Coast Guard Deepwater Program: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Coast Guard Deepwater Program: Background and Issues for Congress

The Deepwater program is a $24-billion, 25-year acquisition program to replace or modernize 93 Coast Guard ships and 207 Coast Guard aircraft. The Coast Guard’s FY2006 budget requests $966 million for the program. Some Members of Congress have strongly criticized the Deepwater program on several grounds. The House version of H.R. 2360, the FY2006 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, reduces the FY2006 Deepwater funding request to $500 million; the Senate version reduces it to $905.6 million.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests (open access)

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests

Consolidated Appropriations for FY2005, including Foreign Operations (P.L. 108-447, signed into law on December 8, 2004), provides $205 million in FREEDOM Support Act (FSA) assistance to the South Caucasus states.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: Nichol, Jim
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses (open access)

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses

Report discussing the most recent updates regarding concerns surrounding Iran, including the potential support they offer to terrorist organizations, as well as detailing the measure that the U.S. took in order to peacefully discuss these matters. The report also details major concerns the U.S. has relating to Iran's human rights practices, limits on democracy, and violence against the U.S.-led Middle East peace process.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pension Issues Cloud Postal Reform Debate (open access)

Pension Issues Cloud Postal Reform Debate

Reform of the business model of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) was given new momentum by the July 2003 report of a blue-ribbon presidential commission. The commission concluded that USPS faces a long-term decline in mail volume and revenues, and unless its finances are shored up, a taxpayer bailout or loss of universal service is threatened. The 108th Congress held a dozen hearings on the commission’s report
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: Stevens, Nye
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health

President George W. Bush established the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health in April 2002 as part of his commitment to eliminate inequality for Americans with disabilities. The President directed the Commission to identify policies that could be implemented by Federal, State and local governments to maximize the utility of existing resources, improve coordination of treatments and services, and promote successful community integration for adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disturbance.
Date: July 22, 2003
Creator: President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
Object Type: Website
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Defense Initiative: Program Facts (open access)

The Strategic Defense Initiative: Program Facts

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Date: July 22, 1987
Creator: Hildreth, Steven A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Defense Initiative: Program Facts (open access)

The Strategic Defense Initiative: Program Facts

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Date: July 22, 1987
Creator: Hildreth, Steven A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
NATO's Prague Capabilities Commitment (open access)

NATO's Prague Capabilities Commitment

With the end of the Cold War, NATO began to reassess its collective defense strategy and to anticipate possible new missions. The conflicts in the Balkans highlighted the need for more mobile forces, for greater technological equality between the United States and its allies, and for interoperability. At its 2002 summit, NATO approved a new initiative, the Prague Capabilities Commitment (PCC), touted as a slimmed-down, more focused Defense Capabilities Initiative (DCI), with quantifiable goals. Analysts cautioned that the success of PCC would hinge upon increased spending and changed procurement priorities, particularly by the European allies. The 2008 Bucharest summit declaration did not mention PCC, but, in light of NATO missions, particularly in Afghanistan, stressed the urgency of acquiring specific capabilities such as airlift and communications.
Date: July 22, 2008
Creator: Ek, Carl
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Memorandum of Meeting: Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, July 22, 2005] (open access)

[Memorandum of Meeting: Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, July 22, 2005]

Memorandum of meeting with representatives of Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station regarding recommended closure of Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Letters from concerned citizens to the BRAC Commission (open access)

Letters from concerned citizens to the BRAC Commission

Community Correspondence - Letters from concerned citizens of Niagara Falls Air Force Reserve base to the BRAC Commission regarding the base closure.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC 2005 Infrastructure Executive Council (IEC) Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2005 (open access)

BRAC 2005 Infrastructure Executive Council (IEC) Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2005

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Briefing Includes: Process Overview, ASD Health Affairs, Proposed BRAC Commission Schedule, Rollout Plan, Report Outline, Quantifying Results, Decision Briefing, and Military Value Choices.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC Early Bird 22 July 2005 (open access)

