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Two Bills in the Senate
By Jordan Smith at 11 March, 2010, 4:30 pm
Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, was on Capitol Hill Wednesday discussing “new directions in global health” before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. His Foundation’s Living Proof Project highlights the many successes of U.S.-funded global health initiatives, and Gates today offered his hard-earned wisdom to the Committee:
“If we continue to innovate [...]
Congress Hears from USGLC in the Field
By Jordan Smith at 2 March, 2010, 1:38 pm
USGLC activists took advantage of members of Congress being home during the President’s Day recess and reminded them how important the International Affairs Budget is to their communities. Key leaders such as House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt (D-SC) and Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) heard from SC USGLC leaders who drove home the message [...]
Budget Debates Move to Capitol Hill
By Jordan Smith at 2 March, 2010, 1:31 pm
On Wednesday, Feb. 24th, USGLC leaders took Capitol Hill by storm, meeting with over 30 Senators and Representatives on the House and Senate Budget Committees to let them know how important the President’s FY 2011 International Affairs Budget request is to our national security, economic growth, and standing in the world. From General Electric [...]
Development and Diplomacy Reviews Still Underway
By Jordan Smith at 12 February, 2010, 9:43 am
The USGLC continues to actively monitor the administration’s efforts to examine U.S. development and diplomacy operations and articulate a government-wide global development policy approach.
The Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR), led by Deputy Secretary of State Jack Lew and co-chair USAID Administrator Raj Shah, is seeking to create a long-term blueprint for State, USAID and [...]
General Petraeus Talks Smart Power in Florida
By Jordan Smith at 9 February, 2010, 12:43 pm
Head of U.S. Central Command General David Petraeus spoke to a packed audience of over 600 people on the vital role civilian tools play in 21st century U.S. national security. Co-hosted by the USGLC and the Tampa Bay Council on World Affairs on Wednesday, February 3, the event focused on the importance of global engagement [...]
South Carolina Begins Putting Smart Power to Work
By Jordan Smith at 9 February, 2010, 12:38 pm
A who’s who from the military, business and faith-based communities of the state came together to discuss how important a smart power foreign policy approach is to South Carolina’s security and prosperity at a statewide event in Columbia, on January 28th. Co-hosted by the USGLC and the University of South Carolina, the event featured President [...]
Preview of FY 2011 Budget Season
By Jordan Smith at 22 January, 2010, 9:30 am
The FY11 Budget season will formally kick off when President Obama delivers his State of the Union address next Wednesday, January 27th, and then submits his budget request to Congress on Monday, February 1st. Keep your eyes out for the USGLC’s full analysis of the International Affairs Budget request shortly after the release on [...]
New USGLC Military Co-Chairs to Focus on Importance of Civilian Led Efforts
By Jordan Smith at 22 January, 2010, 1:06 am
The USGLC is proud to announce General Michael W. Hagee, USMC (Ret.) and Admiral James M. Loy, USCG (Ret.) as the new co-chairs to its National Security Advisory Council (NSAC). This prestigious group of over 50 retired three- and four-star generals and admirals represents all five branches of the Armed Forces united in support of [...]
Secretary Clinton Makes the Case for Investing in Development
By Jordan Smith at 7 January, 2010, 5:12 pm
In a major address on “Development in the 21st Century”, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a clear case for why the U.S. must be investing abroad, even at a time when Americans are facing hardship at home. In this important speech, capturing the vision of the Administration’s development policy, Secretary Clinton reminded the audience that [...]
New USAID Administrator Takes Office
By Jordan Smith at 7 January, 2010, 5:10 pm
Dr. Rajiv Shah was sworn into office by Secretary Clinton in a ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Building. Shah received bipartisan support throughout his confirmation hearing and is now poised to lead USAID. During our Tribute Dinner last month, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton introduced Dr. Shah by saying, “Together, we will ensure that USAID [...]
