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Overview of the Federal Procurement Process and Resources
he federal government's basic procurement or acquisition process involves an agency identifying the goods and services it needs (also known as the agency's "requirements"), determining the most appropriate method for purchasing these items, and carrying out the acquisition. Although this process is simple in theory, any given procurement can be complex, involving a multitude of decisions and actions. This report describes the most common elements of the federal procurement process and resources that may be used in that process.
Date:
February 23, 2011
Creator:
Halchin, L. Elaine
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
81st Texas Legislature, Senate Concurrent Resolutions 20
Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, and ending on Monday, February 23, 2009.
Date:
February 23, 2009
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer
This report discusses section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA), the specific requirements of which must be met in order for the United States to engage in civilian nuclear cooperation with other states. The AEA also provides for exemptions to these requirements, export control licensing procedures, and criteria for terminating cooperation.
Date:
February 23, 2011
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K. & Nikitin, Mary Beth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance
Two separate but closely related issues confront Congress each time the President introduces armed forces into a situation abroad that conceivably could lead to their involvement in hostilities. One issue concerns the division of war powers between the President and Congress, whether the use of armed forces falls within the purview of the congressional power to declare war and the War Powers Resolution. The other issue is whether or not Congress concurs in the wisdom of the action. A longer-term issue is whether the War Powers Resolution is an appropriate and effective means of assuring congressional participation in actions that might get the United States involved in war.
Date:
February 23, 2011
Creator:
Grimmett, Richard F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Morocco: Current Issues
This report discusses the current political and foreign policy status of Morocco, especially with regard to its relationship with the United States and its struggles combating terrorism.
Date:
February 23, 2011
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress
CVN-78, CVN-79, and CVN-80 are the first three ships in the Navy's new Gerald R. Ford (CVN- 78) class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (CVNs). This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the CVN-78 program.
Date:
February 23, 2011
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate
This report presents, first, a brief history, economic rationale, and legal background leading to the establishment of the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, which provides non-reciprocal, duty-free tariff treatment to certain products imported from designated beneficiary developing countries (BDC's). A brief comparison of GSP programs worldwide, especially as they compare to the U.S. system, is also presented. Second, the report presents a discussion of U.S. implementation of the GSP, along with the present debate surrounding its renewal and legislative developments to date. Third, an analysis of the U.S. program's effectiveness and the positions of various stakeholders is presented. Fourth, implications of the expiration of the U.S. program and possible options for Congress are discussed.
Date:
February 23, 2011
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 20
Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to the appropriation of state tax revenues for the purpose of funding school district property tax rate reductions.
Date:
February 23, 2007
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement In Horizontal Hay and Cotton Press
Patent for a press used in the baling of hay or cotton. Device is portable and supposed to improve the baling process.
Date:
February 23, 1875
Creator:
Bennett, Thomas B. & Rancier, Edwin J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Cotton Scrapers and Choppers.
Patent for "the invention of a new and useful Improvement in Combined Cotton Scraper and Chopper" (lines 3-5), including illustrations.
Date:
February 23, 1875
Creator:
McClaugherty, William H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coffee-Pot.
Patent for a coffee pot "wherein the water is forced to percolated through a body of coffee or tea held in a holder or receptacle near the top of the vessel." (Lines 12-15) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 23, 1897
Creator:
Royer, Lemon S.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combination Wire-Fence Tool.
Patent for a tool that combines pincers, a hammer head, jaws, etc., to be used for fence construction. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 23, 1897
Creator:
Rubarth, Lee
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Band Stretcher.
Patent for a new and improved band stretcher. This design "relates to improvements in band-stretchers in which a windlass, crank, and ratchets operate in conjunction with a sliding clamp; and the object of [the] improvement is to provide a device with which the ends of a band may be drawn together and held for the purpose of lacing" (lines 15-21).
Date:
February 23, 1886
Creator:
Lawrence, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Churn.
Patent for improvements to churns, "and has special reference to what are known as 'vibrating-dasher' churns." (lines 11-12) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 3, 1891
Creator:
Anderson, Henry C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gear-Shifting Mechanism for Harvester-Conveyers.
Patent for a locking-lever for the gear-shifting mechanism for harvester-conveyers. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 27, 1891
Creator:
Schubert, George
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stalk-Cutter.
Patent for a rotary-blade stalk cutting machine. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 23, 1897
Creator:
Evridge, George W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mechanical Calculator.
Patent for improvements in pivoting arm and sliding arm calculators. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
April 28, 1891
Creator:
Mader, Theodore
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Support for Wire Fences.
Patent for improvements to supports for wire fences, so that wooden posts and other supplemental devices are not necessary. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
October 1, 1891
Creator:
Weeks, Frank B.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hoisting Apparatus.
Patent for "an improved hoisting apparatus for use in loading and unloading freight from and upon a wharf, bluff, bank, or other elevated place." (Lines 8-11) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
March 14, 1891
Creator:
Davis, Benjamin F. & Davis, Matilda L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Washing-Machine.
Patent for improvements to washing machines that allow the water to be heated to any temperature. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
September 22, 1891
Creator:
Eddleman, Dudley E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Washing-Machine.
Patent for improvements in washing machines, with instructions and illustrations.
Date:
August 26, 1891
Creator:
Turpen, George Sidney
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shoe-Fastening.
Patent for the improvement of shoe fastenings by making them out of leather and with more fashionable eyelets. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
July 11, 1891
Creator:
Hamilton, Samuel McCleary
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Safety Oil-Can
Patent for a safety oil can. There are two items that are described in the figures. The first is intended to "prevent the contents of the can from becoming inflamed" and the second is to "provide a can from which oil may be poured into a blazing fire without danger from lighting and exploding the oil" (p. 6).
Date:
February 23, 1886
Creator:
Steeneken, Diedrich
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Horseshoe.
Patent for improvements in horseshoes, which will have two parts that pivot together at the toe. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 18, 1891
Creator:
Custer, George
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History