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2015-2016 Hunting Seasons
Pamphlet on the 2015-2016 hunting and fishing regulations in Texas, including information on specific species and when they can be hunted.
Date:
July 2015
Creator:
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The 2015 National Military Strategy: Background and Questions for Congress
This report discusses the National Military Strategy (NMS) that describes a global environment marked by increasing interdependence, complexity, and the diffusion of information and technologies across state boundaries.
Date:
July 29, 2015
Creator:
McInnis, Kathleen J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 2015 National Security Strategy: Authorities, Changes, Issues for Congress
This report discusses the National Security Strategy (NSS), a document released by the Obama Administration which states that its purpose is to "set out the principles and priorities to guide the use of American power and influence in the world."
Date:
July 2, 2015
Creator:
Lucas, Nathan J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Abilene State Park Trails Map
Map of the Abilene State Park Trails outlining hiking trails and highlighting activities, facilities, and other features such as bathrooms, lodgings, water/electric, etc. It also contains general information for the park and for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date:
July 2015
Creator:
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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 second session of the 114th Congress.
Date:
July 5, 2015
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate
This report discusses the current debate over "net neutrality." While there is no single accepted definition of "net neutrality," most agree that any such definition should include the general principles that owners of the networks that compose and provide access to the Internet should not control how consumers lawfully use that network, and they should not be able to discriminate against content provider access to that network.
Date:
July 1, 2015
Creator:
Gilroy, Angele A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Acquisition Reform in House- and Senate- Passed Versions of the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735)
This report discusses the similarities and differences between House and Senate versions of the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735).
Date:
July 2, 2015
Creator:
Schwartz, Moshe
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Biotechnology: Background, Regulation, and Policy Issues
This report discusses the ethical and political issues surrounding contemporary biotechnology. Driving the discussion are inventions such as genetically engineered (GE) crops, which have increased from 3.6 million acres to 143 million acres in the United States. The report also raises concerns about regulations and the adequacy of environmental assessments.
Date:
July 28, 2015
Creator:
Cowan, Tadlock
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Biotechnology: Background, Regulation, and Policy Issues
This report discusses on going issues regarding biotechnology, which refers primarily to the use of recombinant DNA techniques to genetically modify or bioengineer plants and animals. Ongoing policy issues include the impacts of genetially engineered (GE) crops on the environment (e.g., pest and weed resistance), whether GE foods should be labeled, their potential contamination of conventionally raised and organic plants, and issues of liability.
Date:
July 20, 2015
Creator:
Cowan, Tadlock
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Research: Background and Issues
This report considers the U.S. Department of Agriculture's program for Research, Education, and Economics (REE). Moreover, the report discusses the amount of funding for the REE and debates the direction of it.
Date:
July 13, 2015
Creator:
Monke, Jim
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Airline Passenger Rights: The Federal Role in Aviation Consumer Protection
This report examines aviation consumer protections following the 1978 elimination of most governmental control regarding airline business practices. It explains the roles of Congress and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in protecting airline consumers, and discusses some major passenger rights issues and related laws and regulations.
Date:
July 21, 2015
Creator:
Tang, Rachel Y.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations Report Language: Overview of Development, Components, and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of appropriations report language. In current practice, report language does not accompany formulaic continuing resolutions (CRs), even if funds are provided in this manner for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Date:
July 28, 2015
Creator:
Tollestrup, Jessica
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armed Career Criminal Act (18 U.S.C. 924(e)): An Overview
This report discusses the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), 18 U.S.C. 924(e). The law requires a minimum 15-year term of imprisonment for recidivists convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. 922(g), who have three prior state or federal convictions for violent felonies or serious drug offenses.
Date:
July 29, 2015
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response
This report discusses the continuing conflict in Syria including recent regime losses in confrontations with forces of the Islamic State (IS, aka the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or ISIL/ISIS) in northeastern Syria. The report also covers U.S. policy responses to the conflict.
Date:
July 15, 2015
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.; Humud, Carla E. & Nikitin, Mary Beth D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps of Engineers: Water Resource Authorizations, Appropriations, and Activities
This report summarizes congressional authorization and appropriations processes for the Army Corps of Engineers and agency activities under general authorities. Congress directs the Corps through authorizations, appropriations, and oversight of its studies, construction projects, and other activities.
Date:
July 28, 2015
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T. & Stern, Charles V.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Atlanta State Park: Trails Map
Map of the Atlanta State Park Trails outlining hiking trails and highlighting activities, facilities, and other features such as bathrooms, lodgings, water/electric, etc. It also contains general information for the park and for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date:
July 2015
Creator:
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)...letter?
This is a letter from Melody Musgrove regarding autism spectrum disorder.
Date:
July 6, 2015
Creator:
Musgrove, Melody
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Balance Billing in Private Health Insurance Plans
This report is on Balance Billing in Private Health Insurance Plans.
Date:
July 23, 2015
Creator:
Uberoi, Namrata K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Biopower: Background and Federal Support
This report provides analyses on the aforementioned topics along with legislative issues.Begins with general summaries about bioenergy and biopower inlcuding potential benefits and challenges, feedstocks, and biopower technologies and report delves into federal support available for Biopower,followed by legislative concerns.
Date:
July 16, 2015
Creator:
Bracmort, Kelsi
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Brazos Bend: Trails Map
Map of the Brazos Bend showing hiking trails, roads, and park amenities. The back of the map contains information about the trails and trail etiquette.
Date:
July 2015
Creator:
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Briefing, July 2015
Newsletter of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement describing news, events, and activities of the Commission, as well as updates about changes to laws or other information of interest to readers.
Date:
July 2015
Creator:
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Building on Six Years of Accomplishments in Tobacco
This fact sheet provides information on the efforts of the FDA against tobacco.
Date:
July 2015
Creator:
United States. Department of Health and Human Services.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Can Military Servicemembers Carry Firearms for Personal Protection on Duty?
This report briefly discusses the applicable law and policy regarding government-issued firearms for personal protection of servicemembers on duty.
Date:
July 17, 2015
Creator:
Kamarck, Kristy N. & Peters, Heidi M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cedar Hill State Park Trails Map
Map of the Cedar Hill State Park outlining hiking trails and highlighting activities, facilities, and other features such as bathrooms, lodgings, water/electric, etc. It also contains general information for the park and for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date:
July 2015
Creator:
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History