tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67267783149568864892012-01-18T10:10:27.550-05:00International Humanitarian PolicyCRS Reports relating to International Humanitarian Crisis and Emergency Aid EffortsAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comBlogger721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-53282683405614591572012-01-18T10:10:00.000-05:002012-01-18T10:10:27.563-05:00The Peace Corps: Current Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-33023616942675845812012-01-13T05:35:00.000-05:002012-01-13T05:35:05.431-05:00The United Nations Human Rights Council: Issues for Congress<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-29177200098766100312011-11-04T07:48:00.000-04:002011-11-04T07:48:27.057-04:00Missing Adults: Background, Federal Programs, and Issues for Congress<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-87930406925134082942011-09-09T08:53:00.000-04:002011-09-09T08:53:44.816-04:00Congressional Primer on Major Disasters and Emergencies<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-5539352795467760032011-09-01T05:36:00.000-04:002011-09-01T05:36:39.461-04:00Youth Transitioning from Foster Care: Issues for Congress<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-38121252531679091412011-08-17T00:29:00.000-04:002011-08-17T00:29:53.866-04:00Youth Transitioning from Foster Care: Background and Federal Programs<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-21812661248840677372011-08-17T00:27:00.000-04:002011-08-17T00:27:22.451-04:00Runaway and Homeless Youth: Demographics and Programs<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-33392808684790704962011-08-10T08:01:00.000-04:002011-08-10T08:01:37.952-04:00The Peace Corps: Current Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-59766788258618346322011-08-09T03:35:00.000-04:002011-08-09T03:35:22.795-04:00Fatherhood Initiatives: Connecting Fathers to Their Children<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-91790876402150757552011-08-04T07:46:00.000-04:002011-08-04T07:46:26.385-04:00International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-137881582543614922011-07-30T08:08:00.000-04:002011-07-30T08:08:51.017-04:00The United Nations Human Rights Council: Issues for Congress<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-83882386313225157772011-07-30T08:04:00.000-04:002011-07-30T08:04:59.321-04:00The UNESCO World Heritage Convention: Congressional Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-26372553850753036662011-07-20T07:10:00.001-04:002011-07-20T07:11:06.683-04:00International Family Planning Programs: Issues for CongressLuisa Blanchfield
Specialist in International Relations
Since 1965, the U.S. government has supported international family planning activities based on principles of voluntarism and informed choice that gives participants access to services and information on a broad range of family planning methods. U.S. family planning policy and abortion restrictions have generated contentious debate for Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-30376015999091004782011-07-06T08:19:00.000-04:002011-07-06T08:19:38.231-04:00Child Well-Being and Noncustodial Fathers<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-25602013901820976232011-07-05T09:00:00.000-04:002011-07-05T09:00:03.243-04:00Vulnerable Youth: Background and Policies<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-88280943644853985702011-07-01T07:07:00.000-04:002011-07-01T07:07:45.434-04:00Considerations for a Catastrophic Declaration: Issues and Analysis<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-71707461565461336302011-06-22T07:03:00.000-04:002011-06-22T07:03:14.270-04:00Federal Stafford Act Disaster Assistance: Presidential Declarations, Eligible Activities, and Funding<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-43382089495522100372011-06-03T06:58:00.000-04:002011-06-03T06:58:15.951-04:00Missing Adults: Background, Federal Programs, and Issues for Congress<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-48413449230256947782011-06-03T06:55:00.000-04:002011-06-03T06:55:36.456-04:00Vulnerable Youth: Federal Mentoring Programs and Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-53434033035789880942011-05-31T06:59:00.000-04:002011-05-31T06:59:24.372-04:00FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process: A Primer<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-7340444020514845672011-05-19T07:18:00.000-04:002011-05-19T07:18:24.798-04:00Missing and Exploited Children: Background, Policies, and Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-17919778578515833422011-05-16T07:25:00.000-04:002011-05-16T07:25:56.693-04:00Millennium Challenge Corporation<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-55063152097326748492011-05-10T08:39:00.000-04:002011-05-10T08:39:57.510-04:00United Nations System Efforts to Address Violence Against Women<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-18473791459501773912011-05-10T08:35:00.000-04:002011-05-10T08:35:33.470-04:00Vulnerable Youth: Federal Mentoring Programs and Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-48312039574802533462011-05-04T07:41:00.000-04:002011-05-04T07:41:01.528-04:00The Peace Corps: Current Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-79353905192702865162011-04-26T06:13:00.001-04:002011-04-26T06:14:22.118-04:00International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy IssuesLuisa Blanchfield, Coordinator
