El Paso Public Library

Have you visited the Government Documents Section of your library lately?  Stop by and see the wide range of information provided by the Federal Government.  Many items can be checked out with your library card!

November 2009

Visit your Main Library and take a break reading the latest government publications on our Armed Forces, congressional effectiveness and health care reform for the elderly. 
Stop in today! 
Close Air Support and the Battle for the Khe Sanh
  This study documents the U.S. Marine Corps ground troops and how close air support helped in the Battle for the Khe Sanh.
Honor and Fidelity: The 65th Infantry in Korea 1950-1953
  This study reviews the performance of the 65th Infantry in the Korean War.
Press On! Selected Works of General Donn A. Starry
  These 2 volumes are selected works of General Starry to include some of his speeches and letters written on the premise that they would constitute a rich source of inspiration and intellectual stimulation of great potential value to current and future Army leaders.
Alternatives for Modernizing U.S. Fighter Forces
  This study examines the capabilities and cost of the fighter forces under the Department of Defense 2009 budget plan.
Continuity of Congress in the Wake of a Catastrophic Attack
  This hearing discusses whether our current Congressional system is sufficient to ensure that necessary governing functions continue in a manner that is both constitutional and effective.
Health Care Reform in an Aging America
  This hearing discusses long term care for the elderly through Medicare and Medicaid.
Status of the 2010 Census Operations
  This hearing discusses the preparations for conducting the 2010 Census.
The Effect of the Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy on State and Local Governments
  This hearing discusses the non-bank related failures and how to prevent it from happening again.
The information above is being provided by the El Paso Public Library- Government Documents Department.  This list was compiled by Beth Patterson.  For more information about government documents at our libraries, please call Government Documents at 915-543-5497
 
 November 12, 2009