Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK New Plastics Molding Plant in Durant, Oklahoma Boosts Indian Employment 1964-06-30 1964-06-30 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_47_57_0000, Box, 47, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870106 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Commerce Business--United States.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims 1 Page The United States Department of the Interior announced the establishment of a $500,000 plastics molding plant in Durant, Oklahoma, which will provide jobs for around 100 Indian men and women. This initiative is part of a larger effort to improve the economic situation of American Indians, with 40 other plants already providing employment for 1,500 Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs played a key role in facilitating the establishment of the plastics plant in Durant, working with local organizations and government agencies. Production at the new installation is set to begin in June, with plans to increase the workforce as output grows. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Hidden Ownership of Tsa-La-Gi Inn 1975-07-31 1975-07-31 Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_14_0000, Box, 30, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0031 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0031_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874299 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0031.pdf correspondence Commerce; Native Americans Business--United States.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Older people--Medical care--United States Cherokee Nation 1 Page The trust led by Keeler, not the Cherokee tribe, owns Tsa-La-Gi Inn in Tahlequah. The trust was created to cut costs in construction through tax credits. Keeler signed the deed as principal chief and used the money for investments after per capita payments to tribal members. The trust, Jelanuno, also holds the property of the Cherokee Nation Historical Society and controls the Tsa-La-Gi Theater. The tribe and the public generally believe the tribe owns the properties, but legal documents show otherwise. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Addressing Concerns About Patent Law Reform: H.R. 400 and the 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act 1997-01-01 1997-01-01 Armey, Richard K., 1940- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 105th (1997-1999) Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000, Box 35, Folder 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/1 CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0068 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0068_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873786 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0068.pdf correspondence Commerce Business--United States. 2 Pages In this text, Dick Armey discusses the issues plaguing the patent system in the United States, such as bureaucratic red tape and "submarine" patents. He introduces H.R. 400, the 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act, which aims to address these problems by converting the Patent and Trademark Office into an independent government corporation, deterring invention promoters, and requiring patent applications to be published 18 months after filing. The bill also provides protections for inventors, such as the right to royalties from the publication date and the opportunity to delay publication. Armey expresses his concern for protecting inventors and small entities, as well as maintaining America's competitiveness in international markets. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Legislative Updates on Patent Law Reform and Federal Judges' Pay Raise 1997-01-01 1997-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 105th (1997-1999) Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000, Box 35, Folder 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/1 CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0069 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0069_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873787 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0069.pdf correspondence Commerce Business--United States. 2 Pages The first text discusses H.R. 400, a bill introduced by Representative Howard Coble to reform patent law. The bill aims to improve the efficiency of the Patent and Trademark Office, modernize patent laws, prevent abuse of the patent system, and protect inventors. The document also mentions an amendment exempting small businesses, universities, and independent inventors from certain requirements, which the writer opposes. The second text mentions H.R. 875, a bill introduced by Representative Henry Hyde to provide for a pay raise and COLA for federal judges. The writer appreciates the support and will keep the sender's thoughts in mind as the bill progresses. Text