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Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine-U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

Description: This report provides an overview and policy analysis of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in the Philippines and the recently announced Philippine-U.S. program of military cooperation against it. It examines the origins and operations of Abu Sayyaf, the efforts of the Philippine government and military to eliminate it, and the implications of a greater U.S. military role in attempts to suppress it. The report will be updated periodically.
Date: January 25, 2002
Creator: Niksch, Larry A.
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APEC - Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation: Free Trade and Other Issues

Description: As a result of an initiative by Australia in 1989, the United States joined with eleven other Asia/Pacific nations in creating APEC, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation organization. This report discusses the annual Ministerial Meeting of APEC in Seattle, held from November 17 - 19, 1993.
Date: November 10, 1993
Creator: Nanto, Dick K.
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APEC and Free Trade in the Asia Pacific

Description: This report discusses the summit held by President Bill Clinton and other leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on November 19, 1995. The report discusses the primary reason for the summit, an Action Agenda intended to lead to free and open trade and investment among its members. The report also discusses how APEC countries were divided on certain issues going into this summit.
Date: November 14, 1995
Creator: Nanto, Dick K.
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The Republic of the Philippines: Background and U.S. Relations

Description: This report discusses key issues in U.S.-Philippine relations and developments in Philippine politics, economics, society, and foreign relations. Global terrorism concerns have brought the United States and the Republic of the Philippines (RP) closer together, but they also have produced some bilateral tensions and highlighted weaknesses in Philippine economic, political, and military institutions. The RP faces terrorist threats through alleged cooperation among three groups — Jeremiah Islamiah… more
Date: January 10, 2006
Creator: Lum, Thomas & Niksch, Larry A.
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Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments

Description: The United States military has been building up forces on the U.S. territory of Guam to increase deterrence and power projection for possible responses to crises and disasters, counter-terrorism, and contingencies in support of South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, or elsewhere in Asia. But the defense buildup on Guam is moderate. China has concerns about the defense buildup. Guam's role has increased with plans to withdraw some U.S. forces from Japan and South Korea. This report describ… more
Date: May 22, 2009
Creator: Kan, Shirley A. & Niksch, Larry A.
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Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress

Description: Asian Pacific Americans have served in both houses of Congress representing California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Oregon, Virginia, American Samoa, and Guam. They have served in leadership positions, including committee and subcommittee chairmanships. This report presents information on Senators, Representatives, and Delegates, including party affiliations, length and dates of service, and committee assignments.
Date: February 1, 2010
Creator: Tong, Lorraine H.
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United States Earthquakes, 1937

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1937. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1937
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United States Earthquakes, 1938

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1938. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1938
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United States Earthquakes 1940

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1940. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1940
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United States Earthquakes 1941

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1941. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1941
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United States Earthquakes, 1943

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1943. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1943
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United States Earthquakes, 1944

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1944. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1944
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United States Earthquakes, 1933

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1933. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1933
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United States Earthquakes, 1934

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1934. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1934
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United States Earthquakes, 1935

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1935. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1935
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United States Earthquakes, 1936

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1936. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1936
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United States Earthquakes, 1928

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1928. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1930
Creator: Heck, N. H. & Bodle, R. R.
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United States Earthquakes, 1929

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1929. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1931
Creator: Heck, N. H. & Bodle, R. R.
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United States Earthquakes, 1930

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1930. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1932
Creator: Neumann, Frank & Bodle, R. R.
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United States Earthquakes, 1931

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1931. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1932
Creator: Neumann, Frank
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United States Earthquakes, 1932

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1932. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1932
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United States Earthquakes 1942

Description: Report discussing earthquake activity in the United States during 1942. The report is broken down by regions and has sections for specific earthquakes.
Date: 1942
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The Republic of the Philippines and U.S. Interests

Description: The United States and the Republic of the Philippines maintain close ties stemming from the U.S. colonial period, the bilateral security alliance, extensive military cooperation, and common strategic and economic interests. Although the United States closed its military bases in the Philippines in 1992, the two treaty allies have continued joint military activities related to counterterrorism and maritime security. This report looks at the U.S. foreign policy towards the Philippines.
Date: April 5, 2012
Creator: Lum, Thomas
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