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George W. Bush

Foreign Aid Reform: Studies and Recommendations

Posted Sat, 08/22/2009 - 00:00

Many in Congress, the Bush Administration, and the non-governmental organization (NGO)
community believe that the 110th Congress set the stage for action on foreign aid reform by the
111th Congress and the new Administration in 2009.
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the role of foreign assistance as a tool of U.S.
foreign policy has come into sharper focus. President George W. Bush elevated global
development as a third pillar of national security, with defense and diplomacy, as articulated in
the U.S.

Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990

Posted Thu, 08/20/2009 - 00:00

This report, updated as warranted, discusses U.S. security assistance to Taiwan, or Republic of China (ROC), including policy issues for Congress and legislation. Congress has oversight of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), P.L. 96-8, which has governed arms sales to Taiwan since 1979, when the United States recognized the People's Republic of China (PRC) instead of the ROC. Two other relevant parts of the "one China" policy are the August 17, 1982, U.S.-PRC Joint Communique and the "Six Assurances" to Taiwan. U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have been significant.

Security Classification Policy and Procedure: E.O. 12958, as Amended

Posted Mon, 07/06/2009 - 00:00

After two years of preparation, E.O. 12958, prescribing security classification policy and procedure, was signed by President William Clinton in mid-April 1995. The order was prompted by changing security conditions in the aftermath of the end of the cold war and a desire for more economical and effective management of classified information. The directive was modified in late March 2003 by E.O. 13292, issued by President George W. Bush.

U.S.-Iraq Withdrawal/Status of Forces Agreement: Issues for Congressional Oversight

Posted Sun, 06/21/2009 - 00:00

The U.S. has been involved in military operations in Iraq since March of 2003. The legal
framework under which the U.S. has operated includes H.J.Res. 114 (P.L. 107-243), multiple
Security Council Resolutions, as well as orders under the Coalition Provisional Authority. The
U.N. Security Council extended the mandate for the multinational forces through December 31,
2008.
On November 26, 2007, U.S. President George W.