BRAC Early Bird 22 July 2005

Collection of BRAC related news clippings and articles. Prepared for Commission staff review.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coalition Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Chairman Principi from Alfie Khalil President of AFGE local 1263 (open access)

Coalition Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Chairman Principi from Alfie Khalil President of AFGE local 1263

Coalition Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Chairman Principi from Alfie Khalil President of AFGE local 1263 requesting to meet with the Chairman and commissioners Hansen and Adm. Gehman in Monterey, CA on August 8th 2005 concerning DFAS
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Commissioners General Newton and General Hill from Ted Stevens (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Commissioners General Newton and General Hill from Ted Stevens

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Commissioners General Newton and General Hill from Ted Stevens thanking them for their recent meeting to discuss the impact of Eielson AFB on joint training and readiness
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/20/2005 CC’d to Chairman Principi from Rep Wm. Lacy Clay (1st MI) (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/20/2005 CC’d to Chairman Principi from Rep Wm. Lacy Clay (1st MI)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/20/2005 CC’d to Chairman Principi from Rep Wm. Lacy Clay (1st MI) concerning the relocation of the St. Louis HRC to a new consolidated center in Kentucky.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Base input forwarded in 7 Volumes from Col. Mike Brandt of the 131st Fighter Wing (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Base input forwarded in 7 Volumes from Col. Mike Brandt of the 131st Fighter Wing

Executive Correspondence – Base input forwarded in 7 Volumes from Col. Mike Brandt of the 131st Fighter Wing based at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis MO. This is Volume III Cost Calculation.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Chairman Principi from James Hartmann and the local Governments in Northern VA (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Chairman Principi from James Hartmann and the local Governments in Northern VA

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Chairman Principi from James Hartmann and the local Governments in Northern VA thanking him for the time the commission allowed for the presentation on 07/07/2005 concerning the retention of the DoD offices in Arlington County.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Letter from a concerned citizen to the BRAC Commission dtd July 15 2005 (open access)

Letter from a concerned citizen to the BRAC Commission dtd July 15 2005

Community Correspondence - A letter from Mary Pozniak to the BRAC Commission regarding the closure of Cleveland DFAS.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/19/2005 to Chairman Principi from Rep Steven LaTourette (OH) (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/19/2005 to Chairman Principi from Rep Steven LaTourette (OH)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/19/2005 to Chairman Principi from Rep Steven LaTourette concerning Cleveland DFAS stating that the rent for the building was falsely stated. Rep LaTourette enclosed email correspondence with GSA concerning the rental agreement.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Miscellaneous Department of the Navy leased locations (open access)

Miscellaneous Department of the Navy leased locations

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding miscellaneous Department of the Navy leased locations.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/19/2005 to Chairman Principi and all Commissioners from Rep Elton Gallegly (24th CA) (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/19/2005 to Chairman Principi and all Commissioners from Rep Elton Gallegly (24th CA)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/19/2005 to Chairman Principi and all Commissioners from Rep Elton Gallegly (24th CA) concerning a letter to BRAC sent on 07/01/2005 that may have led to a misunderstanding.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/19/2005 to Commissioners Bilbray, Skinner, and Gehman from Rep David Scott (13th GA) (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/19/2005 to Commissioners Bilbray, Skinner, and Gehman from Rep David Scott (13th GA)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/19/2005 to Commissioners Bilbray, Skinner, and Gehman from Rep David Scott (13th GA) thanking them for their participation in the regional hearing in Atlanta on 06/30/2005 regarding Fort Gilem and Fort McPherson.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Letter from Patrick McNamara to the BRAC Commission dtd July 14 2005 (open access)

Letter from Patrick McNamara to the BRAC Commission dtd July 14 2005

Community Correspondence - Letter from Patrick McNamara to the BRAC Commission dtd July 14 2005 regarding the closure of Otis Air National Guard Base.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/18/2005 to Commissioner Bilbray from Rep Mike Ross (4th AR) (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/18/2005 to Commissioner Bilbray from Rep Mike Ross (4th AR)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/18/2005 to Commissioner Bilbray from Rep Mike Ross (4th AR) thanking him for his call concerning Red River Army Depot and Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant.
Date: July 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library