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[Executive Summary of A Proposal for the Establishment of a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University]

Description: Executive summary of a proposal for the establishment of a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University, including a purpose, rationale and need, a description of the Texas Academy, personnel, organizational structure, management, budget summary, and expected outcomes.
Date: April 23, 1987
Creator: Miller, James R.
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Food Safety: FDA Has Begun to Take Action to Address Weaknesses in Food Safety Research, but Gaps Remain

Description: Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The United States faces challenges to ensuring food safety. First, imported food makes up a substantial and growing portion of the U.S. food supply, with 60 percent of fresh fruits and vegetables and 80 percent of seafood coming from across our borders. In recent years, there has been an increase in reported outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with both domestic and imported produce. Second, we are… more
Date: April 23, 2010
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Department of Housing and Urban Development: Lack of Accountability for Computer Equipment Leaves These Assets Vulnerable to Loss or Misappropriation

Description: Correspondence issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "In testimony in October 2002 and in a report issued in April 2003 we raised concerns about the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) accountability for computers and computer-related equipment bought with government purchase cards. Our review identified a large volume of computers and computer-related purchases for which HUD did not have adequate supporting documentation. In addition, HUD acknowle… more
Date: April 23, 2004
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment: Service Contract Management Is Improving, but Challenges Remain

Description: Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program provides services such as vocational counseling and job training to assist veterans with service-connected disabilities obtain and maintain suitable employment and achieve maximum independence in daily living. In fiscal year 2006, the VR&E program obligated about $702 million and served about 89,000 veterans.… more
Date: April 23, 2007
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Postal Service: Subcommittee Questions Concerning Year 2000 Challenges Facing the Service

Description: Correspondence issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the challenges facing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) in addressing the year 2000 problem."
Date: April 23, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Voters with Disabilities: Challenges to Voting Accessibility

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Compared to 2000, the proportion of polling places in 2008 without potential impediments increased and almost all polling places had an accessible voting system as states and localities made various efforts to help facilitate accessible voting. In 2008, based upon GAO's survey of polling places, GAO estimated that 27 percent of polling places had no potential impediments in the path from the parking to the vo… more
Date: April 23, 2013
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Office of Management and Budget's Acquisition Workforce Development Strategic Plan for Civilian Agencies

Description: Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The President acknowledged that many federal contracting arrangements do not serve the needs of the federal government or the interests of the American taxpayer in a March 2009 memorandum. Among many of the issues discussed, the memorandum states that the government needs to ensure that it has the workforce needed to carry out robust and thorough management and oversight of contracts to achieve programma… more
Date: April 23, 2010
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Social Security Administration: Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled; Substantial Gainful Activity Amounts

Description: Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed the Social Security Administration's (SSA) new rule on Old-age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Social Security Income for the aged, blind, and disabled. GAO noted that: (1) the rule would revise the monthly earnings guidelines for determining when earnings demonstrate the ability to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA); (2)… more
Date: April 23, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medicaid: Transitional Coverage Can Help Families Move From Welfare to Work

Description: Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Welfare reform significantly changed federal policy for low-income families with children and established a five-year lifetime limit on cash assistance. Welfare reform also extended transitional Medicaid assistance through 2001. States have implemented various initiatives to help families move from cash assistance to the workforce, including some enhancements to transitional Medicaid. These initiatives likely helped… more
Date: April 23, 2002
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Human Capital: Major Human Capital Challenges at SEC and Key Trade Agencies

Description: Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "In addition to protecting investors and the integrity of the securities market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), along with the Department of Commerce, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and the Department of Agriculture, monitors and enforces the nation's trade agreements. Markets have become more complex, global, and technology-driven. At the same time SEC's workload is growing at a r… more
Date: April 23, 2002
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Conditions in Iraq Are Conducive to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "This testimony discusses some of the systemic conditions in Iraq that contribute to the fraud, waste, or abuse of U.S.-provided funds. Since 2003, DOD has reported total costs of about $257.5 billion for military operations in Iraq; these have increased from about $38.8 billion in fiscal year 2003 to about $83.4 billion in fiscal year 2006. The largest increase has been in operation and maintenance expenses, … more
Date: April 23, 2007
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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National Transportation Safety Board: Progress Made in Management Practices, Investigation Priorities, Training Center Use, and Information Security, But These Areas Continue to Need Improvement

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) plays a vital role in advancing transportation safety by investigating accidents, determining their causes, issuing safety recommendations, and conducting safety studies. To support its mission, NTSB's training center provides training to NTSB investigators and others. It is important that NTSB use its resources efficiently to carry out its mission. In 2006, GAO… more
Date: April 23, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Abstinence Education: Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Among the efforts of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies, the agency provides funding to states and organizations that offer abstinence-until-marriage education. GAO was asked to testify on the oversight of federally funded abstinence-until-marriage education programs. This testimony is primarily based on Abstine… more
Date: April 23, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Small Business Administration

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Hispanics are the fastest-growing segment of the civilian labor force, which is defined as those 16 and older (including federal workers) who are employed or looking for work and are not in the military or institutionalized. In August 2006, GAO reported on factors affecting Hispanic representation in the federal workforce and efforts being taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Offic… more
Date: April 23, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites: Acquisition Has Increased Costs, Reduced Capabilities, and Delayed Schedules

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with the aid of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), plans to procure the next generation of geostationary operational environmental satellites, called the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R series (GOES-R). GOES-R is to replace the current series of satellites, which will likely begin to… more
Date: April 23, 2009
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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D.C. Family Court: Operations and Case Management Have Improved, but Critical Issues Remain

Description: Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The Family Court, established by the D.C. Family Court Act of 2001, was created in part to transition the former Family Division of the D.C. Superior Court into a court solely dedicated to matters concerning children and families. The act required the transfer of abuse and neglect cases by October 2003 and the implementation of case management practices to expedite their resolution in accordance with timeframes esta… more
Date: April 23, 2004
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Records: Agencies Face Challenges in Managing E-Mail

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Federal agencies are increasingly using electronic mail (e-mail) for essential communication. In doing so, they are potentially creating messages that have the status of federal records, which must be managed and preserved in accordance with the Federal Records Act. To carry out the records management responsibilities established in the act, agencies are to follow implementing regulations that include specifi… more
Date: April 23, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Recovery Act: As Initial Implementation Unfolds in States and Localities, Continued Attention to Accountability Issues Is Essential

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "This testimony discusses GAO's work examining the uses and planning by selected states and localities for funds made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The Recovery Act is estimated to cost about $787 billion over the next several years, of which about $280 billion will be administered through states and localities. Funds made available under the Recovery Act are b… more
Date: April 23, 2009
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Phil Johnson Press Release - April 23, 1984]

Description: Press release announcing items that will be on display at the Community Center Gay Research Library. It specifically mentions the Lambda symbol acquired from the Gay Activists Alliance in New York.
Date: April 23, 1984
Creator: Johnson, Phil
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Press release: President Bush signs hate crimes law]

Description: Press release celebrating the signing of the Federal Hate Crimes Statistics Act by President George Bush and the attendance of gays and lesbians at the signing event.
Date: April 23, 1990
Creator: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (U.S.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Interview with Paula Sibilia]

Description: This transcript is the record of an interview with Paula Sibilia about how technology affects her work as part of a lecture series, "Women Art Technology." During the interview, Sibilia discusses her research into how technological body modifications affect the cultural, social, and philosophical aspects of the human body. The transcript includes a brief introduction with a biography of Sibilia and general information about the lecture series and the specific interview. A list of 'Suggested … more
Date: April 23, 2008
Creator: Kidd, Allison & Westrup, Sarah
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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