U.S. Government

Daily Press Briefing
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 00:00
In Honduras, we welcome the launch yesterday of the Truth Commission, which fulfills a key element of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord. The Truth Commission, which we fully support, is expected to undertake important fact-finding responsibilities.
United States to Co-Host the Seventh Inter-American Meeting of Electoral Management Bodies with the Organization of American States
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 00:00
This annual meeting provides a unique opportunity for senior representatives of electoral authorities from OAS Member States to discuss common challenges, and to share knowledge and best practices in the field of electoral management.
Third U.S.-SICA Dialogue on Security
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 00:00
The Dialogue will focus on advancing concrete and practical collaborative measures to combat criminal gangs, narco-trafficking, illicit trafficking of arms and other threats to citizen safety in Central America.
U.S. Reaches Open Skies Accord with Trinidad and Tobago
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 00:00
The Open Skies agreement initialed by the United States and Trinidad and Tobago represents a market-oriented approach to aviation relations: airlines, not governments, will decide which cities to serve, the frequency of flights, the equipment used, and th
[PDF] Opening Statement before the 47th Regular Session of the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD)
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 00:00
We have increased our investment in vital demand-side programs, while maintaining the long-term commitment to disrupting drug trafficking organizations at home and abroad
Department of State Announces $10.5 Million Contribution to Address Migration-Related Challenges in Aftermath of Haiti Earthquake
Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 00:00
The $10.5 million contribution to UNHCR, UNICEF and PAHO that Assistant Secretary Schwartz announced (detailed below) is in addition to a $4 million contribution made to IOM for repatriation assistance activities.
U.S. forces to stay near Haiti through hurricane season
Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 00:00
The American military's role in Haiti will decrease substantially after May, but the United States will maintain a scaled-down presence in the area through hurricane season.
Video: VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: Gen. Fraser briefing with Washington Foreign Press Center
Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 00:00
What we have seen is a growing relationship between Iran and Venezuela over a number of years, primarily focused in the diplomatic as well as the commercial realm. But that's what I know.
Army dentists create smiles in Nicaragua
Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 00:00
In support of U.S. Army South’s Beyond the Horizon mission, the Army Reserve's 307th Dental Company from Vallejo, Calif., returned from Mateare, Nicaragua after providing dental services for over 1,200 Nicaraguans from April 12 - 22.
USS Klakring Conducts Military-to-Military COMREL Project in Fortaleza, Brazil
Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 00:00
Twenty-five crewmembers of the guided-missile frigate volunteered to assist in a joint Brazilian/United States Navy-led community relations (COMREL) project.

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