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Federal Agency Authority to Contract for Electric Power and Renewable Energy Supply
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Date:
August 15, 2011
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Domestic Terrorism Appears to Be Reemerging as a Priority at the Department of Justice
This document examines an apparent shift in priorities at the Department of Justice (DOJ) towards a renewed focus on domestic terrorism with the reestablishment of its Domestic Terrorism Executive Committee, which had been defunct for several years. The report considers why the shift in focus may be occurring and also briefly examines different types of domestic terror threats.
Date:
August 15, 2014
Creator:
Bjelopera, Jerome P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Instream Flows Research and Validation Methodology Framework 2016-2017: Colorado and Lavaca Rivers
Report on understanding flow-ecology responses and addressing questions and concerns raised during the SB 3 process, including recommendations for continued evaluations, additional surveys, and the establishment of direct ecological responses.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Bonner, Timothy H. (Timothy Hallman), 1969- & Duke, Jacquelyn R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Instream Flows Research and Validation Methodology Framework 2016-2017
Report on environmental flow for the Brazos area on accurately depicting flow standards for the Brazos and other basins.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Bonner, Timothy; Duke, Jacquelyn & Guillen, George
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Desalination: Technologies, Use, and Congressional Issues
This report discusses Desalination processes that generally treat seawater or brackish water to produce a stream of freshwater, and a separate, saltier stream of water that has to be disposed.
Date:
August 15, 2011
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Horse Slaughter Prevention Bills and Issues
This report provides evidence of a rise in state and local investigations for horse neglect and more abandoned horses since 2007.
Date:
August 15, 2012
Creator:
Cowan, Tadlock
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Appropriations for FY2014 in P.L. 113-76
This report presents a discussion of the FY2014 enacted appropriations for selected EPA programs and activities highlighted in the congressional debate.
Date:
August 15, 2014
Creator:
Esworthy, Robert & Bearden, David M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Health Insurance Exchanges Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
This report outlines the required minimum functions of exchanges, and explains how exchanges are expected to be established and administered under ACA.
Date:
August 15, 2012
Creator:
Fernandez, Bernadette & Mach, Annie L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sex Trafficking of Children in the United States: Overview and Issues for Congress
Report concerning Congressional attention on the domestic sex trafficking of children.
Date:
August 15, 2012
Creator:
Finklea, Kristin M.; Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L. & Siskin, Alison
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Map Sources. August 2011
This report identifies online sources for maps of Iraq, including government. library, and organizational websites.
Date:
August 15, 2011
Creator:
Fischer, Hannan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Drought in the United States: Causes and Issues for Congress
This report describes the physical causes of drought, drought history in the United States, and policy challenges related to drought. It also provides examples of recurrent regional drought conditions.
Date:
August 15, 2012
Creator:
Folger, Peter; Cody, Betsy A. & Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Inspector General Community Launches Oversight.gov to Increase Accessibility to Reports
This report discusses the launch of oversight.gov by the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) and which agencies are currently participating in the beta test. The site allows Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reports related to participating agencies to be accessed in one place with keyword searchability.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Francis, Kathryn A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trespassing: The Leading Cause of Rail-Related Fatalities
This report discusses rail-related fatalities and the problem of trespassing by pedestrians on the railroad tracks which is the leading cause of fatalities in rail incidents. Statistics on fatalities, known causes of trespassing, and initiatives to reduce trespassing incidents such as Operation Lifesaver are discussed.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Frittelli, John
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coordinated Party Expenditures in Federal Elections: An Overview
This report examines campaign finance law in the context of political party committee expenditures. It discusses relevant Supreme Court precedent and recent legislative activity.
Date:
August 15, 2016
Creator:
Garrett, R. Sam & Whitaker, L. Paige
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal
This report intended for Members and staff assisting grant seekers in districts and states and covers writing proposals for both government and private foundation grants.
Date:
August 15, 2014
Creator:
Gerli, Merete F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Net Neutrality Debate: Access to Broadband Networks
This report discusses net neutrality and the concept of open internet access. A decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2015 to classify broadband internet service as a telecommunication subjected the industry to further regulation and provoked a debate over what level of regulation should be used for the internet. The FCC in May 2017 announced their intention to modify rules from the 2015 regulations opening the debate once again. Past and current Congressional legislation related to internet policy is included in the final section.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Gilroy, Angele A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Temporary Unemployment Insurance Provisions
This report discusses several key provisions related to extended federal unemployment benefits that are temporary and, therefore, scheduled to expire. This report describes the consequences of these expirations for the financing and availability of unemployment benefits in states. It also summarizes the last three laws that have extended these expiring provisions: P.L. 112-240, P.L. 112-96, and P.L. 112-78.
Date:
August 15, 2013
Creator:
Isaacs, K. P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pullout Resistance of Mechanically Stabilized Reinforcements in Backfills Typically Used in Texas, Volume 1: Research Report
Volume 1 of a report on the results of a research study on the pullout resistance of mechanically stabilized backfill (MSE).
Date:
August 15, 2013
Creator:
Jayawickrama, Priyantha; Surles, James G.; Wood, Timothy D. & Lawson, William D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The National Guard State Partnership Program: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress
This report traces the origin and development of the State Partnership Program (SPP), which is a Department of Defense (DOD) security cooperation program run by the National Guard; summarizes its unique aspects; and outlines its statutory basis, funding mechanisms, organization, and activities. It details recent legislative and executive branch actions. It also explores issues that may merit congressional attention and provides options for policymakers who may be interested in modifying the program.
Date:
August 15, 2011
Creator:
Kapp, Lawrence & Serafino, Nina M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Financing Natural Catastrophe Exposure: Issues and Options for Improving Risk Transfer Markets
This report opens with an examination of the current role of private insurers in managing disaster risk and their capacity and willingness to deal with the rising cost of financing recovery and reconstruction following natural disasters. The report then examines the current role of federal, state, and local governments in managing disaster risk.
Date:
August 15, 2013
Creator:
King, R. O.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Keystone XL: Assessing the Proposed Pipeline's Impacts on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This report provides background information regarding the Keystone XL pipeline proposal and the process required for federal approval. The report discusses the state department's GHG emissions assessment and provides concluding observations.
Date:
August 15, 2013
Creator:
Lattanzio, Richard K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Methane: An Introduction to Emission Sources and Reduction Strategies
This report discusses the "Climate Action Plan" (CAP) announced by President Obama to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs), as well as to encourage adaptation to expected climate change.
Date:
August 15, 2016
Creator:
Lattanzio, Richard K.; Bracmort, Kelsi; McCarthy, James E. & Cunningham, Lynn J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Charlottesville Car Crash Attack: Possibility of Federal Criminal Prosecution
This report discusses the announcement that the Charlottesville, Virginia car crash attack is being investigated as a federal civil rights case. It also outlines the sections of the federal law under which the attack could be classified.
Date:
August 15, 2017
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
DOJ Brings Forfeiture Action to Seize and Return $1 Billion Embezzled Malaysian Government Assets
This report discuses the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) civil forfeiture action against $1 billion worth of assets bought with money embezzled from the government of Malaysia by high-level officials in Malaysia from 2009 to 2015.
Date:
August 15, 2016
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library