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Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Is a Critical Juncture for the Army's Future Combat System (open access)

Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Is a Critical Juncture for the Army's Future Combat System

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Future Combat System (FCS) program--which comprises 14 integrated weapon systems and an advanced information network--is the centerpiece of the Army's effort to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force. The substantial technical challenges, the Army's acquisition strategy, and the cost of the program are among the reasons why the program is recognized as needing special oversight and review. Section 211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 requires GAO to report annually on the FCS program. This report includes an examination of (1) how the definition, development, and demonstration of FCS capabilities are proceeding, particularly in light of the go/no-go decision scheduled for 2009; (2) the Army's plans for making production commitments for FCS and any risks related to the completion of development; and (3) the estimated costs for developing and producing FCS."
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Defense Acquisitions: Significant Challenges Ahead in Developing and Demonstrating Future Combat System's Network and Software (open access)

Defense Acquisitions: Significant Challenges Ahead in Developing and Demonstrating Future Combat System's Network and Software

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Army's Future Combat System (FCS) requires a software-based advanced information network to meld people, sensors, and weapons into a cohesive fighting force. As software controls 95 percent of FCS's functionality, it determines the success or failure of the program. The Army contracted with the Boeing Company as a lead systems integrator (LSI) to define, develop and integrate FCS, including software development. GAO must by law report annually on FCS. This is one of two reports to meet this requirement. It addresses risks facing the development of network and software, the practices being used to manage software, and the timing of key network demonstrations. In conducting our work, GAO has contacted numerous DOD, Army, and contractor offices; reviewed technical documents on software and network development and plans; attended meetings; and spoken to Army and other officials on various aspects of FCS network and software development. GAO also performed detailed work at five FCS software developers."
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Defense Contracting: Additional Personal Conflict of Interest Safeguards Needed for Certain DOD Contractor Employees (open access)

Defense Contracting: Additional Personal Conflict of Interest Safeguards Needed for Certain DOD Contractor Employees

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Many defense contractor employees work side-by-side with federal employees in Department of Defense (DOD) facilities performing substantially the same tasks affecting billions in DOD spending. Given concerns with protecting the integrity of DOD operations, GAO was asked to assess (1) how many contractor employees work in DOD offices and what type of mission-critical contracted services they perform, (2) what safeguards there are to prevent personal conflicts of interest for contractor employees when performing DOD's tasks, and (3) whether government and defense contractor officials believe additional safeguards are necessary. GAO reviewed conflicts of interest laws and policies and interviewed ethics officials and senior leaders regarding applicability to DOD federal and contractor employees. GAO judgmentally selected and interviewed officials at 21 DOD offices with large contractor workforces, and 23 of their contractors."
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Wilson, Chris
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Final Technical Report (open access)

Final Technical Report

Through past DOE funding, the MIND Research network has funded a national consortium effort that used multi-modal neuroimaging, genetics, and clinical assessment of subjects to study schizophrenia in both first episode and persistently ill patients. Although active recruitment of research participants is complete, this consortium remains active and productive in terms of analysis of this unique multi-modal data collected on over 320 subjects.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Rasure, John, et. al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Financial Audit: Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 (open access)

Financial Audit: Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "As requested, we provided for audits of the financial statements of the U.S. Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund (the Fund) for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2007, and 2006, by contracting with the independent public accounting firm of Clifton Gunderson LLP. The contract required that the audit be conducted in accordance with U.S. generally accepted government auditing standards and the joint GAO/President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE) Financial Audit Manual."
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Georgia [Republic] and NATO Enlargement: Issues and Implications. March 2008 (open access)

Georgia [Republic] and NATO Enlargement: Issues and Implications. March 2008

This report examines the aspirations of Georgia to be invited at the upcoming April 2008 NATO Summit to participate in a Membership Action Plan, a key stage of cooperation preparatory to possible Alliance Membership.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Nichol, Jim
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Greensheet (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 335, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008 (open access)

The Greensheet (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 335, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Greensheet (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 336, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008 (open access)

Greensheet (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 336, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 58, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008 (open access)

Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 58, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 59, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008 (open access)

Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 59, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 60, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008 (open access)

Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 60, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The GV Tribune (Grandview, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008 (open access)

The GV Tribune (Grandview, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008

Weekly newspaper from Grandview, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Knowles, Rexann
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 2008

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Morrell, Donna
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Implicit "Drift-Lorentz" Particle Mover for Plasma and Beam Simulations (open access)

