Washington File
Mobile Edition22 April 2002
U.S. Providing Rapid Assistance to Palestinians
The United States is responding quickly to provide hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of emergency humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians, and wants to see that the assistance "gets to the people who need it as soon as possible," according to the State Department spokesman. moreState's Larson Notes U.S., Saudi Steps to Maintain Stable Oil Market
The United States and Saudi Arabia have shared interests in the stability and reliability of the international oil market, and have taken a number of steps to achieve those market objectives, says Under Secretary of State Alan Larson. moreUSAID Joins International Coalition to Prevent Violence in the Americas
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has joined a coalition of international agencies that are involved in helping countries to prevent violence at the community and national levels. moreBush Cites America's Responsibility to the Environment
President Bush, in remarks delivered April 22 to celebrate Earth Day, said it is the duty of Americans and the U.S. government to make sure the land is preserved, the air is clean, the water is pure, and the parks are open and well preserved. more
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