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Trump Administration Reform and Reorganization Plan: Discussion of 35 "Government-Wide" Proposals [Memorandum]
"This memorandum provides a brief summary and some preliminary analysis of the Donald J. Trump Administration's recent proposals to restructure and reform agencies, programs, and operations in the executive branch. Specifically, the memorandum covers the 32 proposals characterized by the Trump Administration as "Government-wide." The 32 proposals include several sub-proposals, which, when enumerated separately as they are in this memorandum, bring the total to 35. The analysis of each proposal includes, to the extent possible, a discussion of statutes that might be involved in the proposed changes, and whether some changes might be achieved through administrative action" (p. 1).
Date:
July 25, 2018
Creator:
Hogue, Henry B. & Brass, Clinton T.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Moldova: An Overview
This report discusses Moldova, one of three post-Soviet states, together with Ukraine and Georgia, seeking greater integration with the West as it copes with separatist territories occupied by Russian forces.
Date:
July 25, 2018
Creator:
Welt, Cory
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hostage-Taking Statute Covers Kidnapping for Ransom Abroad
This report discusses the U.S. Court of Appeals case United States v. Noel, in which Noel challenged his conviction for seizing an American citizen in Haiti to hold for ransom.
Date:
July 30, 2018
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill: An Overview of S. 3159, as Reported
This report provides an overview of the appropriations and provisions of the FY2019 Defense Appropriations Bill.
Date:
July 27, 2018
Creator:
McGarry, Brendan W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Potential WTO Implications of USDA's Proposed Response to Trade-Retaliation
This report briefly discusses the World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments that are relevant to U.S. domestic support programs and how the newly-announced U.S. trade retaliation assistance program may or may not comply with those WTO commitments.
Date:
July 27, 2018
Creator:
Schnepf, Randy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority
This report evaluates the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) borrowing authority to receive loans from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, particularly in the context of major floods, and also discusses the current financial situation of the NFIP.
Date:
July 31, 2018
Creator:
Horn, Diane P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Only Minimal Impact on Commerce Needed for Attempted Bombing
This report discusses the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in the United States v. Suarez case, that a minimal impact on commerce is sufficient to satisfy the jurisdictional requirement of the federal weapons of mass destruction statute. This decision seems to reflect a growing willingness of federal appellate courts to read broadly Congress's Commerce Clause powers.
Date:
July 26, 2018
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Section 232 Investigations: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of Section 232, which relates to trade barriers and other foreign practices. It analyzes the Trump Administration's Section 232 investigations and actions and considers potential policy and economic implications and issues for Congress. To provide context for the current debate, the report also includes a discussion of previous Section 232 investigations and a brief legislative history of the statute.
Date:
July 27, 2018
Creator:
Fefer, Rachel F.; Jones, Vivian C.; Hammond, Keigh E.; Murrill, Brandon J.; Platzer, Michaela D. & Williams, Brock R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Section 232 Investigations: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of Section 232, analyzes the Trump Administration's Section 232 investigations and actions, and considers potential policy and economic implications and issues for Congress. To provide context for the current debate, the report also includes a discussion of previous Section 232 investigations and a brief legislative history of the statute.
Date:
July 27, 2018
Creator:
Fefer, Rachel F.; Jones, Vivian C.; Hammond, Keigh E.; Murrill, Brandon J.; Platzer, Michaela D. & Williams, Brock R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Invalidates Public-Sector Union Agency Fees: Considerations for Congress in the Wake of Janus
This report discusses the Supreme Court case Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31 (AFSCME). In a 5-4 decision, the Court held that "agency fee" arrangements between a union and a government employer necessarily violate the First Amendment, overruling its 1977 decision in Abood v. Detroit Board of Education.
Date:
July 20, 2018
Creator:
Killion, Victoria L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
This report discusses the role of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and how the position fits into the organizational structure of the Defense Department.
Date:
July 27, 2018
Creator:
Gallo, Marcy E. & Schwartz, Moshe
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program
This report describes the current role of private insurers in U.S. flood insurance, and discusses barriers to expanding private sector involvement. The report considers potential effects of increased private sector involvement in the U.S. flood market, both for the NFIP and for consumers. Finally, the report outlines the provisions relevant to private flood insurance in the House and Senate NFIP reauthorization bills.