Specialist in International Relations
Rhoda Margesson
Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy
Tiaji Salaam-Blyther
Specialist in Global Health
Nina M. Serafino
Specialist in International Security Affairs
Liana Sun Wyler
Analyst in International Crime and Narcotics
In recent years, the international community has increasingly recognized Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-61219585311916995202011-04-25T06:55:00.000-04:002011-04-25T06:55:51.844-04:00Disaster Relief Funding and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-46108228492501950382011-03-31T07:29:00.000-04:002011-03-31T07:29:18.428-04:00Federal Disaster Recovery Programs: Brief Summaries<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-11337789724150668992011-03-15T08:52:00.000-04:002011-03-15T08:52:57.339-04:00Runaway and Homeless Youth: Demographics and Programs<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-49270794712916974102011-03-02T09:14:00.000-05:002011-03-02T09:14:17.793-05:00Missing Adults: Background, Federal Programs, and Issues for Congress<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-33498868448137999352011-02-28T09:40:00.000-05:002011-02-28T09:40:50.740-05:00Foreign Aid Reform, National Strategy, and the Quadrennial Review<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-10626332819140263062011-02-17T05:32:00.000-05:002011-02-17T05:32:50.548-05:00International Food Aid: U.S. and Other Donor Contributions<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-52828195710870873152011-02-16T07:26:00.000-05:002011-02-16T07:26:21.809-05:00Foreign Aid: An Introduction to U.S. Programs and Policy<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-84117951991610104422011-01-11T10:40:00.000-05:002011-01-11T10:40:25.928-05:00United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan: Background and Policy Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-63322836140556215522010-12-20T08:20:00.000-05:002010-12-20T08:20:51.811-05:00The Millennium Development Goals: The September 2010 U.N. High-level Meeting<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-70275349622326294762010-12-20T03:07:00.000-05:002010-12-20T03:07:04.463-05:00American Jihadist Terrorism: Combating a Complex Threat<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-91353501063202327772010-12-20T02:33:00.000-05:002010-12-20T02:33:14.962-05:00Criminal Prohibitions on the Publication of Classified Defense Information<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-75841575131794271562010-12-17T07:03:00.000-05:002010-12-17T07:03:44.516-05:00The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Background and Policy Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-59990761402863947642010-12-03T00:40:00.000-05:002010-12-03T00:40:06.857-05:00International Parental Child Abductions<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-64490417329409517942010-11-29T04:33:00.000-05:002010-11-29T04:33:41.865-05:00Millennium Challenge Corporation<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-71993427901563483712010-11-24T03:52:00.000-05:002010-11-24T03:52:56.708-05:00The Peace Corps: Current Issues<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-80823946720815345622010-10-01T06:50:00.002-04:002010-10-01T06:50:39.649-04:00The Millennium Development Goals: The September 2010 U.N. High-level Meeting<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-36927532841118677442010-09-23T06:25:00.002-04:002010-09-23T06:25:12.302-04:00Youth Transitioning from Foster Care: Issues for Congress<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-25508956193457155682010-09-21T08:31:00.000-04:002010-09-21T08:31:49.232-04:00Community Development Block Grant Funds in Disaster Relief and Recovery<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-38999932325903495772010-09-07T10:06:00.001-04:002010-09-07T10:06:28.950-04:00State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2011 Budget and AppropriationsMarian Leonardo Lawson Analyst in Foreign Assistance Susan B. Epstein Specialist in Foreign Policy Kennon H. Nakamura Analyst in Foreign Affairs The annual State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies appropriations bill has been the primary legislative vehicle through which Congress reviews the U.S. international affairs budget and influences executive branch foreign policy making in recent Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-29752846455928145042010-08-31T06:16:00.001-04:002010-08-31T06:16:53.765-04:00The Peace Corps: Current IssuesCurt Tarnoff Specialist in Foreign Affairs Founded in 1961, the Peace Corps has sought to meet its legislative mandate of promoting world peace and friendship by sending American volunteers to serve at the grassroots level