U.S. Periods of War (open access)

U.S. Periods of War

This report lists the beginning and ending dates for "periods of war" found in Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It also lists and differentiates other beginning dates given in declarations of war, as well as termination of hostilities dates and armistice and ending dates given in proclamations, laws, or treaties.
Date: January 7, 2010
Creator: Salazar Torreon, Barbara
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance (open access)

War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance

This report gives a summary of the usage of the War Powers Resolution (WPR) and various issues related to proposals to modify or repeal the resolution. The report summarizes most recent developments and background, and gives an overview of United Nations actions, and WPR activities in former Yugoslavia/Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq (post-1991), Haiti, and Somalia. It also includes commentary on the instances formally reported under the WPR, consultation with Congress, and the current issues which Congress is considering.
Date: January 12, 2010
Creator: Grimmett, Richard F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2009 (open access)

Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2009

This report reviews hundreds of instances in which the United States has utilized military forces abroad in situations of military conflict or potential conflict to protect U.S. citizens or promote U.S. interests.
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Grimmett, Richard F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Register, Volume 35, Number 1, Pages 1-140, January 1, 2010 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 35, Number 1, Pages 1-140, January 1, 2010

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: January 1, 2010
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 7, 2010 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 7, 2010

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 7, 2010
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance (open access)

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance

This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai to address corruption within the Afghan government.
Date: January 25, 2010
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance (open access)

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance

This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai to address corruption within the Afghan government.
Date: January 11, 2010
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Comparison of Rights in Military Commission Trials and Trials in Federal Criminal Court (open access)

Comparison of Rights in Military Commission Trials and Trials in Federal Criminal Court

This report provides a brief summary of legal issues raised by the choice of forum for trying accused terrorists and a chart comparing selected military commissions rules under the Military Commissions Act, as amended, to the corresponding rules that apply in federal court.
Date: January 26, 2010
Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 104, No. 2, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 5, 2010 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 104, No. 2, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Semiweekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 5, 2010
Creator: Cartwright, Brian & Velvin, Candace E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Constitutionality of Excluding Aliens from the Census for Apportionment and Redistricting Purposes (open access)

Constitutionality of Excluding Aliens from the Census for Apportionment and Redistricting Purposes

This report provides an overview of the 2010 decennial census, and the Census Bureau that will attempt to count the total population of the United States. It discusses the possibility by some that have suggested excluding aliens, particularly those who are in the country unlawfully, from the census count, in part so that they would not be included in the data used to apportion House seats among the states and determine voting districts within them.
Date: January 20, 2010
Creator: Lee, Margaret Mikyung & Lunder, Erika K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 2, 2010 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 2, 2010

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 2, 2010
Creator: Clements, Clifford E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 35, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 24, 2010 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 35, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 24, 2010

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 24, 2010
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 12, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 16, 2010 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 12, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 16, 2010

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 16, 2010
Creator: Clements, Clifford E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 90, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, January 15, 2010 (open access)

The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 90, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, January 15, 2010

Weekly newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 15, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History