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A resolution designating April 30, 2010, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans". [SR-507]
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Designates April 30, 2010, as Dia de los Niños: Celebrating Young Americans.
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A resolution recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand. [SR-469]
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Encourages the President to expand interaction with the Kingdom of Thailand to facilitate coordination and partnership in the areas of education and cultural exchange throughout all of Thailand, including the southern provinces.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding supporting democracy and economic development in Mongolia and expanding relations between the United States and Mongolia. [SR-192]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the growing U.S.-Mongolia partnership deserves acknowledgment; (2) the democratic election and peaceful transition of power is an important demonstration of Mongolia's commitment to democratic reform; (3) the U.S. government encourages economic, academic, and cultural cooperation with Mongolia; and (4) the U.S. government should continue to work with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to assist Mongolia,
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A resolution designating April 30, 2009, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and for other purposes. [SR-122]
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Designates April 30, 2009, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.
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Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 [S.962]
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Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 - (Sec. 4) States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) support the consolidation of democracy in Pakistan; (2) build a long-term relationship with Pakistan; (3) further the economic development of Pakistan by expanding bilateral engagement with the government of Pakistan; (4) work with Pakistan and the countries bordering Pakistan to facilitate regional peace; (5) work with the government of Pakistan to prevent Pakistani territory from being used as a base or conduit for terrorist attacks; (6) expand people-to-people
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A bill to provide for the appointment of United States Science Envoys. [S.838]
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Authorizes the Secretary of State, under the authority, direction, and control of the President and in accordance with the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, to increase the number of educational and cultural exchange activities involving persons from scientific, medicine, research, and academic sectors by: (1) establishing new Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; and (2) expanding the coverage of existing Programs. Directs the Secretary to appoint United States Science Envoys to represent the U.S. commitment to
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Improving the Teaching and Learning of American History and Civics Act of 2009 [S.659]
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Improving the Teaching and Learning of American History and Civics Act of 2009 - Creates a new part E (American History and Civics Education) under title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), under which are placed the existing Teaching of Traditional American History, Civic Education (containing the We the People and Cooperative Civic Education and Economic Education Exchange programs), and Close Up Fellowship programs. Establishes, under part E of title II of the ESEA, programs requiring the Secretary to award competitive
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Global Service Fellowship Program Act of 2009 [S.589]
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Global Service Fellowship Program Act of 2009 - Directs the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to: (1) establish and administer a Global Service Fellowship Program to fund fellowships to promote international volunteering opportunities as a means of building bridges across cultures, addressing critical human needs, and promoting mutual understanding; and (2) establish the Office of Volunteers for Prosperity to implement the Global Service Fellowship Program. Sets forth Program provisions. Authorizes
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Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2009 [S.473]
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Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2009 - Establishes in the executive branch the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation. Requires the Foundation to award grants, increasingly for study in nontraditional study abroad destinations, to: (1) U.S. students; (2) nongovernmental institutions that provide and promote study abroad opportunities for U.S. students, in consortium with institutions of higher education (IHEs); and (3) IHEs, individually or in consortium. Declares the sense of Congress on the distribution of such grants among
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs [S.3676]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2011 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security,
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International Documentary Exchange Act of 2010 [S.3503]
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International Documentary Exchange Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to make grants to U.S. filmmakers and nongovernmental organizations that use independently produced documentary films to promote a better understanding of the United States among individuals in other countries.
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International Documentary Exchange Act of 2010 [S.3138]
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International Documentary Exchange Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to make grants to U.S. nongovernmental organizations that use independently produced documentary films to promote a better understanding of the United States among individuals in other countries and a better understanding of global perspectives and other countries among individuals in the United States.
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Weapons of Mass Destruction Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2009 [S.1649]
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Weapons of Mass Destruction Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2009 or the WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2009 - Title I: Enhanced Biosecurity - (Sec. 101) Amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) and the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 to direct the Secretaries of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture respectively, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), to designate as "Tier I agents" those agents and toxins which have clear potential to be used effectively in a biological attack that
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Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2009 [S.1159]
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Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2009 - Prohibits the federal government from providing the government of Vietnam with nonhumanitarian development, trade, economic, and security assistance during any fiscal year that exceeds the amount of such assistance provided during FY2009, unless such increases are matched or exceeded by additional funding for programs focusing on human rights and democracy promotion. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if increased U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance would promote the purposes of this Act or it is
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Commending efforts to teach the history of both Israelis and Palestinians to students in Israel and the West Bank in order to foster mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance. [HR-511]
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Applauds the efforts of those who attempt to build tolerance and mutual understanding among Israelis and Palestinians through education. Encourages the Department of State to continue supporting programs that promote understanding between Israelis and Palestinians and Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs.
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Encouraging the United States to fully participate in the Shanghai Expo in 2010. [HR-509]
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Expresses support for full U.S. participation in the Shanghai 2010 Expo, including construction of a national pavilion to showcase U.S. innovations and culture.
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Honoring and thanking Dave Brubeck for his contributions to American music and cultural diplomacy. [HR-1283]
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Honors Dave Brubeck for his contributions to American music and cultural diplomacy.
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Expressing the sense of Congress that Africa is of significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance to the United States. [HCR-128]
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Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Africa is of significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance to the United States; and (2) the United States should pursue an integrated policy to advance economic development and trade relations with African nations and to foster strategic, political, economic, humanitarian, and cultural ties of mutual benefit to the United States and Africa.
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Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2009 [HB-937]
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Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2009 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official to waive certain entry documentary requirements for a nonimmigrant child (unmarried and under the age of 16) who is a citizen or national of Mexico and accompanying parent or adult chaperone in instances of medical visits, student groups, or special community events. Sets forth additional requirements for such entries.
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Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009 [HB-909]
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Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009 - Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to direct the Secretary of State to ensure that diplomatic and consular mission libraries and resource centers: (1) are open to the general public to the greatest extent practicable, subject to security considerations; and (2) schedule public showings of American films that showcase American culture, society, values, and history. Directs the Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy to report to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
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