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Authority to Order the Use of Nuclear Weapons, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, November 14, 2017

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This is the November 14, 2017 hearing on "Authority to Order the Use of Nuclear Weapons," held before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of Hon. Bob Corker: "A number of members on both sides of the aisle on and off the committee have raised questions about the executive's authorities with respect to war-making, the use of nuclear weapons, and, from a diplomatic perspective, entering into and terminating agreements with other countries. [...] Making the decision to go to war of any sort is a heavy responsibility for our Nation's elected leaders, and the decision to use nuclear weapons is the most consequential of all. The Atomic Energy Act of 1946 and the subsequent practices recognize that the use of nuclear weapons must be subject to political control. This is why no general or admiral or Defense Secretary has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons. Only the President, the elected political leader of the United States, has this authority."

United States. Government Publishing Office

2019
After Action Report/ Improvement Plan: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Palisades Nuclear Power Plant [October 30, 2012]

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From the Executive Summary: "On October 30 and 31, 2012, Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Full Participation Plume Exposure Pathway and Ingestion Exposure Pathway Exercise evaluations were conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the 10-mile and 50-mile Emergency Planning Zones (EPZs) around the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant (PNPP). The purpose of these exercises was to assess the level of State and local preparedness for responding to a radiological emergency. [...] This Final Report contains the evaluation of the biennial exercise[.]"

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2013-04-22
CBP Targeted Americans Associated with the 2018-2019 Migrant Caravan

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From the Highlights: "In early 2019, a number of journalists, attorneys, and migrant caravan supporters raised concerns in the media and in litigation that CBP [U.S. Customs and Border Protection] took improper actions against them as a form of harassment due to their work on the migrant caravan. We conducted this review to evaluate these allegations. [...] We made six recommendations to improve CBP's controls on placing and removing lookouts and sharing U.S. citizens' sensitive information with foreign countries."

United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General

2021-09-20
After Action Report/ Improvement Plan: Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station [November 01, 2011]

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From the Executive Summary: "The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IX evaluated a Medical Drill for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). The purpose of the drill was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to medical emergencies involving radiologically contaminated, injured persons. The drill was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance for exercising state and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERP) and procedures. The most recent biennial exercise at this site was conducted on March 1-3, 2011. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on April 1, 1981. FEMA wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals who participated in this exercise."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2012-03-08
Emergency Preparedness Drill/Exercise Administration: Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station [July 30, 2014]

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From the Purpose: "This procedure provides information for the conduct and administration of an organized drill/exercise program at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). This procedure also describes the interface with onsite and offsite agencies involved with the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station drill/exercise program."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2014-08-12
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate for H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act as Passed by the House of Representatives on September 21, 2021

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This is the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Cost Estimate for H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act as Passed by the House of Representatives on September 21, 2021. From the Document: "Division A would provide for the continuation, through December 3, 2021, of the appropriations and authorities contained in the 12 annual appropriation acts for 2021, which are contained in divisions A through L of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260). The legislation would exclude from continuation some appropriations and authorities contained in those laws and would specify changes to annualized funding levels and authorities for certain accounts. The table compiles CBO's estimates of discretionary budget authority for 2022 under division A; those estimates are annualized--that is, estimated as if appropriations were provided for the entire fiscal year. Consistent with section 114 of division A, and in consultation with the House Budget Committee, this table delineates CBO's estimate of discretionary appropriations for certain categories of funding for which allocation adjustments are authorized in the House of Representatives under S. Con. Res. [Senate Concurrent Resolution] 14, the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022."

United States. Congressional Budget Office

2021-09-24
Health Care Capsule: Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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From the Document: "Health disparities are preventable differences in the burden of disease, or in opportunities to achieve optimal health experienced by socially disadvantaged racial, ethnic, and other population groups. This capsule pulls together information from past GAO [Government Accountability Office] reports to provide examples of health disparities, barriers that can contribute to disparities, and federal efforts to address these disparities."

