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Proposed cuts to State and AID would be “shortsighted and devastating”
President Trump’s proposed cuts to State and USAID would make the United States less safe
WASHINGTON — The White House Office of Management and Budget released the toplines of President…
100+ Christian leaders tell Congressional leadership: Protect foreign assistance
More than 100 Christian leaders from across the United States are calling on Congress to avoid disproportionate cuts to America’s foreign assistance programs that make up less than 1% of the federal budget. In a letter to the House and Senate leadership, the signers write: “It is our moral responsibility to urge you to support and protect the International Affairs Budget” noting “we cannot turn our back on those in desperate need.”
Activists mark International Women’s Day with bold push for girls’ education
Today ONE activists took part in the largest ever lobby for girls’ rights. In 107 cities in 12 countries, including every U.S. state, Washington, D.C., and at the United Nations, activists organized 284 separate ‘walk-ins’ to meet with politicians and put girls’ education on the agenda. And ONE led a stunning global digital campaign that brought support from 130 countries.
ONE condemns White House’s ‘devastating’ development budget proposal
“A 61 percent cut to development assistance would be devastating to America’s life-saving programs overseas and squander decades of progress in the fight against extreme poverty. It would also make the United States and our allies fundamentally less safe.”
Bipartisan Congressional opposition to President Trump’s foreign aid proposal grows
NEW -> Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee:
“I think foreign aid is pretty important myself, so I’d like to see what the president has to…
Congress stands up to President Trump’s foreign aid proposal
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations:
“It’s dead on arrival, it’s not going to happen, it would be a disaster. This…
White House’s focus on cuts to foreign assistance budget is alarming
WASHINGTON — Speaking on a background briefing call this morning, a senior administration official told reporters to expect a “large reduction in foreign aid” in President Trump’s first budget…
Cutting foreign aid for the sake of national security?
“If you don’t fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition.” – General James Mattis
“Our security will be improved by sustaining foreign aid in…
Sally Canfield joins ONE as senior director of U.S. government relations
WASHINGTON — The ONE Campaign is pleased to announce the appointment of Sally Canfield as its new senior director of U.S. government relations. Canfield is the former senior director…
ONE names Gayle E. Smith president and chief executive officer
After an extensive worldwide search, the board of The ONE Campaign has named Gayle E. Smith — a top advisor on development issues to two American presidents and one of…
The ONE Campaign laments the Senate’s repeal of important anti-corruption rule
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 52-47 today to void a rule that implemented Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The rule would…
The ONE Campaign urges the Senate to safeguard an important anti-corruption rule
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted 235-187 today to repeal Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The rule requires all oil,…