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The article focuses on the National Statuary Hall Collection, located in the U.S. Capitol, comprising 100 statues provided by individual states to honor historically renowned or distinguished individuals. Topics discussed include the establishment of the collection, design and placement guidelines for statues, and legislative proposals to expand the collection by allowing more statues per state or including contributions from the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

The article discusses report of U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) on the statehood process and political status of United States territories. Topics include proposals to admit new states to the union; requirement of congressional approval via a statutory change for changed in territorial political status including statehood admission; and Puerto Rico statehood proposals.

Describes the political conditions in Puerto Rico, an island territory of the United States. Election of Sila Maria Calderon as the first female chief executive of Puerto Rico in the November 2000 elections; Major political parties; Pro-statehood administration during the term of Governor Pedro Rosello.

Discusses the history of Puerto Rico, an island territory of the United States. Earliest inhabitants; Description of the culture of the coastal Indians observed by the first Spanish settlers in the territory; Description of the social conditions in the island during the 1930s.

The article offers information on other definitions of the Arctic under the Arctic Research and Policy Act (ARPA) of 1984. Among the key factors considered in defining the coverage of the Arctic region includes the average temperature, the northern tree line, and the permafrost on land. The article also mentions the definition of the Arctic based on climate-related factors due to climate change.

Describes the government organization in Puerto Rico, an island territory of the United States. Type of government; Number of elected members in the Senate and Legislative Assembly; Members of the executive branch of the government.

Discusses various aspects of government in Puerto Rico, an island territory of the United States. Territorial democracy; Number of ministers appointed in the governor's cabinet; Ratification of the constitution of Puerto Rico on March 3, 1952; Number of members in the Senate and Legislative Assembly which consists the legislative branch of the government.

The U.S. military is building up forces on the U.S. territory of Guam to maintain deterrence and warfighting capabilities for possible responses to crises and disasters, counter-terrorism, and contingencies in support of South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, or elsewhere in Asia. Guam's role has increased with plans to withdraw some U.S. forces from Japan and South Korea. The purpose of this CRS Report is to discuss developments and issues in Guam's defense build-up in terms of policy considerations, rather than detailed budgetary issues. This CRS Report will be updated as warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The participants in a CRS Seminar on U.S. relations with Pacific Island states and territories came to consensus on several areas..They are that the U.S. Government bears greatest responsibility for the three U.S. territories (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)), and for the three self-governing states in free association with the United States (the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau). Current issues center on Guam's seeking change in its political status, immigration flows affecting Guam and CNMI, and future funding for U.S. programs in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Seminar participants explained that congressional and other U.S. policymakers have deliberated over Guam's status and immigration issues, and will take up soon the future funding for RMI and FSM, but no final decisions appear imminent. U.S. Government interest in other Pacific Island states and territories is not always matched by resources. Issues center on how best to channel limited U.S. Government resources to promote a positive U.S. image while supporting regional peace, development and political pluralism. Seminar participants highlighted the difficulties in achieving good results for U.S. policy in an atmosphere of constrained U.S. Government funding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents information about Puerto Rico, an island territory of the United States. Population; Ethnic groups; Religion; Life expectancy for the total population of the territory.

The article offers information on the Arctic Research and Policy Act (ARPA) of 1984, defining the Arctic as territories at the north of the Arctic Circle and formed by the Porcupine, Yukon, and Kuskokwim River in Alaska.

The article provides information on other issues and legislation pertaining to immigration law. An overview of the U.S. territories as included in the definition of "United States" for federal immigration law is presented. The resolution of the status for certain long-term foreign residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands who are unable to acquire permanent status under the federal system is discussed. An overview of the Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa Program is also included.

The article discusses the referendum of Puerto Rico to be an American state. It says that the statehood of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, are being voted by its residents on a non-binding referendum to become the newest U.S. state. It adds that the referendum poses two questions, one is with the satisfaction of Puerto Ricans with their status in the U.S. commonwealth, and their preferred alternative status.

The article focuses on the competing claims of China, Taiwan and Japan for sovereignty over Senkaku Islands. China notes that its Ming Dynasty regarded the islands as part of its maritime territory and placed them on maps and documents of regions covered by the coastal defenses of the dynasty. It is said that the Qing Dynasty gave Taiwan jurisdiction over the islands. It adds that Japan believes that there is no territorial dispute as it had claimed the islands since January 1895.

An introduction to various reports published within the issue is presented which discuss the obligations of the U.S. under its treaty with Japan as the latter claims territory over the disputed Senkaku Islands.

Presents a list of the principal government officials of Puerto Rico, an island territory of the United States, as of 2001 under the administration of Governor Sila Maria Calderon. Commissioner Anibal Acevedo-Vila, non-voting delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives; State Secretary Ferdinand Mercado; Justice Secretary Annabelle Rodriguez.

The article provides brief information on a provision concerning the federal governments funding for Medicaid programs, to other U.S. states and territories, with details including its yearly allotments, funding distribution and state medicaid distribution.

The article focuses on the treaty obligations of the U.S. associated with the dispute over Senkaku Islands. It notes that while the U.S. does not take sides in territorial disputes, it has been the policy of the country that Security Treaty with Japan includes the islands at issue. Article 5 of the treaty requires the U.S. to provide protection to the territories of Japan. It adds that Japan is likely to expect that the U.S. honor its obligations stated under their treaty.