This report provides an overview of the Small Business Administration (SBA) business loan guaranty programs.

This report begins with a discussion of the technology used by Aereo and FilmOn X that permit subscribers to watch live broadcast television as well as already-aired programming. It then examines the public performance right in the Copyright Act and discusses the interpretation of the transmit clause and public performance right by the courts in the Aereo and FilmOn cases. The report concludes with a brief overview of future litigation by these parties and related legislative proposals in the 113th Congress.

This report discusses background on nuclear weapon pit production, pit fabrication options, analytical chemistry options, and related questions for Congress. It shows that many options are available for making 80 pits per year (ppy), but it cannot determine which, if any, could support that capacity because data do not exist on how much MAR and space are needed for AC and pit fabrication for 80 ppy.

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "To encourage private-sector employers to sponsor new pension plans and U.S. workers to save for retirement, federal law authorizes a variety of tax incentives, such as the ability to defer taxes on contributions to qualified plans until the funds are distributed, up to certain limits. Since 2000, the dollar amount of these limits has increased over time. However, from 2009 through 2011, the number of new pension plans formed each year in the private sector remained relatively flat, and was below the levels reported previously for 2003 through 2007. Specifically, from 2009 through 2011, private-sector employers sponsored about 81,000 new pension plans, including 75,000 defined contribution (DC) plans and 6,000 defined benefit (DB) plans. DC plans with fewer than 100 participants accounted for about 90 percent of all new plan growth over this period. Moreover, the net change in the number of pension plans over this period was negative, with the number of terminated plans more than offsetting new plan formation by nearly 34,000 plans. Over the 3-year span from 2009 through 2011, private-sector employers terminated about 106,000 DC and 9,000 DB plans. Overall, there were about 52,000 …

Dorothy Bland, Dean of the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism, speaks at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards.

Bob Phillips, Dan Stricklin, and Mike Snyder of the Texas Country Reporter receive TV Feature - Extended award at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards.

Matt Largey of KUT radio receives Barbara Jordan Media Award for story "Legally Blind Austin Man to Run Boston Marathon." Pictured with William Greer, featured in the story.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan Media Award medallion with image of Barbara Jordan in profile.

Chelsea Henderson, editor of the Lamar University Press, receives the College Award at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards. Also pictured is Aaron Bangor, member of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Ralph Barrera, photojournalist for the Austin American-Statesman, receives photojournalism award at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards. Pictured with Aaron Bangor, member of Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Photograph of Special Contribution winners at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards. From left to right: Aaron Bangor, Alex R. Murphy, Sarah Murphy, Dennis Borel, and William Greer.

Internet winners, Omar Gallaga and Ralph Barrera of the Austin American-Statesman at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards (Tina Phan not pictured).

Adam Winkler, KEYE-TV Sports anchor, receives Barbara Jordan Media Award for TV Feature, "Fran-Tastic". Also pictured is Aaron Bangor, member of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Nikki Lyssy of Westlake High School, receives the High School Student award at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards. Also pictured is Aaron Borger, member of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Bruce Tomaso accepts Barbara Jordan Media Award on Sarah Mervosh's behalf, for Print. Also pictured is Aaron Bangor, member of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

This report describes and analyzes the United States Fire Administration's (USFA's) FY2013 budget proposal, as well as related information and legislation.

This report discusses the firefighting activities that are traditionally the responsibility of states and local communities. The report also talks about the funding for firefighters, which is provided mostly by state and local governments. However, during the 106th Congress, many in the fire community asserted that local fire departments require and deserve greater support from the federal government.

This report is a review of the Community Development Fund (CDF) account's funding history from FY2000 to FY2013, as well as current funding in FY2014. It includes a discussion of the three primary components of the CDF account: CDBG formula grants; CDBG-related set-asides and earmarks; and CDBG-linked supplemental and special appropriations.

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

An article, written by Matt Apuzzo for The New York Times, about government attempts to fire gay and lesbian employees. It includes memos and documents found by Charles C. Francis that show the history of government agencies, including the FBI, and their leaders.

Semi-weekly newspaper from Mabank, Texas that includes local Cedar Creek Lake area, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Archer City, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Semi-weekly student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Seagoville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.