Washington File Archives

February, 2004

28 February 2004 - U.S. to expand fight against illegal drugs at home and globally

27 February 2004 - Treasury's Snow Urges Broad, Sustainable Global Growth

27 February 2004 - A New U.S. Policy on Landmines

27 February 2004 - Spreading Democracy, Defending Freedom are Bush's Goals, Rice Says

27 February 2004 - Transcript: Bloomfield Details Landmine Policy Changes

27 February 2004 - U.S. Announces New Worldwide Landmine Policy

26 February 2004 - Powell Requests Funds for "The Front Lines of Foreign Policy"

26 February 2004 - Treasury Department Clarifies New Policies Regarding Libya

26 February 2004 - Myers Says Coalition Partners Committed to Defeating Terrorism

26 February 2004 - U.S. Sends Emergency Supplies and Relief Personnel to Morocco

26 February 2004 - Tutwiler Emphasizes Need to Reach Beyond Foreign Elites

26 February 2004 - U.S. Urges CD Member States to Work Together to Halt WMD Spread

26 February 2004 - Bush Proposes $8.8 Billion for USAID in Coming Year

26 February 2004 - Labor Department to Promote International Rights in Coming Year

26 February 2004 - Human Rights Reports a Vital Policy Instrument, Powell Says

26 February 2004 - Human Rights Reports Have National and International Impact, U.S. Official says

26 February 2004 - Human Rights Reports Key to Advancing Freedom, U.S. Official Says

26 February 2004 - Compromise Necessary for Free Trade Success, USTR Says

26 February 2004 - Visa Process Needs Improvement, Congressional Report Finds

26 February 2004 - United States Lifts Travel Ban on Libya

23 February 2004 - Transcript: Powell, Thompson Announce Release of Emergency AIDS Funds

23 February 2004 - CIA Expert Warns of Looming HIV/AIDS Threat in Africa, Asia

23 February 2004 - Transcript: Global AIDS Coordinator Outlines Relief Strategy

23 February 2004 - U.S. AIDS Relief Plan Launched with Release of $350 million

23 February 2004 - Bridging the Cultural Divide at Boston's Hospitals

23 February 2004 - Text: USAID Providing $50,000 in Medical Aid to Haiti

23 February 2004 - The U.S. Human Rights Report -- Its Roots

23 February 2004 - Transcript: U.S. Fighting Terrorism With "Focus and Determination," Says Bush

23 February 2004 - Transcript: Bush Says U.S. Has Responsibility to Lead Fight for Freedom

19 February 2004 - Text: U.S. Teams with International Partners in Pacific Whale Research

19 February 2004 - Official Cites U.S. Efforts to Address Climate Change

17 February 2004 - State Department Releases Guidelines for NGO Assistance to Refugees

17 February 2004 - Pentagon Helping Other Militaries Build AIDS Prevention Programs

14 February 2004 - President Reiterates Need to Curb the Proliferation of WMD

17 February 2004 - Abraham Cites U.S. Leadership on Global Climate Change

17 February 2004 - Gates Gift Doubles Investment in TB Vaccine Research

17 February 2004 - U.S. Launches New Biotechnology Regulation Web Site

18 February 2004 - Bush Says His Administration Is Committed to Helping the Middle East

18 February 2004 - Innovation, Technology, Partnerships Improve Border Security, U.S. Says

18 February 2004 - Scientists from 69 Countries Call for Protection of Deep-Sea Corals

18 February 2004 - U.S. Trade Panel Advances Shrimp Dumping Investigation

18 February 2004 - U.S. Official Describes "Entirely New Immigration Category"

13 February 2004 - New Air Security System Respects Travelers' Privacy, U.S. Says

13 February 2004 - Senate Asked to Approve U.S.-IAEA Protocol on Inspections

13 February 2004 - Congressional Report Outlines Risks to Passenger Screening System

13 February 2004 - Bloomfield: Making World Safer Through Humanitarian Mine Action

