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2010 Census: Key Enumeration Activities Are Moving Forward, but Information Technology Systems Remain a Concern (open access)

2010 Census: Key Enumeration Activities Are Moving Forward, but Information Technology Systems Remain a Concern

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In March 2008, GAO designated the 2010 Census a high-risk area in part because of information technology (IT) shortcomings and uncertainty over the ultimate cost of the census, now estimated at around $15 billion. The U.S. Census Bureau (Bureau) has since made improvements to various IT systems and taken other steps to mitigate the risks of a successful census. However, last year, GAO noted that a number of challenges and uncertainties remained, and much work remained to be completed under very tight time frames. As requested, this testimony provides an update on the Bureau's readiness for an effective headcount, covering (1) the status of key IT systems; (2) steps the Bureau has taken to revise its cost estimates; and (3) the extent to which critical enumeration activities, particularly those aimed at hard-to-count populations, are on track. The testimony is based on previously issued and ongoing GAO work."
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Postsecondary Education: College and University Endowments Have Shown Long-Term Growth, While Size, Restrictions, and Distributions Vary (open access)

Postsecondary Education: College and University Endowments Have Shown Long-Term Growth, While Size, Restrictions, and Distributions Vary

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The nation's 4-year not-for-profit colleges and universities collectively held more than $400 billion in endowments in 2008. Some institutions' large endowments coupled with the high and growing cost of college have led to questions about institutions' use of endowments. This mandated report describes (1) the size and change in value of endowments over the last 20 years, (2) the extent and manner to which endowment funds are restricted for financial aid and other purposes, and (3) institutions' distribution of endowment assets. GAO obtained and analyzed data on college and university endowments from the Department of Education and other sources. Because industry-wide data were not available on endowment restrictions and distributions, GAO selected 10 colleges and universities for case studies. The case-study institutions were selected to include a mix of public, private, large, small, and minority-serving institutions. Information from these schools cannot be generalized to all U.S. colleges and universities."
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Fewer Eligible Families Have Received Cash Assistance Since the 1990s, and the Recession's Impact on Caseloads Varies by State (open access)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Fewer Eligible Families Have Received Cash Assistance Since the 1990s, and the Recession's Impact on Caseloads Varies by State

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Following sweeping changes made to federal welfare policy in 1996 with the creation of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, the number of needy families who received cash assistance fell by more than half to 1.7 million in 2008. Poverty among children also fell from about 21 percent in 1995 to about 16 percent in 2000, rising again to 19 percent in 2008. The current recession deepened in 2008, raising questions about state TANF programs' response to increased needs. GAO was asked to provide Congress with information on the (1) factors contributing to the decline in the number of families receiving assistance; (2) characteristics of participating and nonparticipating eligible families; (3) impact of higher participation in TANF cash assistance on child poverty; and (4) changes states are experiencing in caseloads and spending in the current recession. GAO's methodologies included using microsimulation analyses; reviewing relevant research and federal laws; interviewing TANF officials in 21 selected states; analyzing state cash assistance data; and interviewing researchers, federal officials, and other experts."
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Higher Education: Information on Incentive Compensation Violations Substantiated by the U.S. Department of Education (open access)

Higher Education: Information on Incentive Compensation Violations Substantiated by the U.S. Department of Education

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In 1992, Congress banned schools participating in federal student aid programs from paying commissions, bonuses, or other incentive payments to individuals based on their success in enrolling students or securing financial aid for them. Congress instituted this incentive compensation ban to eliminate abusive recruiting practices in which schools enrolled unqualified students who then received federal student aid funds. In 2002, the U.S. Department of Education (Education) issued regulations--commonly referred to as "safe harbors"--that allowed for 12 activities or payment arrangements that schools could use without violating the ban against incentive compensation. As of January 2010, Education was reviewing these safe harbor regulations as part of a negotiated rule making process to maintain or improve federal student aid programs. The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) mandated that GAO conduct a study on Education's enforcement of the incentive compensation ban in light of the safe harbors and report on the number of violations substantiated by the Secretary of Education since 1998, the nature of these violations, and the names of the institutions involved. As agreed with Congressional offices, this report provides information on violations of the incentive compensation ban substantiated …
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 37, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 37, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 38, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 38, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 21, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 21, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Daily student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The University News (Irving, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 17, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

