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The National Security Council: An Organizational Assessment

Description: The National Security Council (NSC) was established in 1947. This report describes the history of the NSC, how is structure and influence have varied over the years from one Administration to another, what its current structure and who its current members are, varying opinions as to what the role of the NSC should be, and future developments for the NSC.
Date: June 8, 2009
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Competition in Federal Contracting: An Overview of the Legal Requirements

Description: This report describes the competition requirements currently governing the procurement activities of federal agencies. It addresses several issues, including what contracts are subject to competition requirements, what constitutes full and open competition for government contracts, and the circumstances permitting agencies to award contracts on the basis of other than full and open competition. It also briefly describes the benefits and drawbacks of competition, situates recent reform efforts w… more
Date: January 10, 2011
Creator: Manuel, Kate M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Interagency Contracting: An Overview of Federal Procurement and Appropriations Law

Description: Recently, federal agencies have increasingly resorted to interagency contracting, relying on the contracts or contracting operations of other agencies to acquire goods and services. This increased use of interagency contracting has made it a topic of interest to some members of Congress. This report provides an overview of the federal procurement and appropriations laws governing interagency contracting. It defines key terms used in discussing interagency contracting; surveys the various intera… more
Date: January 11, 2011
Creator: Manuel, Kate M. & Yeh, Brian T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The National Security Council: An Organizational Assessment

Description: The National Security Council (NSC) was established in 1947. This report describes the history of the NSC, how is structure and influence have varied over the years from one Administration to another, what its current structure and who its current members are, varying opinions as to what the role of the NSC should be, and future developments for the NSC.
Date: January 20, 2011
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Administrative Law Primer: Statutory Definitions of "Agency" and Characteristics of Agency Independence

Description: This report explores several important statutes that regulate agencies and these statutes' respective definitions of "agency." These statutes include the Administrative Procedure Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Federal Records Act, statutes governing federal employees, and the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Date: May 22, 2014
Creator: Cole, Jared P. & Shedd, Daniel T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The National Security Council: An Organizational Assessment

Description: This report describes the history of the National Security Council (NSC) established in 1947 including: how its structure and influence have varied over the years from one Administration to another, its current structure and members, varying opinions as to what the role of the NSC should be, and future developments for the NSC.
Date: December 28, 2011
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Report to Congress

Description: Final report of the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce describing their activities and findings regarding the development of electronic commerce and its impact on the U.S. economy. The report includes sections on the background of electronic commerce, domestic tax issues, and international tax issues.
Date: April 2000
Creator: Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Advisory Committees: A Primer

Description: This report provides information about a Primer on the Federal Advisory Committees. This report set forth definitions and requirements for creating commissions as required by FACA.
Date: April 15, 2005
Creator: Smith, Stephanie
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Advisory Committees: An Introduction and Overview

Description: Federal advisory committees—which may also be labeled as commissions, councils, or task forces—are established to assist the executive branch in deliberating and, in some cases, helping to solve complex or divisive issues. Congress, the President, or an agency head may establish a federal advisory committee to render independent advice or provide policy recommendations. This report offers a history of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), examines its current requirements, and provides dat… more
Date: October 28, 2015
Creator: Ginsberg, Wendy
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Negotiated Rulemaking

Description: This report discusses negotiated rulemaking, a supplement to traditional rulemaking, which is a process in which representatives of federal agencies and affected parties work together in a committee to reach consensus on what can ultimately become a proposed rule. Although negotiated rulemaking is not appropriate for all regulations, advocates believe that the approach can speed rule development, reduce litigation, and generate more creative and effective regulatory solutions.
Date: August 28, 2006
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Final Report of the Congressional Oversight Panel

Description: March final report of the U.S. Congressional Oversight Panel summarizing the events of the 2007-2008 financial crisis and providing an overview of the impacts on various economic sectors, governmental financial assistance programs, and lessons learned.
Date: March 16, 2011
Creator: United States. Congressional Oversight Panel.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Within Our Reach: A National Strategy to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities

Description: Final report of the Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities describing their activities and findings on the state of child protective services in the United States, including sections on confronting child abuse, addressing the needs of special populations, components of the Commission's national strategy, and recommendations for the future.
Date: 2016
Creator: Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Taking Stock: What Has the Troubled Asset Relief Program Achieved?

Description: December report of the U.S. Congressional Oversight Panel describing their activities and findings regarding the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), including sections on the background and evolution of TARP, and an analysis of its accomplishments and shortcomings.
Date: December 9, 2009
Creator: United States. Congressional Oversight Panel.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Evaluating Progress on TARP Foreclosure Mitigation Problems

Description: April report of the U.S. Congressional Oversight Panel describing their activities and findings regarding the state of the U.S. Treasury's mitigation programs in addition to an overview of the economy and housing markets.
Date: April 14, 2010
Creator: United States. Congressional Oversight Panel.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Assessing the TARP on the Eve of Its Expiration

Description: September report of the U.S. Congressional Oversight Panel describing their activities and findings regarding the results of the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program(TARP) in mitigating the effects of the 2007 financial crisis.
Date: September 16, 2010
Creator: United States. Congressional Oversight Panel.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2009 Appropriations

Description: This report is a guide to one of the regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It summarizes the status of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity.
Date: April 29, 2008
Creator: Vincent, Carol H.; Bamberger, Robert; Bearden, David M.; Corn, M. L.; Esworthy, Robert; Gorte, Ross W. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2009 Appropriations

Description: This report discusses fiscal year 2009 appropriations under a regular bill -- the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill -- which provides funding many groups, including the Department of the Interior (DOI), the Forest Service, and the Indian Health Services (IHS) program as well as general funding for arts and cultural agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other entities. It includes background on previous appropriations and details by kinds of funding.
Date: April 25, 2008
Creator: Vincent, C. H.; Naughton, Blake Alan; Walke, Roger & Garrett, R. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressional Membership and Appointment Authority to Advisory Commissions, Boards, and Groups

Description: This report contains a compilation of existing commissions and boards that demonstrates the range of alternative membership-appointment structures. It includes any statutorily created advisory entity (boards, advisory panels, etc.) whose membership scheme mandates the participation of Members of Congress either as potential members or as participants in the process of appointing the membership. For each entity, information on the purpose, duration, appointment structure, and term of appointment… more
Date: January 18, 2018
Creator: Straus, Jacob R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)

Description: This report provides information about the structure, role, and funding of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
Date: March 13, 2018
Creator: Jackson, James K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills

Description: This report, generated from House and Senate Appropriations Committee published materials, is intended as a resource to guide individuals seeking to verify sources of appropriations for selected federal agencies and programs. It is not a definitive or comprehensive listing of all federal agencies, programs, projects, or activities that appear in annual appropriations measures from year to year.
Date: February 27, 2015
Creator: Murray, Justin
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Competition in Federal Contracting: An Overview of the Legal Requirements

Description: This report describes the legal requirements pertaining to competition that presently apply to federal procurement contracts. Among other things, it discusses what contracts are subject to competition requirements; what constitutes full and open competition for government contracts; and what is meant by "full and open competition after exclusion of sources."
Date: January 21, 2010
Creator: Manuel, Kate M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressional Commissions: Overview, Structure, and Legislative Considerations

Description: This report provides an overview and analysis of congressional advisory commissions, information on the general statutory structure of a congressional commission, and a catalog of congressional commissions created since the 101st Congress.
Date: November 17, 2017
Creator: Straus, Jacob R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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