13 February 2004 - YES Program Helps Young People Discover America

12 February 2004 - U.N. Health Agency Issues Timeline on Bird Flu Outbreak

12 February 2004 - U.S. Energy Dept. Strategic Plan Charts Course for Science

12 February 2004 - Hunger in the Womb May Lead to Obesity in Life, FAO Reports

11 February 2004 - Bush Urges International Action Against Spread of WMD

11 February 2004 - Foreign Affairs Budget Reflects Priority of War on Terrorism

11 February 2004 - Public Health Must Take Priority in Bird Flu Epidemic

11 February 2004 - Women in Post-Conflict Societies Need Access to Power, Says U.S.Ambassador

10 February 2004 - Spread of Democracy Called Essential Part of War on Terrorism

10 February 2004 - Fulbright Student Seminar Taking Place in Washington February 11-14

10 February 2004 - U.S. Co-Sponsors Programs on Education and Women's Issues in Mideast

09 February 2004 - Bush 2003 Economic Report Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Free Trade

09 February 2004 - Bush Committed to Environmental Progress, EPA Chief Says

09 February 2004 - Bush Administration Supports Open Financial Markets

09 February 2004 - Export-Import Bank's Philip Merrill Praises India's Economic Progress

09 February 2004 - U.S. Health Secretary Sees Global Progress in Combating AIDS Epidemic

08 February 2004 - Snow Stresses Need to Increase Global Economic Growth

06 February 2004 - U.S., Libya Conclude First Round of "Positive" Bilateral Discussions in London

06 February 2004 - Bush Announces Independent Commission to Study WMD Intelligence

06 February 2004 - Rumsfeld at Munich Conference, Will Also Visit Croatia, U.K.

06 February 2004 - Donors Urged to Focus on Basics of Microenterprise Development

06 February 2004 - Earthquake Research Groups Seek Lessons from Bam Earthquake

06 February 2004 - Science and Technology Research Found Critical to National Development

06 February 2004 - U.S. Efforts to End Human Trafficking

05 February 2004 - New U.S. Passport Requirement: All Minors Must Appear in Person

05 February 2004 - Developing Countries' Struggle to Pay for Education Reported

05 February 2004 - Microenterprise Programs Help People Directly, Congressman Says

05 February 2004 - Support for Small Business Key to U.S. Development Strategy

05 February 2004 - Access to Financial Services Critical to Development

05 February 2004 - Microfinance Industry at Forefront of Helping Women, Executive Says

05 February 2004 - Women-Run Businesses Best Credit Risks, Foundation Head Says

05 February 2004 - Donors Urged to Focus on Basics of Microenterprise Development

05 February 2004 - Peace Corps Volunteers Pave Way for Entrepreneurs, Vasquez Says

05 February 2004 - U.S. FDA Issues Warning on Counterfeit Contraceptive Patches

04 February 2004 - U.S. Sees "Enormous Danger, Dazzling Opportunity" in South Asia

04 February 2004 - Bush Says U.S. Fostering Democracy in Greater Middle East

04 February 2004 - U.S. Committed to Prevention of Genocide, Official Says

04 February 2004 - New U.S. Aid Corporation Names 63 Potentially Eligible Countries

04 February 2004 - Tutwiler Says U.S. Public Diplomacy Must Engage Youth

04 February 2004 - CDC Provides Facts on Ricin

04 February 2004 - CDC Issues Infection Control Precautions for Bird Flu

03 February 2004 - Bush, Annan Hold "Constructive Dialogue" on World Issues

03 February 2004 - Record-level Funding Sought for U.S. Peace Corps

03 February 2004 - Four Asian Nations Promised Aid to Cope with Bird Flu

02 February 2004 - White House Describes Budget Goals on Terror, Security, Economy

02 February 2004 - U.S. Celebrates World Wetlands Day Around the World

02 February 2004 - Two U.S. Exploration Rovers Now Operating on Martian Surface