Monday, June 16, 2014 - 08:56
Chairman of the Congress Sub-Committee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organisations, Hon Christopher Smith, has said that the activities of Boko Haram threaten the United States’ security and that of the American citizens globally.
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 08:43
In continuation of the war against terrorism in Nigeria, United States-based human rights leaders on Wednesday testified against Boko Haram and the activities of the Nigeria’s terrorists, before the United States House Sub-Committeeon Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organisations.
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 06:39
The Obama administration’s decision to work with the new “unity” Palestinian government backed by Hamas is creating new tensions with Israel and its champions on Capitol Hill.
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 07:25
President Obama’s Wednesday announcement that he wants $5 billion more next year to fight terrorism came as a complete surprise to the congressmen who will have to give him the money, and they reacted Wednesday with confusion and skepticism.
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 06:03
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) says President Obama has undermined Israel’s national security by doing little to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons and advanced missile technology.
Friday, May 9, 2014 - 14:46
The U.S announced it will send an advisory team to Nigeria to help locate the kidnapped girls; Secretary Kerry wrapped up his visit to the continent, and the United States signed another ten year lease for its base in Djibouti. Read about this and other news below:
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 14:34
Adam looks at the foreign aid bill that's moving through Congress, the state of the gang truce in El Salvador, and Venezuela's latest effort to fight crime by sending soldiers into the streets.
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Friday, March 1, 2013 - 11:38
WOLA Intern Elizabeth Glusman attended the February 28 hearing in the House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Subcommittee entitled "Overview of U.S. Interests in the Western Hemisphere: Opportunities and Challenges." This was the first hearing to be led by a new subcommittee chairman, Rep. Matt Salmon (R-Arizona). Here are her notes.
House Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere
Friday, January 25, 2013 - 15:09
Sen. John Kerry (D-Massachusetts), the Obama administration’s nominee to be the next Secretary of State, had his confirmation hearing yesterday in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. U.S. policy toward Latin America came up several times.
Friday, December 21, 2012 - 12:46
On Tuesday, Congress passed a bill making it U.S. policy "to use a comprehensive government-wide strategy to counter Iran's growing hostile presence and activity in the Western Hemisphere."
