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Budget Reconciliation Measures Enacted Into Law: 1980-2017
This report identifies and briefly summarizes the 21 budget reconciliation measures enacted into law during the period covering 1980, when reconciliation procedures were first used by both chambers, through 2017.
Date:
February 22, 2018
Creator:
Lynch, Megan S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Closure of Institutions of Higher Education: Student Options, Borrower Relief, and Implications
This report discusses options available to students whose colleges close before completion of their degree to complete their degrees and finance their education at another institution. Types of financial assistance discussed are federal loan discharges, educational benefit programs refunds, future legibility status for loans and financial aid, and tax considerations.
Date:
February 22, 2018
Creator:
Hegji, Alexandra
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 Budget: Government Reorganization and Federal Workforce Reform
This report discusses the proposed FY2019 general U.S. budget and its plans for government reorganization and federal workforce reform.
Date:
February 22, 2018
Creator:
Schwemle, Barbara L. & Hogue, Henry B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Civil-Suit Provision in House-Passed Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill (H.R. 38): Scope and Application
This report discusses legal implications of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 which was passed by the House in December 2017.
Date:
February 21, 2018
Creator:
Peck, Sarah Herman
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
This report discusses the role of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and how the position fits into the organizational structure of the Defense Department.
Date:
February 21, 2018
Creator:
Gallo, Marcy E. & Schwartz, Moshe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Science and Technology Funding
This report provides an overview of the portion of Department of Defense (DOD) research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) funding referred to as Defense Science and Technology (Defense S&T). It provides perspectives on the role of Defense S&T in supporting U.S. defense capabilities, historical funding levels, recent funding trends, and approaches to determining how much the federal government should invest in Defense S&T, particularly in basic research.
Date:
February 21, 2018
Creator:
Sargent, John F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How Broad a Shield? A Brief Overview of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
This report discusses Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 which was added too the law in 1996 to provide liability protection to online service providers regarding what users posted on their sites. Concerns about criminal activity being allowed to continue by companies due to the law and internet freedom advocates support for the law are discussed.
Date:
February 21, 2018
Creator:
Ruane, Kathleen Ann
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform
This report discusses the structure, powers, and funding of the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform and provides an overview of the parliamentary procedures the chambers may use to consider its recommendations.
Date:
February 21, 2018
Creator:
Lynch, Megan S. & Saturno, James V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pedal to the Metal: Commerce Recommends Revving Up Trade Measures on Steel and Aluminium
This report discusses new proposed tariffs on steel and aluminium imports and the Commerce Department report behind the new tariff proposals.
Date:
February 21, 2018
Creator:
Lewis, Caitlin Devereaux
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Russians Indicted for Online Election Trolling
This report discusses the indictment of three Russian companies and 13 Russian national by the Department of Justice for interference in the 2016 presidential election. The charges brought for each one are detailed along with the sentencing guidelines for the crimes.
Date:
February 21, 2018
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Manufacturing in International Perspective
This report is designed to inform the debate over the health of U.S. manufacturing through a series of charts and tables that depict the position of the United States relative to other countries according to various metrics. This report does not describe or discuss specific policy options.
Date:
February 21, 2018
Creator:
Levinson, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans Benefits: The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program
This report discusses the Veterans Administration's (VA) vocational rehabilitation and employment program for disabled veterans.
Date:
February 21, 2018
Creator:
Collins, Benjamin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Campus-Based Student Financial Aid Programs Under the Higher Education Act
This report describes the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Federal Perkins Loan programs. It also presents historical information on appropriations provided for the programs and the federal student aid that has been made available to students through the programs.
Date:
February 20, 2018
Creator:
Fountain, Joselynn H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Spending Under an Interim Continuing Resolution
This report discusses defense spending for FY2018 under an interim continuing resolution and effects that this has on spending levels and types.
Date:
February 20, 2018
Creator:
Williams, Lynn M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multi-employer Pensions Plans: Structure, Procedures, and CRS Experts
This report discusses the structure, powers, and funding of the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans and provides an overview of the parliamentary procedures the chambers may use to consider its work product. The report includes contact information for CRS policy analysts who work on issues related to the structure and policy work of the panel.
Date:
February 20, 2018
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Memorandum: Civil-Suit Provision in the House-Passed Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (H.R. 38)
This report evaluates legal issues potentially arising from the civil-suit provision in H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, which the House of Representatives passed on December 6, 2017
Date:
February 20, 2018
Creator:
Peck, Sarah Herman
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Where Can Corporations Be Sued for Patent Infringement? Part 1
This report is part one of two and discusses patent venue jurisprudence, including the "TC Heartland" opinion, and the impact of the decision on the patent litigation system generally.
Date:
February 20, 2018
Creator:
Yeh, Brian T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Where Can Corporations Be Sued for Patent Infringement? Part 2
This report is part two of two and discusses other implications of the "TC Heartland" decision, including two notable recent decisions in the Federal Circuit interpreting the decision, "In re Cray" and "In re Micron Technology, Inc.," as well as other potential issues raised by TC Heartland and options for Congress.
Date:
February 20, 2018
Creator:
Yeh, Brian T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response
This report discusses the ongoing conflict in Syria and past and current U.S. policies regarding the conflict and U.S. involvement in it. Topics covered include U.S. military aid and humanitarian assistance to groups in Syria, proposed legislation related to Syria n Congress, current U.S. policy aims, and recent events in Syria both diplomatically and militarily.
Date:
February 16, 2018
Creator:
Humud, Carla E.; Blanchard, Christopher M. & Nikitin, Mary Beth D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)
This report discusses the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) and its purpose and organization.
Date:
February 16, 2018
Creator:
Williams, Lynn M. & Peters, Heidi M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations
This report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan's government and economy and of its cooperation with U.S. policies in the Middle East.
Date:
February 16, 2018
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medicare and Budget Sequestration
This report discusses how budget sequestration effects the Medicare program.
Date:
February 16, 2018
Creator:
Rosso, Ryan J. & Davis, Patricia A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business Administration: A Primer on Programs and Funding
This report describes the Small Business Administration's programs and funding sources.
Date:
February 16, 2018
Creator:
Dilger, Robert Jay & Lowry, Sean
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business Administration (SBA) Funding: Overview and Recent Trends
This report examines the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) appropriations (new budget authority, minus rescissions and sequestration) over time, focusing on developments and trends since FY2000.
Date:
February 16, 2018
Creator:
Dilger, Robert Jay
System:
The UNT Digital Library