A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "U.S. government and other experts have reported that Islamic extremism is on the rise and that the spread of Islamic extremism is the pre-eminent threat facing the United States. In addition, various sources alleged that Saudi Arabia is one source that has supported and funded the spread of Islamic extremism globally. GAO was asked to determine (1) what efforts U.S. government agencies are implementing to identify, monitor, and counter support and funding for the global propagation of Islamic extremism, particularly support and funding originating in Saudi Arabia; (2) what U.S. agencies and other entities have reported regarding support and funding for the global propagation of Islamic extremism, particularly any provided by Saudi sources (private entities, individuals, and the Saudi government), as well as sources in other countries; and (3) what efforts the Saudi government has taken to address Islamic extremism. GAO submitted this report to the intelligence agencies, the Departments of Defense (DOD), State, and the Treasury, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for their review and comment. The agencies had no formal comments, and their technical comments were incorporated, as appropriate."

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In recent years, the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has had more work to accomplish than funds available. The Congress has supported the Corps' need to reprogram funds to complete projects. Reprogramming allows the Corps to move funds from projects that can not use available funds to those that can. However, concerns have been expressed about whether the Corps reprogrammed funds in accordance with applicable guidance. GAO determined for fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (1) the amount of funds reprogrammed; (2) if the Corps followed reprogramming guidance; (3) why the Corps reprogrammed funds; and (4) how effective the Corps' reprogramming strategy was in managing funds."

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Judicial Survivors' Annuities System (JSAS) was created in 1956 to provide financial security for the families of deceased federal judges. It provides benefits to eligible spouses and dependent children of judges who elect coverage within 6 months of taking office, 6 months after getting married, or 6 months after being elevated to a higher court, or during an open season authorized by statute. Active and senior judges currently contribute 2.2 percent of their salaries to JSAS, and retired judges contribute 3.5 percent of their retirement salaries to JSAS. Pursuant to the Federal Courts Administration Act of 1992 (Pub. L. No. 102-572), GAO is required to review JSAS costs every 3 years and determine whether the judges' contributions fund 50 percent of the plan's costs. If the contributions fund less than 50 percent of these costs, GAO is to determine what adjustments to the contribution rates would be needed to achieve the 50 percent ratio. GAO is not making any recommendations in this report. The Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AOUSC) believes that GAO should be recommending a reduction in the judges' contribution rate. …

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Wind power has recently experienced dramatic growth in the United States, with further growth expected. However, several wind power-generating facilities have killed migratory birds and bats, prompting concern from wildlife biologists and others about the species affected, and the cumulative effects on species populations. GAO assessed (1) what available studies and experts have reported about the impacts of wind power facilities on wildlife in the United States and what can be done to mitigate or prevent such impacts, (2) the roles and responsibilities of government agencies in regulating wind power facilities, and (3) the roles and responsibilities of government agencies in protecting wildlife. GAO reviewed a sample of six states with wind power development for this report."

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Ammonium perchlorate (perchlorate) is a primary ingredient in solid rocket propellant and has been used for decades by the Department of Defense (DOD), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the defense industry in the manufacturing, testing, and firing of rockets and missiles. Perchlorate has been found in the drinking water, groundwater, surface water, or soil in 35 states, the District of Columbia, and 2 commonwealths of the United States. Exposure to perchlorate affects the human thyroid, and certain levels of exposure may result in hyperthyroidism in adults and developmental delays in children. Although there is no specific federal requirement to clean up perchlorate, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state regulatory agencies have used various environmental laws and regulations to require cleanup of perchlorate by responsible parties. Between 1942 and 1945, new military uses for perchlorate led to an increase in the production of perchlorate in the United States. Between 1945 and 1967, the U.S. Navy, Western Electrochemical Company, and the American Potash and Chemical Company manufactured perchlorate at a facility in Henderson, Nevada. The United States owned part of the facility from 1953 to 1962. In …

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "On July 12, 2005, we testified before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs at a hearing entitled "Improper Payments: Where Are Truth and Transparency in Federal Financial Reporting?" At that hearing, we discussed our findings on federal agencies' implementation of the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (IPIA) based on our review of agencies' fiscal year 2004 Performance and Accountability Reports (PAR). Our review focused on the extent to which agencies have performed the required assessments to identify programs and activities that are susceptible to significant improper payments, and the annual amount estimated for improper payments by federal agencies. This report responds to an August 24, 2005, Congressional request that we provide answers to follow-up questions relating to our July 12, 2005, testimony."

BRAC Early Bird 16 September 2005

Schofield Barracks Installation Familiarization Briefing

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Scranton AAP Installation Familiarization Briefing (22 May 04)

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Sierra AD Installation Familiarization Briefing (13 April 04)

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Tooele AD Installation Familiarization Briefing (20 May 04)

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Tobyhanna Installation Familiarization Briefing -24 Feb 2004

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Tripler AMC Installation Familiarization Briefing

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Umatilla CD Installation Familiarization Briefing (10 Feb 04)

Document Control Numbers and Table of Contents BRAC Commission 2005 Final COBRA Files. Identifies the docoument control number and tile of all final BRAC Commission 2005 Final COBRA files.

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - USAG Michigan (Selfridge) Installation Familiarization Briefing

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Walter Reed Army Medical Center Installation Familiarization Briefing

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Joint Action Scenario Team (JAST) Meeting Minutes – 24 January 2005

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Joint Action Scenario Team (JAST) Meeting Minutes – 5 May 2004

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Joint Action Scenario Team (JAST) Meeting Minutes 15 January 2004

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Joint Action Scenario Team (JAST) MV Question Meeting Minutes – 2 June 2004

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Joint Action Scenario Team (JAST) Charter Finalization and Joint Basing Process Way Ahead Meeting Minutes Date: 18 February 2004

Joint Action Scenario Team (JAST) Meeting Minutes – 28 March 2005

DISREGARD RESTRICTION HEADER AND FOOTER - Joint Action Scenario Team (JAST) Notes Joint Action Scenario Team (JAST) Update for BRAC Directors Date: 25 February 2004