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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.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods and the WTO Trade Dispute on Meat Labeling
This report covers the dispute between the U.S with its neighbors, Canada and Mexico, who say that the recent country-of-origin labeling (COOL) system implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is unfair and does not meet its original objectives. This dispute was brought before the WTO dispute panel and found to be valid. The report ends with a discussion of options for the U.S. in regards to modifying COOL to follow WTO rulings.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Greene, Joel L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA's Vessel General Permits: Background and Issues
This report covers two proposed permit drafts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding Vessel General Permits (VGPs): one for large vessels to replace the 2008 VGP (draft VGP), and one for smaller vessels that currently are covered by a congressionally-enacted temporary moratorium (draft sVGP).
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Everglades Restoration: The Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP)
This report presents an overview, developments and congressional interest on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) related to Everglades Restoration.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Stern, Charles V.
Object Type:
Report
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
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Inland Waterways Trust Fund
None
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
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.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Disaster Assistance from the Disaster Relief Fund: State Profiles
This report outlines the trend in Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) obligations for both the national and state level for the period FY2000 through FY2013. It also includes individual profiles for each state and additional resources and key policy staff that can provide more information on the programs that are discussed.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Richardson, Daniel J.
Object Type:
Report
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
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Forest System Management: Overview, Appropriations, and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Points of Order Limiting the Contents of Reconciliation Legislation: In Brief
This report discusses the Budget Act that provides an optional expedited procedure for considering legislation in the Senate, called reconciliation, which was first used in 1980.
Date:
January 29, 2015
Creator:
Saturno, James V.
Object Type:
Report
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.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity and Information Sharing
None
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Weiss, N. Eric
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Comparison of H.R. 1560 and H.R. 1731 as Passed by the House
This report compares provisions in two bills in the House of Representatives that address information sharing and related activities in cybersecurity.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Fischer, Eric A.
Object Type:
Report
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.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive
This report provides a brief overview of the history of the negotiations between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders, a review of the negotiations since 2008, and a description of some of the issues involved in the talks.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Morelli, Vincent L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Legislation in the 114th Congress
This report discusses legislation proposals in the 114th Congress that reflect various positions and stances on mandatory minimum sentences for Federal crimes. Federal crimes are usually punishable by a statutory maximum term of imprisonment--for example, "imprisoned for not more than 5 years."1 A surprising number also have statutory minimum terms of imprisonment--for example, "imprisonment which may not be less than 10 years or for life."
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mexico’s Recent Immigration Enforcement Efforts
None
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Seelke, Clare Ribando
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Missing and Exploited Children: Background, Policies, and Issues
This report covers only select aspects of the broader topic of missing and exploited children. It begins with an overview of the scope of the missing and exploited children issue, including definitions and approximate numbers of children known to be missing or exploited. The report also provides information about the Missing and Exploited Children's (MEC) program's funding, oversight, and major components. Finally, the report discusses issues that may be relevant to the MEC program.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations
This report discusses the current state of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its relationship with the United States, and future initiatives to further develop U.S.-Saudi relations.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sex Trafficking: Proposals in the 114th Congress to Amend Federal Criminal Law
This report discusses proposed legislation that would amend federal substantive law in three areas: commercial sex trafficking (18 U.S.C. 1591); the Mann Act, which outlaws transportation and travel for unlawful sexual purposes; and federal tax crimes.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0014
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether a school board trustee, whose powers have been suspended by the Texas Education Commissioner under chapter 39 of the Education Code, may run and serve as a city council member for a city located within the school district's boundaries (RQ-0007-KP).
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0015
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Constitutionality of section 54.341 of the Education Code, the Hazlewood Act (RQ-0009-KP).
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The United Kingdom: Background and Relations with the United States
This report provides an overview of the U.S.-UK relationship, concerns about UK defense cuts and their potential effect on future security cooperation and assessment of some of the main dimensions of these topics.
Date:
April 29, 2015
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library