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Haiti's Political and Economic Conditions: In Brief

Description: This report describes Haiti's political structure and government, economy, police and army, and human rights and immigration issues. It also discusses UN missions in Haiti and U.S. relations with Haiti, including a a table outlining foreign aid amounts for Haiti from the U.S. for FY 2010-FY2018.
Date: December 1, 2017
Creator: Taft-Morales, Maureen
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Resources for Frequently Asked Questions

Description: This report provides resources to help answer frequently asked questions regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It includes information and links for topics such as the individual mandate, private health insurance, exchanges and subsidies, employee-sponsored coverage, Medicaid and Medicare, specific populations, behavioral health, state innovation waivers, taxes, costs and statistics, and regulatory issues.
Date: December 1, 2017
Creator: Napili, Angela
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Changes to "Too Big to Fail" Treasury Recommends Revisions to Dodd-Frank SIFI Designation Process for Non-Banks (Part 1)

Description: First part of a report discussing the Treasury Department's recent report recommending revisions to the Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC's) process for designating non-bank financial institutions as "systematically important financial institutions (SIFI's) also known as "Too Big to Fail" institutions. This part provides general background on the SIFI designation process
Date: December 1, 2017
Creator: Sykes, Jay B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Financial Regulation: The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155)

Description: This report discusses the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155) which aims to provide regulatory relief to banks, relax mortgage lending rules, and provide additional consumer protections related to credit reporting and other areas.
Date: December 1, 2017
Creator: Perkins, David W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China: Issues for Congress

Description: This report provides background information and issues for Congress on maritime territorial and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) disputes in the East China (ECS) and South China Sea (SCS) involving China, with a focus on how these disputes may affect U.S. strategic and policy interests.
Date: December 1, 2017
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Changes to "Too Big to Fail" Treasury Recommends Revisions to Dodd-Frank SIFI Designation Process for Non-Banks (Part 2)

Description: Second part of a report discussing the Treasury Department's recent report recommending revisions to the Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC's) process for designating non-bank financial institutions as "systematically important financial institutions (SIFI's) also known as "Too Big to Fail" institutions. This part discusses the legal debate over the designation process, the Treasury Department's recommended changes for the process, and how those changes may affect the Senate's consid… more
Date: December 1, 2017
Creator: Sykes, Jay B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Proposed Offsets Exceed Spending for Agriculture in the Administration's Disaster Assistance Request

Description: This report discusses the Trump Administration's request for a third round of supplemental funding for disaster assistance which would include agricultural programs but be payed for by reducing agriculture funding overall in the future. It outlines programs that would be affected and possible impacts of the plan.
Date: December 1, 2017
Creator: Monke, Jim & Stubbs, Megan
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Performance of the song "Sonraang khu tha mhei yur chao" at the folk song competition in Thamlapokpi village

Description: Recording of Malhong Sankhil singing Sumphaai and Rangleen song called "Sonraang Khu thah myur ma'oh" during the folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 3 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Laam Laa 'Ani yoo hangsuk ke txvi txvaa mrsaal le'

Description: Angshel Khular singing the Laam Laa called 'Ani yoo hangsuk ke txvi txvaa mrsaal le'. Angshel is an expert trumpeteer amongst the few Lamkang trumpeteers. He is also a known Laapuu singer and dancer. This recording was made in M.Seljol village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 10 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Suulpaar Pher Yenyen neh

Description: Recording of Shilshi Angpol of Wangjangloon singing a snu laa oon "Suulpaar Pher Yenyen neh". It used to be sung by his grandmother Thamchek, Aunt Bongshot, and his mother Bongmuk and sharing how they use to sing in the "arkaa," a platform for singers during the Totlang K'am festivals. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Shetphong Sankhil announcing to the community members for the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi

Description: Recording of Shetphong Sankhil extending invitation to the community members to gather inside the hall as the Lamkang folk song competition was about to begin. Marting Tholung conducts the program as its leader. Malhong Sankhil here seen showing briefly the traditional ornaments before the commencement of the competition to Tony Khular. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 51 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Shomshot Tholung singing Reelruh song during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi Village

Description: Recording of Shomshot Tholung singing Reelruh song during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 3 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot & Khular, Tony
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of "Khujin laa akhuu jing yoso var joso" during the Lamkang folk song competition

Description: Recording of Tholung Tete singing Khujin Laa "Akhuu jing yoso Var joso" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlakpokpi village.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 52 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Angela Tholung singing Lam loon laa "alam moh k'hei txooi e" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi

Description: Recording of Angela Tholung singing Lam loon laa "alam moh k'hei txooi e" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village on 1st January 2017.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Tokeel Leivon Tholungnu Lamkang folk song singing competition at Thamlapokpi village

Description: Recording of Leivon Tokeel Tholungnu singing a Lamkang folk song Laam laa called "Tamu phaai santing kthxa chenglim lam" during the folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 1 minute 52 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Krei Klou dance performed by Children in Thamlapokpi 2017

Description: Krei Klou dance is a rare dance and with the realization of its importance Mr. Shetphong Sankhil taught this young children to learn to dance and they performed on the new years day at Thamlapokpi village, Shetphong also taught the songs to the singers. This was an initiative to make children learn about the culture and trasitions from young age inorder to keep the culture alive and vibrant. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Res… more
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 22 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of "Totlang Laa" during the Lamkang folk song competition

Description: Recording of Shilting Jangvei singing Totlang Laa "Tamu Phaai Santing kthxaa chinglim lam meh" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 1 minute 39 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of "nee the" at the Lamkang folk song competition

Description: Recording of Thamringngam Jangvei singing nee "Ee shin shin lam moh U leh Nao" a folk song during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 1 minute 24 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information

Angshel Khular of M.Seljol singing 'Khungpaar Laa'

Description: Angshel Khular of M.Seljol village singing the 'Khungpaar Laa.' Angshel is known for his expert trumpet plays amongst the Lamkangs. He is also a known laapuu and also a dancer. This recording was made in M.Seljol village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: January 1, 2017
Duration: 4 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Partner: UNT College of Information
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