Washington Hyper File

EPF edition



U.S. Department of State

Thursday, 5 February 2004


401 Transcript: White House Press Briefing, February 5
(Bush remarks at National Prayer Breakfast, trip to South Carolina/Bush speech on war on terror, upcoming trip to Missouri, Tenet speech) (1030)

402 Transcript: State Department Noon Briefing, February 5
(Pakistan, Libya, Proliferation Security Initiative, Malaysia, Cyprus, Israel/Palestinians, Turkey/Syria, Cambodia, Iraq, Benin, Kosovo, Libya, Yemen) (7110)

403 Transcript: Bush Defends His Decision to Go to War with Iraq
(Says world better off without Saddam Hussein regime) (4190)

404 Text: CIA's Tenet Says Search for Iraq WMD Nowhere Near Finished
(Director of central intelligence asks for more time, patience) (5990)

405 Text: U.S. Agriculture Official Says China's WTO Compliance "Mixed"
(Deputy Administrator Sheikh Feb. 5 testimony before USCC) (1980)

406 Text: China Still Has "Long Way to Go" on Trade Reform, Jochum Says
(Commerce official's Feb. 5 remarks to U.S.-China panel) (3630)

407 Text: USTR's Freeman Says China's WTO Compliance Record Falls Short
(Deputy Assistant USTR Feb. 5 testimony) (3060)

408 Text: Schriver Says China Making Progress on Trade but Concerns Remain
(February 5 Remarks at USCC hearing on China and the WTO) (2480)

409 Fact Sheet: Bush Budget Aims at Boosting Maritime Security
(White House emphasizes importance of port, cargo protection) (1050)

410 Text: Advisory Group Makes BSE Recommendations to USDA
(Group formed after one case of U.S. BSE identified) (4770)

411 Text: Vaccination Campaign Could Help Stop Bird Flu
(But sufficient vaccine and financial support are lacking) (780)

412 Text: U.S. Bans Asian Birds to Prevent Flu Spread
(Eight Asian nations affected by import prohibition) (920)

413 Text: Global Coalition Works to Protect Women, Girls from HIV/AIDS
(Studies find women, girls more vulnerable to infection) (1440)

414 Text: New U.S. Passport Requirement: All Minors Must Appear in Person
(New requirement to enhance the accurate identification of all applicants) (330)

415 Byliner: Microenterprise Programs Help People Directly, Congressman Says
(New law boosts funds for microenterprise development, Smith notes) (1070)

416 Byliner: Foundation's Small Loans Assist Economic Growth in South Pacific
(Group's head outlines strategies leading to high repayment rate) (2180)

417 Byliner: Peace Corps Volunteers Pave Way for Entrepreneurs, Vasquez Says
(Help small businesses access market economy, agency's head adds) (2000)

418 Byliner: Support for Small Business Key to U.S. Development Strategy
(Strong small businesses help communities, USAID's Simmons says) (2460)

419 Byliner: Access to Financial Services Critical to Development
(USAID official outlines approaches to widening access to credit) (2280)

420 Byliner: Microfinance Industry at Forefront of Helping Women, Executive Says
(Industry sees women as force in international development, she adds) (2840)

421 Byliner: Women-Run Businesses Best Credit Risks, Foundation Head Says
(Microfinance can have major impact on poverty reduction, he adds) (2160)

422 Byliner: Donors Urged to Focus on Basics of Microenterprise Development
(Need to understand how to improve helpful environments, experts say) (1980)



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