Correspondence issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This report responds to a Congressional request that we provide information on expenditures of federal funds by several organizations and their affiliates--the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Population Council, the International Planned Parenthood Federation, The Alan Guttmacher Institute, Advocates for Youth, and the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)--all of which are involved in health-related activities. Specifically, we identified (1) fiscal year 2001 expenditures of federal funds that supported the domestic health-related activities of the organizations, the federal agencies that provided the funds, and the congressional committees with jurisdiction over legislation authorizing or appropriating the federal funds, and (2) fiscal year 2001 expenditures of federal funds that supported the international health-related activities of the organizations, the federal agencies that provided the funds, and the congressional committees with jurisdiction over legislation authorizing or appropriating the federal funds. This information updates our November 13, 2001, report that provided expenditure information for fiscal years 1999 and 2000."

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Sealed radioactive sources, radioactive material encapsulated in stainless steel or other metal, are used worldwide in medicine, industry, and research. These sealed sources pose a threat to national security because terrorists could use them to make "dirty bombs." GAO was asked to determine (1) the number of sealed sources worldwide and how many have been reported lost, stolen, or abandoned; (2) the controls, both legislative and regulatory, used by countries that possess sealed sources; and (3) the assistance provided by the Department of Energy (DOE) and other U.S. federal agencies to strengthen other countries' control over sealed sources and the extent to which these efforts are believed to be effectively implemented."

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The District of Columbia (D.C.) Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is responsible for protecting children at risk of abuse and neglect and ensuring that critical services are provided for them and their families. GAO was asked to discuss the extent to which CFSA has (1) met the requirements of the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997 and other selected performance criteria, (2) adopted and implemented child protection and foster care placement policies, and (3) enhanced its working relationship with the D.C. Family Court. To address these questions, GAO analyzed data in the District's automated child welfare information system, known as FACES; reviewed laws, regulations, and reports; examined case files; and interviewed officials."

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to procurement rules, guidelines, and procedures for regional transportation authorities.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the authority of certain counties bordering Lake Buchanan to impose a hotel occupancy tax.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a pilot project to address continuing needs for more child protective services caseworkers in certain regions of this state.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to interest-free loans from the Texas Water Development Board for water districts in economically distressed areas.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to regulating leasing in manufactured home communities

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the designation and obligations of a telecommunications provider of last resort and to the recovery of certain costs incurred in transitioning to a successor utility.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the definition of an energy emergency.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds or notes to provide loans to defense-related communities for economic development projects, including projects that enhance military value of military installations.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the validation of any act, governmental proceeding, official, bond, or obligation of a navigation district or port authority.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the confidentiality of certain records in an adoption placement by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to members and veterans of the armed forces.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the use of TexasOnline by state agencies.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to an exemption for certain military personnel and veterans from the requirements of the Texas Academic Skills Program.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to relating to the authority of the Rural Foundation.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the operation of authorized emergency vehicles.

Semi-weekly newspaper from Clifton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

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Document issued by the Open Records Division at the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether section 2(c) of article 4512g-1, Vernon's Annotated Revised Civil Statutes, requires the Dallas Police Department to release an offense report of an investigation of an incident of child abuse that is confidential under section 261.201(a)(2) of the Family Code to a community supervision and corrections department.

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.

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.