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A Shift in the International Security Environment: Potential Implications for Defense--Issues for Congress

Description: This report discusses the security environment of the world, how it has changed since the Cold War, and implications of the security environment for defense. The report also discusses issues for Congress concerning potential reassessment of U.S. defense.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Military Commission Challenges-Al Bahlul and Al-Nashiri

Description: This report discusses the Supreme Court's rejection of cases submitted by two detainees at Guantanamo Bay (Ali Hamza Ahmad Suliman al Bahlul & Abd Al-Rahim Hussein Al-Nashiri) challenging the current military commission system under the Military Commissions Act (MCA). It discusses the merits of the cases, the various legal proceedings regarding them, and case law related to the issue.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Taylor Force Act: Palestinian Terrorism-Related Payments and U.S. Aid

Description: This report discusses possible legislation (the Taylor Force Act) that would affect U.S. aid payments to the Palestinian Authority. It provides background on the concerns that money might go toward payments to families accused of terrorism by Israel, as well as a discussion of proposed bills.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: Zanotti, Jim & Sharp, Jeremy M.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Suing Subway: When Does a Class Action Settlement Benefit Only the Lawyers

Description: This report explores the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit's "Subway" ruling which rejected a proposed settlement of a class-action suit brought against Subway for falsely advertising the length of their sandwiches; the settlement required them to inspect sandwich lengths and pay the plaintiff's attorney fees, but it only benefited the lawyers and not consumers. The report discusses the case's broader significance to class action litigation, tort reform, and consumer rights.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: Lewis, Kevin M.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7, Monthly Meeting Agenda, August 12, 2017

Description: Agenda for the August 12, 2017 TXSSAR meeting. Agenda items include a members report, along with all of the known upcoming events for the year. They also discussed the awards that will be given out by the chapter, and updates to document storage.
Date: August 12, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
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[TXSSAR Arlington members John Anderson and John Pinkerton]

Description: Photograph of TXSSAR Arlington chapter member John H. Pinkerton (right) receiving a medal and a certificate from chapter president John Anderson during one of the TXSSAR chapter meetings. Pinkerton and Anderson are seen standing side by side as their picture is taken with Pinkerton displaying the award he has received. The certificate reads, "The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. John H. Pinkerton has been awarded the Military Service Medal."
Date: August 12, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
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[TXSSAR Arlington members John Anderson and Ron Carter]

Description: Photograph of TXSSAR Arlington chapter member Ronald "Ron" Keith Carter (right) receiving a certificate from chapter president John Anderson during one of the TXSSAR chapter meetings. Carter and Anderson are seen standing side by side as their picture is taken with Carter displaying the award he has received. The certificate reads, "The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Ronald Keith Carter has been presented the Five-Year Membership Award."
Date: August 12, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR Arlington members Tom Dodson and John Anderson]

Description: Photograph of TXSSAR Arlington chapter member Tom Dodson (left) receiving a certificate from chapter president John Anderson during one of the TXSSAR chapter meetings. Dodson and Anderson are seen standing side by side as their picture is taken with Dodson displaying the award he has received. The certificate reads, "The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Tom Dodson has been awarded the Certificate of Appreciation."
Date: August 12, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR Arlington member Tom Dodson]

Description: Photograph of TXSSAR Arlington chapter member Tom Dodson seen giving a presentation titled "The Historic Bankhead Highway" on a projector during one of the TXSSAR chapter meetings.
Date: August 12, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
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[TXSSAR Arlington chapter during Massing of Colors]

Description: Photograph of the TXSSAR Arlington chapter members dressed in their colonial American revolution attire during the Massing of Colors in Fort Worth. The Massing of the Colors is a patriotic ceremony held to rededicate our faith in the United States, and to present our support to the National Colors and the Servicemen and Servicewomen those Colors represent.
Date: November 12, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR Arlington Compatriot Gary Stephen Faletti]

