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US Government News

US Government News
Timely news related to the U.S. government, including the state dept., office of the President, the United Nations, and national policy.

First all-female delegation to participate in the U.S. Department of State's Iraq Police Education Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- A delegation of ten women police officers from Iraq arrived in the United States this week for three weeks of...

Finalists of the 2013 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals announced

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State announced that three employees have been named as finalists of the 2013 Samuel J....

First 2013 Sports Visitor Exchange Program Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host several programs throughout the year to protect...

World Press Freedom Day: U.S. Department of State Launches Central America Journalism Security Hub

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Jane Zimmerman traveled to San Salvador on April...

Anti-Poaching and Anti-Trafficking Efforts in the U.S. will be studied by Wildlife and Conservation Experts

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- As part of the U.S. efforts to combat illegal trade in wildlife and promote conservation, 13 parks and wildlife ministry...

Empowering Environmental Leaders – programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences to address environmental issues in their...

Third Annual 6K Walk for Water kicks off on April 22, 2013 in Washington DC with Earth Day Celebration

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Not letting the recent events in Boston dry up efforts to "walk for water," The U.S. Department of State will...

Environmental Cooperation Agreement signed by U.S. and Columbia to Conserve Natural Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, The United States and Colombia signed the U.S.–Colombia Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA). Together with the Environment Chapter of the...

Eighth Annual Global Women Mentoring Partnership Kicks Off April 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Building on seven years of success through women-to-women mentoring, on April 24, 27 emerging leaders from around the world will...
Secretary of State John Kerry

U.S. State Dept.: John Kerry Condolence Statement for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

BOSTON, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made the following statement about the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy: "The entire State...

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