Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service Reportshttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/CRSR/browse/?start=140802016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service ReportsFederal Tort Reform Legislation: Constitutionality and Summaries of Selected Statutes2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817355/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817355/"><img alt="Federal Tort Reform Legislation: Constitutionality and Summaries of Selected Statutes" title="Federal Tort Reform Legislation: Constitutionality and Summaries of Selected Statutes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817355/small/"/></a></p><p>This report considers the constitutionality of federal tort reform legislation, such as the products liability and medical malpractice reform proposals that have been introduced for the last several Congresses.</p>The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System: A Brief Overview2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817356/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817356/"><img alt="The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System: A Brief Overview" title="The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System: A Brief Overview" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817356/small/"/></a></p><p>This report gives a brief overview of the designation, management, and funding of rivers in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.</p>Medicare Durable Medical Equipment: The Competitive Bidding Program2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817357/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817357/"><img alt="Medicare Durable Medical Equipment: The Competitive Bidding Program" title="Medicare Durable Medical Equipment: The Competitive Bidding Program" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817357/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Manufacturing Output, Productivity and Employment: Implications for U.S. Policy2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817358/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817358/"><img alt="Manufacturing Output, Productivity and Employment: Implications for U.S. Policy" title="Manufacturing Output, Productivity and Employment: Implications for U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817358/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817359/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817359/"><img alt="The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases" title="The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817359/small/"/></a></p><p>This report gives an overview of the federal debt limit, its history, and recent increases</p>National Park Management2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817360/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817360/"><img alt="National Park Management" title="National Park Management" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817360/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>South Florida Ecosystem Restoration and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817361/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817361/"><img alt="South Florida Ecosystem Restoration and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan" title="South Florida Ecosystem Restoration and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817361/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Climate Change: Science and Policy Implications2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817363/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817363/"><img alt="Climate Change: Science and Policy Implications" title="Climate Change: Science and Policy Implications" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817363/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of the science and policy implications of Climate Change.</p>Medicaid’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), FY20142016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817221/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817221/"><img alt="Medicaid’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), FY2014" title="Medicaid’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), FY2014" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817221/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Pay Equity Legislation in the 110th Congress2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817222/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817222/"><img alt="Pay Equity Legislation in the 110th Congress" title="Pay Equity Legislation in the 110th Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817222/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers: Current Issues and Legislation2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817223/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817223/"><img alt="Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers: Current Issues and Legislation" title="Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers: Current Issues and Legislation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817223/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Legislation2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817225/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817225/"><img alt="The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Legislation" title="The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Legislation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817225/small/"/></a></p><p>This report is on The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Legislation.</p>East Asia and the Pacific: Issues at the End of the 105th Congress2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817226/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817226/"><img alt="East Asia and the Pacific: Issues at the End of the 105th Congress" title="East Asia and the Pacific: Issues at the End of the 105th Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817226/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Federal Sunset Proposals: Developments in the 94th to 107th Congresses2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817227/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817227/"><img alt="Federal Sunset Proposals: Developments in the 94th to 107th Congresses" title="Federal Sunset Proposals: Developments in the 94th to 107th Congresses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817227/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>World Trade Organization Negotiations: The Doha Development Agenda2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817228/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817228/"><img alt="World Trade Organization Negotiations: The Doha Development Agenda" title="World Trade Organization Negotiations: The Doha Development Agenda" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817228/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>The Cherokee Freedmen Dispute: Legal Background, Analysis, and Proposed Legislation2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817229/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817229/"><img alt="The Cherokee Freedmen Dispute: Legal Background, Analysis, and Proposed Legislation" title="The Cherokee Freedmen Dispute: Legal Background, Analysis, and Proposed Legislation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817229/small/"/></a></p><p>This report consists of the cherokee freedmen dispute with legal background analysis and proposed legislation.</p>Foreign Operations (House)/State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Senate): FY2007 Appropriations2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817234/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817234/"><img alt="Foreign Operations (House)/State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Senate): FY2007 Appropriations" title="Foreign Operations (House)/State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Senate): FY2007 Appropriations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817234/small/"/></a></p><p>This report is a guide to one of the regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and the Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. It summarizes the status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity.</p>BP Alaska North Slope Pipeline Shutdowns: Regulatory Policy Issues2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817235/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817235/"><img alt="BP Alaska North Slope Pipeline Shutdowns: Regulatory Policy Issues" title="BP Alaska North Slope Pipeline Shutdowns: Regulatory Policy Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817235/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses policy issues in federal oversight of pipeline safety related to BP Alaska North Slope Pipeline operations.</p>Gangs in Central America. November 20122016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817237/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817237/"><img alt="Gangs in Central America. November 2012" title="Gangs in Central America. November 2012" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817237/small/"/></a></p><p>This report describes the gang problem in Central America, discusses country and regional approaches to deal with the gangs, and analyzes U.S. policy with respect to gangs in Central America.</p>The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA): A Legal Analysis2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817238/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817238/"><img alt="The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA): A Legal Analysis" title="The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA): A Legal Analysis" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817238/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Water Quality Issues in the 110th Congress: Oversight and Implementation2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817239/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817239/"><img alt="Water Quality Issues in the 110th Congress: Oversight and Implementation" title="Water Quality Issues in the 110th Congress: Oversight and Implementation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817239/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Animal Waste and Hazardous Substances: Current Laws and Legislative Issues2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817240/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817240/"><img alt="Animal Waste and Hazardous Substances: Current Laws and Legislative Issues" title="Animal Waste and Hazardous Substances: Current Laws and Legislative Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817240/small/"/></a></p><p>This report reviews changes within the agricultural industry that were meant to enhance economic efficiency.</p>Education Issues in the 105th Congress, 2nd Session2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817241/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817241/"><img alt="Education Issues in the 105th Congress, 2nd Session" title="Education Issues in the 105th Congress, 2nd Session" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817241/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief summary of education issues anticipated for the 2nd Session, as well as a synopsis of education activity during the 1st Session.</p>Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817242/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817242/"><img alt="Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution" title="Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817242/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Pakistan: Chronology of Recent Events2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817243/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817243/"><img alt="Pakistan: Chronology of Recent Events" title="Pakistan: Chronology of Recent Events" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817243/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>When Congressional Legislation Interferes with Existing Contracts: Legal Issues2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817244/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817244/"><img alt="When Congressional Legislation Interferes with Existing Contracts: Legal Issues" title="When Congressional Legislation Interferes with Existing Contracts: Legal Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817244/small/"/></a></p><p>This report surveys the legal theories that may be invoked by aggrieved contract parties to obtain redress in the situations--that is, when new federal statues interfere with contracts entered into pre-enactment.</p>Congressional Gold Medals 1776-20022016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817245/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817245/"><img alt="Congressional Gold Medals 1776-2002" title="Congressional Gold Medals 1776-2002" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817245/small/"/></a></p><p>This report responds to congressional inquiries concerning this process, and includes a historical examination and chronological list of these awards.</p>Free Trade Agreements: Impact on U.S. Trade and Implications for U.S. Trade Policy2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817246/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817246/"><img alt="Free Trade Agreements: Impact on U.S. Trade and Implications for U.S. Trade Policy" title="Free Trade Agreements: Impact on U.S. Trade and Implications for U.S. Trade Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817246/small/"/></a></p><p>The report is about the Impact on U.S. Trade and Implications for U.S. Trade Policy. The economic impact of FTAs and Relevant Legislation. United States has proposed to engage in negotiations to establish bilateral and free trade agreements with a number of trading partners.</p>Trade Preferences for Developing Countries and the WTO2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817270/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817270/"><img alt="Trade Preferences for Developing Countries and the WTO" title="Trade Preferences for Developing Countries and the WTO" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817270/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Security Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817271/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817271/"><img alt="Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Security Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests" title="Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Security Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817271/small/"/></a></p><p>The Report discusses the internal Security Problems and Progress, U.S. Policy and issues, safety of U.S. Citizens and Investments.</p>Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817272/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817272/"><img alt="Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance" title="Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817272/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai to address corruption within the Afghan government.</p>Agriculture and Forestry Provisions in Climate Legislation in the 111th Congress2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817273/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817273/"><img alt="Agriculture and Forestry Provisions in Climate Legislation in the 111th Congress" title="Agriculture and Forestry Provisions in Climate Legislation in the 111th Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817273/small/"/></a></p><p>This report compares and contrasts the House's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 and the Senate's Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Both bills establish further regulations on greenhouse gases. The contention is that both of these bills potentially raise costs.</p>Campaign Activity by Churches: Legal Analysis of Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817274/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817274/"><img alt="Campaign Activity by Churches: Legal Analysis of Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act" title="Campaign Activity by Churches: Legal Analysis of Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817274/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of Legal Analysis of Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act related to Campaign Activity by Churches.</p>FY2004 Budget: A Chronology and Resource Guide with Internet Access2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817276/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817276/"><img alt="FY2004 Budget: A Chronology and Resource Guide with Internet Access" title="FY2004 Budget: A Chronology and Resource Guide with Internet Access" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817276/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a select chronology and resource guide concerning congressional and presidential actions and documents pertaining to budget for FY2004.