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		<title>U.S. Announces an Additional Contribution of $55 Million to UNRWA for Palestinian Refugees</title>
		<link>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/03/12/us-to-assist-palestinian-refugees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Eric P. Schwartz welcomed Filippo Grandi, recently appointed Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), to Washington DC on March 11, 2010, and announced that the U.S. will make an additional planned contribution of $55 million to UNRWA.]]></description>
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		<title>USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah on the Occasion of International Women&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Development outcomes are greatly dependent on the degree to which women and girls are empowered to realize their potential and to benefit from, and contribute to, their society's progress. USAID welcomes President Obama's leadership in its efforts toward achieving women's empowerment and gender equality.]]></description>
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		<title>USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah Testifies on the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Helping nations to grow and prosper is not only the moral obligation of a great nation; it is also in our national interest. The investments we make today are a bulwark against current and future threats - both seen and unseen - and a down payment for future peace and prosperity around the world.]]></description>
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		<title>USAID Responds to Chile Earthquake</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to the earthquake in Chile and a request from the Chilean government, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is sending 18 satellite phones and a technician to assist with the dire need for communications equipment.]]></description>
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		<title>USTR Ambassador Ron Kirk Announces Haiti Initiative</title>
		<link>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/02/16/ustr-haiti-initiative/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Public Affairs Office - DGN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy & Trade]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[During a visit to the MAGIC Marketplace textile and apparel trade event in Las Vegas, NV, Ambassador Ron Kirk was joined by Haitian apparel manufacturer Richard Coles of Multitex, President of the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel (USA-ITA) Julia K. Hughes, Jerry Cook, Vice President of Government and Trade Relations for Hanesbrands, Inc., and Senior Director at GAP Mark D'Sa as Ambassador Kirk announced a new initiative to assist post-earthquake recovery efforts in Haiti.]]></description>
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		<title>Secretary Clinton&#8217;s Remarks at the U.S.-Islamic World Forum</title>
		<link>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/02/14/clintons-remarks-us-islamic-world-forum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you very much. It is, indeed, an honor to be here, to be part of this U.S.-Islamic World Forum. And I thank you for all of the kind words and good wishes for my husband, who is doing fine. He is in great shape. All is well, or I would not be here this evening. And he sends his best greetings to each and every one of you, and particularly to you, Your Highness. I told the Emir that, on my way to the airport today, the last instruction I received from my husband was to give his very best regards to you, Your Highness. ]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Contributes $40 Million to UNRWA for Palestine Refugees in the Near East</title>
		<link>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/02/04/u-s-contributes-40-million-to-unrwa-for-palestine-refugees-in-the-near-east/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The United States announced today that it is making an initial contribution of $40 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to support UNRWA’s regular budget and emergency programs in the West Bank and Gaza.]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Statement at the Human Rights Council Special Session on Haiti</title>
		<link>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/01/27/hrchaiti/</link>
		<comments>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/01/27/hrchaiti/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As in our humanitarian efforts now, and as we transition to reconstruction and rebuilding, the United States looks forward to working together with the international community and most importantly, with the government of Haiti to assist in its revitalization.]]></description>
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		<title>Secretary of State Clinton Remarks With Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper After Their Meeting</title>
		<link>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/01/24/haiti-situaton/</link>
		<comments>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/01/24/haiti-situaton/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Secretary Clinton (Jan. 25): "We bear a responsibility to our taxpayers to assure that the money that our government commits will be well spent, transparently, and with results on the ground for the Haitian people."]]></description>
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		<title>USAID Fact Sheet: Response to Haiti Earthquake</title>
		<link>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/01/21/usaid-fact-sheet-haiti/</link>
		<comments>http://geneva.usmission.gov/2010/01/21/usaid-fact-sheet-haiti/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[USAID encourages cash donations because they allow aid professionals to procure the exact items needed (often in the affected region); reduce the burden on scarce resources (such as transportation routes, staff time, warehouse space, etc); can be transferred very quickly and without transportation costs; support the economy of the disaster-stricken region; and ensure culturally, dietary, and environmentally appropriate assistance.


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