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Moldova: Basic Facts

Description: Moldova was incorporated into the Soviet Union June 1940, and regained its independence on August 27, 1991. Shortly thereafter, Moldova faced challenges from Turkic-speaking Gagauz and ethnic Russians, both residing in Moldova's Dniestr valley, who proclaimed separatist "republics." Other challenges facing Moldovans include pursuing economic reform and choosing between potential reunification with their ethnic cohorts in Romania and forging an independent identity.
Date: June 26, 2001
Creator: Woehrel, Steven
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Social Security Benefits Are Not Paid for the Month of Death: A Fact Sheet

Description: Social security benefits are not paid for the month in which a recipient dies. Legislation is routinely introduced that would either pay the full amount of the benefits for the month of death or pro-rate the benefits based on the proportion of the month that the recipient was alive.
Date: March 21, 2001
Creator: Koitz, David Stuart
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Bulgaria: Country Background Report

Description: This report details the Bulgaria country's background information such as its foreign policy, regional relations, and the U.S - Bulgarian Relations.
Date: July 13, 2001
Creator: Kim, Julie
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Barcelona Process: The European Union’s Partnership with the Southern Mediterranean

Description: This report contains the European Union's partnership with the Southern Mediterranean. It also provides a brief discussion of how the Barcelona Process related to the Middle East peace process, as well as to other U.S. interests.
Date: June 12, 2001
Creator: Linder, Anja & Ruebener, Joshua
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Water Infrastructure Funding: Review and Analysis of Current Issues

Description: This report identifies a number of issues likely to receive attention in connection with water infrastructure. It begins with a brief review of federal involvement, describes the current debate about funding needs, and then examines key issues, including what is the nature of the problems to be solved; who will play, and what is the federal role; and questions about mechanisms for delivering federal support, including state-by-state allotment of federal funds.
Date: August 30, 2001
Creator: Copeland, Claudia & Tiemann, Mary
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal and State Initiatives to Integrate Acute and Long-Term Care: Issues & Profiles

Description: This report discusses the efforts of the federal and state initiatives to integrate acute and long-term care, with a n eye toward providing Congress with the necessary information with which to consider future action in the area.
Date: January 22, 2001
Creator: Miller, Edward Alan
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Committee System Rules Changes in the House, 107th Congress

Description: This fact sheet details changes in the committee system contained in H. Res. 5, the rules of the House for the 107th Congress, adopted by the House January 3, 2001. This contains information on changes in the committee structure, committee procedure, and committee staff.
Date: January 5, 2001
Creator: Schneider, Judy
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Housing Issues in the 106th Congress

Description: This report summarizes current housing issues, cites legislative proposals, and in some cases, presents brief pro/con discussions.
Date: January 22, 2001
Creator: Bourdon, E. Richard
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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China: Labor Conditions and Unrest

Description: This report discusses the China's Labor condition and Chinese government attempt to implement laws and programs that protect labor rights and provide social welfare benefits while punishing labor rights activists and independent union organizer.
Date: October 15, 2001
Creator: Lum, Thomas
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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