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Eighteen Questions and Answers About the World Bank

Description: This paper provides background information about World Bank borrowing and lending activities and about U.S. participation in the Bank. Among other matters, it discusses where the World Bank borrows its funds, the amounts contributed by the United States and other countries, and changes i n World Bank priorities and loan policy.
Date: June 27, 1986
Creator: Sanford, Jonathan E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Explanation of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 -- Public Law 99-177 (The Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act)

Description: The report explains briefly the major features of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-177), commonly referred to as the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act. Following a short overview of the deficit reduction process, the report outlines the deficit control timetable for each of fiscal years 1987-1991, and the accelerated timetable for fiscal year 1986, describes the procedures for eliminating excess deficits, discusses how to compute the required spending reducti… more
Date: February 1, 1986
Creator: Schick, Allen
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Laws Relating to the Control of Narcotics and Other Dangerous Drugs, Enacted 1961-1985: Brief Summaries

Description: This report contains summaries of enactments, treaties, and reorganization plans, passed from 1961 through 1985, that have some clearly indicated relationship-- either by specific reference or by virtue of legislative history--to the Federal effort to prevent drug misuse through control of the supply of narcotics and other dangerous drugs.
Date: January 15, 1986
Creator: Hogan, Harry L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Legal Right of Minors to Obtain Contraceptives

Description: "This report provides information on federal and state statutory and case law on [minors having a constitutionally protected right of privacy, including the right to receive contraceptives]" (p. 1).
Date: September 24, 1986
Creator: Reimer, Rita Ann
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tax Reform Act of 1986: Public Law 99-514

Description: "This Info Pack includes a summary of the [Tax Reform Act of 1986] and provides information on the following topics: general provisions affecting individuals, treatment of real estate and second homes, retirement savings provisions and pensions, [and] corporate tax change overview" (p. 1).
Date: October 22, 1986
Creator: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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