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Presidential Tenure: A History and Examination of the President's Term of Office

Description: This report summarizes the ongoing debate on presidential tenure, mainly concerning proposed amendments for a six-year presidential term. In addition, the author presents arguments both for and against a six-year presidential term.
Date: December 31, 1974
Creator: Dwyer, Paul
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medicare, CHAMPUS and CHAMPVA: A Brief Comparison of the Major Provisions

Description: This report is a comparison of three major Federal health programs: Medicare, the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) and the Civilian Health and Medical Program-Veterans Administration (CHAMPVA).
Date: December 27, 1974
Creator: Nemesnyik, Ilona
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Equal Rights Amendment: Selected Floor Debate and Votes

Description: This report provides a summary of the final floor debate on the Equal Rights Amendment and on suggested amendments to the ERA. The proposed amendments outline some of the objections to the ERA, and the summary of the debate can provide some information on legislative intent.
Date: December 21, 1974
Creator: Holcomb, Morrigene
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Cost Growth in Weapon Programs

Description: This report describes how the high cost of weapons in recent years has seriously tested the country's ability to provide arms in sufficient quantities to meet defense requirements.
Date: December 16, 1974
Creator: Cooper, Bert H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Juvenile Crime Statistics

Description: This report provides statistic on juvenile crime rates in 1973 and some surrounding years.
Date: December 11, 1974
Creator: Moore, Charlotte
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The World Food Conference: Implications for Congressional Action

Description: This report discusses the World Food Conference held in Rome, Italy in November 1974 which was organized by the UN to address food shortages, international hunger relief, and improved food production methods. Major recommendation of the conference and possible Congressional action related to these recommendations are discussed.
Date: December 8, 1974
Creator: Sherman, Harvey R.
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Veterans' Preference in the Federal Civil Service

Description: This report discusses the veterans' preference system within the Federal government.
Date: December 6, 1974
Creator: Nemesnyik, Ilona
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Freshman Legislator: Selected Articles

Description: This report provides a selection of articles that provide guidance to freshman legislators on how to conduct business in Congress.
Date: December 4, 1974
Creator: Oleszek, Walter J. & Yacker, Marc
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Qualification of Minor and New Political Parties and Independent Candidates for a Place on the General Election Ballot: A Compilation of State Laws and an Introductory Analysis of Selected Court Decisions

Description: This report provides a listing of state laws governing the placing of independent candidates and candidates from minor or new political parties onto the ballot as well as discussing court decisions related to the subject.
Date: December 3, 1974
Creator: Thorton, Robert; Glass, Stuart; Yadlosky, Elizabeth; Durbin, Thomas M. & Ripy, Thomas B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Rural Housing: Needs, Credit Availability, and Federal Programs

Description: This report summarizes needs and conditions of rural housing in America, as well as the availability of housing credit availability in rural areas and federal programs for rural housing. Some figures and statistics on housing credit availability and federal rural housing programs are provided. The report also analyzes the performance of federal programs for rural housing during the 1974 fiscal year.
Date: December 1974
Creator: Schussheim, Morton J.; Kay, Joshua M. & Wellons, Richard L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Effect of Inflation on the Low Income Consumer

Description: This report outlines the impact of inflation on low income individuals in the United States.
Date: November 20, 1974
Creator: Useem, Howard
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Glossary of International Finance

Description: This report provides a glossary of terms used in the field of international finance.
Date: November 19, 1974
Creator: Crain, Ben
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Key Facts on Alcohol and Alcoholism

Description: This report provides statistics and facts about the drinking of alcohol and alcoholism.
Date: November 11, 1974
Creator: Ebeler, Jack
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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