401(K) Plans: Improved Regulation Could Better Protect Participants from Conflicts of Interest (open access)

401(K) Plans: Improved Regulation Could Better Protect Participants from Conflicts of Interest

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Recent volatility in financial markets highlights the need for prudent investment decisions if 401(k) plans are to provide an adequate source of retirement income. While plan sponsors and participants may receive help in assessing their investment choices, concerns have been raised about the impartiality of the advice provided. GAO was asked to describe circumstances where service providers may have conflicts of interest in providing assistance related to the selection of investment options for (1) plan sponsors and (2) plan participants, and (3) steps the Department of Labor (Labor) has taken to address conflicts of interest related to the selection of investment options."
Date: January 28, 2011
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The 2010 Oil Spill: Criminal Liability Under Wildlife Laws (open access)

The 2010 Oil Spill: Criminal Liability Under Wildlife Laws

In April 2010 an explosion occurred on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, reportedly killing 11 people, and, according to federal experts, causing the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Millions of barrels of oil are believed to have leaked into the Gulf of Mexico. As the oil spreads, the implications for harm to wildlife grow. The United States has many laws that protect wildlife from harm. This report discusses three: the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Date: June 28, 2010
Creator: Alexander, Kristina
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
2012 Annual Report: Opportunities to Reduce Duplication, Overlap and Fragmentation, Achieve Savings, and Enhance Revenue (open access)

2012 Annual Report: Opportunities to Reduce Duplication, Overlap and Fragmentation, Achieve Savings, and Enhance Revenue

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins ""
Date: February 28, 2012
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House BIll 11, Chapter 145 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House BIll 11, Chapter 145

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to reports filed with the comptroller regarding certain alcoholic beverage sales; providing a penalty.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 205, Chapter 146 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 205, Chapter 146

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the imposition by certain municipalities and municipal transit departments of the local sales and use tax in certain federal military installations.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 328, Chapter 147 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 328, Chapter 147

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to information provided to a person applying for a state tax permit or license.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 734, Chapter 148 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 734, Chapter 148

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 965, Chapter 149 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 965, Chapter 149

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to continuing education requirements for persons holding licenses issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1064, Chapter 150 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1064, Chapter 150

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to exempting certain customers from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1254, Chapter 151 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1254, Chapter 151

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to consideration of the consolidation of school district employment of peace officers and security personnel in certain counties.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1450, Chapter 153 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1450, Chapter 153

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1789, Chapter 154 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1789, Chapter 154

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the payment of state funds directly to an entity that conducts a primary election under contract in certain counties.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1889, Chapter 155 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1889, Chapter 155

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Mesquite.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1901, Chapter 156 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1901, Chapter 156

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the applicability of provisions concerning bond approval by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to certain water entities.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1936, Chapter 157 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1936, Chapter 157

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to importation and shipment of alcoholic beverages for personal consumption.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1952, Chapter 158 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1952, Chapter 158

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to alcoholic beverage seller-servers and to seller training programs.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1953, Chapter 159 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1953, Chapter 159

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to notice by sign of an alcoholic beverage permit or license application.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2002, Chapter 160 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2002, Chapter 160

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the county ethics commission for certain counties.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2067, Chapter 161 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2067, Chapter 161

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering by individuals engaged in the evaluation of oil and gas resources.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2468, Chapter 164 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2468, Chapter 164

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to providing a patron of a pay-to-park or valet parking service with certain information; providing a civil penalty.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2503, Chapter 162 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2503, Chapter 162

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to certain foreign corporations and partnerships.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2831, Chapter 163 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2831, Chapter 163

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to maximizing federal funding of extended unemployment benefits.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2936, Chapter 165 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2936, Chapter 165

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the administration of district courts in Bexar County.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 26 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 26

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate congratulating the Midland High School Bulldogs football team on its success during the 2010 season.
Date: January 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History