Description: Photograph of TXSSAR Arlington chapter compatriot Gary Stephen Faletti receiving a medal and a certificate from chapter president John Anderson during one of the TXSSAR chapter meetings. Faltetti and Anderson are seen standing side by side as their picture is taken with Faletti displaying the award he has received. The certificate reads, "The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Robert E. Burt Boy Scount Volunteer Award presented to Compatriot Gary Stephen Faletti. Upon nomi… more
Date: August 12, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR Arlington members John Anderson and Roger E. Wehr]

Description: Photograph of TXSSAR Arlington chapter member Roger E. Wehr (right) receiving a medal and a certificate from chapter president John Anderson during one of the TXSSAR chapter meetings. Wehr and Anderson are seen standing side by side as their picture is taken with Wehr displaying the award he has received. The certificate reads, "The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Roger E. Wehr has been presented the Five-Year Membership Award."
Date: August 12, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Description: This report provides introductory information on key components of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), ranging from floodplain mapping to the standard flood insurance forms. This report will be updated as significant revisions are made to the NFIP through legislation or administrative action.
Date: September 12, 2017
Creator: Horn, Diane P. & Brown, Jared T.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Role in the World: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report presents background information and issues for Congress on the overarching U.S. foreign policy issue of the U.S. role in the world. Certain statements and actions from the Trump Administration have led to uncertainty about the Administration's intentions regarding the future U.S. role, and have intensified an ongoing debate among foreign policy specialists, strategists, policymakers, and the public about what that role should be.
Date: July 12, 2017
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald & Moodie, Michael
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Australia

Description: This report discusses Australia's strategic alliance with the United States and their economic ties with China and ways these two interests may conflict. Relations between the U.S. and Australia and recent tensions between U.S. President Trump and Australian President Turnbull are also discussed.
Date: May 12, 2017
Creator: Vaughn, Bruce
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Growing Gap in Life Expectancy by Income: Recent Evidence and Implications for the Social Security Retirement Age

Description: This report provides a brief overview of the concept of life expectancy, how it is measured, and how it has changed over time in the United States. While life expectancy may be studied in a variety of contexts, this report focuses on the link between life expectancy and socioeconomic status (SES), as measured by lifetime income. In particular, this report synthesizes recent research on the life expectancy gap by income and the relationship between this gap and Social Security benefits. Finally,… more
Date: May 12, 2017
Creator: Isaacs, Katelin P. & Choudhury, Sharmila
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Social Security: The Trust Funds

Description: This report covers how the Social Security program is financed and how the Social Security trust funds work. It will be updated annually to reflect current projections of the financial status of the Social Security trust funds.
Date: September 12, 2017
Creator: Morton, William R. & Liou, Wayne
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief

Description: This report discusses the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program which is made up of four agencies (FEMA, The National Science Foundation, USGS, and National Institute of Standards and Technology) who are responsible for monitoring, reporting, and studying earthquakes and increasing resiliency to earthquakes through means such as stronger infrastructure, early warning systems, and recovery plans.
Date: October 12, 2017
Creator: Folger, Peter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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CRISPR Gene Editing Research in Embryos Generates Scientific and Ethics Debate

Description: This report discusses the results of a recent experiment on the use of gene modification for decreasing the chance of children having hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which was done through the use of CRISPR to modify the genes of human embryos at a private facility. Restrictions on the use of public funds for such studies, a brief explanation of the science, and ethical concerns are discussed.
Date: September 12, 2017
Creator: Sargent, John F., Jr.; Sarata, Amanda K. & Johnson, Judith A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Social Security: What Would Happen if the Trust Funds Ran Out?

Description: This report explains what the Social Security trust funds are and how they work. It describes the historical operations of the trust funds and the Social Security trustees' projections of future operations. It explains what could happen if Congress allowed the trust funds to run out. It also analyzes two scenarios that assume Congress waits until the moment of insolvency to act, showing the magnitude of benefit cuts or tax increases needed and how such changes would affect beneficiaries.
Date: September 12, 2017
Creator: Morton, William R. & Liou, Wayne
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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