501(c)(4)s and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and Campaign Finance Laws (open access)

501(c)(4)s and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and Campaign Finance Laws

This report discusses 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, including the requirements necessary to maintain 501(c)(4) status and the requirements for annual reporting to the Internal Revenue Service and Federal Election Commission.
Date: May 17, 2013
Creator: Lunder, Erika K. & Whitaker, L. Paige
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
11th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment: Our Changing Oceans (open access)

11th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment: Our Changing Oceans

On January 19-21, 2011, The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) successfully convened its 11th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment: Our Changing Oceans in Washington, DC at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Over 1,247 participants attended the conference, representing federal, state and local governments, university and colleges across the US, civil society organizations, the business community, and international entities. In addition, the conference was webcast to an audience across several states. The conference provided a forum to examine the profound changes our ocean will undergo over the next 25-50 years and share various perspectives on the new research, tools, and policy initiatives to protect and sustain our ocean. Conference highlights and recommendations are available to the public on NCSE's conference website, www.OurChangingOceans.org.
Date: April 17, 2012
Creator: Saundry, Peter
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
2011 Photosynthesis Gordon Research Conference & Seminar (June 11-17, 2011, Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina) (open access)

2011 Photosynthesis Gordon Research Conference & Seminar (June 11-17, 2011, Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina)

Photosynthesis is the biological process that converts solar energy into chemical energy. Elucidation of the mechanisms of photosynthetic energy conversion at a molecular level is fundamentally important for understanding the biology of photosynthetic organisms, for optimizing biological solar fuels production, and for developing biologically inspired approaches to solar energy conversion. The 2011 Gordon Conference on Photosynthesis will present cutting-edge research focusing on the biochemical aspects of photosynthesis, including: (1) structure, assembly, and function of photosynthetic complexes; (2) the mechanism of water splitting by PSII; (3) light harvesting and quenching; (4) alternative electron transport pathways; (5) biosynthesis of pigments and cofactors; and (6) improvement of photosynthesis for bioenergy and food production. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of photosynthesis research, a diverse group of invited speakers will represent a variety of scientific approaches to investigate photosynthesis, such as biochemistry, molecular genetics, structural biology, systems biology, and spectroscopy. Highly interactive poster sessions provide opportunities for graduate students and postdocs to present their work and exchange ideas with leaders in the field. One of the highlights of the Conference is a session featuring short talks by junior investigators selected from the poster presentations. The collegial atmosphere of the Photosynthesis GRC, with programmed discussion sessions as …
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Niyogi, Prof. Krishna
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
2012 DEFECTS IN SEMICONDUCTORS GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE, AUGUST 12-17, 2012 (open access)

2012 DEFECTS IN SEMICONDUCTORS GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE, AUGUST 12-17, 2012

The meeting shall strive to develop and further the fundamental understanding of defects and their roles in the structural, electronic, optical, and magnetic properties of bulk, thin film, and nanoscale semiconductors and device structures. Point and extended defects will be addressed in a broad range of electronic materials of particular current interest, including wide bandgap semiconductors, metal-oxides, carbon-based semiconductors (e.g., diamond, graphene, etc.), organic semiconductors, photovoltaic/solar cell materials, and others of similar interest. This interest includes novel defect detection/imaging techniques and advanced defect computational methods.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: GLASER, EVAN
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
2012 WATER & AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE (GRC) AND GORDON RESEARCH SEMINAR (GRS), AUG 10-17, 2012 (open access)

2012 WATER & AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE (GRC) AND GORDON RESEARCH SEMINAR (GRS), AUG 10-17, 2012

Understanding the fundamental principles governing the structure and dynamics of water - and particularly how water mediates chemical interactions and processes - continues to pose formidable challenges and yield abundant surprises. The focus of this Gordon Research Conference is on identifying key questions, describing emerging understandings, and unveiling surprising discoveries related to water and aqueous solutions. The talks and posters at this meeting will describe studies of water and its interactions with objects such as interfaces, channels, electrons, oils, ions, and proteins; probed using optical, electrical, and particle experiments, and described using classical, quantum, and multi-scale theories.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Dor Ben-Amotz, PI
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
2014 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (open access)

2014 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan

Report delineating the performance of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to President Obama's Executive Orders that commit Departments of the Federal Government to address the threats of climate change. Well defined goals and strategies promote sustainability and address ways to mitigate the impact of climate change on human health and well-being.
Date: July 17, 2014
Creator: Holland, E. J., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
2020 Census: Additional Steps Are Needed to Build on Early Planning (open access)

2020 Census: Additional Steps Are Needed to Build on Early Planning

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Census BureauÂ’s (Bureau) early planning and preparation efforts for the 2020 Census are consistent with most leading practices in each of the three management areas GAO reviewed. For example, with respect to its effort to transform its decennial organization, top Bureau leadership has been driving the transformation, and the agency has focused on a key set of principles as it begins to roll-out the strategy to staff. Furthermore, the Bureau has created a timeline to build momentum and show progress. At the same time, however, the amount of change-related activity the Bureau is considering as part of its reorganization of its decennial directorate may not be aligned with the resources the Bureau has allocated to plan, coordinate, and carry it out, and, as a result, the planned transformation efforts may not be sustainable or successful."
Date: May 17, 2012
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
82nd Texas Legislature, House Concurrent Resolution 84 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, House Concurrent Resolution 84

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate designating 42 as the official State Domino Game of Texas.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regual Session, House Bill 1113, Chapter 1280 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regual Session, House Bill 1113, Chapter 1280

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the sentencing hearing or deferred adjudication hearing and conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain offenses involving controlled substances.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regualr Session, House Bill, Chapter 742 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regualr Session, House Bill, Chapter 742

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the transmission of records regarding over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and norpseudoephedrine and a person's civil liability for certain acts arising from the sale of those products.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1, Chapter 1355 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1, Chapter 1355

Proclamation issued by the Governor of the State of Texas, issuing a line-item veto of the General Appropriations Bill.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3, Chapter 1119 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3, Chapter 1119

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain defendants who commit certain sexual offenses.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4, Chapter 210 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4, Chapter 210

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 8, Chapter 211 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 8, Chapter 211

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to prohibiting certain private transfer fees and the preservation of private real property rights; providing penalties.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 9, Chapter 1120 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 9, Chapter 1120

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to student success-based funding for and reporting regarding public institutions of higher education.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 14, Chapter 212 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 14, Chapter 212

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of a person receiving certain forms of remuneration.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 25, Chapter 679 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 25, Chapter 679

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the carrying of certain weapons in a watercraft.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 27, Chapter 464 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 27, Chapter 464

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the payment of fines and costs by defendants who are unable to pay the fines and costs in misdemeanor cases.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 34, Chapter 214 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 34, Chapter 214

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to including in the public high school curriculum instruction in methods of paying for postsecondary education and training.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 35, Chapter 465 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 35, Chapter 465

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to extending a local behavioral health interventional pilot project.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 42, Chapter 680 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 42, Chapter 680

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the duty imposed on the operator of a motor vehicle that strikes a structure adjecent to a highway.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 51, Chapter 937 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 51, Chapter 937

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to energy efficiency standards for certain buildings and to high-performance design, construction, and renovation standards for certain buildings and facilities of institutions of higher education.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 90, Chapter 1121 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 90, Chapter 1121

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the issuance and suspension of a hardship driver's license.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 91, Chapter 215 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 91, Chapter 215

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction for certain municipalities.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History