Frivolous Tax Arguments

Each year the Internal Revenue Service issues a detailed publication, The Truth About Frivolous Tax Arguments, which describes and responds to some of the common frivolous arguments made by individuals and groups who oppose compliance with the federal tax laws. The first section groups these arguments under five general categories, with variations within each category. Each . . .Continue reading Frivolous Tax Arguments

Fifth Anniversary of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake

From Progress Toward Rebuilding Haiti’s Health System: On January 12, 2010, the world looked on as Haiti struggled with the aftermath of the massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed over 200,000, left millions in need of urgent medical attention, and devastated an already weak national infrastructure.  More than 2,000,000 people became displaced when their homes . . .Continue reading Fifth Anniversary of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake

Hispanic Americans in Congress

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) a display in the Government Documents Collection highlights a book from the House of Representatives.  Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-2012 profiles Hispanic members of Congress, incorporating their government service with the history of United States expansion. Since 1899 at least one Hispanic American has . . .Continue reading Hispanic Americans in Congress

Government Document Deselection

The Library is assessing our U.S. Government Documents collection. This collection consists primarily of documents we have received as a participant in the Federal Depository Library Program. These resources cover a broad range of subjects and include publications from agencies such as the State Department, Congress and the Department of the Interior.  U.S. Government Document . . .Continue reading Government Document Deselection

A Pyramid in D.C.

A Pyramid in D.C.

A recently received government document,Civic Art: a Centennial History of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, is on display in the government documents collection on the main floor of the James B. Duke Library.  The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is a presidentially appointed body of seven well-qualified judges of the fine arts who review . . .Continue reading A Pyramid in D.C.

Shutdown Affects Libraries

This post was adapted from Drexel Universities News The shutdown of the United States Federal Government on October 1st has immediate implications for core information sources and services. Compiled below is a  round up of the status of core federal government information providers. Good sources of general information about the shutdown are www.USA.gov and Office of Personnel Management . . .Continue reading Shutdown Affects Libraries