The University News (Irving, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 17, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Weekly student newspaper from the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Nelson, Heather
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (open access)

Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

This report discusses the Implementation and issues related to Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Kruger, Lennard G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Free Trade Agreements: Impact on U.S. Trade and Implications for U.S. Trade Policy (open access)

Free Trade Agreements: Impact on U.S. Trade and Implications for U.S. Trade Policy

This report provides background on free trade areas (FTAs) -- arrangements among two or more countries under which they agree to eliminate tariffs and nontariff barriers on trade in goods among themselves -- why countries form them, and how they relate to U.S. trade policy. It also discusses recent developments, the economic impact of FTAs, the relation of FTAs to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and debate points, as well as general conclusions and implications for Congress.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Cooper, William H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cluster Munitions: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Cluster Munitions: Background and Issues for Congress

This report discusses the background of cluster munitions in the U.S. military, and the current Department of Defense (DOD) and Obama Administration stances on the topic. It also discusses the two major international initiatives to address cluster munitions: the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) and negotiations under the U.N. Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW).
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Feickert, Andrew & Kerr, Paul K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy (open access)

Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy

This report discusses congressional interest in the pace of U.S. technological advancement due to its influence on U.S. economic growth, productivity, and international competitiveness. The proper role of the federal government in technology development and the competitiveness of U.S. industry continues to be a topic of congressional debate.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Schacht, Wendy H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Funeral Program for Melvin Lewis Martin, February 23, 2010] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Melvin Lewis Martin, February 23, 2010]

Funeral program for Mr. Melvin Lewis Martin, born August 14, 1952 and died February 12, 2010. The funeral was held Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kevin L. Nelson, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 085, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 085, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 56, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 56, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 123, No. 36, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 123, No. 36, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Weekly newspaper from Emory, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Hill, Earl Clyde, Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Wray, Kelly
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Federal Register, Volume 75, Number 35, February 23, 2010, Pages 7927-8238 (open access)

Federal Register, Volume 75, Number 35, February 23, 2010, Pages 7927-8238

Daily publication of the U.S. Office of the Federal Register contains rules and regulations, proposed legislation and rule changes, and other notices, including "Presidential proclamations and Executive Orders, Federal agency documents having general applicability and legal effect, documents required to be published by act of Congress, and other Federal agency documents of public interest" (p. ii). Table of Contents starts on page iii.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: United States. Office of the Federal Register.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 95, No. 113, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 95, No. 113, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Shance, Brenda
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph of the "Rock Church" and Saint Olaf's Cemetery]

Photograph of the "Rock Church" of Cransfills Gap, Texas. The white stone building has a wooden roof and steeple. Snow covers the roof and much of the surrounding area. A cemetery gate to the right has "Saint Olaf Cemetery" written in ironwork.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Swisher County News (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

The Swisher County News (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Weekly newspaper from Tulia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Hooten, Patsy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 38, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 38, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Halter, Janie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
First segments of DART Rail Orange Line likely delayed (open access)

First segments of DART Rail Orange Line likely delayed

News release about a delay in the completion of DART's Orange Line light rail project due to missing a window for construction on a portion of State Highway 114 where the highway and the rail line would intersect.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: Lyons, Morgan & Ball, Mark
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Mr. Melvin Lewis Martin, February 23, 2010] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Mr. Melvin Lewis Martin, February 23, 2010]

Funeral program for {Mr. Melvin Lewis Martin. The funeral was held February 23, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev, Kevin L. Nelson. Funeral arrangements were made through the Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and he was buried in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: February 23, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History