Monthly Archives: May 2011
“Be Smart About Security” by Lt. Gen. Daniel W. Christman (Ret.) Akron Beacon Journal, May 31, 2011 Having served my country for almost four decades in the U.S. Army and now working to promote our nation’s first-rate businesses, I know it is more important than ever for America to maintain its leadership in the world. This [...]
This morning, General Daniel Christman followed up his USGLC trip to Ohio with an op-ed in the Akron Beacon Journal, writing “My experiences in both the national security and economic arenas have made me a believer in the benefits we receive from a strong and effective international affairs budget. A small investment of just 1 [...]
This week, leaders representing the eight largest industrialized nations met in Deauville, France to discuss development issues alongside ongoing political and economic concerns over two days of meetings. A primary topic was economic recovery in the Middle Eastern and North African nations moving towards democracy in the wake of the Arab Spring. To support democratic [...]
This morning, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan on a surprise visit, joined Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen. They are the most senior officials to travel to Pakistan since the raid that killed Osama bin Laden earlier this month, and the trip clearly underscores the importance of [...]
1. Full House Appropriations Committee Approves 302(b) Allocations
2. Budget Proposals Fail in the Senate; Biden Talks Continue
3. House Passes Amendment to Repeal USIP Act
The Senate failed to pass four budget proposals yesterday, indicating that Republicans and Democrats still have much work to do on reaching agreement on a long-term spending deal. The House-passed FY12 budget resolution failed by a vote of 40-57, with Republican Senators Scott Brown (R-MA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Rand Paul (R-KY), and [...]
Today, Secretary Clinton will be speaking at the 50th annual OECD conference in Paris, France. According to Undersecretary Hormats, Secretary Clinton will be discussing, among other things, country accountability, sustainable development, tax fairness, and economic development to promote a more prosperous world. The focus of this year’s OECD conference is on trade and job growth [...]
1. Analysis of House Appropriations Allocations for FY12
2. Comparison of International Affairs Budget Allocation with Other Accounts
3. Senate Action on FY12 Budget Still Delayed; Committee Markup Possible Next Week
Today, Land O’Lakes President and CEO Chris Policinski penned an op-ed for The Hill on why the International Affairs Budget makes smart business sense. Policinski, who also serves as chairman of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Business Advisory Council, wrote “ultimately, investing in development isn’t just ‘doing good,’ it’s an economic and social imperative.” Later [...]
Originally Posted in The Hill Today, we live and do business in an interconnected world. All of our futures are tied to the health of the global economy – and we’re only as strong as our weakest link. This is one reason why Land O’Lakes has been deeply involved in international development efforts for the [...]
