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Iraq's Draft Constitution
Secretary Rice (Aug. 28): "The United States congratulates the Iraqi people on completing the process of drafting a constitution. This event marks another critical step forward along the pathway to a free, prosperous, and democratic Iraq." [full text]
Burundi Presidential Inauguration
Spokesman Sean McCormack (Aug. 26): "The United States warmly congratulates the people of Burundi on the inauguration of President Pierre Nkurunziza. Successful completion of the presidential electoral process marks a milestone for Burundi and stands as a model for ethnic reconciliation and democratic resolution of conflict." [full text]
Fact Sheet: United Nations
The United Nations’ aims are set out in the preamble to the UN Charter: to maintain international peace and security; to develop friendly relations among nations; to achieve international cooperation in solving economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and to be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations in attaining these common ends. [more]
 Development Assistance
USAID works to extend a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recovering from a disaster, or striving to live in a free and democratic country. The Millennium Challenge Corporation also works to help developing nations. To learn how the U.S. Government joins with foreign governments, nongovernmental organizations, and other groups to encourage economic growth, social development, and environmental stewardship, visit www.sdp.gov. [more]
| | | | | I N O T H E R N E W S | | | | |  You can now check the status of your regular (tourist) U.S. passport application online, using your last name, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.
The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons has released several new fact sheets on human trafficking for forced labor, child soldiers, and children trafficked for use as camel jockeys.
| | The fourth round of the Six-Party Talks, being held in Beijing, China, began on July 26, 2005. Talks are in recess and will resume the week of August 29. The six-nation negotiations include North Korea, South Korea, China, Japan, Russia, and the United States. [more]
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