in villages and towns in all corners of the globe. About 7,671 volunteers currently serve in 77 nations. In 2010, the 111th Congress is considering the President's annual Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-580481576511621692010-08-25T03:56:00.001-04:002010-08-25T03:56:18.298-04:00The Peace Corps: Current IssuesCurt Tarnoff Specialist in Foreign Affairs Founded in 1961, the Peace Corps has sought to meet its legislative mandate of promoting world peace and friendship by sending American volunteers to serve at the grassroots level in villages and towns in all corners of the globe. About 7,671 volunteers currently serve in 77 nations. In 2010, the 111th Congress is considering the President's annual Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-5020202012280035822010-08-19T06:32:00.001-04:002010-08-19T06:32:47.789-04:00FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other ProgramsAmy Belasco, Coordinator Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget Daniel H. Else Specialist in National Defense Bruce R. Lindsay Analyst in Emergency Management Policy Rhoda Margesson Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy Kennon H. Nakamura Analyst in Foreign Affairs Maureen Taft-Morales Specialist in Latin American Affairs Curt Tarnoff Specialist in Foreign Affairs The Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-91551882398181608542010-08-12T01:50:00.001-04:002010-08-12T01:50:48.267-04:00Abortion and Family Planning-Related Provisions in U.S. Foreign Assistance Legislation and PolicyLuisa Blanchfield Specialist in International Relations This report details legislation and policies that restrict or place requirements on U.S. funding of abortion or family planning activities abroad. The level and extent of federal funding for these activities is an ongoing and controversial issue in U.S. foreign assistance and will likely continue to be a point of contention during the 111th Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-66404609104675386522010-08-09T22:01:00.001-04:002010-08-09T22:01:55.883-04:00Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)Julie M. Whittaker Specialist in Income Security Alison M. Shelton Analyst in Income Security Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available only to those individuals who have become unemployed as a direct result of a declared major disaster. First created in 1970 through P.L. 91-606, DUA benefits are authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Relief Act (Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-34608273663620578732010-07-29T04:39:00.003-04:002010-08-08T14:24:18.989-04:00The Peace Corps: Current Issues
Curt Tarnoff
Specialist in Foreign Affairs
Founded in 1961, the Peace Corps has sought to meet its legislative mandate of promoting world peace and friendship by sending American volunteers to serve at the grassroots level in villages and towns in all corners of the globe. About 7,671 volunteers currently serve in 77 nations.
In 2010, the 111th Congress is considering the President's annual Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-91971394936046178262010-07-28T08:06:00.001-04:002010-07-28T08:06:04.384-04:00FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other ProgramsAmy Belasco, Coordinator Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget Daniel H. Else Specialist in National Defense Bruce R. Lindsay Analyst in Emergency Management Policy Rhoda Margesson Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy Kennon H. Nakamura Analyst in Foreign Affairs Maureen Taft-Morales Specialist in Latin American Affairs Curt Tarnoff Specialist in Foreign Affairs The Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-19241116882738214022010-07-23T00:20:00.001-04:002010-07-23T00:20:00.328-04:00Foreign Aid Reform, National Strategy, and the Quadrennial Review
Susan B. Epstein
Specialist in Foreign Policy
Several development proponents, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and policymakers are pressing the 111th Congress to reform U.S. foreign aid capabilities to better address 21st century development needs and national security challenges. Over the past nearly 50 years, the legislative foundation for U.S. foreign aid has evolved largely by Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-63245508640859586832010-07-19T00:26:00.001-04:002010-07-19T00:26:00.209-04:00International Population Assistance and Family Planning Programs: Issues for Congress
Luisa Blanchfield
Specialist in International Relations
Since 1965, the U.S. government has supported international population planning based on principles of volunteerism and informed choice that gives participants access to information on all methods of birth control. This policy has generated contentious debate for over three decades, resulting in frequent clarification and modification ofAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-17308290727197996482010-06-25T00:14:00.001-04:002010-06-25T00:14:00.173-04:00Foreign Assistance Act of 1961: Authorizations and Corresponding Appropriations
Dianne E. Rennack
Specialist in Foreign Policy Legislation
