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[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0123]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "There are about 40 students representing 10 Latin-American countries enrolled at the University of Oklahoma, most in petroleum engineering school. Visiting with Gov. Murray are, from left, Jorge Tresierra, Peru; Senora Amparo de Vascas, Venezuela; Jose Caballero, Bolivia; Dr. Stephen Scatori, OU Spanish professor; and Jaime Lopez, Columbia."
Date: April 13, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress (open access)

Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress

Over the past two decades, the Latin America and Caribbean region has made enormous strides in terms of political and economic development. Legislative and oversight attention to Latin America and the Caribbean in the 109th Congress has focused on continued counternarcotics efforts; trade issues; challenges to democracy, especially in Venezuela; efforts to bring political stability and ameliorate poverty in Haiti; efforts to foster political change in Cuba; and cooperation on migration and border security, especially with Mexico. This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on the role of Congress and congressional concerns.
Date: September 13, 2006
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.; Cook, Colleen W.; Hornbeck, J. F.; Ribando, Clare M.; Taft-Morales, Maureen; Veillette, Connie et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress (open access)

Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress

Over the past two decades, the Latin America and Caribbean region has made enormous strides in terms of political and economic development. Legislative and oversight attention to Latin America and the Caribbean in the 109th Congress has focused on continued counternarcotics efforts; trade issues; challenges to democracy, especially in Venezuela; efforts to bring political stability and ameliorate poverty in Haiti; efforts to foster political change in Cuba; and cooperation on migration and border security, especially with Mexico. This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on the role of Congress and congressional concerns.
Date: January 13, 2005
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.; Hornbeck, J. F.; Ribando, Clare; Sek, Lenore; Storrs, K. Larry; Taft-Morales, Maureen et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Three Blind Men and the Elephant (open access)

Three Blind Men and the Elephant

Just like the blind men in the popular story of perceiving the elephant, the three major constituencies participating in the energy debate have greatly different perceptions of the problem. The constituency that is worried about climate change believes the energy problem is caused by profligate use of fossil fuel that has dramatically changed our atmosphere. The energy security group sees dangerous reliance on foreign sources of oil increasingly held by countries hostile to the US. The economic vitality group sees high energy prices and their effect on the economy and our life-style. Just like the blind men, each of the three constituencies perceives a different problem. And just as with the blind men, while each perspective is right as a piece of the elephant, it takes all the perspectives together to actually solve the problem. Environmentalists focus on solutions responding to the scientific consensus that greenhouse gases are creating rapid climate change. The tipping point has come: it is now a consensus position among scientists the global warming is being affected by anthropogenic activity to 90% certainty according to the last IPCC report. Although they still struggle with the prediction of how much global temperatures will rise if we do …
Date: February 13, 2007
Creator: Long, J S
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress (open access)

Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress

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Date: September 13, 2006
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.; Hornbeck, J. F.; Cook, Colleen W.; Ribando, Clare; Taft-Morales, Maureen; Veillette, Connie et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress (open access)

Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress

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Date: January 13, 2005
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.; Hornbeck, J. F.; Ribando, Clare; Sek, Lenore; Storrs, K. Larry; Taft-Morales, Maureen et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Colombia: Issues for Congress (open access)

Colombia: Issues for Congress

This report provides an overview of recent political developments in Colombia, including the administration of President Uribe (2002-2010), continuing into the election of President Juan Manuel Santos. It discusses the political issues including Colombia's longstanding conflict with internal armed groups and ongoing challenges such as human rights, demobilization and displacement, drug trends, and Colombia's regional relations.
Date: November 13, 2009
Creator: Beittel, June S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Caribbean Basin Initiative (open access)

Caribbean Basin Initiative

On August 5, 1983, President Reagan signed Public Law 98-67, which provides duty-free entry into the United States for certain Caribbean exports and allows U.S. business people to take tax deductions for the expense of attending conventions in the Caribbean region.
Date: April 13, 1983
Creator: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chinese Representation in the United Nations (open access)

