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World Trade Organization (WTO): Issues in the Debate on Continued U.S. Participation (open access)

World Trade Organization (WTO): Issues in the Debate on Continued U.S. Participation

Following World War II, the United States led efforts to establish an open and nondiscriminatory trading system with the expressed goal of raising the economic well-being of all countries and bolstering world peace. These efforts culminated in the creation of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1948, a provisional agreement on tariffs and trade rules that governed world trade for 47 years. The World Trade Organization (WTO) succeeded the GATT in 1995 and today serves as a permanent body that administers the rules and agreements negotiated and signed by 153 participating parties, as well as a forum for dispute settlement and negotiations. The purpose of this report is to analyze some of the main issues in any debate on U.S. participation in the WTO and to address some of the criticisms leveled at the organization. Academic studies indicate that the United States benefits from broad reductions in trade barriers worldwide, but some workers and industries might not share in those gains. Decisions in the WTO are made by member governments, which determine their negotiating positions, file dispute challenges, and implement their decisions. However, some argue that smaller countries are left out of decision-making and that governments tend …
Date: June 16, 2010
Creator: Ahearn, Raymond J. & Fergusson, Ian F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The 2010 Oil Spill: Criminal Liability Under Wildlife Laws (open access)

The 2010 Oil Spill: Criminal Liability Under Wildlife Laws

In April 2010 an explosion occurred on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, reportedly killing 11 people, and, according to federal experts, causing the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Millions of barrels of oil are believed to have leaked into the Gulf of Mexico. As the oil spreads, the implications for harm to wildlife grow. The United States has many laws that protect wildlife from harm. This report discusses three: the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Date: June 28, 2010
Creator: Alexander, Kristina
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The 2010 Oil Spill: The Minerals Management Service (MMS) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (open access)

The 2010 Oil Spill: The Minerals Management Service (MMS) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

This report will review environmental procedures after an exploratory oil well in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, killing 11 people and causing an oil spill.
Date: June 4, 2010
Creator: Alexander, Kristina
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
State of the Climate in 2009 (open access)

State of the Climate in 2009

This report describes observations of precipitation, temperature, and other climatology metrics from different global regions.
Date: June 2010
Creator: Andt, D. S.; Baringer, M. O.; Johnson, M. R.; Alexander, L. V.; Diamond, H. J.; Fogt, R. L. et al.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oklahoma Firefighter (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 27, No. 5, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 (open access)

Oklahoma Firefighter (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 27, No. 5, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Monthly periodical from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma published by and for members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association that includes news and information along with advertising.
Date: June 1, 2010
Creator: Bain, Chris
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trade Law: An Introduction to Selected International Agreements and U.S. Laws (open access)

Trade Law: An Introduction to Selected International Agreements and U.S. Laws

This report is an introductory overview of the legal framework governing trade-related measures. The agreements and laws selected for discussion are those most commonly implicated by U.S. trade interests, but there are U.S. trade obligations beyond those reviewed in this report.
Date: June 29, 2010
Creator: Barbour, Emily C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Landsat and the Data Continuity Mission (open access)

Landsat and the Data Continuity Mission

This report discusses the U.S. Landsat Mission, which has collected remotely sensed imagery of the Earth's surface for more than 35 years. The two satellites currently in orbit are operating beyond their designed life and may fail at any time. Most Landsat data is used by federal agencies. Efforts to commercialize Landsat operations have not been successful. This report discusses issues facing Congress regarding funding for new Landsat satellites.
Date: June 7, 2010
Creator: Behrens, Carl E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs (open access)

FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs

This report discusses the $64 billion in requested supplemental appropriations for FY2010, which includes $2.8 billion for Haiti earthquake-related reconstruction and foreign aid and $243 million for activities related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and more.
Date: June 11, 2010
Creator: Belasco, Amy; Else, Daniel H.; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Margesson, Rhoda; Nakamura, Kennon H. & Taft-Morales, Maureen
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs (open access)

FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs

This report discusses the $64 billion in requested supplemental appropriations for FY2010, which includes $2.8 billion for Haiti earthquake-related reconstruction and foreign aid and $243 million for activities related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and more.
Date: June 30, 2010
Creator: Belasco, Amy; Else, Daniel H.; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Margesson, Rhoda; Nakamura, Kennon H. & Taft-Morales, Maureen
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs (open access)

FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs

This report discusses the $64 billion in requested supplemental appropriations for FY2010, which includes $2.8 billion for Haiti earthquake-related reconstruction and foreign aid and $243 million for activities related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and more.
Date: June 8, 2010
Creator: Belasco, Amy; Else, Daniel H.; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Margesson, Rhoda; Nakamura, Kennon H. & Taft-Morales, Maureen
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
CRS Issue Statement on NATO (open access)

CRS Issue Statement on NATO

This report discusses NATO-Russia relations deteriorated in 2008 as Russia vocally opposed U.S. and alliance proposals to strengthen relations with Georgia and Ukraine and as ties in the NATO-Russia Council were suspended in the wake of the Russia-Georgia Conflict.
Date: June 24, 2010
Creator: Belkin, Paul
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress (open access)

Intelligence Issues for Congress

This report discusses the efforts currently underway to improve coordination and encourage better analysis amongst the various agencies within the U.S. Intelligence Community, especially with regard to the ongoing and prominent issue of international terrorism. In particular, this report addresses the false intelligence regarding Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and the current efforts in Iraq and Iran in general.
Date: June 11, 2010
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress (open access)

Intelligence Issues for Congress

This report gives an overview of current intelligence issues of interest to the 112th Congress. It includes background and analysis including most recent development, ongoing Congressional concerns, specific issues for the 112th Congress, and a summary of related legislation from the 109th through the 112th Congresses.
Date: June 1, 2010
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Reform After Five Years: The Role of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) (open access)

Intelligence Reform After Five Years: The Role of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI)

This report discusses the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458) that was the most significant legislation affecting the U.S. intelligence community since the National Security Act of 1947.
Date: June 22, 2010
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Acquisition: Issues for Congress (open access)

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Acquisition: Issues for Congress

This report discusses Congressional issues regarding Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, which are integral components of both national policymaking and military operations, including counterterrorism operations. ISR systems are costly and complicated, and the relationships among organizations responsible for designing and operating these systems are equally complicated.
Date: June 15, 2010
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Comedy Night at the Muse] (open access)

[Flyer: Comedy Night at the Muse]

Flyer advertising a comedy performance produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 4-5, 2010 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.
Date: June 2010
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Youth/Young Adult Explosion and Roundup] (open access)

[Flyer: Youth/Young Adult Explosion and Roundup]

Flyer advertising a youth performance produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 20, 2010 at the First Baptist Church at Hamilton Park.
Date: June 2010
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Michael: the Musical] (open access)

[Program: Michael: the Musical]

Program for the musical "Michael," which was written and directed by Curtis King and produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 25-26, 2010 at the Naomi Bruton Theater.
Date: June 2010
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Wine, Watermelon, the Word] (open access)

[Program: Wine, Watermelon, the Word]

Program for a poetry and jazz performance event produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 18-19, 2010 at the Naomi Bruton Theater.
Date: June 2010
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Youth-Young Adult Explosion and Roundup] (open access)

[Program: Youth-Young Adult Explosion and Roundup]

Program for a youth performance event produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters from June 3-19, 2010 at the First Baptist Church at Hamilton Park.
Date: June 2010
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations (open access)

Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ruled by the Al Saud family since its founding in 1932, wields significant political and economic influence as the birthplace of the Islamic faith and by virtue of its large energy reserves. This report provides background information about Saudi Arabia and analyzes current issues in U.S.-Saudi relations.
Date: June 14, 2010
Creator: Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Guest Artist Recital: 2010-06-18 - International Double Bass Solo Competition Second Round Recital Concert 1

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Double bass solo competition second round recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.
Date: June 18, 2010
Creator: Bradetich Foundation
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Guest Artist Recital: 2010-06-18 - International Double Bass Solo Competition Second Round Recital Concert 2

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Double bass solo competition second round recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.
Date: June 18, 2010
Creator: Bradetich Foundation
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Guest Artist Recital: 2010-06-20 - International Double Bass Solo Competition Final Round Concertos

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Double bass solo competition held at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.
Date: June 20, 2010
Creator: Bradetich Foundation
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library