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May. 06, 2011

China makes its mark on trade

Congress has been struggling for years with Latin America policy, and an emerging factor is adding a degree of urgency: China's needs.

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May. 04, 2011

Congress questions Afghan strategy

Congress expressed increased concern Tuesday about the sustainability of President Obama’s strategy in neighboring Afghanistan.

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May. 03, 2011

Doubts remain about Pakistan

Some in Congress are calling for renewed scrutiny of the billions of dollars in aid Washington provides Islamabad each year.

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Apr. 12, 2011

Congress split on Egypt relief

Congress is of two minds when it comes to debt relief for visiting Egyptian officials. A visit this week could make or break the request.

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Mar. 31, 2011

Libya briefings don't sway skeptics

Classified briefings on Wednesday failed to satisfy lawmakers who have questions about U.S. military operations against Qaddafi's regime.

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Mar. 30, 2011

Sen. Levin pushes Libya resolution

The top defense policy lawmaker in the Senate said he would try to build bipartisan support this week for a measure authorizing military action in Libya.

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Action alerts from advocacy organizations

Stop Expanding Trade With Vietnam At the Expense of Human Rights

Sign A Petition to President Obama

Posted by DemocracyForVietnam.net on Feb. 10, 2012

Urge Your Representative to Sign the Schiff-Dold Letter to Secretary Clinton

Deadline is Tuesday, February 14

Posted by Armenian Assembly of America on Feb. 09, 2012

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THE UGLY TRUTH --The United States of Israel:

Israel Ramps Up Push for Attack on Iran.

Posted by Ron Wal on Feb. 10, 2012

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