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Congress Returns Next Week with Full Agenda
July 2, 2009 – Congress returns next week following the July 4th recess with a full appropriations agenda. On Friday, July 10th, the full 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 below the President’s request and $1.2 billion below present spending. The Senate Appropriations Committee is also expected to mark up its version of the bill when in returns from recess.
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For a little more than one percent of the total U.S. Federal Budget, the International Affairs Budget supports numerous programs around the globe that ensure the security and well-being of Americans. The International Affairs Budget supports a wide array of foreign assistance and State Department programs critical to ensuring our long-term security, building economic prosperity and strengthening humanitarian values at home and around the world. | USGLC In Action |
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