In 1865, Heinrich Portscheller emigrated to Mexico from his native Germany, perhaps motivated by a desire to avoid compulsory military service in the Austro-Pru

Borderlands: they stretch across national boundaries, and they create a unique space that extends beyond the international boundary. They extend north and south

Considers H.R. 8080, to conclude agreement between U.S. and Mexico for joint construction of the Amistad International Storage Dam on the Rio Grande River.

Considers S. 2633 and H.R. 12547, to amend Foreign Service Act to reduce to 10 the number of classes of Foreign Service Staff Officers. Includes data on Foreign