This report reviews the judicial evolution of race-based affirmative action, particularly in relation to public education. Recent rulings challenging the use of race-conscious admissions and hiring practices by public educational institutions are then considered for their implications on the future development of affirmative action law.

Photograph of Alrene Hall (left) and Jane Hope (right), presenters giving a lecture on the use of Book Systems' library software, Concourse, during a workshop. The two women are giving a workshop titled, Concourse and EZCat: An Introduction during the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Photograph of Alrene Hall and Jane Hope giving a workshop titled, "Concourse and EZCat: An Introduction" at the the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma 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.

Photograph of Cindy Longacre giving a workshop titled "managing your congregation's small library" during the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Photograph of conference guests attending a workshop by Cindy Longacre titled "Managing your congregation’s small library," during the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Transcript of a speech given by Marilyn Demeter during the 40th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Demeter shares the history of CSLA's founding.

Email from Jimmy Rocha to Lisa G. Thomas on July 16, 2007, discussing SDEC meeting and bylaws.

Photograph of Esther Bierbaum giving a workshop titled "Doing Dewey: principles of classification," during the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Photograph of Esther Bierbaum giving a workshop titled "Doing Dewey: principles of classification," during the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

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

Photograph of Franck Leprodhomme, a Brodart Co. Exhibition instructor, giving workshops at the the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Photograph of Franck Leprodhomme giving a workshop titled "Basic book care and repair, Part 1 & Part 2" at the the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Leprodhomme is seen giving a demonstration to the guests attending the workshop.

Photograph of Franck Leprodhomme's workshop titled "Basic book care and repair, Part 1" held during the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Photograph of Franck Leprodhomme's workshop titled "Basic book care and repair, Part 2" held during the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Funeral program for Mrs. Eline Clack Steens, born October 25, 1912 and died July 10, 2007. The funeral was held July 16, 2007 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Daniel McMillan. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-William Mortuary, and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Photograph of guests seated in a hall attending a Cindy Longacre workship titled "Managing your congregation’s small library" during the 40th anniversary Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at the Inn at Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Since its inception in 2003, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has faced numerous human capital challenges related to recruiting, retaining, and managing its workforce of nearly 171,000 employees. As requested, this report analyzes DHS's attrition, efforts to recruit and retain staff, use of external employees, and compliance with certain provisions of the Vacancies Reform Act, which requires agencies to report to Congress and the Comptroller General vacancies in certain presidentially-appointed positions requiring Senate confirmation. To conduct its work, GAO surveyed human capital personnel from DHS and its component agencies; analyzed federal personnel data files, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) human capital documentation, and relevant legislation; and interviewed key DHS officials."

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Given a large-scale organizational change initiative, such as the Department of Defense's (DOD) National Security Personnel System (NSPS), is a substantial commitment that will take years to complete, it is important that DOD and Congress be kept informed of the full cost of implementing NSPS. Under the Comptroller General's authority to conduct evaluations on his own initiative, GAO analyzed the extent to which DOD has (1) fully estimated total costs associated with the implementation of NSPS and (2) expended or obligated funds to design and implement NSPS through fiscal year 2006. GAO interviewed department officials and analyzed the NSPS Program Executive Office's (PEO), and the military services' and the Washington Headquarters Services' (hereafter referred to as the components) cost estimates and reports of expended and obligated funds."

This report outlines the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which provide broad nondiscrimination protection for individuals with disabilities. It provides background regarding how obesity is covered under the ADA and its supporting regulations. The report also discusses some of the ways in which courts have applied the ADA to obesity discrimination claims.

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Congress and presidents require agencies to review existing regulations to determine whether they should be retained, amended, or rescinded, among other things. GAO was asked to report the following for agency reviews: (1) numbers and types completed from 2001 through 2006; (2) processes and standards that guided planning, conducting, and reporting; (3) outcomes; and (4) factors that helped or impeded in conducting and using them. GAO evaluated the activities of nine agencies covering health, safety, environmental, financial, and economic regulations and accounting for almost 60 percent of all final regulations issued within the review period. GAO also reviewed available documentation, assessed a sample of completed reviews, and solicited perspectives on the conduct and usefulness of reviews from agency officials and knowledgeable nonfederal parties."

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

Summary regarding the income, balance, and expenses for the period ending on June 30, 2007.