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Statutory Interpretation: Theories, Tools, and Trends
This report begins by discussing the general goals of statutory interpretation, reviewing a variety of contemporary as well as historical approaches. The report then briefly describes the two primary theories of interpretation employed today, before examining the main types of tools that courts use to determine statutory meaning. The report concludes by exploring developing issues in statutory interpretation.
Date:
April 5, 2015
Creator:
Brannon, Valerie C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Agricultural Trade with Cuba: Current Limitations and Future Prospects
This report reviews the current state of agricultural trade between the United States and Cuba, identifies key impediments to expanding bilateral trade in agricultural products and key provisions in the law to which these obstacles are anchored. It also summarizes several of the bills introduced in the 114th Congress that propose to remove specific restrictions that impede trade in agricultural goods or that seek to lift the embargo on Cuba entirely.
Date:
October 1, 2015
Creator:
McMinimy, Mark A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Data Security and Breach Notification Legislation: Selected Legal Issues
This report describes the common elements of several data security and breach notification bills that have been introduced in the 114th Congress, which broadly would impose security and notification requirements on businesses regardless of industry sector. It also discusses state laws that may apply in the event of a data breach and addresses two legal issues that may arise in consideration of new legislation about data security and breach notification.
Date:
December 28, 2015
Creator:
Dolan, Alissa M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sex Discrimination and the United States Supreme Court: Developments in the Law
This report focuses on sex discrimination challenges based on: the equal protection guarantees of the Fourteenth and Fifth Amendments; the prohibition against employment discrimination contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and the prohibition against sex discrimination in education contained in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Although this report focuses on recent legal developments in each of these areas, it also provides historical context by discussing selected landmark sex discrimination cases.
Date:
December 30, 2015
Creator:
Feder, Jody
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current state of reform and foreign policy in Bahrain. The Bahrain government's use of repression against the unrest has presented a policy dilemma for the Obama Administration because Bahrain is a longtime ally that is pivotal to maintaining Persian Gulf security.
Date:
December 30, 2015
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Public Transportation Program: In Brief
This report provides an introduction to the public transportation program administered by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This program was authorized in FY2016 through FY2020 by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The focus of the federal program is still on the capital side, but the program has evolved to support operational expenses in some circumstances, as well as safety oversight, planning, and research.
Date:
December 28, 2015
Creator:
Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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
Iraq: Politics and Governance
This report provides background and analysis on the politics of Iraq, including its communities, its governing personalities and factions, security forces and militias, and the government's human rights record. The report does not provide a detailed analysis of the U.S.-led campaign to defeat Islamic State forces in Iraq.
Date:
December 31, 2015
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth & Humud, Carla E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides answers to frequently asked questions about the presidential nominating process, including how the delegates to the national conventions are chosen, the differences between a caucus and a primary, national party rules changes for 2016, and the national conventions themselves. It is not a comprehensive report on all aspects of the presidential nominating process.
Date:
December 30, 2015
Creator:
Coleman, Kevin J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Miscellaneous Tariff Bills: Overview and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
February 5, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agriculture Issues in U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations
This report briefly discusses the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) between the U.S. and the European Union (EU). The report also briefly notes the use of agricultural biotechnology.
Date:
June 12, 2015
Creator:
Johnson, Renée
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicaid’s Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) Exclusion
None
Date:
May 8, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
USDA’s “GIPSA Rule” on Livestock and Poultry Marketing Practices
None
Date:
January 12, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Insurance Regulation: Background, Overview, and Legislation in the 114th Congress
None
Date:
May 20, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Consideration of Presidential Nominations: Committee and Floor Procedure
None
Date:
March 9, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Use of National Statuary Hall: Assignment and Historic Events
None
Date:
March 6, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
WTO Doha Round: Implications for U.S. Agriculture
None
Date:
April 20, 2015
Creator:
Schnepf, Randy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Insurance Agent Licensing: Overview and Background on Federal NARAB Legislation
None
Date:
January 20, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Excise Tax on Motor Fuels and the Highway Trust Fund: Current Law and Legislative History
None
Date:
February 23, 2015
Creator:
Lowry, Sean
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Recently Expired Community AssistanceRelated Tax Provisions (“Tax Extenders”): In Brief
None
Date:
January 5, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Maternal and Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program: Background and Funding
None
Date:
May 5, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FEMA DRF Major Disaster Assistance: Washington
None
Date:
January 28, 2015
Creator:
Richardson, Daniel J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library