Monthly Archives: March 2011
As recent surveys have shown, there are many misconceptions about the United State’s foreign assistance programs. Rather than the 25 percent of the federal budget the majority of Americans think we spend on the International Affairs Budget, it’s really just over 1 percent. And if you’ve ever wondered how the International Affairs Budget advances U.S. [...]
This week, USGLC South Carolina Advisory Committee Co-Chairs Governor Richard Riley and Ambassador David Wilkins authored an op-ed in the Greenville News. They wrote, “Although we come from different political parties, both of us want to keep South Carolina’s economy growing and strengthen our nation’s security. From our collective experience, we know one of the [...]
“Dick Riley and David Wilkins: Strong International Budget Helps South Carolina” By Dick Riley and David Wilkins Greenville Online, March 20, 2011 Here in South Carolina, we know first-hand how important it is to be engaged in today’s interconnected world as investments in the global marketplace have reaped large benefits for our local economy. Whether [...]
Cross posted with The Will and the Wallet. Congress is out to cut foreign aid, but the public doesn’t necessarily agree. Pollsters find that when we Americans learn about specific aid programs, we support them. When we hear clear details, we favor aid programs guaranteed to save lives. But Congress keeps acting on the desires [...]
Who’s In the News Aid to the Poor: by the Numbers (Anne C. Richard, Will and the Wallet) Congress is out to cut foreign aid, but the public doesn’t necessarily agree. Pollsters find that when we Americans learn about specific aid programs, we support them. When we hear clear details, we favor aid programs guaranteed [...]
Today is World Water Day, and, to mark the occasion, the U.S. will sign a new Memorandum of Understanding with the World Bank to strengthen support for developing countries seeking access to clean, safe drinking water. Access to clean water is an issue where we have seen successful public-private partnerships in tackling the problem. In [...]
“A Fresh Look for International Engagement” by Mark Green The Hill, March 14, 2011 As a proud fiscal conservative in the House of Representatives, I was scrupulous about every single dollar of taxpayer money that was spent. As Ambassador to Tanzania, I saw first-hand the critical importance of American engagement in the world today, and [...]
Washington, DC —The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released this statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on the passing of former Secretary of State Warren Christopher: “Warren Christopher was a trusted friend and advisor to the USGLC for many years, and his passing is a loss for all Americans. As a member of our Advisory Council, [...]
The Daily GAB President Obama is in South America this week on an official visit to Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador. In each country, the President will focus on economic opportunities and job creation, an important goal for the U.S. in the region. Programs funded by the International Affairs Budget have helped make Latin America [...]
In advance of President Obama’s trip to Latin America this evening, Secretary Clinton reminded an audience at CSIS that development and diplomacy make the Western Hemisphere a much safer and more prosperous place. Secretary Clinton highlighted the important history of trade between the U.S. and its neighbors to the south and the need to maintain [...]
