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 Nomination for Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Secretary Rice (Mar. 14): "I can think of no individual more suited for this task of telling America's story to the world, of nurturing America's dialogue with the world and advancing universal values for the world than Karen Hughes." [more]
Travel to Asia
Secretary Rice travels to South Asia and East Asia March 14-21, visiting India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Japan, Korea, and China.
Sunday News Shows
Secretary Rice discussed U.S. foreign policy during interviews on ABC's This Week, CBS's Face the Nation, and NBC's Meet the Press.
 Saluting Women's History Month: Darlene Young
Darlene Young is a Computer Specialist in the Office of Information Technology, Bureau of International Information Programs. She designs, builds, configures, and installs hardware and software products in the U.S. and abroad. [more]
 Live: Chat With a Diplomat!
The Department will host a live on-line chat on Mar. 16, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Join Charlotte Ponticelli, Senior Coordinator for International Women’s Issues, for the chat. This forum provides an opportunity for dialogue with Department officials on the role of the United States in international affairs. This unique program will enable you to express your views and ask questions about America’s foreign policy objectives. To participate, visit www.chats.state.gov.
| | |  | |  Assistant Secretary Rademaker spoke on China’s proliferation record and its role in the Six-Party Talks.
The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration released a report on the status of North Korean asylum seekers and the U.S. policy towards them.
Deputy Assistant Secretary Huhtala testified on the democratic transition under way in Indonesia and the important opportunity it represents for U.S. interests and for the people of Indonesia.
| | The 2005 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in calendar year 2004. Volume I covers drug and chemical control activities. Volume II covers money laundering and financial crimes. [Special briefing]
The U.S. Government is committed to relief and rebuilding efforts in tsunami-affected areas of South Asia. You can help by making cash contributions to humanitarian organizations conducting relief operations.
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