Monthly Archives: February 2011
“Don’t Cut International Affairs Spending” by Admiral James Loy, USCG (Ret.) Defense News, February 28, 2011 When I entered the military years ago, the world was a very different place. Our enemies were more defined and consisted of states that wished to do us harm. Today we face different foes, and our complex and interconnected [...]
Although an imminent government shutdown looks less likely with a potential two-week Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government on the table, it remains crunch time as the current CR expires this Friday. Secretaries Clinton and Gates will testify on the Hill this week, and the USGLC will bring retired Generals and Admirals to Capitol [...]
Among last week’s debates about cutting the budget, there was also news about next steps for efforts to balance our civilian and military resources and authorities to better face today’s global challenges. Testifying before both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Secretary of Defense Robert S. Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of [...]
This morning, the USGLC is thrilled to announce Ambassador Mark Green is joining the team as a Senior Director, leading the public policy and national field operations teams. Ambassador Green served as a Member of Congress for four terms and his experience will be invaluable to us as USGLC makes the case for the importance [...]
Washington, DC—The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition today announced former Ambassador to Tanzania and Congressman Mark Green (R-WI-8) will join the organization as Senior Director overseeing public policy and field operations. Green will play an integral part in the organization’s mission to advocate for a strong and effective International Affairs Budget and elevate America’s smart power [...]
“Keeping America Safe in the 21st Century” by Frank Carlucci The Daily Caller—February 23, 2011 The recent celebrations of President Reagan’s legacy of service on what would have been his 100th birthday have brought back memories. It was one of the greatest honors of my life to serve under this remarkable man as both secretary [...]
Today, former Secretary of Defense Frank Carlucci penned an opinion editorial for The Daily Caller on the importance of a strong and effective International Affairs Budget. Carlucci uses the occasion of President Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday to share his recollections of working with Reagan and to also discuss how critical civilian operations are to national [...]
Congress is in recess this week to mark the Presidents’ Day holiday, but there was a whirlwind of activity before Members headed back home. Late Friday night and into Saturday morning, the House took final votes on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2011. The House-passed CR [...]
1. House Continues Debate on FY2011 Appropriations; Few Cutting Amendments to International Affairs Budget Adopted
2. Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen Discuss Pooled Fund
The House continues its work on FY 2011 appropriations today and is expected to work into the evening. While across-the-board cuts that would be further detrimental to the International Affairs Budget are still in play, the overall good news from yesterday’s debate is only four of the few dozen additional International Affairs cutting amendments filed [...]
