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DOD Animal Research: Improvements Needed in Quality of Biomedical Research Database

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined several issues related to the Department of Defense's (DOD) administration of its animal research programs, focusing on: (1) the extent to which DOD's research using animals addresses validated military objectives, does not unnecessarily duplicate work done elsewhere, and incorporates methods to reduce, replace, and refine the use of animals; and (2) problems w… more
Date: December 14, 1998
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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IRS Systems Security: Although Significant Improvements Made, Tax Processing Operations and Data Still at Serious Risk

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) progress in correcting serious computer security weaknesses at five IRS facilities, focusing on: (1) additional security weaknesses identified at the five facilities and at an IRS facility not included in GAO's previous report; and (2) steps IRS has taken or plans to take to implement a service-wide computer security managem… more
Date: December 14, 1998
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Food Stamp Program: Information on Employment and Training Activities

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on: (1) the number of able-bodied adults without dependents who are receiving food stamp benefits, the number who are required to meet the work requirements, and the number who are exempted from the requirements; (2) the number of able-bodied adults without dependents participating in qualifying employment and training or Workfare programs; and (3) … more
Date: December 14, 1998
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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One Million Personal Bankruptcies a Year: Economic Implications and Policy Options

Description: This report examines various explanations for the rapid rise in personal bankruptcy filings in the United States since 1980, the economic significance of the phenomenon, and policy options. This discussion and analysis provide a background for consideration of legislation before the 105th Congress ( H.R. 3150 and S. 1301), which proposes to reform the consumer bankruptcy process.
Date: May 14, 1998
Creator: Jickling, Mark
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Oral History Interview with Leroy Whitaker, April 14, 1998

Description: Interview with Dr. Leroy Whitaker, attorney and chemist, about his experiences as an undergraduate and master's student in the Chemistry Department at North Texas State College, 1948-52.
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Date: April 14, 1998
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E.; Schafer, Rollin E. & Whitaker, Leroy, 1929-2021
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Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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V-Chip and TV Ratings: Helping Parents Supervise Their Children's Television Viewing

Description: To assist parents in supervising the television viewing habits of their children, Congress included a provision in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-104) that television sets with screens 13 inches or larger sold in the United States be equipped with a "V-chip" to screen out objectionable programming. A V-chip is a computer chip that can detect program rating information that is transmitted with the television signal (broadcast or cable) and block the display of programs designated a… more
Date: April 14, 1998
Creator: Smith, Marcia S.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Russian Missile Technology and Nuclear Reactor Transfers to Iran

Description: This report discusses the U.S. response to the Russian Government potentially violating the Missile Technology Control Regime. The report details the accusations made against Russia, and the progression of Iran's nuclear power program. It also highlights the connection these allegations have with respect to U.S. policy and the sanctions that were introduced by the U.S. Congress as a result.
Date: December 14, 1998
Creator: Goldman, Stuart D.; Katzman, Kenneth; Shuey, Robert D. & Behrens, Carl E.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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