Daily Archives: October 6, 2011
Development assistance to South Korea has transformed the country from a shattered, war-torn country into an economic powerhouse and crucial friend for the United States. In the wake of World War II and the Korean War, South Korea was a devastated country with uncertain prospects for economic advancement. With development assistance led by the U.S., [...]
With an FY12 continuing resolution now in effect until November 18, House and Senate leaders are working hard to reconcile the FY12 appropriations bills from both chambers and sign them into law. The goal is to finalize all the spending bills, potentially in the form of an omnibus FY12 appropriations measure, prior to…
This afternoon, the USGLC is hosting a web chat with Deputy Secretary of State Tom Nides. As the man in charge of the State Department’s budget, Deputy Secretary Nides will participate in this unique live video chat to discuss the latest on the International Affairs Budget and how it impacts our national and economic security. [...]
On October 3, members of the development community gathered at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. for a panel discussion on the critical national security implications of the International Affairs Budget. The national security panel was part of a summit called the Power of 1%, hosted by USAID, PSI, FHI360, PATH and World Vision. I was [...]
This week, USAID and coalition partners PSI, World Vision, PATH, and FHI 360 came together to host the “Power of 1%.” This three-part series of discussions highlighted the importance of the International Affairs Budget, which accounts for less than 1% of the overall federal budget, and the benefits the American people receive from this critical [...]
