A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provided $9 billion in education benefits to service-members and veterans in fiscal year 2010, mostly through the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. In providing education benefits, VA relies on State Approving Agencies (SAA) to approve schools; and on schools to report students' enrollment status. GAO was asked to determine: (1) what is known about the effectiveness of outreach to and support for individuals applying for VA education benefits, particularly those with disabilities; (2) the role of school officials and challenges they face in their role; and (3) how VA monitors and oversees states' and schools' implementation of these benefits. GAO reviewed VA reports and plans, conducted a nationally representative survey of school officials, interviewed VA and state officials in four states, and reviewed recent statutory changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill."

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Congress mandated higher vehicle fuel economy by model year 2020 and established the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program in the Department of Energy (DOE). ATVM is to provide up to $25 billion in loans for more fuel-efficient vehicles and components. Congress also provided $7.5 billion to pay the required credit subsidy costs--the government's estimated net long-term cost, in present value terms, of the loans. GAO was asked to review the ATVM program and agreed to (1) identify the steps DOE has taken to implement the program, (2) examine the program's progress in awarding loans, (3) assess how the program is overseeing the loans, and (4) evaluate the extent to which DOE can assess progress toward meeting its goals. GAO analyzed loan documents and relevant laws and regulations and interviewed DOE and ATVM officials."

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) operates presidential libraries for all of the former U.S. presidents since Herbert Hoover. These libraries received over 2.4 million visits in 2009, including researchers, public program attendees, and museum visitors. Each library is associated with a private foundation, which raised the funds to build the library and then turned the library facility over to the federal government. These foundations typically have ongoing relationships with the libraries they built, and some of these library-foundation relationships involve sharing of staff and facilities. Per congressional request, this report describes the principal laws, regulations, and NARA policies that govern library-foundation relationships and the appropriate use of library facilities and staff. GAO reviewed specific laws governing presidential libraries, and NARA regulations and policies. We also reviewed applicable laws and regulations governing activities held on government property and acceptable activities of federal employees. Further, we interviewed relevant NARA officials. NARA reviewed a draft of this report and had no substantive comments. NARA made technical suggestions which we incorporated as appropriate. GAO is not making any recommendations in this report."

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Older Americans Act (OAA) was enacted to help older adults remain in their homes and communities. In fiscal year 2008, about 5 percent of the nation's adults 60 and over received key aging services through Title III of the OAA, including meals and home-based care. In fiscal year 2010, states received $1.4 billion to fund Title III programs. Studies project large increases in the number of adults who will be eligible for services in the future and likely government budget constraints. In advance of program reauthorization scheduled for 2011, GAO was asked to determine: (1) what is known about the need for home- and community-based services like those funded by OAA and the potential unmet need for these services; (2) how have agencies used their funds, including Recovery Act funds, to meet program objectives, and (3) how government and local agencies measured need and unmet need. To do this, GAO analyzed national self-reported data; surveyed a random sample of 125 local agencies; reviewed agency documents; and spoke with officials from the Administration on Aging (AoA) and state and local agencies."

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCOE) was established to lead DOD's effort to develop excellence in DOD prevention, outreach, and care for those with psychological health and traumatic brain injury conditions. GAO was asked to report on (1) challenges DCOE has faced in its development; (2) the extent to which DCOE's strategic plan aligns with key practices used by leading public-sector organizations; and (3) the extent to which internal controls provide reasonable assurance that DCOE information on financial obligations is reliable for management decision making. GAO reviewed documentation and interviewed DCOE officials about DCOE development challenges, evaluated DCOE's strategic plan against practices used by leading public-sector organizations, assessed the design of internal controls for recording obligations, and tested fiscal year 2009 DCOE obligations to supporting documentation to determine if the obligations were properly classified."

This report provides an estimate of the initial impact of the changing oil prices on the nation's merchandise trade deficit.

This report discusses the current political conditions of Uganda, which have long been ravaged by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), an armed rebel group backed by the government of Sudan. In particular, the report focuses on largely unsuccessful Ugandan efforts to resolve the conflict with the LRA, as well as talks with the U.S. under the Bush Administration and the recent suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, in July 2010.

This report estimates the value of each exemption, exclusion, discount, deduction, special accounting method, credit, refund, and special appraisal available under Texas' sales, franchise, gasoline, and motor vehicle sale taxes, as well as under the property tax levied by Texas School Districts. (A Message From The Comptroller).

This report begins with a discussion of the policy tensions surrounding temporary admissions. It follows with a synthesis of the nonimmigrant categories according to the purpose of the visa. It discusses the periods of admission and length of stay and then summarizes grounds for inadmissibility and removal as well as reasons for termination of status. It also describes the circumstances under which nonimmigrants may work in the United States. The second portion of the report analyzes trends in temporary migration. It describes changes over time in nonimmigrant visas issued and nonimmigrant admissions. Various data on nonimmigrants who establish residence in the United States are also discussed. The report concludes with two detailed tables analyzing key admissions requirements across all nonimmigrant visa types.

Annual financial report of the state of Texas for fiscal year 2010 including introductory materials; a financial section containing an independent auditor's report, management's discussion and analysis, basic financial statements, required supplementary information other than MD&A, other supplementary information (combining financial statements and schedules); and a statistical section detailing financial trends, revenue capacity, debt capacity, demographic and economic information, and operating information.

Photograph of Darrell Coleman (left) receiving an award from an unidentified man during the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin.

Photograph of an unidentified man shaking hands with the presenter who is handing him an award during the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin. The award reads, "Bright Idea Award 2010. The Lafkin Daily News."

Photograph of two unidentified men standing shoulder to shoulder as they pose for a picture together during the cocktail hour before dinner for the attendees at the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin.

Photograph of three panelists seen seated at an elongated table and enjoying refreshments during the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin. The three panelists (L-R) are, Ken Herman, Wayne Slater and Ross Ramsey.

Photograph of Michael Vivio standing at a podium and speaking into the microphone as he thanks the attendees for his award during the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin. Vivio has been awarded the "2010 Texas Newspaper Leader of the Year. Michael Vivio's experience and dedication to producing a quality product during trying times."

Photograph of Kimberly Tabor receiving an award during the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin. The award reads, "John Murphy Award. 2010. For excellence in copy writing presented by the Texas Daily Newspaper Association to Kimberly Tabor."

Photograph of dinner tables and the guests seated and enjoying their meals as they are in attendance for the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin. A waitress can be seen walking around and delivering the plates of food as other guests begin to eat.

Photograph of an unidentified man speaking into the microphone and addressing the audience attending a business session at the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin.

Photograph of an unidentified woman seen smiling as her picture was taken while in attendance at the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin.

Photograph of Dolph Tillotson in attendance at the breakfast session during the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin. Tillotson is seen holding his hands up in emphasis as he speaks.

Photograph of an unidentified woman shaking hands with a man who is handing her an award during the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin.

Photograph of an unidentified woman holding up a microphone to her lips as she addresses the attendees at the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin.

Photograph of Michael Vivio going to shake hands with someone after receiving an award during the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin. Vivio has been awarded the "2010 Texas Newspaper Leader of the Year. Michael Vivio's experience and dedication to producing a quality product during trying times." Other guests in attendance of the conference can be seen clapping their hands for Vivio.

Photograph of a dining hall where many guests are seen having their breakfast as a man stands at a podium and speaks to them during the 2011 Texas Daily Newspaper Association annual meeting held at the Driskell Hotel in Austin.