U.S. Government

Two-Year Mark of the Continued Incarceration of Alan Gross
Monday, December 5, 2011 - 00:00
He was arrested on December 3, 2009 and later given a 15 year prison sentence by Cuban authorities for simply facilitating connectivity between Havana's Jewish community and the rest of the world
U.S. and Salvadoran airmen team up to mentor Afghans
Monday, December 5, 2011 - 00:00
A team of El Salvador and U.S. airmen are working together in Herat, Afghanistan, to advise their Afghan counterparts on several missions that will be essential for the Afghans to manage as they continue to expand their air force.
Opening Statement of Rep. Ed Royce on Narcoterrorism and the Long Reach of U.S. Law Enforcement, Part II
Friday, December 2, 2011 - 00:00
As we'll hear today, an increasing number of U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations are involved in drug trafficking.
Statement of Derek S. Maltz before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Committee on Foreign Affairs on "Narcoterrorism and the Long Reach of U.S. Law Enforcement, Part II"
Friday, December 2, 2011 - 00:00
I would like to thank you for this opportunity to speak with you today regarding the ties between drug trafficking and narcoterrorism, and the actions DEA is taking with our law enforcement partners to disrupt and dismantle these criminal organizations th
Opening Statement of Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at Hearing of "Democracy Held Hostage in Nicaragua: Part I"
Friday, December 2, 2011 - 00:00
Today, I am proud to carry the torch and do the same for the people of Nicaragua, although not as well nor as valiantly as Chairman Fascell did. I am standing for U.S. interests against Ortega's new assault on Nicaragua’s democratic process and institut
'Colombia es ahora un socio mas capaz', dice asesor de la Casa Blanca
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 00:00
Daniel Restrepo esta en Colombia preparando la primera visita del presidente Obama a nuestro pais
The Merida Initiative: Expanding the U.S./Mexico Partnership
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 00:00
Under the Merida Initiative, the United States has forged strong partnerships to improve citizen safety in affected areas
Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero to Travel to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 00:00
Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero will travel to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras from November 28 to December 2 to discuss democracy and human rights, citizen security, and youth issues.
Suriname's Independence Day
Monday, November 28, 2011 - 00:00
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Suriname on the 36th anniversary of your independence this November 25.
Barbados' Independence Day
Monday, November 28, 2011 - 00:00
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Barbados as you celebrate your 45th anniversary of independence this November 30.

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