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (P.L. 87-195; 22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) serves as the cornerstone for the United States' foreign assistance policies and programs. Written, passed, and signed into law at what some consider the height of the Cold War, the Act is seen by some today as anachronistic. Ironically, when President Kennedy Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-14927474794009426632010-06-07T00:23:00.002-04:002010-06-07T00:23:00.445-04:00FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Court Cases
Amy Belasco, Coordinator
Specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget
Daniel H. Else
Specialist in National Defense
Bruce R. Lindsay
Analyst in American National Government
Rhoda Margesson
Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy
Kennon H. Nakamura
Analyst in Foreign Affairs
Maureen Taft-Morales
Specialist in Latin American Affairs
Curt Tarnoff
Specialist in Foreign Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-27349185138252760222010-05-14T00:28:00.001-04:002010-05-14T00:28:11.487-04:00The United Nations Human Rights Council: Issues for CongressLuisa Blanchfield Specialist in International Relations On March 15, 2006, the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution replacing the Commission on Human Rights with a new Human Rights Council (the Council). The U.N. Secretariat and some governments, including the United States, view the establishment of the Council as a key component of comprehensive U.N. reform. The Council was designed to be Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-26622854132640989902010-05-14T00:00:00.001-04:002010-05-14T00:00:56.070-04:00Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and ResponseRhoda Margesson Specialist in International Humanitarian Policy Maureen Taft-Morales Specialist in Latin American Affairs The largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on January 12, 2010. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, had a magnitude of 7.0. A series of strong aftershocks have followed. Experts estimate theAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-32419632466262737732010-04-19T04:19:00.001-04:002010-04-19T04:19:07.273-04:00Foreign Aid: International Donor Coordination of Development AssistanceMarian Leonardo Lawson Analyst in Foreign Assistance Just as experts have argued that greater inter-agency coordination could improve the U.S. foreign assistance program, many believe that improved coordination among donor governments and multilateral aid organizations could make global development assistance more efficient and effective. More than 30 countries and 20 multilateral organizations Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-13883535991579997962010-03-22T23:21:00.001-04:002010-03-22T23:21:11.419-04:00Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and ResponseRhoda MargessonSpecialist in International Humanitarian PolicyMaureen Taft-MoralesSpecialist in Latin American AffairsThe largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on January 12, 2010. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, had a magnitude of 7.0. A series of strong aftershocks have followed. Experts estimate the Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-30693715459379774142010-03-17T01:16:00.001-04:002010-03-17T01:16:49.488-04:00Chile Earthquake: U.S. and International ResponseJune S. BeittelAnalyst in Latin American AffairsRhoda MargessonSpecialist in International Humanitarian PolicyOn February 27, 2010, an earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off the coast of central Chile. Centered 70 miles northeast of Chile's second-largest city, Concepción, at a depth of 22 miles, the earthquake was the second largest ever recorded in Chile and the fifth largest recorded worldwideAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-67652183912434901422010-03-01T23:02:00.001-05:002010-03-01T23:02:25.672-05:00Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and ResponseRhoda MargessonSpecialist in International Humanitarian PolicyMaureen Taft-MoralesSpecialist in Latin American AffairsThe largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on January 12, 2010. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, had a magnitude of 7.0. A series of strong aftershocks have followed. The damage is severe andAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-43581055887354396982010-02-22T01:28:00.001-05:002010-02-22T01:28:36.369-05:00The Federal Response to Calls for Increased Aid from USDA’s Food Assistance ProgramsJoe RichardsonSpecialist in Social PolicyDomestic food assistance programs typically make up a large portion of federal spending for needy households during economic downturns. The need for, participation in, and the costs of these programs—like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp program)—have grown dramatically. In response to the recent downturn, the Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-29415629335635303012010-02-22T01:22:00.001-05:002010-02-22T01:22:12.270-05:00U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian