Subcommittee News
November 9, 2009
[PDF] CHAIRMEN FALEOMAVAEGA AND PAYNE CALL ON INDONESIAN PRESIDENT TO ESTABLISH DIALOGUE WITH WEST PAPUA LEADERSSubcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment
November 4, 2009
[PDF] HOUSE PASSES ENGEL RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION ON 40TH ANNIVERSARYSubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
October 30, 2009
[PDF] STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN ENGEL ON HONDURASSubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
October 29, 2009
[PDF] Rep. Gary L. Ackerman, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia made the following three statements about Iran:Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia
October 27, 2009
[PDF] ENGEL CHAIRS HEARING ON IRAN IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERESubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
October 19, 2009
[PDF] CHAIRMAN ENGEL ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE CRISIS IN HONDURASSubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
October 19, 2009
[PDF] Congressman Payne Reacts to New Sudan PolicySubcommittee on Africa and Global Health
October 15, 2009
[PDF] WESTERN HEMISPHERE SUBCOMMITTEE ADOPTS ENGEL BILL TO CREATE DRUG POLICY COMMISSIONSubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
September 9, 2009
[PDF] STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN ELIOT ENGEL ON DECISION BY THE MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION (MCC) TO TERMINATE PORTION OF HONDURAS COMPACTSubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
Committee News
February 27, 2009
Durban II Conference Outcome Unfortunate, But U.S. Still Needs to Lead Global Fight Against Racism, Berman SaysIt is very unfortunate that there were no willing partners to try to refocus the Durban II conference on its stated goal to review country commitments to fight racism, xenophobia and intolerance.”
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February 27, 2009
Chairman Berman Comment on Palestinian Unity Government TalksThe U.S. Congress will find it impossible to work constructively with any Palestinian national unity government that fails unequivocally to recognize Israel, to reject terrorism and all forms of violence, and to accept all previous Israeli-Palestinian agreements. In addition, it should be a government of unquestioned integrity, and fully committed to fiscal responsibility and transparency.
February 26, 2009
Foreign Affairs Budget Boost Provides Funding for Vital Programs, Berman SaysThe new budget provides funding for a wide range of programs that are vital to protecting U.S. national security and promoting global stability through our civilian foreign affairs agencies.
February 18, 2009
Berman Supports Obama Decision to Re-Engage in Durban II TalksWashington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today welcomed President Obama’s decision to launch a high-level diplomatic effort to restore a United Nations gathering to its original purpose of fighting racism, rather than allowing it to descend into a diplomatic disaster echoing a similar U.N. gathering eight years ago.
February 13, 2009
Berman Calls on International Community to Oppose “Shocking” Arrest in ZimbabweThe arrest today of a leading member of the new unity government in Zimbabwe who had fought for years for political reform is “shocking,” said Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
February 6, 2009
Berman Condemns Pakistan’s Release of Nuclear Proliferator A.Q. KhanWashington, DC – Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today spoke out against Pakistan's release of nuclear proliferator A.Q. Khan from house arrest.
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January 24, 2009
Berman Calls Obama’s Mexico City Policy Reversal an Important Step in Women’s Rights, Health CareJanuary 16, 2009
Berman Protests President’s Decision to Waive Sanctions on Burmese Regime’s SupportersJanuary 14, 2009
Nuclear Agreement with UAE is Encouraging, But Congress Will Examine It in Light of Nuclear Nonproliferation Goals, Berman SaysRelated Coverage
January 12, 2009
Berman Urges Additional Action Against Nuclear Black Market After Sanctions Announcement TodayRelated Coverage
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