United States. Government Accountability Office

2021-09
Latin America in 2010: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future of U.S. Policy in the Hemisphere, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, Second Session, December 1, 2010

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From the opening statement of Christopher J. Dodd: "The Latin American economy, long defined as emerging, has finally emerged. In the 5 years leading up to the 2008 global financial crisis, Latin American economies experienced growth rates of 5.5 percent while keeping inflation in single digits. When the crisis did hit, Latin America stood strong, weathering the crisis better than any other region in the world. While income inequality remains a significant issue, as it does in our own country, I might add as well, 40 million Americans, Latin Americans, were lifted out of poverty, 40 million, between the years of 2002 and 2008. It's not just the increasingly stable economies that is providing opportunities for historically poor Latin Americans. Governments are beginning to deliver the education, health care, and social services necessary for sustaining growth and progress. Additional cash transfers, such as Mexico's Oportunidadas program and Brazil's Bolsa Familia, have reduced poverty, increased school attendance, and provided hope for a generation of low-income families that otherwise have remained marginalized. Obviously, there's still much work to be done. I'm not trying to sound like a Pollyanna, but I think it's worthwhile to talk about progress. Too often all we talk about are the trouble spots and the difficulties. Drug trafficking and related violence on our Mexican border with our Mexican neighbors is compelling, to put it mildly. In many parts of Central America, citizens are forced to live and work behind barbed wire and blast walls because of the violence that is occurring." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Cynthia Arnson, Bob Corker, Jaime Daremblum, Christopher J. Dodd, Richard G. Lugar, Joy Olson, and Mark Schneider.

United States. Government Printing Office

2011
U.S. Policy Toward Latin America, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs of the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, February 17, 2011

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From the opening statement of Robert Menendez: "Insufficient focus on the Western Hemisphere by governments of our country going back to both parties has not always been so. The Good Neighbor Policy during the FDR [Franklin Delano Roosevelt] Presidency was an era during which we were fully engaged, and in March of this year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Alliance for Progress announced by President John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy did shine the spotlight on the region, and I want to quote directly from his vision. He said: 'We propose to complete the revolution of the Americas, to build a hemisphere where all men can hope for a suitable standard of living and all can live out their lives in dignity and in freedom.' We can certainly say now that the region has made very significant progress. Today most of the countries in Latin America are free and participate in representative democracies, with the exception of Cuba. Within the past 10 years there's also been much material progress. So from the long view of history, political and economic gains have indeed been made. Latin America therefore commands a new respect and needs to be treated with respect. That is why we seek a deeper partnership with Latin America than ever before. At the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago last year, the President proclaimed a policy of partnership with the Americas and next month he is embarking on a trip to strengthen that partnership. He will visit Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador. Each of those countries have made proud political and economic achievements." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Mark Feierstein, Marco Rubio, Richard H. Kaplan, Robert Menendez, Frank O. Mora, and Arturo Valenzuela.

United States. Government Printing Office

2011
Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Iran, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs of the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, May 11, 2011

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From the opening statement of Robert P. Casey, Jr.: "I think it's an understatement to say that we're witnessing a historic time in the world, especially as it relates to the change in the Middle East. We know that, earlier this year, few could have predicted that the popular uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt would soon spread to neighboring countries, such as Libya, Yemen, Bahrain, and most recently to Syria. The so-called ''Arab Spring'' has inspired prodemocracy movements across the region and activists across the world. Given these momentous political changes, it's all the more important that we take a closer look at the status of democratic reform in Iran, where authoritarian regime forces continue to repress political opposition activists and commit deplorable--deplorable--human rights violations against their own citizens. Iran's opposition movement poses perhaps the most significant challenge to the Islamic regime. And I think that it is the most significant challenge that we've seen since the regime was founded in 1979. The prodemocracy movement gained momentum in the wake of the 2009 disputed Presidential election, as protestors filled the streets of Tehran, demanding an end to government oppression and calling for democratic reforms such as freedom of speech and assembly--the same freedoms being demanded by scores of protestors across the Middle East today." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Andrew Apostolou, Rudi Bakhtiar, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Philo L. Dibble, Kambiz Hosseini, and Michael H. Posner.