MigrantsRuth Ellen WasemSpecialist in Immigration PolicyThe environmental, social, and political conditions in Haiti have long prompted congressional interest in U.S. policy on Haitian migrants, particularly those attempting to reach the United States by boat. While some observers assert that such arrivals by Haitians are a breach in border security, others maintain that these Haitians are asylum seekersAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-35082323658667233382010-02-22T01:19:00.001-05:002010-02-22T01:19:43.052-05:00Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and ResponseRhoda MargessonSpecialist in International Humanitarian PolicyMaureen Taft-MoralesSpecialist in Latin American AffairsThe largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on January 12, 2010. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, had a magnitude of 7.0. A series of strong aftershocks have followed. The damage is severe andAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-37713540264501129272010-02-19T00:49:00.002-05:002010-02-19T00:53:53.593-05:00CRS Issue Statement on Humanitarian Policy on Refugees and Other Populations
Chad C. Haddal, Coordinator
Analyst in Immigration Policy
The majority of humanitarian emergencies worldwide stem from natural disasters or from conflicts. Intervention results in varying amounts of relief and recovery assistance, including the placement of displaced persons. Factors that may impact decision making with respect to displaced persons include the impact of the disaster or conflictAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-5337269130729432442010-02-17T19:04:00.001-05:002010-02-17T19:04:30.248-05:00International Food Aid Programs: Background and IssuesMelissa D. HoAnalyst in Agricultural PolicyCharles E. HanrahanSenior Specialist in Agricultural PolicyFor over 55 years, the United States has played a leading role in global efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition and to enhance world food security through international food aid activities. The development and implementation of a U.S. global food security initiative, and commitments made byAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-26544573166745921492010-02-09T23:52:00.001-05:002010-02-09T23:52:43.037-05:00Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and ResponseRhoda MargessonSpecialist in International Humanitarian PolicyMaureen Taft-MoralesSpecialist in Latin American AffairsThe largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on January 12, 2010. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, had a magnitude of 7.0. A series of strong aftershocks have followed. The damage is severe andAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-50520772441774877262010-02-09T23:50:00.001-05:002010-02-09T23:50:01.208-05:00Charitable Contributions for Haiti’s Earthquake VictimsMolly F. SherlockAnalyst in EconomicsOn January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti. As of January 25, 2010, the death toll was estimated to exceed 150,000. The earthquake and resulting aftershocks affected approximately 3 million people and caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. The earthquake has left an estimated 1 million Haitians homeless. On January 22, Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-42369725905627971652010-01-24T00:21:00.001-05:002010-01-24T00:21:00.871-05:00Charitable Contributions for Haiti’s Earthquake VictimsMolly F. SherlockAnalyst in EconomicsOn January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti. As of January 20, 2010, 72,000 had been confirmed dead with hundreds of thousands more in need of assistance. The earthquake has left an estimated 1.5 million Haitians homeless. Congress has passed legislation with the goal of promoting charitable donations for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-9772495709632193582010-01-24T00:17:00.001-05:002010-01-24T00:17:27.047-05:00U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian MigrantsRuth Ellen WasemSpecialist in Immigration PolicyThe environmental, social, and political conditions in Haiti have long prompted congressional interest in U.S. policy on Haitian migrants, particularly those attempting to reach the United States by boat. While some observers assert that such arrivals by Haitians are a breach in border security, others maintain that these Haitians are asylum seekersAlertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726778314956886489.post-40546867492887494512010-01-20T01:07:00.001-05:002010-01-20T01:07:09.270-05:00Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and ResponseMaureen Taft-MoralesSpecialist in Latin American AffairsRhoda MargessonSpecialist in International Humanitarian PolicyThe largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on January 12, 2010. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, had a magnitude of 7.0. A series of strong aftershocks followed. Witnesses are describing the Alertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670524972679621261noreply@blogger.com