An Implicit "Drift-Lorentz" Particle Mover for Plasma and Beam Simulations

In order to efficiently perform particle simulations in systems with widely varying magnetization, we have developed a 'drift-Lorentz mover', which interpolates between full particle dynamics and drift kinetics in such a way as to preserve a physically correct gyroradius and particle drifts for both large and small ratios of the timestep to the cyclotron period. In order to extend applicability of the mover to systems with plasma frequency exceeding the cyclotron frequency - such as one may have with fully neutralized drift compression of a heavy ion beam - we have developed an implicit version of the mover. A first step in this direction, in which the polarization charge was added to the field solver, was described previously. Here we describe a fully implicit algorithm (which is analogous to the direct-implicit method for conventional particle-in-cell simulation), a stability analysis of it, its implementation in the WARP code, and several tests of the resultant code. The fully implemented version is electrostatic; we are beginning development of an electromagnetic version, and describe also the status of that effort.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Cohen, R H; Friedman, A; Grote, D P & Vay, J
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
International Trade: U.S. Trade Preference Programs Provide Important Benefits, but a More Integrated Approach Would Better Ensure Programs Meet Shared Goals (open access)

International Trade: U.S. Trade Preference Programs Provide Important Benefits, but a More Integrated Approach Would Better Ensure Programs Meet Shared Goals

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "U.S. trade preference programs promote economic development in poorer nations by providing export opportunities. The Generalized System of Preferences, Caribbean Basin Initiative, Andean Trade Preference Act, and African Growth and Opportunity Act unilaterally reduce U.S. tariffs for many products from over 130 countries. However, three of these programs expire partially or in full this year, and Congress is exploring options as it considers renewal. GAO was asked to review the programs' effects on the United States and on foreign beneficiaries' exports and development, identify policy trade-offs concerning these programs, and evaluate the overall U.S. approach to preference programs. To address these objectives, we analyzed trade data, reviewed trade literature and program documents, interviewed U.S. officials, and did fieldwork in six countries."
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Introduction to the Federal Budget Process (open access)

Introduction to the Federal Budget Process

Budgeting for the federal government is an enormously complex process. It entails dozens of subprocesses, countless rules and procedures, the efforts of tens of thousands of staff persons in the executive and legislative branches, millions of work hours each year, and the active participation of the President and congressional leaders, as well as other Members of Congress and executive officials.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Keith, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David A. Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, March 7, 2008] (open access)

[Letter from David A. Stallman to Helen W. Snapp, March 7, 2008]

Letter from David A. Stallman to Helen Snapp on March 7, 2008. It contains details about how they had a great time together on the weekend.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man and woman play with snow outside]

Photograph of a man and a woman playing with snow outside. The man is holding a ball of snow in his right hand, and his left arm is extended out of frame. He is looking to the left of the camera and smiling. The woman is standing behind him with her hands on his shoulders. She is wearing gloves. Snow is floating in the air, and can be seen covering plants in the background.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Ha, Khai
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Man holding a football in the snow]

Photograph of a man holding a football in the snow. Another person on the left side of the photograph is running toward him. There is a snowman in the bottom left-hand corner. Snow is floating in the air, and the building behind them can't be seen.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Ha, Khai
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Man lying in snow outside]

Photograph of a man lying on his back in the snow. He is lifting up his head to look at the camera, and a scarf is covering his mouth. There is a snowball on his pants.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Ha, Khai
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Man plays soccer in the snow]

Photograph of a man playing soccer in the snow. He is wearing a UNICEF soccer jersey and shorts. A soccer ball is in the air next to him, and he is looking down at it. Snow is covering the ground and floating in the air.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Ha, Khai
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Managing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Policy Implications of Expanding Global Access to Nuclear Power (open access)

Managing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Policy Implications of Expanding Global Access to Nuclear Power

This report is intended to provide Members and congressional staff with the background needed to understand the current debate over proposed strategies to redesign the global nuclear fuel cycle. It begins with a look at the motivating factors underlying the resurgent interest in nuclear power, the nuclear power industry's current state of affairs, and the interdependence with the nuclear fuel cycle.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Nikitin, Mary Beth; Parillo, Jill Marie; Squassoni, Sharon; Andrews, Anthony & Holt, Mark
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Managing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Policy Implications of Expanding Global Access to Nuclear Power (open access)

Managing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Policy Implications of Expanding Global Access to Nuclear Power

This report discusses the current debate over proposed strategies to redesign the global nuclear fuel cycle. It begins with a look at the motivating factors underlying the resurgent interest in nuclear power, the nuclear power industry's current state of affairs, and the interdependence with the nuclear fuel cycle.
Date: March 7, 2008
Creator: Nikitin, Mary Beth; Parillo, Jill Marie; Squassoni, Sharon; Andrews, Anthony & Holt, Mark
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library