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Prevalence of Mental Illness in the United States: Data Sources and Estimates

Description: This report briefly describes the methodology and results of three large surveys (funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) that provide national prevalence estimates of diagnosable mental illness: the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A), and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The report then presents prevalence estimates of any mental illness and serious… more
Date: February 28, 2014
Creator: Bagalman, Erin & Napili, Angela
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The Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report looks at the history and current need for a Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. Potential issues for Congress include the role of the GCV and the need for the program in a downsized Army that will likely have fewer heavy brigade combat teams (HBCTs).
Date: February 28, 2014
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Spectrum Policy in the Age of Broadband: Issues for Congress

Description: This report discusses some of the commercial and federal radio frequency spectrum policy changes required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. It also summarizes new policy directions for spectrum management under consideration in the 112th Congress, such as the encouragement of new technologies that use spectrum more efficiently.
Date: May 28, 2013
Creator: Moore, Linda K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressional Member Organizations: Their Purpose and Activities, History, and Formation

Description: This report examines the purpose and activities of Committee on House Administration as congressional Member organizations (CMO) and the reasons Members form them. It also identifies and describes seven CMO types, and it provides an overview of the historical development of informal Member organizations since the first Congress, focusing on their regulation in the House by the Committee on House Oversight/Committee on House Administration, the rise and fall of legislative service organizations … more
Date: August 28, 2013
Creator: Dilger, Robert Jay & Gerrity, Jessica C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Emergency Relief for Disaster Damaged Roads and Transit Systems: In Brief

Description: This report describes Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) assistance for the repair and reconstruction of highways and bridges damaged by disasters (such as Hurricane Sandy in 2012) or catastrophic failures (such as the collapse of the Skagit River Bridge in 2013). It begins with a brief discussion of the legislative origins of federal assistance and then addresses eligibility issues and program operation.
Date: January 28, 2014
Creator: Kirk, Robert S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Social Security Reform: Current Issues and Legislation

Description: Report that looks at the Social Security debate, Social Security future projections, and public opinion on Social Security reform. It also looks at past reform measures, from the 109th-112th Congress, none of which received congressional action.
Date: November 28, 2012
Creator: Nuschler, Dawn
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Obama Administration's Proposal to Establish a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation

Description: Report that discusses the proposed creation of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), which would help accelerate innovation and support manufacturing technology commercialization. It includes an overview of the topic as well as discussion on the Administration's proposal, preliminary activities, legislative status, and issues for consideration.
Date: August 28, 2012
Creator: Sargent, John F., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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BRAC Early Bird August 20, 2005

Description: Collection of BRAC related news articles and clippings. Produced for Commission staff review.
Date: August 28, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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BRAC Early Bird August 6, 2005

Description: Collection of BRAC related news articles and clippings. Produced for Commission staff review.
Date: August 28, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/27/2005 to Chairman Principi and all Commissioners from Michael Styles

Description: Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/27/2005 to Chairman Principi and all Commissioners from Michael Styles, National President of FMA urging the BRAC Commission to keep certain military facilities operational under the pending round of the BRAC process.
Date: July 28, 2005
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/26/2005 to Chairman Principi from Representatives Mike Rogers, Bill Shuster, Don Sherwood, Sanford Bishop, Paul Kanjorski, and Spencer Bachus

Description: Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/26/2005 to Chairman Principi from Representatives Mike Rogers, Bill Shuster, Don Sherwood, Sanford Bishop, Paul Kanjorski, and Spencer Bachus urging the BRAC Commission to approve the Secretary of Defense’s recommendations concerning military depots.
Date: July 28, 2005
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Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/26/2005 to Chairman Principi and all Commissioners from Professor Elisabeth Pate-Cornell, and Ann Petersen

Description: Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/26/2005 to Chairman Principi and all Commissioners from Professor Elisabeth Pate-Cornell, Chair Naval Postgraduate School Board of Advisors, and Ann Petersen, Chair Air University Board of Visitors offering some insights and information on the outcome of the BRAC meeting on 07/1/2005 as it affects NPS and AFIT.
Date: July 28, 2005
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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