Monthly Archives: November 2011
Last weekend’s Republican Presidential candidates’ debate sparked controversy and provoked reactions in the media in the days following that highlighted the critical role that foreign assistance plays in advancing U.S. national interests.
Senate Debate on FY12 State-Foreign Operations Bill Still on Hold; Floor Action at an Impasse
The latest news from Capitol Hill and an update on the FY12 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.
Albright, Kissinger, Powell, Rice and Shultz stand behind U.S. global leadership Washington, D.C. — Five former Secretaries of State, representing both Republican and Democratic Administrations, called on Members of Congress to support America’s engagement in the world by protecting the International Affairs Budget from additional deep and disproportionate cuts. Former Secretaries Madeleine K. Albright, Henry [...]
The latest news from Capitol Hill and the unveiling of the former Secretaries of State letter to Congress.
Senate to Begin FY12 State-Foreign Operations Bill Debate Tomorrow
Senate Action on FY12 State-Foreign Operations Bill Delayed
The following statement is from Admiral James Loy, Ret. (USCG), co-chair of the National Security Advisory Council for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, regarding Saturday night’s Republican Presidential Debate: “In tonight’s debate, some of the candidates raised questions about foreign aid. The issue isn’t starting at zero, but where you end. Our military leaders, like [...]
Must Reads Smart Power Senate Hopes to Complete Second ‘Minibus’ Before Thanksgiving Recess (Kerry Young, CQ) The Senate will revisit some of the biggest policy disagreements between Republicans and President Obama as it attempts next week to pass a second package of spending bills for the fiscal year that began six weeks ago. Republicans are [...]
