Monthly Archives: September 2011
“Engagement is Good for Virginia’s Economy” by Anne Lynam Goddard and John Hager Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 7, 2011 Virginia has a rich tradition of being a global leader. As our world becomes a smaller place every day, we must continue to be engaged globally to keep our commonwealth strong here at home. Just consider that in the [...]
As Congress returns to work, leading voices inside and outside of Washington are making the case for U.S. global engagement. USGLC Board Members Dan Glickman and George Rupp wrote in Fox News Opinion that the tragedy unfolding in the Horn of Africa requires immediate American leadership and also an investment in prevention programs over the [...]
“Preventing the Next Famine In Africa” by Dan Glickman and George Rupp Fox News, September 6, 2011 Americans have watched in horror as all-too-familiar scenes flash across our television sets from the ongoing crisis in the Horn of Africa. The tragic images of innocent children dying and whole families and communities fleeing the effects of famine are [...]
“GOP Rivals Should be Ronald Reagan Strong” by Frank Carlucci Politico, September 6, 2011 The top Republican contenders for president gather Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for one of the most important traditions in our political discourse — the debate. To be sure, the majority of the discussion will focus on how we can [...]
Congress returns to Washington this week, with the budget on top of everyone’s agenda. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday will adopt its FY12 302(b) allocations. The Senate’s funding level for the International Affairs Budget is expected to be notably higher than the House, which makes very deep cuts to non war-related programs. With FY12 [...]
“We’re at a critical point.” That’s what Deputy Secretary of State Tom Nides said this week about the budget while speaking at the Center for American Progress. As appropriators are considering cuts of up to 20% for the FY 2012 International Affairs Budget from just two years ago and begin planning for FY13, the value [...]
Must Reads Who’s In the News Nides: We don’t want to fight DOD for money, but we might have to (Josh Rogin, the Cable) Deputy Secretary of State Tom Nides said yesterday that the State Department doesn’t want to get into a budget battle with the Pentagon over funding, but that he’s aware that dwindling [...]
President George W. Bush spent much of Labor Day 2001 in Northeastern Wisconsin. As the local congressman in those days, it was my honor to accompany him as he marked the occasion with a visit to a newly constructed Council of Carpenters Training Center. I remember watching him strap on a carpenter’s apron and hang [...]
As Congress prepares to return to work following the traditional August recess, all eyes will be on the “super committee.” Officially called a “Special Joint Committee,” this bipartisan, bicameral group was established as part of the compromise agreement to raise the debt ceiling last month. This committee, consisting of three members of each party from [...]
Who’s in the News State Official Confident About Compromise on Security Spending (Emily Cadei, CQ ) A top State Department official expressed optimism Wednesday that the agencies competing for national security dollars under the new budget deal will be able to avoid a nasty turf battle for upcoming fiscal year funding. Thomas R. Nides said [...]
