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Defense Primer: RDT&E

Description: This report describes the appropriations structure and funding levels for the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD's) research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). The DOD relies on scientific and technical research funded by the department and performed by industry, universities, federal laboratories, and others; the DOD also relies on technology developed by the private sector for commercial markets.
Date: November 13, 2018
Creator: Sargent, John F., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lame Duck Sessions of Congress Following a Majority-Changing Election: In Brief

Description: This report describes "lame duck" sessions of Congress, which take place whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected but before the term of the current Congress ends. It specifically provides additional information on the 1954, 1994, and 2010 lame duck sessions.
Date: November 13, 2018
Creator: Hudiburg, Jane A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies

Description: This report provides information to aid policymakers related to the laws and administrative policies governing the disaster response and recovery process. It also reviews the legislative framework for providing federal financial assistance following disasters, as well as the policies the executive branch employs to provide supplemental help to state (or territory), tribal, and local governments during time of disasters.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Brown, Jared T. & Lindsay, Bruce R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hurricane Florence: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs and Resources

Description: This report provides a brief overview of emergency and major disaster declarations relevant to Hurricane Florence, and selected federal resources and links to CRS products related to emergency and disaster declarations, disaster response, and recovery.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Reese, Shawn; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Brown, Jared T.; Horn, Diane P. & Painter, William L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Locomotive Idling, Air Quality, and Blocked Crossings

Description: This report discusses the risks and disruptions that occur when trains idle on the tracks and block crossings as well as possible responses to address the problem.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Goldman, Ben
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments

Description: This report discusses the military retirement system, which includes monthly compensation for qualified active and reserve retirees, disability benefits for those deemed medically unfit to serve, and a survivor annuity program for the eligible survivors of deceased retirees.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Kamarck, Kristy N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Nordic Countries and U.S. Relations

Description: This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with the five Nordic countries -- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden -- which share deep historical, linguistic, and cultural ties and many political and economic similarities. Topics include foreign and security policies, policies toward Russia, and countering terrorism.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Emergency Use Authorization and FDA's Related Authorities

Description: This report discusses when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may permit a medical product to be provided to patients outside of the standard regulatory framework.
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Dabrowska, Agata
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Kosovo: Background and U.S. Relations

Description: This report describes Kosovo's government and political structure, economy, and relations with the U.S., Serbia, and the European Union (EU).
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Morelli, Vincent L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues

Description: This report discusses nuclear energy and various issues and concerns related to it use. Congressional actions and related CRS reports are described for six topics which are: radioactive waste, economic viability, safety, technological advances, security and emergency plans, and nuclear weapon nonproliferation.
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Holt, Mark
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Qatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy

Description: This report discusses Qatar's governmental structure and politics, economy, foreign policy and regional disputes with other Gulf countries, U.S.-Qatar relations and security collaboration, and human rights issues.
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The War in Yemen: A Compilation of Legislation in the 115th Congress

Description: This report provides a summary of all legislative proposals that the 115th Congress has considered to date regarding the conflict in Yemen. Proposed stand-alone legislation, resolutions, and amendments to wider bills [National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2810; P.L. 115-91) and Defense appropriations (H.R. 3219/Division I, H.R. 3354)] reflect a range of congressional perspectives and priorities.
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Sharp, Jeremy M. & Blanchard, Christopher M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program

Description: This report provides an overview of the DOD's F-35 development and procurement program and funding levels for FY2018 and requested funding levels for FY2019.
Date: April 13, 2018
Creator: Gertler, Jeremiah
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Multilateral Development Banks: U.S. Contributions FY2000-FY2019

Description: This report provides an overview of U.S. contributions to multilateral development banks. It shows in tabular form how much the Administration requested and how much Congress appropriated for U.S. payments to the multilateral development banks (MDBs) since 2000.
Date: April 13, 2018
Creator: Nelson, Rebecca M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Offshore Oil and Gas Development: Legal Framework

Description: This report discusses the various legal authorities and regulations that govern offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling in U.S. waters. The report also discusses recent executive action and legislative proposals concerning offshore oil and natural gas exploration and production.
Date: April 13, 2018
Creator: Vann, Adam
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Regulatory Reform 10 Years After the Financial Crisis: Dodd-Frank and Securities Law

Description: This report discusses the success and challenges of securities regulation reform passed 10 years ago as a a part of the Dodd-Frank Act and new legislation in Congress that would repeal or change aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Date: April 13, 2018
Creator: Vanatko, Nicole
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Special Counsels, Independent Counsels, and Special Prosecutors: Legal Authority and Limitations on Independent Executive Investigations

Description: This report analyzes the use of special prosecutors and independent counsels that were authorized under now-expired provisions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as well as the use of special counsels that are currently authorized by DOJ regulations. A glossary of terms at the beginning of the report briefly defines these italicized terms (see Table 1). The report continues with an examination of various constitutional issues relevant to these efforts.
Date: April 13, 2018
Creator: Brown, Cynthia & Cole, Jared P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Adoption Tax Benefits: An Overview

Description: This report provides an overview of tax benefits for adoptive parents.
Date: March 13, 2018
Creator: Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Arming Teachers as a Response to School Shootings

Description: This report discusses the proposal of arming teachers in public schools that was made by President Trump in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida and arguments for and against the proposal.
Date: March 13, 2018
Creator: James, Nathan
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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