dates from the 1990s and has since been revised a few times.
Date:
May 13, 2016
Creator:
Hildreth, Steven A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Register, Volume 41, Number 20, Pages 3351-3562, May 13, 2016
A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date:
May 13, 2016
Creator:
Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Sense of" Resolutions and Provisions
This report discusses specific kinds of resolutions by which Congress may formally express opinions about subjects of current national interest through freestanding simple or concurrent resolutions (called generically "sense of the House," "sense of the Senate," or "sense of the Congress" resolutions). These opinions expressing the views of one or both chambers may be included in other legislation upon introduction or subsequently added by amendment. This report identifies the various forms these expressions may take and the procedures governing such actions.
Date:
May 16, 2016
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 3713): A Summary
This report examines H.R. 3713, the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015, which addresses the sentences that may be imposed in various drug and firearms cases. It proposes amendments to those areas of federal law that govern mandatory minimum sentencing requirements for drug and firearm offenses; the so-called safety valves which permits court to impose sentences below otherwise required mandatory minimums in the case of certain low-level drug offenders; and the retroactive application of the Fair Sentencing Act.
Date:
May 16, 2016
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
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 will likely continue to be a point of contention during the 114th Congress.
Date:
May 17, 2016
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0087
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: State compliance with restrictions on federal refugee dollars (RQ-0074-KP).
Date:
May 17, 2016
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0088
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether a criminal district attorney may use forfeiture funds to investigate operations of a juvenile detention center (RQ-0075-KP).
Date:
May 17, 2016
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
U.S.-EU Data Privacy: From Safe Harbor to Privacy Shield
This report describes the financial harm caused by data breaches, explains how those breaches are carried out, discusses resolved and remaining impediments to completing the EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) transition in the United States, and identifies areas of potential Congressional interest.
Date:
May 17, 2016
Creator:
Moloney Figliola, Patricia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 05-16, May 2016
Newsletter of the Texas Credit Union Department containing departmental news and announcements, deadlines, and other information of importance to credit unions. Information provided covers CDFI guarantee bond program, FFIEC announces cyber security assessments, and policies and procedures.
Date:
May 18, 2016
Creator:
Texas. Credit Union Department.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Framing Spectrum Policy: Legislative Initiatives
This report examines legislative initiatives to address issues regarding radio frequency spectrum management and allocation. Access to radio frequency spectrum is essential to wireless communications. As demand for mobile services increases, from all sectors of society and the economy, so does the need to increase the capacity of wireless networks.
Date:
May 18, 2016
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran Sanctions
This report analyzes U.S. and international sanctions against Iran and provides some examples, based on open sources, of companies and countries that conduct business with Iran.
Date:
May 18, 2016
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
RICO: A Brief Sketch
This report examines the various elements of federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) provisions and discusses constitutional questions pertaining to the law. In spite of its name and origin, RICO is not limited to "mobsters" or members of "organized crime" as those terms are popularly understood. Rather, it covers those activities which Congress felt characterized the conduct of organized crime, no matter who actually engages in them.
Date:
May 18, 2016
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0089
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether river authorities may adopt regulations that prohibit the possession of firearms on river authority parklands (RQ-0077'"KP).
Date:
May 18, 2016
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Earthquake Risk and U.S. Highway Infrastructure: Frequently Asked Questions
This report addresses a number of frequently asked questions about earthquake risk and highway system components, especially bridges. Earthquakes and related events, such as soil liquefaction, landslides, tsunamis, flooding, and fires, pose risks to highway infrastructure. Concerns about the U.S. highway system's seismic vulnerability stem from interest in protecting public safety, facilitating response and recovery efforts, and minimizing economic loss and social disruption.
Date:
May 19, 2016
Creator:
Mallett, William J.; Carter, Nicole T. & Folger, Peter
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA's Clean Power Plan for Existing Power Plants: Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides a series of frequently-asked questions with answers regarding the Clean Power Plan and related litigation. On August 3, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from existing fossil-fuel-fired power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA); the rule, known as the Clean Power Plan (CPP), appeared in the Federal Register on October 23, 2015.
Date:
May 19, 2016
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.; Ramseur, Jonathan L.; Leggett, Jane A.; Wyatt, Alexandra M. & Dolan, Alissa M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library