Date:
July 31, 2018
Creator:
Horn, Diane P. & Webel, Baird
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Essential Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh Reader: What Cases Should You Read?
This report highlights many of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh's judicial opinions that have received the greatest degree of attention from legal observers. Judge Kavanaugh, whom President Trump has nominated to fill the impending Supreme Court vacancy caused by Justice Anthony M. Kennedy's retirement from the Court, has amassed a voluminous record of judicial writings during his legal career. These writings are certain to be a key topic of interest as the Senate prepares to hold hearings and a possible vote on Judge Kavanaugh's nomination to the High Court.
Date:
July 25, 2018
Creator:
Garcia, Michael John
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Family Separation at the Border and the Ms. L. Litigation
This report explores the underlying policies resulting in family separation, the due process issues arguably implicated by these policies, and the political and judicial processes invoked to tackle the issue of family separation.
Date:
July 31, 2018
Creator:
Peck, Sarah Herman
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Capital Markets, Securities Offerings, and Related Policy Issues
This report analyzes legislative proposals that would generally affect the terms and amounts of capital provided to companies by investors. It analyzes a number of current legislative proposals and agency actions to expand both public and private securities offerings through amendments to program design, investor access, and disclosure requirements, among other provisions.
Date:
July 26, 2018
Creator:
Su, Eva
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Flying Cars and Drones Pose Policy Challenges for Managing and Regulating Low-Altitude Airspace
This report discusses the possibility that flying cars may soon become a reality. Development and marketing efforts are bringing to the fore new policy and regulatory challenges regarding the control of low-altitude airspace, safety, noise, privacy, and landowner rights. They also are raising new questions about the appropriate roles of federal, state, and local authorities in regulating and managing these operations.
Date:
July 23, 2018
Creator:
Elias, Bart
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Happens If the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Lapses?
This report provides a short overview of what would happen if the NFIP were not to be reauthorized by November 30, 2018, and allowed to lapse.
Date:
July 31, 2018
Creator:
Horn, Diane P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
This report summarizes the principal rules governing health savings accounts (HSAs), covering such matters as eligibility, qualifying health insurance, contributions, withdrawals, and tax advantages. It concludes with a discussion of HSA data limitations and recent research findings on high-deductible health plan (HDHP) enrollment and HSA utilization trends.
Date:
July 31, 2018
Creator:
Rosso, Ryan J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill: An Overview of Housepassed H.R. 6157
This report provides an overview of the appropriations and provisions of the FY2019 Defense Appropriations Bill, such as proposed funding cuts and increases.
Date:
July 19, 2018
Creator:
Towell, Pat
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The World Trade Organization (WTO): U.S. Participation at Risk?
This report discusses the possibility that the U.S. will withdraw from the World Trade Organization (WTO), after the Trump Administration expressed doubt over its value to the U.S. economy.
Date:
July 31, 2018
Creator:
Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
History of Use of U.S. Military Bases to House Immigrants and Refugees
This report discusses the use of Goodfellow Air Force Base and Fort Bliss, both in Texas, to house migrant families trying to cross the border, as well as the historical use of military bases to house immigrants and refugees.
Date:
July 26, 2018
Creator:
Kapp, Lawrence & Torreon, Barbara Salazar
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Frigate (FFG[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and discusses potential issues for Congress regarding the Navy's FFG(X) program, a program to procure a new class of 20 guided-missile frigates (FFGs). The Navy wants to procure the first FFG(X) in FY2020. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests $134.8 million in research and development funding for the program.
Date:
July 31, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Disaster Assistance
This report describes federal agricultural disaster assistance available to farmers for crop losses, livestock deaths, and tree damage due to natural disasters or adverse weather conditions such as drought.
Date:
July 26, 2018
Creator:
Stubbs, Megan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
This report provides a brief description of the establishment, purposes, and organization of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).
Date:
July 11, 2018
Creator:
DeVine, Michael E. & Peters, Heidi M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library