United States. Government Printing Office

2011
Reforming the United Nations: The Future of U.S. Policy, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, April 7, 2011

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From the opening statement of Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: "This is the third session the committee has held this year on reforming the United Nations. In the past decade, the U.N.'s regular budget has more than doubled. But has the U.N.'s transparency, accountability, or effectiveness increased in proportion? Well, the former head of the U.N.'s own internal ethics office had this to say in her exit report, excerpts of which were leaked to the press: 'There is no transparency. There is [a] lack of accountability...I regret to say that the [U.N.] Secretariat now is in a process of decay...It is drifting into irrelevance.' The U.N. has never released the full report to the public. Former U.N. Deputy Secretary General March Malloch Brown said earlier this year, 'There is a huge redundancy and lack of efficiency in the U.N. system, and that the U.N. budget is utterly opaque, un-transparent, and completely in shadow.' Some take comfort in the U.N. General's call for a 3-percent cut in the next biennial budget. But 3 percent? That is like forgoing a cost of living increase. At our hearing last month, we considered lessons learned from past U.N. reform attempts to ensure that present and future efforts are based on what works. The most important lesson? Money talks. In fact, Ambassador Rice, you recognized this is a February 2005 op-ed published in the Washington Post, entitled 'Promoting Democracy: Money Talks.' Almost every productive U.S. effort at reforming the U.N. has been based on withholding our contributions unless and until needed reforms are implemented." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Susan Rice, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Gerald E. Connolly, Dan Burton, and Eliot L. Engel.

United States. Government Printing Office

2011
[C-TPAT System: Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism]

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"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to establish a new system of records titled, 'Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS/CBP-018 Customs-- Trade Partnership Against Terrorism System of Records.' This system of records allows the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS/CBP-018, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism to collect and maintain records about members of the trade community related to Customs and Border Protection's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program. Businesses accepted into the program, called partners, agree to analyze, measure, monitor, report, and enhance their supply chains in exchange for greater security and facilitated processing offered by Customs and Border Protection. The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program allows Customs and Border Protection to focus its resources on higher risk businesses and thereby assists the agency in achieving its mission to secure the border and facilitate the movement of legitimate international trade. This new system of records collects and manages information, including personally identifiable information, about prospective, ineligible, current, or former trade partners in Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, and other entities and individuals in their supply chains."

United States. Government Printing Office

2013-03-13
After Action Report/ Improvement Plan: Ingestion Pathway Exercise, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station [March 01-03, 2011, March 15, 2011]

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From the Executive Summary: "The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IX evaluated an Ingestion Pathway Exercise on March 1-3, 2011 and March 15, 2011 for the 10-mile emergency planning zone (EPZ) and the 50-mile ingestion pathway planning zone around the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. [...] The local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There was one Area Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified and corrected by redemonstration as a result of this exercise."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2011-09-06
LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 9 - Pandemic Response: What is Responder Resilience? (Part 2) [audio]

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From the Webpage: "The latest episode of the LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] Preparedness Podcast is Part Two of a conversation on responder resiliency during a crisis. What is responder resilience? How can emergency responders care for their mental health and well-being given the added pressures and uncertainties of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]? Our guests include Dr. Carolyn Coarsey, president and co-founder of the Family Assistance Foundation, and NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge. Roy is also a retired deputy police chief and current serves as the chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police's Education and Training Committee." The duration of this audio is 46 minutes and 10 seconds.

Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training

Markle, Ashley; Coarsey-Rader, Carolyn; Bethge, Roy

2020-06-02
Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program, Hearings Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, Part 7: Strategic Forces, May 17, 24; June 7, 2017

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These are the May 17, May 24, and June 7, 2017 hearings on "Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. The May 17 hearing was regarding "Military Space Organization, Policy, and Programs"; the May 24 hearing was on "The Department of Energy's Atomic Energy Defense Activities and Programs"; and the June 7 hearing covered "Nuclear Acquisition Programs and the Nuclear Doctrine." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Heather A. Wilson, David L. Goldfein, Frank G. Klotz, Susan M. Cange, James F. Caldwell, Jr., David C. Trimble, Robin Rand, James A. MacStravic, Robert M. Soofer, and Terry J. Benedict.

United States. Government Publishing Office

2019
After Action Report/ Improvement Plan: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Palisades Nuclear Power Plant [October 28, 2014]

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From the Executive Summary: "On October 28, 2014, a Hostile Action Based (HAB), Partial Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise evaluation was conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant (PNPP). The purpose of this exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness for responding to a hostile action initiated radiological emergency. [...] This Final Report contains the evaluation of the biennial exercise[.]"

