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Highlights

Strategic Planning at the Department of State
The Department of State and Agency for International Development (USAID) Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2004 to 2009 sets forth the Secretary of State's direction and priorities for the coming years. The Plan supports the policy positions set forth by the President in the National Security Strategy and presents how the Department and USAID will implement U.S. foreign policy and development assistance.

Key Policy Fact Sheets
See one-page summaries of key foreign policy issues from the Bureau of Public Affairs.

Diplomatic Reception Rooms Tours
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the Department of State, which are used for official functions hosted by the Secretary of State and other high level government officials, are open for pre-arranged tours at no charge. These rooms hold a premier collection of 18th century American furniture, paintings, and decorative arts. Sign up online.

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In addition to our popular electronic subscription services, the Bureau of Public Affairs offers Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds to provide the latest State Department news.

  
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