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NEWS ABOUT: US Agency for International Development

US Agency for International Development stories: 3 news summaries

Democratic Rep. Wexler Will Resign Fla. Seat

48-year-old seeks private-sector paycheck with kids in college

Oct 13, 09 7:53 PM CDT
(Newser) - Robert Wexler, a seven-term Democrat from Florida, is set to resign his house seat for a public-policy position. Though some Washington insiders speculate that Wexler, 48, will head the US Agency for International Development, others tell Politico that, with kids in college, Wexler needs an income bigger than a government... More »

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Florida • college tuition • House Democrats • US Agency for International Development • private sector • Robert Wexler • public policy • safe seat

Clinton Derides Vetting Process
as a 'Nightmare'

Secretary frustrated
by lengthy delays
in filling top jobs

Jul 14, 09 4:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton told USAID staff yesterday that the Obama administration's vetting process for top jobs has become a frustrating "nightmare," CNN reports. Clinton was asked why  the agency is still without a new administrator. "It's not for lack of trying," she responded. "It takes far... More »

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Hillary Clinton • secretary of State • US Agency for International Development • vetting • Obama administration • Paul Farmer

US Diplomat Shot Dead
in Sudan

USAID official succumbs to injuries in Khartoum

Jan 1, 08 8:22 AM CST
(Newser) - A US diplomat has died of injuries suffered when he was shot five times early this morning as he rode through the streets of Khartoum, the AP reports. The attack immediately killed his driver. The shooting occurred a day after a joint African Union-United Nations force took over peacekeeping duties... More »

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United Nations • Darfur • Sudan • Crisis in Darfur • Sudanese • US Agency for International Development

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