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2015-01-07
After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Palisades Nuclear Power Plant [March 02, 2010]

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From the Executive Summary: "On March 2, 2010, a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Partial Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise evaluation was conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant (PNPP). The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with DHS/FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERPs) and procedures. The most recent exercise at this site was conducted on September 16, 2008. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on December 9, 1980."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2010-06-11
Final Medical Drill Report: Off-Site Medical Drill, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station [November 21, 2003]

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From the Executive Summary: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region IX evaluated an Off-site Medical Drill on November 21, 2003, for the emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). The purpose of the exercise and drill was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. [...] The local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified as a result of this drill."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2004-06-28
Final Medical Drill Report: Off-Site Medical Drill, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station [November 6, 2002]

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From the Executive Summary: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IX evaluated an Off-site Medical Drill on November 6, 2002, for the emergency planning zone (EPZ) and the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). The purpose of the exercise and drill was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. [...] The local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were two Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified as a result of this drill[.]"

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2003-03-26
Assessing the Inclusion of Civil Society Organizations in the COVID-19 Decision Making of Pacific Island States

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From the Executive Summary: "Civil society organizations (CSOs) have a critical role to play in both supporting governmental efforts to mitigate the social, economic, and health-related harms of COVID-19[coronavirus disease 2019], as well as holding the government accountable to ensure policies and public services are inclusive and do no harm. The governments in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) have taken laudable steps to address the multiple, interconnected consequences of the pandemic, especially in quickly passing measures to mitigate economic shocks and restricting travel from beyond their borders to reduce transmission. However, they also have missed opportunities to leverage the expertise and connections that CSOs could offer to pandemic-focused relief efforts, particularly in terms of addressing the social impact of the virus. To provide insight into how the non-governmental sectors in the PICs have been involved in governments' efforts to respond to the pandemic, NDI consulted a total of 75 representatives from CSOs and governments, as well as individual political and civic activists from Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. NDI collected primary data through an online questionnaire and in-depth interviews with key informants in March-April 2021."

United States. Agency for International Development

2021
Exercise Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program, Palisades Nuclear Power Plant [September 30, 2008]

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From the Executive Summary: "On September 16, 2008, a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Full Participation Plume Exposure Pathway exercise was conducted in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V. The purpose of this exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with DHS/FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERPs) and procedures. The most recent exercise at this site was conducted on September 19, 2006. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on December 9, 1980."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2009-01-07
Final Medical Drill Report: Off-Site Medical Drill, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station [March 29, 2002]

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From the Executive Summary: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region IX evaluated an Off-site Medical Drill on March 29, 2002, for the emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). The purpose of the exercise and drill was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. [...] The local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There was no Area Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified as a result of this drill."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2002-08-05
Final Report: Post-Plume Phase Exercise and Annual Medical Drill, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station [November 16-18, 1999 and December 3, 1999]

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From the Executive Summary: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region IX evaluated a post-plume phase exercise on November 16-18, 1999, and an off-site medical drill on December 9, 1999, for the emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). The purpose of the exercise and drill was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. [...] The local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were 8 Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) identified as a result of this exercise and drill[.]"

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2000-05-31
Rail Safety Data Report: Rail Transit Safety Data 2007-2018

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From the Abstract: "This Rail Safety Data Report analyzes event data collected through the State Safety Oversight program and provides a snapshot of the safety performance of the rail transit industry for the twelve-year period of calendar year (CY) 2007 through CY 2018. This report focuses on the types of events that occurred, their consequences in terms of fatalities and injuries, and their likely causes. The report standardizes event, fatality, and injury numbers by 100 million vehicle revenue miles as reported to the National Transit Database. By identifying and analyzing this information, the Federal Transit Administration can develop and conduct research, training, and evaluations targeted at the situations and conditions that pose the greatest risk of harm to passengers, patrons, employees, and members of the public."

United States. Federal Transit Administration

2021-09
LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 8 - Pandemic Response: What is Responder Resilience? (Part 1) [audio]

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From the Webpage: "The latest episode of the LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] Preparedness Podcast is Part One of a conversation on responder resiliency during a crisis. What is responder resilience? How can emergency responders care for their mental health and well-being given the added pressures and uncertainties of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] ? Our guests include Dr. Carolyn Coarsey, president and co-founder of the Family Assistance Foundation, and NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge. Roy is also a retired deputy police chief and current serves as the chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police's Education and Training Committee." The duration of this audio is 24 minutes and 44 seconds.

Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training

Markle, Ashley; Coarsey-Rader, Carolyn; Bethge, Roy

2020-05-26
Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States, Hearing Before the Select Committee on Intelligence of the United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, February 16, 2011

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From the opening statement of Dianne Feinstein: "This Committee meets today in open session to hear testimony from the leaders of the intelligence community on the threats facing the United States. The Committee has been holding worldwide threat hearings since 1994 as a way to focus the Committee and the Senate on the national security challenges and opportunities that we face as a nation and to allow the American public a view into the assessments of the United States intelligence agencies about the dangerous world in which we live." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Dianne Feinstein, Saxby Chambliss, James R. Clapper Jr., Leon Panetta, Robert S. Mueller III, Ronald Burgess, Michael Leiter, and Phillip Goldberg.

United States. Government Printing Office

2012
S. Prt. 109-40: Iraq: Assesment of Progress in Economic Reconstruction and Governmental Capacity, Staff Trip Report to the Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, December 2005

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"The committee recently sent Mr. Patrick Garvey of the professional staff to Baghdad to assess progress in the U.S. mission to stabilize Iraq. We are pleased to share with you his trip report, which we believe provides significant insight into several areas particularly economic reconstruction and the capacity of Iraqi governing institutions that will be key to a stable and democratic Iraq. The report pays significant attention to the U.S. strategy to improve Iraqi institutional capacity and engender policy reform that often receive less attention in the press, providing insight into the successes we have achieved and the challenges that lay ahead. The report also provides a number of recommendations that may be helpful as the Committee on Foreign Relations continues its oversight of Iraq and the Department of State whose ability to manage complex stabilization and reconstruction missions is so critical. We look forward to continuing to work with you on these issues and welcome any comments you may have on this report."

United States. Government Printing Office

2005-12
H. Rept. 111-183: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 2892) Making Appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2010, and for Other Purposes, Report to Accompany H. Res. 573, June 23, 2009

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"The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2892, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, under a structured rule. The resolution provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except for clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 or 5 of rule XXI. The resolution makes in order the following amendments: (1) the amendment printed in part A of this report; (2) the amendments printed in part B of this report; (3) not to exceed four of the amendments printed in part C of this report, if offered by Representative Flake of Arizona or his designee; and (4) not to exceed one of the amendments printed in part D of this report, if offered by Representative Campbell of California or his designee. The resolution provides that each such amendment shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI."

United States. Government Printing Office

2009-06-23
Civilian Strategy for Afghanistan: A Status Report in Advance of the London Conference, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, Second Session, January 21, 2010

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From the opening statement of John F. Kerry: "Today's hearing comes as a leadup to the London international conference next week, which will focus on coordinating and strengthening all of our nonmilitary efforts in Afghanistan. We look forward to hearing from both witnesses about what can be accomplished in London and beyond. [...] As additional troops arrive and the new strategy is implemented, this committee will be closely monitoring our progress and our plans. Let me be clear. As the United States and our coalition partners increase our troops in Afghanistan, we and our partners are also sending more civilians to translate those efforts into lasting gains for the people of Afghanistan. But this civilian surge will also demand strong, coordinated, and cooperative leadership and participation from all of our allies, and we look forward to exploring that with you today, Mr. Secretary. Next week's London conference is a real opportunity for the international community to commit itself to a coherent civilian strategy and to unified purposes. Ultimately, nothing will do more to bring success than helping to build effective Afghan institutions and leadership." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Richard Holbrooke, Richard G. Lugar, Russell D. Feingold, Robert P. Casey, Jr., John F. Kerry, and David Miliband.

United States. Government Printing Office

2010
Post-Palestinian Election Challenges in the Middle East: Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, March 15, 2006

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Richard G. Lugar: "Today, the committee meets to again evaluate prospects for Middle East peace amidst a rapidly changing landscape. Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, was victorious in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections at the end of January. The United States, Israel, and the international community have been forced to reassess the short-term goals and strategies of the peace process. Hamas's existing charter and ideology of violence contradict the principles of the free and fair democratic elections that brought it to power. The United States, the Quartet, and others have indicated they will not deal with Hamas unless it recognizes Israel's right to exist, rejects violence and adheres to previous Palestinian agreements with Israel, but new dilemmas for United States policy arise from this principled stand." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following:, Joseph R. Biden, Keith W. Dayton, Robert Malley, Dennis Ross, and James Wolfensohn.

United States. Government Printing Office

2007

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