Monthly Archives: December 2009
Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee yesterday, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Jacob Lew made important points about the civilian components of the war in Afghanistan. For truly sustainable progress, our troop increase must be matched by a stronger civilian effort and additional foreign assistance. We are working with OMB to [...]
House and Senate negotiators met on Tuesday, December 8th, to finalize the details of a $446.8 billion FY10 Omnibus Appropriations measure, which would complete the FY10 International Affairs Budget. The measure includes the $48.76 billion FY10 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. When combined with the $1.9 billion in international food aid in the Agriculture bill, [...]
“Something We All Can Agree On” By Richard Stearns and James. A. Bell Huffington Post: December 07, 2009 Though it may not seem natural that one of the largest international charities and the world’s leading aerospace firm would join together on an issue of such critical public importance, World Vision and The Boeing Company are [...]
“There’s Bipartisan Support for Boost in Foreign Aid Budget” By Reps. Gerry Connolly and Aaron Schock Roll Call; December 7, 2009 Among the many myths that exist about the federal budget, perhaps none is greater than the widespread belief that more than 10 percent of the federal budget is spent on foreign aid. The reality, [...]
Today, a record-breaking 247 Members of Congress – 189 Representatives and a solid majority of 58 Senators – signed a bipartisan letter to President Barack Obama expressing their support for a robust FY11 International Affairs Budget. This is an extraordinary statement of support for the smart power agenda, the International Affairs Budget, and – ultimately [...]
USAID Administrator nominee, Dr. Rajiv Shah, was unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today after testifying last Tuesday, December 1st. It’s anticipated the full Senate will vote on his confirmation before Congress recesses for the Christmas holiday. During his hearing, Shah provided his views on the need for a strong USAID and the [...]
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to a sold-out house last night of more than 1,000 development community leaders, business executives, faith-based organizers and foreign policymakers. The event underscored the depth of commitment to U.S. global engagement emanating from a wide range of supporters as the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) came together to honor [...]
Strong Bipartisan Support Exists for Smart Power, Civilian-Led Tools and the U.S. International Affairs Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was honored by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) tonight for her exemplary leadership in support of America’s smart power, civilian-led tools of development and diplomacy and a robust U.S. International [...]
