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Iran, Gulf Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses issues regarding Iran's political history and structure. It also takes a look at economic and defense policy responses for Congress, specifically focusing on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Date:
December 29, 2015
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former U.S. Hostages of Iran to be Eligible for Compensation
This legal sidebar briefly discusses the U.S. victims of the 1979-1981 Iran Hostage Crisis, who will become eligible to receive up to $4.4 million each in compensation, thanks to the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act.
Date:
December 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China as the World’s “Largest Economy”
Various media have recently reported that China has overtaken the United States to become the world’s largest economy (a position the United States had held at least since 1913), based on estimates of purchasing power parity (PPP) measurements and projections made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This report examines the data and its policy implications.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business Administration and Job Creation
The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs to support small businesses, including loan guaranty programs, disaster loan programs, management and technical assistance training programs, and federal contracting programs. Congressional interest in these programs has increased in recent years, primarily because they are viewed as a means to stimulate economic activity, create jobs, and assist in the national economic recovery. This report examines the economic research on net job creation to identify the types of businesses that appear to create the most jobs.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Dilger, Robert J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Patent Litigation Reform Legislation in the 114th Congress
None
Date:
July 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Benefits: Pension Benefit Programs
None
Date:
June 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance: Recent Policy Changes and Proposed Legislation
This report describes recent policy changes made by FHA and recent legislative proposals that would make additional changes to FHA's single-family program. For the most part, this report does not go into detail about the features of FHA-insured loans, FHA's market role, or its financial status, except as necessary to describe implemented or proposed policy changes.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Jones, Katie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity Issues and Challenges: In Brief
This report provides information about Cybersecurity Issues and Challenges. People who perform cyberattacks generally fall into various categories like criminals, spies, nation-state warriors, terrorists, etc.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Fischer, Eric A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare: Part B Premiums
None
Date:
September 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Issues in the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
This report considers topics that are likely to arise as the 114th Congress debates reauthorization.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Elias, Bart & Tang, Rachel Y.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA and the Army Corps’ Rule to Define “Waters of the United States”
This report describes the final revised rule--which the agencies refer to as the Clean Water Rule-- and includes a table comparing the existing regulatory language that defines "waters of the United States" with the revisions.
Date:
June 29, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medical Loss Ratio Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Issues for Congress
None
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA and the Army Corps’ “Waters of the United States” Rule: Congressional Response and Options
This report discusses several options that congress could consider and that are reflected in bills in the 114th Congress.
Date:
June 29, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act: Legislative Actions in the 114th Congress
None
Date:
July 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Forest System Management: Overview, Appropriations, and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and U.S. Agriculture
None
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conservation Compliance and U.S. Farm Policy
This report provides information about the Conservation Compliance and U.S. Farm Policy. Federal policies and programs have offered voluntary incentives to producers to plan and apply resource-conserving practices on private lands.
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
Stubbs, Megan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Inland Waterways Trust Fund
None
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Park Service: FY2016 Appropriations and Recent Trends
None
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Waiver Authority and Modification of Volumes
None
Date:
June 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba Sanctions: Legislative Restrictions Limiting the Normalization of Relations
This report provides information on legislative provisions restricting relations with Cuba.
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
Rennack, Dianne E. & Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State Sponsors of Acts of International Terrorism—Legislative Parameters: In Brief
None
Date:
May 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity and Information Sharing
None
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Weiss, N. Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library