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Aereo and FilmOn X: Internet Television Streaming and Copyright Law

Description: This report begins with a discussion of the technology used by Aereo and FilmOn X that permit subscribers to watch live broadcast television as well as already-aired programming. It then examines the public performance right in the Copyright Act and discusses the interpretation of the transmit clause and public performance right by the courts in the Aereo and FilmOn cases. The report concludes with a brief overview of future litigation by these parties and related legislative proposals in the 1… more
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: Lanza, Emily M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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China-U.S. Trade Issues

Description: This report discusses the U.S.-China economic relationship and China's rapid expansion as a global economic market, both with respect to the current global economic crisis. It also examines major U.S.-China trade issues and related legislation.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: Morrison, Wayne M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Computer Matching Act: OMB and Selected Agencies Need to Ensure Consistent Implementation

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is responsible for developing guidelines and providing assistance to agencies on implementing the Computer Matching Act, while agencies have a variety of implementation responsibilities. Agency responsibilities include (1) developing computer matching agreements (CMA) containing specific elements for each proposed matching program and notifying Congress, OMB, an… more
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Department of Homeland Security: Ammunition Purchases Have Declined since 2009

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) annual ammunition purchases have declined since fiscal year 2009 and are comparable in number to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) ammunition purchases. In fiscal year 2013, DHS purchased 84 million rounds of ammunition, which is less than DHS's ammunition purchases over the past 5 fiscal years, as shown in the figure below. DHS component officials said the de… more
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Health Care for Rural Veterans: The Example of Federally Qualified Health Centers

Description: This report discusses considerations that may arise during possible attempts to increase collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and describes policy levers Congress might use to encourage VA-FQHC collaboration. These approaches might also be employed to encourage collaboration between the VA and other types of facilities that may serve rural veterans.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: Heisler, Elayne J.; Panangala, Sidath Viranga & Bagalman, Erin
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2013 Appropriations

Description: This report discusses federal government funding for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, which provides funding for the planning, design, construction, alteration, and improvement of facilities used by active and reserve military components worldwide.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: Else, Daniel H.; Scott, Christine & Panangala, Sidath Viranga
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Military Funeral Honors and Military Cemeteries: Frequently Asked Questions

Description: This report provides answers to frequently asked questions about military funeral honors and military cemeteries, including information on the eligibility criteria, required components of the honor detail, and the funeral ceremony. It also cites legislation that mandates that the Department of Defense (DOD) make military funeral honors available to every eligible veteran upon request.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: Torreon, Barbara Salazar
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Myra Crownover reads proclamation to A Cappella Choir, 1]

Description: Photograph of Texas Rep. Myra Crownover reading a proclamation honoring the history of the University of North Texas A Cappella Choir, which celebrated its 75th season in 2013-14. Crownover is standing in front of James Scott, Dean of the College of Music, and smiling.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Myra Crownover reads proclamation to A Cappella Choir, 2]

Description: Photograph of Texas Rep. Myra Crownover reading a proclamation honoring the history of the University of North Texas A Cappella Choir, which celebrated its 75th season in 2013-14. Crownover is standing in front of James Scott, Dean of the College of Music, and reading from the manila folder in her hands.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Myra Crownover reads proclamation to A Cappella Choir, 3]

Description: Photograph of Texas Rep. Myra Crownover reading a proclamation honoring the history of the University of North Texas A Cappella Choir, which celebrated its 75th season in 2013-14. James Scott, Dean of the College of Music, and members of the choir are watching as Crownover reads from the manila folder in her hands.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Myra Crownover reads proclamation to A Cappella Choir, 4]

Description: Photograph of Texas Rep. Myra Crownover reading a proclamation honoring the history of the University of North Texas A Cappella Choir, which celebrated its 75th season in 2013-14. Crownover is reading from the manila folder in her hands.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Myra Crownover reads proclamation to A Cappella Choir, 5]

Description: Photograph of Texas Rep. Myra Crownover reading a proclamation honoring the history of the University of North Texas A Cappella Choir, which celebrated its 75th season in 2013-14. Crownover is reading from the manila folder in her hands.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Myra Crownover shakes hands with Jerry McCoy]

Description: Photograph of Texas Rep. Myra Crownover (right) shaking hands with Jerry McCoy (2nd from right) after reading a proclamation honoring the history of the University of North Texas A Cappella Choir, which celebrated its 75th season in 2013-14. Henry Gibbons (left) and James Scott (2nd from left) are standing behind them.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Myra Crownover with College of Music faculty and the A Cappella Choir]

Description: Photograph of Texas Rep. Myra Crownover posing with University of North Texas College of Music faculty members and the A Cappella Choir, which celebrated its 75th season in 2013-14. Crownover (2nd from left) and faculty members James Scott (left), Jerry McCoy (2nd right), and Henry Gibbons (right) are standing in front of the choir.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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