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NATO and the European Union (open access)

NATO and the European Union

Report which discusses issues related to the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) including the level of involvement of the entities in using political and military actions to defend against terrorism and proliferation, the types of military forces necessary, the role of the EU in crisis management, the appropriateness of decision-making procedures to respond to emerging threats, and the role of other international institutions.
Date: May 12, 2005
Creator: Archick, Kristin & Gallis, Paul E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq:  Summary of U.S. Casualties (open access)

Iraq: Summary of U.S. Casualties

This report presents casualty data compiled by the Department of Defense (DOD), as tallied from the agency’s press releases.
Date: May 19, 2005
Creator: Fischer, Hannah
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ship Procurement: Alternative Funding Approaches - Background and Options for Congress (open access)

Navy Ship Procurement: Alternative Funding Approaches - Background and Options for Congress

Some observers have proposed procuring Navy ships using incremental funding or advance appropriations rather than the traditional full funding approach that has been used to procure most Navy ships. Supporters believe these alternative funding approaches could increase stability in Navy shipbuilding plans and perhaps increase the number of Navy ships that could be built for a given total amount of ship procurement funding. The issue for the 109th Congress is whether to maintain or change current practices for funding Navy ship procurement. Congress’ decision could be significant because the full funding policy relates to Congress’ power of the purse and its responsibility for conducting oversight of defense programs.
Date: May 25, 2005
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
European Union Enlargement (open access)

European Union Enlargement

On May 1, 2004, 10 states joined the European Union (EU), enlarging the Union to 25 members. The EU views the enlargement process as an historic opportunity to promote stability in Europe and further the integration of the continent by peaceful means. In addition to the 10 new members (Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia), three other states — Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia — hope to accede to the EU by 2007. Turkey is also a candidate and is expected to begin accession negotiations in 2005. Macedonia has also applied for EU membership.
Date: May 2, 2005
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Overview of the Administration's Strengthening America's Communities Initiative (open access)

An Overview of the Administration's Strengthening America's Communities Initiative

This report discusses administration’s proposed base program called strengthening America’s communities initiative intended to award funds in support of job creation and economic development.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Boyd, Eugene; Mulock, Bruce K.; Smale, Pauline; Cowan, Tadlock; Laney, Garrine P. & Foote, Bruce E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Amber Alert Program Technology (open access)

Amber Alert Program Technology

This report discusses provisions in the National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 to test Amber Alert network technology for use in expanding the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The Amber Alert network utilizes a combination of technologies, such as highway messages boards, the Internet, and text messaging, to ensure the swift recovery of abducted children.
Date: May 18, 2005
Creator: Moore, Linda K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Government-Sposored Enterprises (GSEs): Regulatory Reform Legislation (open access)

Government-Sposored Enterprises (GSEs): Regulatory Reform Legislation

This report summarizes legislative proposals in the 109th Congress that aim to strengthen the regulation of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), and will be updated as warranted.
Date: May 26, 2005
Creator: Jickling, Mark
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Overview of P.L. 108-446 (open access)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Overview of P.L. 108-446

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the main federal program concerning the education of children with disabilities. It authorizes state and local aid for special education and related services for children with disabilities and contains detailed due process protections for children with disabilities and their parents. On December 3, 2004, President Bush signed “the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Improvement Act” (P.L. 108-446), a major reauthorization and revision of IDEA. The new law preserves the basic structure and civil rights guarantees of IDEA but also makes significant changes in the law. Most provisions of P.L. 108-446 go into effect on July 1, 2005. This report will briefly discuss several of the major changes made by the reauthorization.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Jones, Nancy L. & Apling, Richard N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Housing Issues in the 109th Congress (open access)

Housing Issues in the 109th Congress

This report discusses the budget request for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which would be a decrease of $2.8 billion, or almost 9%, from FY2005.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Bourdon, E. Richard; Foote, Bruce E.; McCarty, Maggie; Boyd, Eugene & Jackson, Pamela J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Farm Promotion ("Check-Off") Programs (open access)