Chinese Representation in the United Nations

This paper provides facts and explanations on China's place in the United Nations as it was at the time of this report's creation.
Date: October 13, 1971
Creator: Browne, Marjorie Ann
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Byron Republican. (Byron, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 3, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, February 13, 1903 (open access)

Byron Republican. (Byron, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 3, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, February 13, 1903

Weekly newspaper from Byron, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 13, 1903
Creator: Keller, Charlie A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cuba: Issues for the 111th Congress (open access)

Cuba: Issues for the 111th Congress

This report discusses the current political conditions of Cuba, as well as its relationship with the United States. In particular, the report focuses on U.S. policy regarding Cuba, including various economic sanctions, human rights issues, and foreign aid appropriations.
Date: January 13, 2010
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts (open access)

U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts

This report discusses the U.S. trade deficit in light of the 2008 global financial crisis, with emphasis on international trade and U.S. trade policy, most recent developments in trade of goods and service, trade forecasts for the future, and how issues such as the U.S. trade deficit and international trade, particularly with China, are commonly perceived.
Date: July 13, 2010
Creator: Nanto, Dick K. & Donnelly, J. Michael
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
El Paso Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 26, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 13, 1906 (open access)

El Paso Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 26, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 13, 1906

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 13, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts (open access)

U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts

This report discusses the U.S. trade deficit in light of the 2008 global financial crisis, with emphasis on international trade and U.S. trade policy, most recent developments in trade of goods and service, trade forecasts for the future, and how issues such as the U.S. trade deficit and international trade, particularly with China, are commonly perceived.
Date: May 13, 2011
Creator: Nanto, Dick K. & Donnelly, J. Michael
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues (open access)

Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues

This report describes the Keystone XL pipeline proposal and the process required for federal approval. It summarizes key arguments for and against the pipeline put forth by the pipeline's developers, federal agencies, environmental groups, and other stakeholders. The report discusses potential consistency challenges faced by the State Department in reviewing the pipeline application given its recent prior approvals of similar pipeline projects. Finally, the report reviews the constitutional basis for the State Department's authority to issue a Presidential Permit, and opponents' possible challenges to this authority.
Date: March 13, 2012
Creator: Parfomak, Paul W.; Nerurkar, Neelesh; Luther, Linda & Vann, Adam
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Trafficking in Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean (open access)

Trafficking in Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean

This report looks at instances of trafficking in persons (TIP) in Latin America. It looks at current legislation in the U.S. to combat this problem.
Date: July 13, 2010
Creator: Ribando Seelke, Clare
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts (open access)

U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts

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Date: May 13, 2011
Creator: Nanto, Dick K. & Donnelly, J. Michael
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Okemah Daily Leader (Okemah, Okla.), Vol. 31, No. 294, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 13, 1957 (open access)

Okemah Daily Leader (Okemah, Okla.), Vol. 31, No. 294, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 13, 1957

Daily newspaper from Okemah, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 13, 1957
Creator: Strong, Jack W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Carwile Journal. (Carwile, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, February 13, 1903 (open access)

The Carwile Journal. (Carwile, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, February 13, 1903

Weekly newspaper from Carwile, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 13, 1903
Creator: Brewer, C. M. & Bentley, Ray G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 180, Ed. 1, Thursday, February 13, 1896 (open access)

The Daily Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 180, Ed. 1, Thursday, February 13, 1896

Daily (except Sunday) newspaper from Brownsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 13, 1896
Creator: Wheeler, Jesse O.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Daily Post (Houston, Tex.), Vol. XVIIITH YEAR, No. 253, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 13, 1902 (open access)

The Houston Daily Post (Houston, Tex.), Vol. XVIIITH YEAR, No. 253, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 13, 1902

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 13, 1902
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 91, No. 230, Ed. 1 Monday, September 13, 1982 (open access)

The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 91, No. 230, Ed. 1 Monday, September 13, 1982

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 13, 1982
Creator: Drew, Charles C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ecuador: In Brief (open access)

Ecuador: In Brief

This report discusses Ecuador's political and governmental structure (including the 2017 elections), economy, and their relationship with the U.S.
Date: February 13, 2018
Creator: Beittel, June S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues (open access)

Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues

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Date: September 13, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library