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  • Smuggled narcotics are sometimes found embedded in concrete items such as these. (Jane Morse/State Dept.)
    State’s Johnson’s Remarks on Combating Transnational Crime

    Strong law enforcement institutions, rooted in democratic principles and protective of human rights, are vital to preventing a wide array of transnational threats to the Western hemisphere, from drugs to other forms of organized criminal activity to terrorism. The U.S. relies on a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global assistance programs to strengthen the law enforcement capacity of its partners.

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Trade Trivia

  • Trade Trivia

    Chemicals accounted for 34.7 percent of U.S. industrial exports to Colombia in 2005, totaling $1.35 billion. Colombian tariffs averaged 7.8 percent in 2005, and reached as high as 20 percent. For chemical products, 82 percent of U.S. industrial exports will receive duty-free treatment immediately on implementation of the U.S.-Colombia trade pact. Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration

  • The Candidates' Stories

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    The Candidates' Stories

    Unique experiences have helped prepare candidates in the U.S. presidential race.

  • Elbert Ransom

    Podcast

    Elbert Ransom

    Civil rights activist Elbert Ransom discusses race relations and the U.S. presidential election.

  • Media Making Change

    eJournal USA

    Media Making Change

    New media technologies enable average citizens to access broad networks of information and people.

  • The Olympic Experience

    eJournal USA

    The Olympic Experience

    Athletes, trainers and journalists share their memories of the Olympic experience.

  • Space Exploration

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    Space Exploration

    The United States, often with partner nations, is exploring the solar system.

  • Arts in America

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    Arts in America

    U.S. cities reflect cultural diversity, artistic ingenuity