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Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations
Report that provides an overview and analysis of U.S.-Yemeni relations amidst evolving political change in Yemeni leadership, ongoing U.S. counterterrorism operations against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) operatives at large in Yemen's hinterlands, and international efforts to bolster the country's stability despite an array of daunting socio-economic problems.
Date:
November 1, 2012
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The First Responder Network and Next- Generation Communications for Public Safety: Issues for Congress
Report that covers a background of provisions in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 for planning, building, and managing a new, nationwide, broadband network for public safety communications.
Date:
November 1, 2012
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Relief Program: Federal-Aid Highway Assistance for Disaster-Damaged Roads and Bridges
Report that looks at the eligibility of major highways and bridges recently damaged by Hurricanes Sandy and Irene to receive Emergency Relief Program assistance from the Federal Highway Administration.
Date:
November 1, 2012
Creator:
Kirk, Robert S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Detention of U.S. Persons as Enemy Belligerents
This report provides a background to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2012, the Authorization to use Military Force act, and the President's power to detain "enemy combatants." It then gives a brief introduction to the law of war pertinent to the detention of different categories of individuals and an overview of U.S. practice during wartime to detain persons deemed dangerous to national security. It concludes by discussion Congress's role in prescribing rules for wartime detention as well as legislative proposals in the 112th Congress to address the detention of U.S. persons.
Date:
February 1, 2012
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and oversight issues for Congress on the Virginia class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. The two Virginia-class boats requested for procurement in FY2013 are the final two in a group of eight covered by a multiyear procurement (MYP) arrangement for the period FY2009-FY2013. Issues for Congress include whether or not to approve the MYP arrangement request, whether to restore procurement of a second Virginia-class boat in FY2014, and the Virginia-class procurement rate in general.
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive
This report discusses attempts to resolve the political division of Cyprus that have occurred over the last 45 years. Current issues include the Republic of Cyprus receiving EU presidency in July 2012 and a recent discovery of natural gas deposits off the southern coast of Cyprus.
Date:
June 1, 2012
Creator:
Morelli, Vincent
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Community Development Block Grants: Funding Issues in the 112th Congress and Recent Funding History
This report discusses funding Issues in the 112th Congress and Recent Funding History The Administration's FY2012 budget proposes to: (1) increase funding for CDBG formula grants by 10.5% from $3.303 billion appropriated in FY2010 to $3.691 billion; (2) eliminate funding for the Neighborhood Initiative and Economic Development Initiative programs; (3) eliminate funding for Section 107 activities; (4) transfer its Sustainable Communities Initiative to a new stand-alone account; and (5) convert Section 108 loan guarantees to a fee-based program.
Date:
May 1, 2012
Creator:
Boyd, Eugene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discretionary Spending in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
None
Date:
October 1, 2012
Creator:
Redhead, C. Stephen; Colello, Kirsten J.; Heisler, Elayne J.; Lister, Sarah A. & Sarata, Amanda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress
None
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Youth Transitioning from Foster Care: Background and Federal Programs
This report provides background on young people in and exiting from foster care, and the federal support that is available to these youth as they transition to adulthood. It begins with a discussion of the characteristics of youth who have had contact with the child welfare system, including those who entered care, as well as those who exited care via emancipation. The report then provides an overview of the federal foster care system, including the Chafee Foster Care Independence program (CFCIP), and provisions in federal foster care law that are intended to help prepare youth for adulthood. The report goes on to discuss other federal support—through other programs—for youth aging out of care in the areas of education, health care, employment, and housing.
Date:
October 1, 2012
Creator:
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Regulation in the European Union: Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals
On June 1, 200, the European Union (EU) began to implement a new law governing chemicals in EU commerce: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). It is intended to protect human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals while at the same time protecting the competitiveness of European industry. This report contains information on the background, how each part of the REACH law are implemented, and related materials.
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
Schierow, Linda-Jo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Burma’s Political Prisoners and U.S. Sanctions
This report discusses the current issues in Burma (Myanmar) in regards to political prisoners and the resulting U.S. sanctions against the nation. It includes an introduction and definitions; information about current estimates of prisoners and prisoner releases; the relation of political prisoners, parliamentary elections and national reconciliation; and U.S. sanctions and U.S. efforts regarding political prisoners, as well as relevant issues for Congress to consider.
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Projects on Federal Lands: Leasing and Authorization
This report reviews the laws and regulations affecting leasing of federal lands for exploration and production of oil, natural gas, and coal, as well as the permits that lessees must obtain in order to explore for and produce these resources.
Date:
February 1, 2012
Creator:
Vann, Adam
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment
This report covers the recent background of the Exon-Florio provision with special regards to issues faced in the 112th Congress. The Exon-Florio provision grants the President the authority to block proposed or pending foreign acquisitions of "persons engaged in interstate commerce in the United States" that threaten to impair the national security.
Date:
October 1, 2012
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Budget: Issues for FY2013 and Beyond
The federal budget is central to Congress's ability to exercise its "power of the purse." Over the last several fiscal years the imbalance between spending and revenues has grown as a result of the economic downturn and policies enacted in response to financial turmoil. This report discusses how a growing budget deficit will affect the FY2013 budget and government spending.
Date:
May 1, 2012
Creator:
Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods and the WTO Trade Dispute on Meat Labeling
This report discusses about the AB and Panel reports that were adopted by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on July 23, 2012 starting a 30- day Deadline for the United States to Inform the DSB how it will implement the final findings.
Date:
August 1, 2012
Creator:
Jurenas, Remy & Greene, Joel L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Farm Safety Net Proposals in the 112th Congress
None
Date:
June 1, 2012
Creator:
Shields, Dennis A. & Schnepf, Randy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Rising Gasoline Prices 2012
None
Date:
March 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sequestration: A Review of Estimates of Potential Job Losses
None
Date:
October 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Educational Accountability and Secretarial Waiver Authority Under Section 9401 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This report begins with a general discussion of the ESEA flexibility package and current congressional efforts to reauthorize the ESEA.
Date:
June 1, 2012
Creator:
Skinner, Rebecca R. & Feder, Jody
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Klamath River Basin: Background and Issues
None
Date:
February 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Salaries of Members of Congress: Recent Actions and Historical Tables
None
Date:
February 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business and the Expiration of the 2001 Tax Rate Reductions: Economic Issues
None
Date:
August 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 112th Congress: A Profile
None
Date:
August 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library