U.S. Demonstrates Leadership in Global Movement Against Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON D.C. — President Obama signed the reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) earlier this…
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Obama Highlights Importance of Mexico to the US
President Obama has travelled to Mexico to meet with new president Enrique Peña Nieto. Whereas…
The 3 Best Political Television Shows
Political dramas entertain us as well an inform us. They create interest in what goes…
Global Partnerships Act: A Bill for More Effective Foreign Assistance
The American public hears of very few of the bills being considered by Congress; only…
Obama Talks about Poverty in Central America
Recently, President Barack Obama talked about poverty in Central America, as well as other issues…
Obama’s Revised Food Aid Program Will Benefit All
President Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2014 aims to modernize and revise the $1.5 million…
President Obama Urges Increase in Aid
On April 10, President Barack Obama urged Congress to approve his proposal, which would increase…
Obama Proposes Major Changes to US Food Aid
The Obama administration made sweeping changes to US food aid policy as part of the…
Obama to Host Economic Conference to Help South Sudan
The Obama administration will host an international conference this month to develop economic solutions for South Sudan, the world’s newest country and one of its poorest.
The United States is joining with Britain, Norway and the European Union for a South Sudan Economic Partners Forum to be held on April 16 in Washington, the State Department announced Friday.
The creation of South Sudan was one of President Obama’s most notable foreign policy successes during his first term. Since then, however, the land-locked country of about 8 million has struggled to keep the peace with neighboring Sudan and alleviate widespread poverty.
How to Lobby Your Elected Officials
http://youtu.be/HigctxavSpE Ever wondered how to lobby your elected officials? A video by the UN Foundation’s…