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As one of its first signature foreign policy initiatives, the Obama Administration is taking steps to combat the worldwide food crisis by providing more resources within the International Affairs Budget for innovative agricultural development technology. In his FY 2010 budget request, President Obama sought to double global agricultural assistance from the United States, and last [...]
From Florida to Maine, the USGLC has been on the go this month thanking freshman Members of Congress for their support of the International Affairs Budget. Groups across the country representing the USGLC’s diverse coalition spoke with their Members to thank them and urge them to continue their support of America’s investments in development and [...]
Signaling her strong support for the role of development and the new Administration’s focus on food security and economic growth, Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton departed last night for an 11-day trip to seven African countries this week. Secretary Clinton’s visit follows up on President Obama’s to Ghana earlier in July. She will visit Kenya, [...]
As the House and Senate adjourn for the August recess, the Fiscal Year 2010 International Affairs Budget is on track to be funded at $51 billion. On July 9th, the House of Representatives passed its FY 2010 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations bill (H.R. 3081), and the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its own [...]
Foreign assistance reform is taking shape on Capitol Hill as Senate Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) and Ranking Member Richard Lugar (R-IN), along with Senators Menendez (D-NJ), Corker (R-TN), Cardin (D-MD), and Risch (R-ID), introduced the bipartisan Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009 this week. Earlier this year, House Committee on Foreign [...]
In a major address at the Council of Foreign Relations, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continued her call to invest in development and diplomacy as critical tools of our foreign policy. Defining smart power as “central to our thinking and decision-making,” Secretary Clinton advanced the Obama Administration’s commitment to strengthening America’s civilian capacity both in [...]
President Obama has nominated Aaron Williams to become the next Peace Corps Director. Mr. Williams is an excellent choice to lead the Peace Corps as he served as a volunteer himself in the Dominican Republic from 1967 to 1970, and has an extensive background in international development.
Welcome to the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition website — your one-stop shop for news and information on America’s investment in the smart power tools of diplomacy and development. Our goal is to provide you with the latest information, analysis and resources you need to become a smart power advocate. Development and diplomacy are essential to [...]
The House of Representatives passed by a vote of 318 to 106 the FY10 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations bill (H.R. 3081), the largest component of the International Affairs Budget. Four cutting amendments were defeated leaving intact the full $48.8 billion provided in the bill. In her opening statement, Chairwoman Lowey stated, “Let [...]
July 7, 2009 – This week, the House is expected to consider the $48.8 billion FY10 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, which represents the largest component of the International Affairs Budget. The bill is $3.2 billion or 6 percent below the President’s request and $1.2 billion or 2.4 percent below present spending. The Senate Appropriations [...]
