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Direct Potable Reuse Resource Document, Final Report: Volume 1
Report on direct potable resuse of water that addresses common chemicals found in water, treatment methods, and standards for potability.
Date:
April 2015
Creator:
Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Direct Potable Reuse Resource Document, Final Report, Volume 2
Appendix to report on on direct potable resuse of water that addresses common chemicals found in water, treatment methods, and standards for potability.
Date:
April 2015
Creator:
Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
European Fighters in Syria and Iraq: Assessments, Responses, and Issues for the United States
This report discusses U.S. and European assessments of and responses to the foreign fighter phenomenon. It focuses on government policies primarily in Western European countries and analyzes EU measures to counter the foreign fighter threat given the EU's largely open internal borders and that 23 EU member states belong to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
Date:
April 27, 2015
Creator:
Archick, Kristin; Belkin, Paul; Blanchard, Christopher M.; Humud, Carla E. & Mix, Derek E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases
This report gives an overview of the federal debt limit, its history, and recent increases
Date:
April 27, 2015
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
SAMHSA FY2016 Budget Request and Funding History: A Fact Sheet
None
Date:
April 2, 2015
Creator:
Bagalman, Erin
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
Boko Haram
This report details the emergence of Boko Haram as major terrorist organization.
Date:
April 3, 2015
Creator:
Blanchard, Lauren Ploch
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Affordable Care Act’s Contraceptive Coverage Requirement: History of Regulations for Religious Objections
This report summarizes the issues involved with the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) requirement in group health plans for contraceptive coverage. Moreover, the report covers the history of how religious objections to this provision of the ACA have been handled. Specifically, the report discuses this topic in relation to employers providing health insurance for employees.
Date:
April 2, 2015
Creator:
Brown, Cynthia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Free Exercise of Religion by Closely Held Corporations: Implications of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
This report analyzes the Court's decision in Hobby Lobby, including arguments made between the majority and dissent, to clarify the scope of the decision and potential impacts for future interpretation of RFRA's applicability. It also examines potential legislative responses, should Congress consider addressing the current applicability of RFRA. Finally, the report addresses the decision's effect on requirements that employers offer contraceptive coverage in group health plans under federal or state law.
Date:
April 6, 2015
Creator:
Brown, Cynthia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FEMA's Public Assistance Grant Program: Background and Considerations for Congress
This report provides background on key elements of the FEMA's Public Assistance Program, such as the eligibility of applicants, the types of assistance available, and the methods FEMA uses for awarding grant assistance. The PA Program provides financial grant assistance to states, tribes, and local communities both in the response to and recovery from significant disasters.
Date:
April 16, 2015
Creator:
Brown, Jared T. & Richardson, Daniel J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Salaries of Members of Congress: Congressional Votes, 1990-2015
This report contains information on actions taken affecting each pay year since the establishment of the Ethics Reform Act adjustment procedure. It also provides information on other floor action related to pay for Members of Congress.
Date:
April 15, 2015
Creator:
Brudnik, Ida A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity Issues for the Bulk Power System
This report provides information about the Cybersecurity Issues for the Bulk Power System . The cybersecurity of the electricity grid has been a focus of recent efforts to protect the integrity of the electric power system.
Date:
April 16, 2015
Creator:
Campbell, Richard J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Congressional Review Act: Frequently Asked Questions
This report discusses the most frequently asked questions received by the Congressional Research Service about the Congressional Review Act.
Date:
April 17, 2015
Creator:
Carey, Maeve P.; Dolan, Alissa M. & Davis, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress
This report discusses issues regarding U.S.-Japan economic relations, since the economic condition of each nation can affect the world economy and a U.S.-Japan bilateral economic relationship could influence economic conditions in other countries. U.S. and Japanese leaders have several options on how to manage their relationship.
Date:
April 23, 2015
Creator:
Chanlett-Avery, Emma; Rinehart, Ian E. & Nelson, Rebecca M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorist Databases and the No Fly List: Procedural Due Process and Hurdles to Litigation
This report provides an overview of the operation of the government's watchlists, examines some of the legal issues implicated by challenges to the No Fly list, and describes recent case law on the matter.
Date:
April 2, 2015
Creator:
Cole, Jared P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Voting Rights Act of 1965: Background and Overview
This report provides background information on the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), a summary of its major provisions, and a brief discussion of the U.S. Supreme Court decision and related legislation in the 113th and 114th Congresses.
Date:
April 14, 2015
Creator:
Coleman, Kevin J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers: Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress, In Brief
This report is designed to provide assistance in considering Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers reauthorization efforts in the 114th Congress. It begins with background information on TAA and a summary of recent legislation. It then presents a table that compares a recent reauthorization proposal with provisions in current and prior law.
Date:
April 28, 2015
Creator:
Collins, Benjamin
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Allocation of Wastewater Treatment Assistance: Formula and Other Changes
This report consists of allocation of wastewater treatment assistance: Formula and Other Changes.
Date:
April 15, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA and the Army Corps’ Proposed Rule to Define “Waters of the United States"
This report describes the proposed 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 proposed revisions.
Date:
April 7, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mountaintop Mining: Background on Current Controversies
This report provides background on regulatory requirements, controversies and legal challenges to mountaintop mining, and recent Administration actions. Attention to EPA’s veto of the West Virginia mining permit and other federal agency actions has increased in Congress. Congressional interest in these issues is discussed, including legislation seeking to restrict the practice of mountaintop mining and other legislation intended to block the Obama Administration’s regulatory actions.
Date:
April 20, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Infrastructure Financing: The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program
None
Date:
April 9, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Quality Issues in the 114th Congress: An Overview
None
Date:
April 20, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Administrative and Compliance Challenges
This report Summarizes Findings from the 2014 IRS study detailing the factors that can lead to eraneous claims of the credit, and describes the challenges the IRS may face in their efforts to reduce each type of error.
Date:
April 9, 2015
Creator:
Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library