A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "State and local retiree benefits are not subject, for the most part, to federal laws governing private sector retiree benefits. Nevertheless, there is a federal interest in ensuring that all Americans have a secure retirement, as reflected in the special tax treatment provided for both private and public pension funds. In 2004, new government accounting standards were issued, calling for the reporting of liabilities for future retiree health costs. As these standards are implemented and the extent of the related liabilities become known, questions have been raised about whether the public sector can continue to provide the current level of benefits to its retirees. GAO was asked to provide an overview of state and local government retiree benefits, including the following: (1) the types of benefits provided and how they are structured, (2) how retiree benefits are protected and managed, and (3) the fiscal outlook for retiree benefits and what governments are doing to ensure they can meet their future commitments. For this overview, GAO obtained data from various organizations, used our model that simulates the fiscal outlook for the state and local sector, and conducted …

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "International air passengers arriving in the United States are subject to an inspection to ensure they possess legal entry and immigration documents and do not bring in contraband, such as illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, or harmful pests and prohibited agriculture products. With the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2003, the customs, immigration, and agriculture inspections activities were integrated into one program led by DHS's office of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). However, the three fees--whose collections totaled about $1 billion in fiscal year 2006--linked to these inspections remain statutorily distinct and are coadministered by CBP, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), both within DHS, and the Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). GAO was asked to examine how the fees are set, collected, and distributed, and the benefits and challenges of this process to agencies and stakeholders, including implications of consolidating these fees under the authority of DHS."

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Funeral program for Otis Young, Jr., born January 23, 1936 and died September 16, 2007. The funeral was held September 24, 2007 at St. Stephens Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend H. L. Hayes. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home, and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Photograph of Michelle Thompson working on the computer at her desk in the Honors Hall on the UNT campus. There is a printer and photographs on the top shelf of the desk, dogs on top of her computer box, a cellphone and landline, and a multi-light lamp stand next to it. Light is also coming in form the window.

Photograph of cabinets in the common area of a Honors Hall dorm room. There are mini fridges, a toaster oven by the sink on and under the counter, and a microwave, and food boxes on the shelves above. There is also a metal section on the wall that has magnets, markers, and a thermostat on it.

Photograph of Cara Pritchard sitting at her desk in her dorm room in Legends Hall on the UNT campus. She is working on her computer and there is a pile of clothes on the ground beside her. There is a poster for the Gorillaz band above her bed and shelving on either side of the room.

Photograph of a student playing billiards in one of the hangout areas in Legends Hall. He is leaning over the table and aiming at the cue ball halfway down. There are also two posters on the wall behind him with billiards balls on them.

Photograph of students gathered in one of the lounges in Legends Hall. Two are sitting on cushioned ottomans positioned at opposite sides of the hall and two others are standing in the hallway. There is a landline phone attached to the wall and an announcements board with fliers and cards inside. There is also a large window letting in sunlight on one wall.

Photograph of Shelli Dupuis in her dorm room in Legends Hall on the UNT campus. She is standing and looking into the mirror over her sink with her finger on her chin. There are toothbrushes, cups, paper towels, eating utensils, and soap on the counter. Two towels are hanging up on the door behind her.

Photograph of Shelli Dupuis sitting on a cushioned ottoman in one of the lounges in Legends Hall. She has a cup with her and there is a landline phone on the wall behind her.

Photograph of the door to a dorm room in Legends Hall on the UNT campus. It has the name "Dana" spelled out on it in green and pink letters and a whiteboard with the message "Mean Green Football SUCKS!!!" written on it. There is also a smaller chalkboard that reads "Welcome 2 Legends!"

Photograph of the entrance to Legends Hall on the UNT campus. There are windows around the entrance, going up four floors, and trees are growing on either side of the walkway. A road goes alongside the building as well.

Photograph of Shelli Dupuis sitting on her bed in her dorm room in Legends Hall on the UNT campus. The room is clean and organized with several carpets covering the laminate floor.

Photograph of a Resident Policies board for the fourth floor of Legends Hall at UNT. There are two pictures, colorful stars and flowers, an eagle cut-out, important rules, and phone numbers for residents to know. Fitz, the RA, is standing next to Tweety Bird in the bottom picture.

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

Recital performed at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, 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 one of the hallways in Legends Hall at UNT. There are doors to dorm rooms on either side and a window at the end letting in sunlight. There are small posters and signs on the doors for decorations.

Photograph of decorations on the door of a dorm room in Legends Hall at UNT. There is a Happy Birthday banner, two name cards with flowers for Missy and Cassie, and an ad for belly dancing at Kush.

Photograph of one of the entrances to the Honors Hall on the UNT campus. The doors are glass and have windows on either side and above the doors. There are wooden benches and tables in the courtyard area outside for students to use.

Photograph of a sign that reads "I walk like a duck when no one is looking." There is also a yellow and orange duck drawing attached beneath with tape. The sign was a part of the Legends Hall Secrets wall.