Federal Farm Promotion ("Check-Off") Programs

This report discusses the so-called beef check-off program, one of a number of generic promotion programs for beef and other agricultural products that Congress has authorized in recent decades. Supporters view check-offs as economically beneficial self-help activities that need minimal government involvement or taxpayer funding. Producers, handlers, and/or importers are required to pay an assessment, usually deducted from revenue at time of sale — thus the name check-off. However, some farmers contend they are being “taxed” for advertising and related activities they would not underwrite voluntarily.
Date: May 24, 2005
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Legal Issues Related to Proposed Drilling for Oil and Gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) (open access)

Legal Issues Related to Proposed Drilling for Oil and Gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)

This report discusses the legal issues considered by Congress on whether to permit drilling for oil and gas in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Baldwin, Pamela
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
FCC Record, Volume 20, No. 11, Pages 8760 to 9535, May 2 - May 20, 2005 (open access)

FCC Record, Volume 20, No. 11, Pages 8760 to 9535, May 2 - May 20, 2005

Biweekly, comprehensive compilation of decisions, reports, public notices, and other documents of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
Date: May 2005
Creator: United States. Federal Communications Commission.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from the Senate to Donald Rumsfeld and Anthony J. Principi - May 26, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from the Senate to Donald Rumsfeld and Anthony J. Principi - May 26, 2005]

Letter from members of the United States Senate to Donald Rumsfeld and Anthony Principi requesting all Department of Defense data supporting the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC)report released May 13, 2005.
Date: May 26, 2005
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume I (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume I

This report is about the 2005 BRAC Commission
Date: May 25, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
2005 Report to the Base Closure and Realignment Commission: Air Force Justification Book (open access)

2005 Report to the Base Closure and Realignment Commission: Air Force Justification Book

Capital AGS, IL and Hulman Regional APT AGS, IN: Mil Value and Capacity Supporting Information USAF(Disregard Restriction Header and Footer)
Date: May 26, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 DoD Report, Army Justification Book (Ft. Bragg, NC) SCENARIO #105 TITLE: USA-0040 REALIGN BRAGG TO EGLIN (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report, Army Justification Book (Ft. Bragg, NC) SCENARIO #105 TITLE: USA-0040 REALIGN BRAGG TO EGLIN

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER, SUMMARY OF SCENARIO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS [TABS FINAL DRAFT] SCENARIO #105 TITLE: USA-0040 REALIGN BRAGG TO EGLIN GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Realigns Fort Bragg, NC by relocating the 7th Special Forces Group to Eglin AFB, FL Summary of Scenario Environmental Impacts
Date: May 26, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 DoD Report, Army Justification Book (Ft. Bragg, NC) Economic Impact Report (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report, Army Justification Book (Ft. Bragg, NC) Economic Impact Report

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER, Economic Impact Report, This report depicts the economic impact of the following Scenarios: USA-0040: 7th SFG from FT Bragg (Eglin AFB) The data in this report is rolled up by Region of Influence
Date: May 26, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 DoD Report, Army Justification Report (Ft. Bragg, NC) Demographics (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report, Army Justification Report (Ft. Bragg, NC) Demographics

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER, Tables and data reflecting demographics in the regional area surrounding Ft. Bragg, NC.
Date: May 26, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005  DoD Report, Army Justification Report (Ft. Bragg, NC) Military Installation Value Chart (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report, Army Justification Report (Ft. Bragg, NC) Military Installation Value Chart

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER
Date: May 26, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 DoD Report, Army Justification Book (Ft. Bragg, NC) Candidate Recommendation (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report, Army Justification Book (Ft. Bragg, NC) Candidate Recommendation

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER, Recommendation and Justification
Date: May 26, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume VIII (Industrial JCSG Report) (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume VIII (Industrial JCSG Report)

None
Date: May 25, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume IX (JCSG Intelligence BRAC Report) (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume IX (JCSG Intelligence BRAC Report)

None
Date: May 25, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume X (Medical JCSG BRAC Report) (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume X (Medical JCSG BRAC Report)

None
Date: May 25, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume XII (TJCSG BRAC Final Report) (open access)

BRAC 2005 DoD Report Volume XII (TJCSG BRAC Final Report)

None
Date: May 25, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library