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Federal Rulemaking: The Role of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
This report discusses the paperwork Reduction Act of 1980. It also discusses Possible legislative issues involving OIRA.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Copeland, Curtis W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens: The Chevron Doctrine
None
Date:
May 26, 2010
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Continuing Resolutions: Latest Action and Brief Overview of Recent Practices
This report provides information about the Latest Action and Brief Overview of Recent Practices on Continuing Resolutions.
Date:
August 26, 2010
Creator:
Streeter, Sandy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Animal Waste and Hazardous Substances: Current Laws and Legislative Issues
The animal sector of agriculture has undergone major changes in the last several decades: organizational changes within the industry to enhance economic efficiency have resulted in larger confined production facilities that often are geographically concentrated. These changes, in turn, have given rise to concerns over the management of animal wastes and potential impact on environmental quality.
Date:
July 26, 2010
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and All-Hazard Warnings
This report provides an overview of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and all hazard warnings. EAS is one of several federally managed warning systems which administers with FEMA and FCC.
Date:
August 26, 2010
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region
This report is on Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region.
Date:
February 26, 2010
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Upton, Harold F. & Stern, Charles V.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Particulate Matter (PM): EPA’s 2006 Revisions and Associated Issues
None
Date:
August 26, 2010
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Early Childhood Care and Education Programs: Background and Funding
Several federal programs support child care, education, or related services, primarily for low-income working families. In addition, the tax code includes provisions specifically targeted to assist families with child care expenses. This report includes an update on FY2010 funding developments and the status of FY2009 appropriations in the early childhood care and education arena. This report also provides a six-year funding history and brief descriptions of the various related programs and tax provisions.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Lynch, Karen E. & McCallion, Gail
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian Migrants
None
Date:
August 26, 2010
Creator:
Wasem, Ruth Ellen
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unintended Acceleration in Passenger Vehicles
None
Date:
April 26, 2010
Creator:
Kirchhoff, Suzanne M. & Peterman, David Randall
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Local and Regional Procurement for U.S. International Emergency Food Aid
This report discusses the controversial issue of local or regional procurement (LRP) as an alternative to commodity donations as methods of international food aid. Experiences with LRP, such as the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), are evaluated in discussion with current LRP initiatives of the United States.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Hanrahan, Charles E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Law and Agreements: Their Effect Upon U.S. Law
This report provides an introduction to the roles that international law and agreements play in the United States. International law is derived from two primary sources--international agreements and customary practice. Under the U.S. legal system, international agreements can be entered into by means of a treaty or an executive agreement. The Constitution allocates primary responsibility for entering into such agreements to the executive branch, but Congress also plays an essential role.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Garcia, Michael J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bosnia: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
This report presents an overview of the economic and political situation in Bosnia. It starts out by describing the current situation, the negotiations on forming a new central government, the international role in Bosnia, and the last part discusses the implications of U.S. policy.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Woehrel, Steven
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Parliament
This report provides background on the Congress-European Parliament (EP) relationship and the role of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (TLD). It also explores potential future options that could strengthen ties between the two bodies.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Comparison of Rights in Military Commission Trials and Trials in Federal Criminal Court
This report provides a brief summary of legal issues raised by the choice of forum for trying accused terrorists and a chart comparing selected military commissions rules under the Military Commissions Act, as amended, to the corresponding rules that apply in federal court.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Climate Change and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): Looking to 2020
This report discusses the European Union's (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a cornerstone of the EU's efforts to meet its obligation under the Kyoto Protocol. It covers more than 10,000 energy intensive facilities across the 27 EU Member countries.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Parker, Larry
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans' Benefits: The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program
This report describes Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service (VR&E) program services available to veterans with service-connected disabilities and to their families. It provides information about eligibility and entitlement, the application process, and resources available through other agencies. A brief history of the program is also provided.
Date:
February 26, 2010
Creator:
Scott, Christine
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Currency Manipulation: The IMF and WTO
This report describes how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO) deal with the issue of currency manipulation. It also discusses apparent discrepancies in their charters and ways those differences might be addressed.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Sanford, Jonathan E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Communications: The Future of 911
This report discusses possible paths toward the modernization of the 911 infrastructure. Efforts to splice newer, digital technologies onto the aging infrastructure have created points of failure where a call can be dropped or misdirected, sometimes with tragic consequences.
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans' Benefits: Pension Benefit Programs
This report describes several pension benefit programs for veterans and their families, including the eligibility criteria and current benefit levels.
Date:
February 26, 2010
Creator:
Scott, Christine & Davis, Carol D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Border Security: Key Agencies and Their Missions
This report briefly describes the role of various agencies in securing the borders of the United States. These agencies are the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Bureau of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the United States Coast Guard, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Date:
January 26, 2010
Creator:
Haddal, Chad C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Illegal Drug Trade in Africa: Trends and U.S. Policy
This report provides an introduction to the rising drug trafficking threat and discusses the drug trafficking trends in Africa and the U.S. policy.
Date:
February 26, 2010
Creator:
Wyler, Liana Sun & Cook, Nicolas
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry: Confronting a New Dynamic in the Global Economy
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the 2009 crisis in the U.S. auto industry and its prospects for regaining domestic and global competitiveness. It also analyzes business and policy issues arising from the unprecedented restructurings that occurred within the industry. The starting point for this analysis is June-July 2009, with General Motors Company (GM or new GM) and Chrysler Group LLC (or new Chrysler) incorporated as new companies, having selectively acquired many, but not all, assets from their predecessor companies.
Date:
March 26, 2010
Creator:
Canis, Bill & Yacobucci, Brent D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Violence Against Women Act: History and Federal Funding
This report provides a brief legislative history of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and an overview of the crimes addressed through VAWA. The report concludes with a brief description of the most recent reauthorization of VAWA.
Date:
February 26, 2010
Creator:
Laney, Garrine P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library