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India-U.S. Security Relations: Current Engagement
Report that reviews the major facets of U.S.-India security relations with a focus on military-to-military contacts, counterterrorism and intelligence cooperation, and defense trade. It also discusses some of the many obstacles to deeper cooperation in each of these areas.
Date:
November 13, 2012
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan & Pinto, Sonia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nutrition Labeling of Restaurant Menus
Report that provides a brief overview of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authority to regulate nutrition labeling, modifications to these authorities under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and a discussion of selected aspects of the proposed rule. Concerns regarding the proposed rule raised by industry, Congress, and the public are also discussed.
Date:
November 19, 2012
Creator:
Corby-Edwards, Amalia K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Provisions to Assist with Disaster Recovery
Report that provides a basic overview of existing, permanent provisions that benefit victims of disasters, as well as past, targeted legislative responses to particular disasters. The relief is discussed without examining either the qualifications for or the limitation on claiming the provisions' benefits.
Date:
November 29, 2012
Creator:
Lunder, Erika K.; Pettit, Carol A. & Teefy, Jennifer
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Department of Defense Purchase of Renewable Energy Credits Under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012
Report that looks at the background of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (NDAA), the Department of Defense's (DOD) electrical use, and DOD electricity use versus state electricity use.
Date:
November 27, 2012
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps Supplemental Appropriations: Recent History, Trends, and Policy Issues
Report that summarizes recent trends in supplemental funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, particularly related to natural disasters. It provides summary data and analysis on Corps funding over the last 10 years and includes a general discussion of how the Corps funds emergency actions at its own facilities and elsewhere.
Date:
November 29, 2012
Creator:
Stern, Charles V. & Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings in Vladivostok, Russia: Postscript
Report that examines the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) week-long series of senior-level meetings in Vladivostok on September 2-9, 2012, as well as the role of Congress with respect to APEC, including appropriations necessary to finance APEC's secretariat and U.S. support of APEC activities.
Date:
November 19, 2012
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Introduction to the Legislative Process in the U.S. Congress
Report that introduces the main steps through which a bill (or other item of business) may travel in the legislative process, from introduction to committee and floor consideration to possible presidential consideration.
Date:
November 30, 2012
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
IMF Reforms: Issues for Congress
Report that provides information about the reforms made by the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in December 2010, Congress's role in the reform process, and how the reforms could affect U.S. interests at the IMF.
Date:
December 12, 2012
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M. & Weiss, Martin A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Emergency Management: A Brief Introduction
Report that is designed to provide Members of Congress and congressional staff with a general overview of principles and foundations of federal emergency management in the United States as well as the types of activities provided by various federal agencies.
Date:
November 30, 2012
Creator:
Lindsay, Bruce R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The New START Treaty: Central Limits and Key Provisions
Report providing an overview of the New Strategic Arms Reductions Treaty (START), including a comparison to the original START Treaty, the belief of the Obama Administration and outside analysts that New START will enhance U.S. national security, and the criticisms of those who say that New START is a distraction from more important items on the nonproliferation agenda.
Date:
November 30, 2012
Creator:
Woolf, Amy F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Recovery: Sustaining U.S. Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy
Report examining how Congress has been proactive in helping the economy recover after the 2008-2009 recession, as well as how it can help to keep recessions at bay in the future.
Date:
November 29, 2012
Creator:
Elwell, Craig K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Economic Recovery: Sustaining U.S. Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy
Report examining how Congress has been proactive in helping the economy recover after the 2008-2009 recession, as well as how it can help to keep recessions at bay in the future.
Date:
October 12, 2012
Creator:
Elwell, Craig K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Title VII, Derivatives
This report describes some of the requirements placed on the derivatives market by the Dodd-Frank Act, which provides exceptions to the clearing and trading requirements for commercial end-users, or firms that use derivatives to hedge the risks of their nonfinancial business operations.
Date:
November 6, 2012
Creator:
Miller, Rena S. & Ruane, Kathleen Ann
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Preferences: Economic Issues and Policy Options
Report discussing programs designed to foster growth in less developed countries, the major U. S. trade preference programs, their possible economic effects, stakeholder interests, and legislative options.
Date:
November 14, 2012
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.; Hornbeck, J. F. & Villarreal, M. Angeles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Shipboard Lasers for Surface, Air, and Missile Defense: Background and Issues for Congress
Report regarding potential Navy shipboard lasers for countering surface, air, and ballistic missile threats. It does not discuss the use of lasers on Navy aircraft or submarines, or the use of lasers by other military services.
Date:
October 19, 2012
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reauthorizing the Office of National Drug Control Policy: Issues for Consideration
Report discussing the National Drug Control Strategy, the National Drug Control Budget, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCP) evaluation of the National Drug Control Strategy implementation. It also provides an analysis of selected legislative and oversight issues that Congress may consider when debating the reauthorization of ONDCP.
Date:
August 21, 2012
Creator:
Sacco, Lisa N. & Finklea, Kristin M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Issues in the 112th Congress
Report providing a brief overview of the climate change, power plant, and air quality standard issues, as well as information on other Clean Air Act issues that the 112th Congress has addressed.
Date:
September 4, 2012
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: Issues for the 112th Congress
Report that discusses the current political conditions of Cuba as well as its relationship with the United States. In particular, the report focuses on U.S. policy regarding Cuba including various economic sanctions, human rights issues, and foreign aid appropriations.
Date:
November 6, 2012
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress
Report that describes several policy issues regarding chemical facility security and identifies policy options for congressional consideration.
Date:
November 30, 2012
Creator:
Shea, Dana A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 112th Congress: A Profile
Report that presents a profile of the membership of the 112th Congress (2011-2012). Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age, occupation, education, length of congressional service, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity, foreign births, and military service.
Date:
November 26, 2012
Creator:
Manning, Jennifer E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues
Report that describes the Keystone XL pipeline proposal and the process required for federal approval. It summarizes key arguments for and against the pipeline put forth by the pipeline's developers, federal agencies, environmental groups, and other stakeholders.
Date:
May 9, 2012
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.; Nerurkar, Neelesh; Luther, Linda & Vann, Adam
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Report that provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). It also appends citations to state law in the area and the text of ECPA.
Date:
October 9, 2012
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Privacy: An Abridged Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Report that provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).
Date:
October 9, 2012
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State Government Fiscal Stress and Federal Assistance
Report that examines the current status of state fiscal conditions and the role of federal assistance in state budgets. It begins with a brief overview of state budgeting procedures and then provides budgetary data comparing state fiscal conditions in FY2008 to FY2010.
Date:
December 3, 2012
Creator:
Dilger, Robert Jay
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library