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Membership of the 114th Congress: A Profile

This report presents a profile of the membership of the 114th Congress (2015-2016). Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age, occupation, education, length of congressional service, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity, foreign births, and military service.

Date: June 10, 2016

Creator: Manning, Jennifer E.

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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The Future of Internet Governance: Should the United States Relinquish Its Authority over ICANN?

This report discusses legislation relevant to the future of Internet governance that has been introduced in the 113th and 114th Congresses which would prevent, delay, or impose conditions or additional scrutiny on the transition of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA's) stewardship role and procedural authority over key Internet domain name functions to the global Internet multi-stakeholder community.

Date: June 10, 2016

Creator: Kruger, Lennard G.

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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The Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation Expensing Allowances: Current Law and Issues for the 114th Congress

This report examines the current status, legislative history, and main economic effects (including their efficacy as an economic stimulus tool) of the Section 179 and bonus depreciation allowances. It concludes with a discussion of the key policy issues facing the 114th Congress as it considers what to do with the allowances that expired at the end of 2014.

Date: February 10, 2015

Creator: Guenther, Gary

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department