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Energy Needs and Economic Growth in Africa

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:21:05 -0400

A recent trade mission to Mozambique, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana brought together representatives from U.S. energy companies and African government officials to explore how to improve the energy infrastructure in Africa.

Philip Levine Reads “What Work Is” at the Library of Congress

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:55:30 -0400

Poet Laureate Philip Levine reads his poem “What Work Is” at the Library of Congress on October 17.

Excerpt from “Confession” by Marcelo D2

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:46:55 -0400

This is an excerpt from a performance by the Brazilian rap group Marcelo D2 of the song “Confession.”

Excerpt from Aaron Neville’s Performance of “Fever”

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:19:00 -0400

This is an excerpt from a performance by American jazz singer Aaron Neville of the song “Fever.”

Excerpt from Black Uhuru Performance of “Shine Eye Gal”

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:46:08 -0400

This is an excerpt from a performance by the Jamaican reggae group Black Uhuru of the song “Shine Eye Gal.”

Green Jobs and America’s Community Colleges

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:54:06 -0400

Many American colleges and universities are welcoming the growing interest in clean energy and green jobs with programs that prepare students for work in the renewable-energy and energy-efficiency industry.

U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Princeton Lyman on South Sudan

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:21:31 -0400

The United States’ special envoy to Sudan, Ambassador Princeton Lyman, speaks to the people of South Sudan as they look forward to celebrating the birth of their country on July 9.

The U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:34:03 -0400

The United States and Brazil have converging interests in energy-related matters, including oil and natural gas, biofuels and other renewables. Hear Brazilian and U.S. analysts discuss the progress both countries have made on energy issues.

Retired Justice O’Connor on Current Issues in U.S. Legal System

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:52:28 -0400

America’s legal system has gone through many changes and has grown over the years. The fact that the American judicial establishment has remained effective for so long is a tribute to its design, even as the system becomes more complex and the number of cases has grown.

Retired Justice O’Connor on Judicial Impartiality

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:48:55 -0400

Major legal decisions can have a large impact on American society. Such decisions often form the basis for political debate, and can play an important role in shaping voters’ opinions of candidates in election campaigns. Sometimes judges are criticized for their decisions.

Retired Justice O’Connor on Interpretive Role of U.S. Courts

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:43:57 -0400

Many of the framers of the Constitution were reluctant to concentrate too much authority in a central government. For this reason, the creation of a judicial branch that included a system of courts to interpret the laws and policies created by the executive and legislative branches was seen as very important.

Retired Supreme Court Justice O’Connor on Early U.S. Institutions

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:34:55 -0400

The founders of the new American government in 1789 were above all guided by a desire to ensure freedom for their citizens. The Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia was convened to solve these matters through a never-before-seen system of government.

Retired Supreme Court Justice O’Connor on Civic Education

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:27:51 -0400

Americans sometimes feel dissatisfied with the policies and practices of those who govern. But in fact, American citizens are ultimately responsible for protecting their own rights.

Retired Supreme Court Justice O’Connor on U.S. Constitution

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:04:50 -0400

The U.S. Constitution is one the most enduring documents in all of history. It was written at a time when political power was exercised exclusively by kings and the aristocracy. The thought that a nation’s power could come from the people through a system of government designed specifically for that purpose was truly revolutionary.

Retired Supreme Court Justice O’Connor on the Rule of Law

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:26:30 -0400

A good demonstration of the trust that Americans have in the rule of law is their confidence in the U.S. legal system. The rule of law is “all about how you achieve justice and fairness in the nation’s governmental structure,” says retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca on Prosecuting Human Traffickers

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:21:29 -0400

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca talks about why strong enforcement and sentencing laws and the protection of trafficking victims are such important parts of fighting human trafficking and prosecuting criminals.

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca on Human Trafficking and Labor

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:40:36 -0400

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca leads the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at the U.S. State Department. Today he tells about the different forms of human trafficking, and how legislation in the United States has dealt with slavery in the past and is setting examples for future action.

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca on Enforcing Human Rights Laws

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:11:46 -0400

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca of the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons describes how the United States is cooperating with international partners to improve investigative techniques and law enforcement practices to fight human trafficking.

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca on the Criminality of Human Trafficking

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:44:12 -0400

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca of the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons offers his views of the nature of human trafficking as a crime and why the various forms of modern slavery, and the people who perpetrate it, pose a unique challenge to law enforcement.

African Progress in Combating Human Trafficking

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:34:08 -0400

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca of the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons talks about how the problem of human trafficking in Africa is being successfully addressed through cooperative law enforcement and political leadership.

Assistant Secretary Posner on Human Rights Diplomacy

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:45:35 -0400

As globalization of trade, environmental and security concerns brings nations into closer contact, serious questions have been raised about where human rights issues fit into traditional diplomatic discussions.

Assistant Secretary Posner on Impact of Human Rights Report

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:42:32 -0400

The U.S. State Department releases its Human Rights Report every year. After more than 30 years of publication, this report has proven to be a useful tool in many different ways.

Assistant Secretary Posner on the Human Rights Report

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:37:41 -0400

Since September 2009, Michael Posner, the U.S. State Department’s assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights, and labor, has led the collection, assembly and distribution of human rights information on more than 190 governments.

Clinton on the Importance of Democracy for Human Rights

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:50:41 -0400

Support for democracy and the fostering of economic development are the cornerstones of the Obama administration’s agenda for promoting human rights around the world, says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Policymaking in America

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:20:51 -0400

In Washington, people hear a lot about policy. What exactly is policy? And how is it made? Policy can be described as a plan or strategy that identifies goals and the possible courses of action along with management and administrative tools that the government can use to accomplish those goals. The impact of the U.S. federal government’s policies on the functioning of America even at the most local level can be significant.

Green Jobs and America’s Community Colleges

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:05:12 -0400

Addressing Climate Change in America through Public Transit

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:52:46 -0400

According to Rob Farrington, who heads the advanced vehicle group at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado, the most promising solution to issues such as energy security and climate change is to get people to use transportation other than individual vehicles.

U.S. Military Leading the Way on Climate Change

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:33:53 -0400

When American citizens think of groups promoting energy conservation, they usually don’t think of the military. But the U.S. Department of Defense says that energy efficiency is good for national security, can save money for the military, and — most importantly — saves soldiers’ lives in combat.

“Green Diplomacy” at U.S. Embassies Worldwide

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:20:50 -0400

With climate change awareness growing both in the host countries of U.S. Embassies and among embassy staff, the U.S. State Department is finding that environmental initiatives are a basis for diplomacy.

A Profile of U.S. Government Support for African Development

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:16:59 -0400

Speaking at the Seventh Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton described her travel to Africa in August 2009 as extraordinary. She said the point of the trip was to underscore the importance of Africa to the Obama administration, because Africa matters to America’s progress and prosperity. Along with the business summit, a trade show was held to showcase African businesses. We spoke with Stephen Kimani, programs manager for Kilimo Trust.