International Assistance Programs
A hearing was held on the fiscal year 2009 appropriations for international assistance programs and U.S. contributions to international fina… read more
A hearing was held on the fiscal year 2009 appropriations for international assistance programs and U.S. contributions to international financial institutions. Members asked how the U.S. can fund international assistance programs given the deficit and the failing economy. Other topics included World Bank loans to Iran, loan forgiveness for indebted nations, and whether or not the Treasury Department will put pressure on China to stop human rights abuses in Tibet. close
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