Government Documents

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT IN THE NEWS:

Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvement with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)  [Volume 1]

Investigators from the Defense Department's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office has released its 63-page report that debunks claims of secret military programs on extraterrestrial technology.   AARO reviewed all official U.S. government (USG) investigatory efforts since 1945 and determine that there was "no evidence that any USG investigation, academic-sponsored research, or official review panel has confirmed that any sighting of a UAP represented extraterrestrial technology."

RELATED DOCUMENTS:

Evaluation of the DoD’s Actions Regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena  (Unclassified Summary of Report No. DODIG-2023-109) U.S. Dept. of Defense,  Office of the Attorney General, August 15, 2023

Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency, Hearing ...  U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Subcommittee on National Security, The Border, and Foreign Affairs, July 26, 2023.

Records Related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) at the National Archives (Research by Topics) U.S. National Archives [website]

 

March is Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month!  First designated in 1980 by former President Jimmy Carter, this now month-long celebration is a time to honor the history of the Women’s Rights Movement and to recognize the many diverse experiences of women in America.  This year’s theme is Women Who Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion, chosen as a way to highlight those both past and present who have long been “committed to embracing everyone and excluding no one in our common quest for freedom and opportunity.” 

The Women’s Rights Movement was a social and political movement that aimed to lessen the gap between men and women in America, and while the U.S. has come a long way since its conception, people are still fighting for more equal rights for all Americans.  Namely, contemporary activists are further advocating for issues like reproductive rights, racial justice, equal pay, and so much more.  Consequently, Women’s History Month remains a holiday to honor those who have come before and continue after.

We invite you now to browse some of our department’s resources and commemorative display as we celebrate Women’s History Month 2024!  The display can be found at Marx Library on 2nd Floor South and includes a pamphlet and 7-page bibliography for additional information.

 

Additional Related Resources from the Government Documents Dept. of Marx Library

Gov Docs: Dorothea Lange

Gov Docs: Rosa Parks

Gov Docs: Military History -- Women

Topics Guides:  Women in the Military

Women's History Month Speech Resources:  Fact Sheet (CRS R45125)

 

Topics in the News -- Some recent reports from the Congressional Research Service:

Can the President “Close the Border”? Relevant Laws and Considerations  (2/29/24)

ESEA: Charter Schools Program  (2/29/24)

Overview of Public and Private School Choice Options  (2/29/24)

U.S. Arms Sales and Human Rights: Legislative Basis and Frequently Asked Questions  (2/29/24)

House Office of Congressional Ethics: History, Authority, and Procedures  (2/28/24)

Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress  (2/27/24)

The Clery Act and Postsecondary Institutions: Requirements and Enforcement  (2/27/24)

Federal Actions to Address Offensive or Derogatory Geographical Names  (2/26/24)

Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea: Issues for Congress  (2/26/24)

Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations  (2/23/24)

Presidential Authority to Suspend Entry of Aliens Under 8 U.S.C. § 1182(f)   (2/21/24)

The Gender Earnings Gap  (2/21/24)

China Primer: Illicit Fentanyl and China’s Role  (2/20/24)

Nickels and Dimes: History and Current Status  (2/202/24)

State Social Media Laws at the Supreme Court  (2/20/24)

Recent Developments in the Rights of Private Individuals to Enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act  (2/20/24)

Iraq: Attacks and U.S. Strikes Reopen Discussion of U.S. Military Presence  (2/16/24)

The Impeachment Process in the Senate  (2/15/24)

Russia’s War on Ukraine: U.S. Policy and the Role of Congress  (2/15/24)

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): A Primer  (2/12/24)

Gun Control: Straw Purchase and Gun Trafficking Provisions in P.L. 117-159  (2/9/24)

Hypersonic Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress  (2/9/24)

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA): Overview and the U.S. Funding Pause  (2/9/24)

U.S. Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen Raise War Powers Issues  (2/9/24)

Artemis: NASA’s Program to Return Humans to the Moon  (2/8/24)

Global Trends in Democracy and Authoritarianism: Challenges to Press Freedom  (2/7/24)

Israel and Hamas Conflict In Brief: Overview, U.S. Policy, and Options for Congress  (2/6/24)

Gun Control: Juvenile Record Checks for 18- to 21-Year-Olds  (2/5/24)

U.S. Periods of War and Dates of Recent Conflicts  (2/5/24)

War Crimes: A Primer  (2/2/24)