United States-Vietnam Education Cooperation

Washington, DC - The United States is committed to supporting Vietnam’s efforts to develop a 21st century higher education system to produce trained, job-ready graduates with the skills necessary to compete in an increasingly global market. Our collaboration on education pre-dates the reestablishment of diplomatic relations in 1995, has been growing annually, and increasingly features innovative partnerships with higher education institutions and companies.

NRC's Online Force Helps Expand Recruiting Range

Millington, Tennessee - For many aspiring Sailors, the Navy journey doesn't begin with a call to a recruiter or a pamphlet from a guidance counselor at their high school. With constant advances in technology, many applicants start their path at the end of a keyboard.

State Department Terrorist Designations of the Tariq Gidar Group and Jama'at ul Dawa al-Qu'ran

Washington, DC - The Department of State has designated both the Tariq Gidar Group (TGG) and Jama’at ul Dawa al-Qu’ran (JDQ) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which imposes sanctions on foreign entities determined to have committed, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States.

CAHC Recognizes U.S. Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema with 2015 Affordability Champion Award

Washington, DC - Today, the Council for Affordable Health Coverage awarded U.S. Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema its Affordability Champion Award for holding down health costs through bipartisan, commonsense solutions.

Guyana Golden Jubilee - 50th Anniversary

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I join the families, communities, and leaders of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana in celebrating their country’s Golden Jubilee anniversary of independence.