A brochure of information advertising the 10th Annual Texas Higher Education Law Conference held at UNT. It includes an detailed itinerary, descriptions of different sessions, a list of faculty participants from various universities, a registration form, and a quick description of the university and a mailing address for registrants.

A document listing the fees for people registering for the 10th Annual Texas Higher Education Law Conference. There are three different levels, early, regular, and on-site, with rising costs for each. Under each level are the options for a single day or both days of the conference. Deadlines for each level are also listed.

A list with the information and addresses for the 2005 Board of Directors, listing their elected officers and directors. The TDNA board officers are President, W. Lawrence Walker, Jr., vice president Jeremy L. Halbreich, treasurer, Bob Carlquist and Chairman of the directors, Donnis Baggett. The TDNA board of directors are, Gary Borders, Charles Moser, Darrell Coleman, Charles A. Spence, Guy Kerr, Doug Toney, Buddy King and Jim Wilson.

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Alternative mortgage products (AMPs) can make homes more affordable by allowing borrowers to defer repayment of principal or part of the interest for the first few years of the mortgage. Recent growth in AMP lending has heightened the importance of borrowers' understanding and lenders' management of AMP risks. GAO's report discusses the (1) recent trends in the AMP market, (2) potential AMP risks for borrowers and lenders, (3) extent to which mortgage disclosures discuss AMP risks, and (4) federal and selected state regulatory response to AMP risks. GAO used regulatory and industry data to analyze changes in AMP monthly payments under various scenarios; reviewed available studies; and interviewed relevant federal and state regulators and mortgage industry groups, and consumer groups."

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The U.S. commercial aviation industry has had an extraordinary safety record in recent years. However, expected increases in air-traffic--including the introduction of new vehicles into the national airspace, such as unmanned vehicles and very light jets--and human resource issues, present challenges that have the potential to strain the existing safety oversight system. GAO's testimony focuses on these questions: (1) How is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ensuring that the areas of highest safety risk are addressed? (2) How is FAA ensuring that its staff maintain the skills and knowledge to consistently carry out the agency's oversight programs? and (3) What are the key safety challenges facing FAA? This statement is based on our recent reports on FAA's inspection oversight programs, industry partnership programs, and enforcement and training programs. It is also based on interviews with FAA and relevant industry officials."

Contains general counsel information regarding National Guard facilities

Contains COBRA model information

Contains BRAC Recommendations - Legal and Policy Considerations

Contains CRS Report for Congress

Contains deposition transcript from General Counsel's Office

Hearing to consider the nomination of Anthony Principi

Highlights from Senator Warner Testimony of July 7 2005

Contains 2005 BRAC Evidence preparation from General Counsel

Contains 1995 BRAC Recommendations Review

Contains 2005 BRAC procedural rules

Contains Correspondence from the Chairman

Bullet Background Paper - KC - 135 "Packages" for BRAC Motions & FD - Tim MacGregor - Air Force Team

News release about a mixer for contractors and vendors involved in major DART construction projects.

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Business income taxes, both corporate and noncorporate, are a significant portion of federal tax revenue. Businesses also play a crucial role in collecting taxes from individuals, through withholding and information reporting. However, the design of the current system of business taxation is widely seen as flawed. It distorts investment decisions, hurting the performance of the economy. Its complexity imposes planning and record keeping costs, facilitates tax shelters, and provides potential cover for those who want to cheat. Not surprisingly, business tax reform is part of the debate about overall tax reform. The debate is occurring at a time when long-range projections show that, without a policy change, the gap between spending and revenues will widen. This testimony reviews the nation's long term fiscal imbalance and what is wrong with the current system of business taxation and provides some principles that ought to guide the debate about business tax reform. This statement is based on previously published GAO work and reviews of relevant literature."

News release about DART's board of directors voting on the agencies 2030 Transit System Plan.

News release about DART receiving the Unidos Award from the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the agency's commitment to utilizing women- and minority-owned businesses.

News release about DART's use of low emission buses.

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In creating the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the wake of September 11, 2001, some in Congress were concerned that the Department might not be able to conduct acquisitions with sufficient speed, particularly in an emergency. To that end, Congress enacted section 833 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which provides DHS with special streamlined acquisition authorities. Before those authorities could be used, however, the Secretary of Homeland Security or a delegate would have to determine in writing that the DHS mission would be seriously impaired without the use of the authorities. The special streamlined acquisition authorities including the following three items. First, increasing the micro-purchase threshold from $2,500 to $7,500. Purchases below the micro-purchase threshold do not require competitive quotes or compliance with the "Buy America" act. Only certain employees would be authorized to make procurements under this authority. Second, increasing the limit on the use of simplified acquisition procedures from $100,000 to $200,000 for contracts awarded and performed within the United States, and to $300,000 for contracts awarded and performed outside the United States. Simplified acquisition procedures permit agencies to use streamlined techniques to …

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has faced several challenges in recent years, including rising default rates, higher-than-expected program costs, and a sharp decline in program participation. To help FHA adapt to market changes, HUD has proposed a number of changes to the National Housing Act that would raise FHA's mortgage limits, allow greater flexibility in setting insurance premiums, and reduce down-payment requirements. Implementing the proposed reforms would require FHA to manage new risks and estimate the costs of program changes. To assist Congress in considering issues faced by FHA, this testimony provides information from recent reports GAO has issued that address FHA's risk management and cost estimates. Specifically, this testimony looks at (1) FHA's development and use of its mortgage scorecard, (2) FHA's consistent underestimation of program costs, (3) instructive practices for managing risks of new mortgage products, and (4) weaknesses in FHA's management of risks related to loans with down-payment assistance."