U.S. Government

2011 National Gang Threat Assessment - Emerging Trends
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 00:00
Increasing Coordination between Mexican Drug Cartels, Alien Smuggling Networks, and US-Based Gangs
Testimony of Rodney G. Benson before the Senate Caucus on International Drug Control "U.S.-Andean Security Cooperation"
Friday, October 21, 2011 - 00:00
I will outline an overview of drug trafficking in the Andean region and offer specific testimony as to current conditions and issues surrounding Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. My testimony will cover successes we have realized and challenges that remain.
Notice Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia
Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 00:00
Because the actions of significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia continue to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States and cause an extreme level of violence, corruption, and harm in the United States an
Cuba: Update on Alan Gross (Taken Question)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 00:00
Question: Please provide an update on the health of Alan Gross. When was the most recent visit by Consular officials? Who met with him?
SOUTHCOM, Partners Fight Transnational Crime
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 00:00
The military's work with partners in South and Central America and the Caribbean have brought a range of gains in the area from close military cooperation to supporting the region's fight against organized crime, the commander of U.S. Southern Command sai
Oak Hill Delivers Project Handclasp Supplies
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 00:00
Amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) delivered 24 Project Handclasp pallets of goodwill materials and medical supplies Oct. 16 that will be distributed to those in need in Colombia. The delivery was part of the Amphibious - Southern Partner
US Military Surgical Team, Honduran Docs Pair Up for Surgery
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 00:00
A Joint Task Force-Bravo six person Mobile Surgical Team worked with a Honduran surgeon to complete two surgeries on Honduran nationals Oct. 13 at a local hospital seven miles away from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.
Testimony of Philip S. Goldberg before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs "Emerging Threats and Security in the Western Hemisphere: Next Steps for U.S. Policy"
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 00:00
Although much of the Western Hemisphere is experiencing strong economic growth, improving social conditions and increasingly consolidated democratic institutions, there are some persistent threats to US interests in the region and indications of new threa
Testimony of Daniel L. Glaser before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs "Emerging Threats and Security in the Western Hemisphere: Next Steps for U.S. Policy"
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 00:00
The Western Hemisphere is a region of particular importance to the Treasury Department and critical to our mission of safeguarding the U.S. financial system. Our economic and financial institutions are fundamentally intertwined with those of our neighbors
Remarks to the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America's Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 00:00
One reason I was so eager to work for Secretary Clinton is that I believe our foreign policy needs to do more at the intersection between business and diplomacy. Fortunately, Secretary Clinton recognizes the vital link between foreign policy and economics

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