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Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches
This report discusses the trends driving global economic integration, sources of worker insecurity and policy approaches. There appears to be a range of views on the merits of each of these policy approaches and the extent to which they can be designed and implemented in a way that would reduce worker insecurity without undermining the benefits of globalization.
Date:
December 22, 2011
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches
Today's global economy, or what many call globalization, has a growing impact on the economic futures of American companies, workers, and families. The current wave of globalization is supported by three broad trends: technology, increase in world supply of labor, and reduced government policies to international trade and investment.
Date:
December 22, 2011
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 112th Congress
This report highlights major international trade and finance issues Congress may address this year and next.
Date:
December 30, 2010
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Primer: Qs and As on Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy
This report is divided into four sections in a question-and-answer format: trade concepts, U.S. trade performance, formulation of U.S. trade policy, and trade and investment issues. The first section on "Trade Concepts" deals with why countries trade, the consequences of trade expansion, and the relationship between globalization and trade. The second section, on trade performance, focuses on the U.S. trade deficit and its impact on industries. The third section deals with the roles played by the Executive Branch, Congress, the private sector, and the Judiciary in the formulation of U.S. trade policy. The fourth section, on U.S. trade and investment policy, asks questions related to trade negotiations and agreements and to imports, exports, and investments.
Date:
December 8, 2010
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-EU Trade and Economic Relations: Key Policy Issues for the 112th Congress
U.S. and European private stakeholders, concerned about slow growth, job creation, and increased competition from emerging economies, have urged Brussels and Washington to strengthen transatlantic trade and economic ties by reducing or eliminating remaining trade barriers and by cooperating more closely in addressing global economic challenges. A select group of these issues are examined in this report.
Date:
December 22, 2011
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) Reauthorization
None
Date:
December 23, 2014
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization: Frequently Asked Questions
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Date:
December 22, 2014
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias; Carpenter, David H.; Levit, Mindy R. & Taylor, Julia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the Senate Floor
The Senate follows a well-established routine on the opening day of a new Congress. The proceedings include swearing in new members, administrative business, and the election of the president pro tempore, the constitutionally mandated officer elected to preside over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. This report contains information on what is contained in the well-established routine.
Date:
December 5, 2014
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Ongoing Challenges and Future Prospects
This report provides a brief history of the European Union (EU) and the major challenges confronting the bloc. It also discusses the potential implications for the EU and for U.S.-EU relations.
Date:
December 3, 2018
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism
This report examines the evolution of counterterrorism cooperation between the United States and the European Union (EU), particularly since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It includes a discussion of U.S.-EU cooperation progress and ongoing challenges, as well as perspectives and issues for Congress.
Date:
December 1, 2014
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Congress and the European Parliament: Evolving Transatlantic Legislative Cooperation
This report provides background on the Congress-EP relationship and the role of the TLD. It also explores potential future options should an effort to strengthen ties between the two bodies gain momentum.
Date:
December 30, 2010
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Morelli, Vincent
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Democratic Republic of Congo: Targeted Sanctions
This report discusses human rights and humanitarian hardship in war-ravaged eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Date:
December 8, 2016
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Guinea: In Brief
This report gives an overview of Guinea, its background, economy, and relations with the United States
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Morocco: Current Issues
This report discusses the current political and foreign policy status of Morocco, especially with regard to its relationship with the United States and its struggles combating terrorism.
Date:
December 20, 2011
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Political Transition in Tunisia
This report discusses Tunisia's "Jasmine Revolution," the common term for President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's flight from the country following weeks of mounting anti-government protests. This report discusses how the Jasmine Revolution appears to have added momentum to anti-government sentiment in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and other countries. This report discusses Tunisia's pro-democracy movement; concerns over potential instability in a previously secure, pro-Western area; and U.S.-Tunisian relations.
Date:
December 16, 2011
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Central African Republic: Background and U.S. Policy
This report provides an overview of the Central African Republic (CAR) social and political situation and has struggled to emerge from conflict and state collapse since 2013.
Date:
December 1, 2016
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis & Husted, Tomas F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): A Primer on Eligibility and Benefits
This report focuses on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility and the form and function of benefits. SNAP, formerly called the Food Stamp Program, is designed primarily to increase the food purchasing power of eligible low-income households to help them buy a nutritionally adequate low-cost diet.
Date:
December 29, 2014
Creator:
Aussenberg, Randy A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reauthorization of SNAP and Other Nutrition Programs in the Next Farm Bill: Issues for the 113th Congress
This report discusses the Nutrition Title (Title IV) of the pending farm bills and elaborates on the most controversial issues and differences between Senate and House proposals. Policies that are not necessarily controversial but are complex are also included in this report.
Date:
December 10, 2013
Creator:
Aussenberg, Randy Alison
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Has the U.S. Government Ever "Defaulted"?
This report discusses the concept of default in the context of the federal government's financial obligations and provides examples of past cases in which the federal government failed to make certain payments on time.
Date:
December 8, 2016
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew
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:
December 27, 2012
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Levit, Mindy R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority and the Korea Free Trade Agreement
This report looks at the effects of the Korean Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) on side agreements via the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Date:
December 22, 2010
Creator:
Barbour, Emily C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Impeachment: An Overview of Constitutional Provisions, Procedure, and Practice
The American impeachment process places in the legislative branch the authority to remove the President, Vice President, and other federal civil officers in the executive and judicial branches upon a determination that such officers have engaged in treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. It is one of the checks and balances grounded in the American constitutional structure. This report summarizes impeachment proceedings in the 111th Congress, examines relevant constitutional provisions, and provides a brief historical overview.
Date:
December 9, 2010
Creator:
Bazan, Elizabeth B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Laws: Summaries of Major Statutes Administered by the Environmental Protection Agency
This report is a summary of the body of federal environmental statutes that together constitute the main authorities of EPA, but this report is not comprehensive in terms of discussing all federal statutes that may authorize certain activities of the agency.
Date:
December 20, 2013
Creator:
Bearden, David M.; Copeland, Claudia; Luther, Linda; McCarthy, James E.; Tiemann, Mary; Esworthy, Robert et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Colombia Adopts Revised Peace Accord: What Next?
This report discusses the Colombian government's revised peace accord, signed in November 2016 by President Juan Manuel Santos and the FARC's leader (known as Timochenko).
Date:
December 5, 2016
Creator:
Beittel, June S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library