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Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Effects, and Process

Description: This report provides a brief overview of the causes and effects of federal government shutdowns. This report provides a brief overview of the causes and effects of federal government shutdowns. When federal agencies and programs lack appropriated funding, they must cease operations, except in emergency situations. The failure of the President and Congress to reach agreement on funding measures has caused government shutdowns. It is necessary either to enact temporary funding legislation at the … more
Date: September 20, 2004
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressionally Chartered Nonprofit Organizations (“Title 36 Corporations”): What They Are and How Congress Treats Them

Description: This report discusses a category of congressionally chartered nonprofit organizations that have as their purpose the promotion of patriotic, charitable, educational, and other eleemosynary activities. Title 36 of the United States Code, where such corporate organizations are listed with their charters, was recodified by law in 1998 (P.L. 105-225).
Date: July 14, 2008
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act

Description: President George W. Bush signed the Postal Enhancement and Accountability Act (P.L. 109-435) on December 20, 2006. This report briefly describes Congress’s pursuit of postal reform, summarizes the major provisions of the new postal reform law, and identifies possible P.L. 109-435 oversight issues for Congress.
Date: January 22, 2007
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Congressional Charter of the American National Red Cross: Overview, History, and Analysis

Description: This report contains the overview, history, and analysis of the Congressional charter of the American National Red Cross charters. The review and analysis raises questions about the provisions of the current charter of the American National Red Cross (ANRC) that Congress may wish to examine.
Date: March 15, 2006
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Charter of the American National Red Cross: Current Issues and Proposed Changes

Description: This report provides a brief history of the ANRC, describes the congressional interest in the ANRC's governance, operations and charter.It reviews the ANRC's governance audit report and proposal to amend its charter and describes congressional proposals to amend the charter.
Date: March 9, 2007
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Commemorative Postage Stamps: History, Selection Criteria, and Revenue Potential

Description: This report provides information about the History, Selection Criteria, and Revenue Potential of Commemorative Postage Stamps. The Commemorative stamp program contributed an estimated $225.9million in retained revenues for the USPS in the fiscal year 2005.
Date: January 29, 2007
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressional or Federal Charters: Overview and Enduring Issues

Description: This report is categorized into three categories: (I) What is a Congressional or Federal Charter?, (II) Congress's Use of Charters, (III) Enduring Issues. It further discusses Title 36 Corporations' Membership Practices, Title 36 Corporations and "Political Activities", Confusion Over which Corporations are Governmental and Private and The Federal Management of Corporations.
Date: April 19, 2013
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressionally Chartered Nonprofit Organizations (“Title 36 Corporations”): What They Are and How Congress Treats Them

Description: This report discusses the chartered corporations listed in title 36 that are not agencies of the United States, and their charters only rarely assign the corporate bodies any governmental attributes. It also discusses the Oversight of chartered corporations.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Regular Vetoes and Pocket Vetoes: An Overview

Description: This report provides an overview on the veto power vested in the President by Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution. The veto power has proven to be an effective tool for the chief executive in his dealings with Congress.
Date: July 18, 2008
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Common Questions About Postage and Stamps

Description: Constituents and interest groups often approach congressional offices with questions about postage and stamps. This report provides brief answers to commonly asked questions and provides sources where congressional staff may learn more about these topics.
Date: April 6, 2007
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Free Mail for Troops Overseas

Description: This report mainly discusses about the Free Mail for Troops Overseas. This report also analyzes two proposals and it will be updated in the event of any legislative actions on the bills.
Date: May 17, 2007
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Government Corporations: An Overview

Description: This report provides an overview of federal government corporations, a category currently consisting of some 17 corporate agencies performing functions assigned to them in law. A government corporation, as defined in this report, is a government agency that is established by Congress to provide a market-oriented public service and required to produce revenues that meet or approximate its expenditures.
Date: January 31, 2008
Creator: Kosar, Kevin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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