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[Flyer: UNT Disability Series Spring '15]

Description: A flyer for the UNT Disability Series Spring 2015 sponsored by the Multicultural Center and Department of Disability & Addiction Rehabilitation, held by UNT Special Collections. The flyer is dark purple in color, with the title at the top of it. The letters "dis" in "disability series" are in a white outline and the rest of the letters are light blue in color. The words/numbers Spring 15 are also in white. Under the title is small white text with information on the Multicultural and Disability … more
Date: January 6, 2015
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Flyer: UNT Diversity Series]

Description: A flyer for the UNT Diversity Series by the Multicultural Center/Office of Disability, held by UNT Special Collections. The flyer is green, with the top containing the name of the flyer with the words in white, the words "UNT Diversity Series" in big, bold letters. This is separated from the rest of the flyer with a white line. Under that the flyer contains five sections with information on the Diversity Series events: Green Zone Training, Mental Health Myths Facts & Figures, Assistive Technolo… more
Date: January 6, 2015
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC): Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report discusses issues surrounding the funding for development of Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC). A potential issue for Congress is the Marines' new MPC/ACV acquisition strategy and its associated challenges and risks.
Date: January 6, 2015
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Annette Becker and Janelle McCabe mounting an evening dress]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection graduate area assistant and UNT College of Visual Arts and Design art history masters student Annette Becker and TFC collections assistant Janelle McCabe work on mounting a Charles James evening dress in front of a photo backdrop as part of TFC collection digitization in a workspace in Welch Street Complex 1.
Date: February 6, 2015
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Description: This report provides the answers to 14 frequently asked questions regarding the current restrictions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations; certain amendments thereto proposed, but not enacted, in the 113th Congress; and the relationship between the prohibitions upon contracting with inverted domestic corporations and other provisions of law that restrict dealings with "foreign" contractors.
Date: February 6, 2015
Creator: Manuel, Kate M. & Lunder, Erika K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues

Description: This report provides an overview of the rationale for the Prompt Global Strike (PGS) mission and the possible deployment of conventional warheads on long-range ballistic missiles or boost-glide systems in support of this mission. It also reviews the Air Force and Navy efforts to develop these systems, summarizes Congressional reaction to these proposals, and provides a more detailed account of the issues raised by these concepts and programs.
Date: February 6, 2015
Creator: Woolf, Amy F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF): Program Overview and Issues

Description: This report discusses the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996, which authorized a drinking water state revolving loan fund (DWSRF) program. It includes an overview of funding, allotments and set-asides, drinking water infrastructure needs, program issues, and legislative activity.
Date: February 6, 2015
Creator: Tiemann, Mary
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Farm Safety Net Programs: Background and Issues

Description: This report discusses several programs operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that supplement the income of farmers and ranchers in times of low farm prices and natural disasters. Federal crop insurance, farm programs, and disaster assistance are collectively called the farm safety net.
Date: February 6, 2015
Creator: Shields, Dennis A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Global Climate Change Initiative (GCCI): Budget Authority and Request, FY2010-FY2016

Description: This report serves as a brief overview of the Global Climate Change Initiative (GCCI) and its structure, intents, and funding history. The GCCI aims to integrate climate change considerations into U.S. foreign assistance through a range of bilateral, multilateral, and private sector mechanisms to promote sustainable and climate-resilient societies, foster low-carbon economic growth, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and land degradation.
Date: February 6, 2015
Creator: Lattanzio, Richard K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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