</p>Animal Waste and Water Quality: EPA’s Response to the Waterkeeper Alliance Court Decision on Regulation of CAFOs2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817277/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817277/"><img alt="Animal Waste and Water Quality: EPA’s Response to the Waterkeeper Alliance Court Decision on Regulation of CAFOs" title="Animal Waste and Water Quality: EPA’s Response to the Waterkeeper Alliance Court Decision on Regulation of CAFOs" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817277/small/"/></a></p><p>On June 30th, 2006, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed regulations that would revise a 2003 Clean Water Act rule governing waste discharges from large confined animal feeding operations. This report details the 2003 rule and the Waterkeeper Alliance Decision and the EPA's response, including agricultural stormwater discharges, duties to apply for a permit, nutrient management plans, and aspects of the effluent limitation guidelines for confined animal feeding operations.</p>U.S.-Malaysia Relations: Implications of the 2008 Elections2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817278/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817278/"><img alt="U.S.-Malaysia Relations: Implications of the 2008 Elections" title="U.S.-Malaysia Relations: Implications of the 2008 Elections" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817278/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>The Brownfields Program Authorization: Cleanup of Contaminated Sites2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817279/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817279/"><img alt="The Brownfields Program Authorization: Cleanup of Contaminated Sites" title="The Brownfields Program Authorization: Cleanup of Contaminated Sites" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817279/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides background on the issue(including state voluntary cleanup programs), surveys the Environmental Protection Agency's current program, and reviews congressional action, including a description of the new law.</p>Desertification Treaty: Evolution, Summary, and Status2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817288/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817288/"><img alt="Desertification Treaty: Evolution, Summary, and Status" title="Desertification Treaty: Evolution, Summary, and Status" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817288/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Lead in Drinking Water: Washington, DC Issues and Broader Regulatory Implications2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817289/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817289/"><img alt="Lead in Drinking Water: Washington, DC Issues and Broader Regulatory Implications" title="Lead in Drinking Water: Washington, DC Issues and Broader Regulatory Implications" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817289/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Net Neutrality: Background and Issues2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817230/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817230/"><img alt="Net Neutrality: Background and Issues" title="Net Neutrality: Background and Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817230/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>VA Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R. 1994) as Passed by the House2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817232/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817232/"><img alt="VA Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R. 1994) as Passed by the House" title="VA Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R. 1994) as Passed by the House" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817232/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817233/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817233/"><img alt="Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service" title="Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817233/small/"/></a></p><p>The report discusses the american recovery and reinvestment, community connect broadband grants, pilot broadband loan and grant programs, and Broadband loan Re-authorization: 2012 Farm Bill.</p>Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization: An Overview of Selected Provisions in Proposed Legislation2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817247/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817247/"><img alt="Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization: An Overview of Selected Provisions in Proposed Legislation" title="Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization: An Overview of Selected Provisions in Proposed Legislation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817247/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Wetland Issues2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817248/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817248/"><img alt="Wetland Issues" title="Wetland Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817248/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues: A Brief Overview2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817249/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817249/"><img alt="Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues: A Brief Overview" title="Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues: A Brief Overview" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817249/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817250/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817250/"><img alt="U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts" title="U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817250/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Forestry in the Next Farm Bill2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817251/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817251/"><img alt="Forestry in the Next Farm Bill" title="Forestry in the Next Farm Bill" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817251/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses about Possible Forestry Issues for a future Farm bill, Markets for Carbon Sequestration, Markets for Other Ecosystem Services, Control of Invasive Species etc.</p>Medicare: Part B Premiums2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817252/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817252/"><img alt="Medicare: Part B Premiums" title="Medicare: Part B Premiums" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817252/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Agriculture and EPA’s New Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulates2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817253/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817253/"><img alt="Agriculture and EPA’s New Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulates" title="Agriculture and EPA’s New Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulates" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817253/small/"/></a></p><p>This report considers the effects of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality regulations on agriculture. Moreover, the report summarizes these EPA regulations and what pollutants they target. Specifically, the report discusses the negative effects of these pollutants on agriculture and the benefits of these regulations.</p>An Introduction to the Design of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817254/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817254/"><img alt="An Introduction to the Design of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit" title="An Introduction to the Design of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc817254/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), which is a federal provision that reduces the income tax liability of taxpayers claiming the credit. These taxpayers are typically investors in real estate development projects that have traded cash for the tax credits to support the production of affordable housing. The credit is intended to lower the financing costs of housing developments so that the rental prices of units can be lower than market rates, and thus, presumably, affordable.</p>