Washington Hyper File
EPF edition
U.S. Department of State
Wednesday, 21 May 2003
301 Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, May 21
(President's schedule, Sen. Danforth meeting/Sudan, Bush commencement address/Connecticut, war on terrorism, Bush upcoming trip to Europe/G8 Summit, Mideast, House defense authorization bill, Iran/Saudi Arabia terrorist bombing, USA Freedom Corps, Senegal/Digital Freedom Initiative) (2480)
302 Fact Sheet: Bush Says Emerging Threats Require Deployment of Missile Defenses
(Says missile defense systems are part of defense transformation) (1660)
303 Transcript: Bush Says U.S. Will Not Relent in War Against Terrorism
(He cites U.S. policies to fight AIDS, poverty and hunger) (3160)
304 Text: Senator Hagel Sees No Stepping Back From U.S. Middle East Commitment
(Says peace effort has "profound implications" for global security) (3440)
305 Fact Sheet: Middle East Partnership Initiative Targets Economic, Social Development
(State Department releases fact sheet on goals and programs envisioned) (860)
306 Text: Bush to Congress -- Crisis Between U.S. and Burma Remains
(Letter cites Burmese government's large-scale oppression) (320)
307 Text: Senate's Second Ranking Democrat Wants Taiwan Observers in WHO
(Senator Reid on World Health Organization, spread of SARS) (280)
308 Text: U.S., Philippines Agree to Improve Remittances Services
(U.S. Treasury Department May 20th news release) (400)
309 Text: U.S., Philippines Officials Sign Two Memoranda of Understanding
(U.S. Trade and Development Agency May 20 press release) (550)
310 Text: North Korean Officials Have Long History in Crime, U.S. Official Says
(William Bach testimony to Senate Panel May 20) (1780)
311 Text: U.S. Supports International Fight Against N. Korean Narcotics
(Defense Department's Hollis before Senate panel May 20) (720)
312 USTR's Zoellick Says No New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Looming
(He cites problems with sensitive imports, NZ government actions) (490)
313 Text: USTR's Zoellick Urges Ag Reforms by EU for WTO Success
(Special ag treatment for developing countries also needs work, he says) (4710)
314 Text: Greenspan Cautiously Optimistic Over U.S. Economy
(Economic fundamentals "augur well," Fed chairman says) (1860)
315 Text: U.S. Trade Promotion Becoming More Aggressive, Evans Says
(Programs aim to neutralize "considerable" export supports of trading partners) (3440)
316 Byliner: U.S. Trade Rep Says EU Blocking Promise of Biotech Food
(Zoellick op-ed column in May 21 Wall Street Journal) (850)
317 Bush Announces New International Service Initiative
("Volunteers For Prosperity" to enlist professionals to help around world) (750)
318 Congress Sends AIDS Relief Bill to President Bush
(President expected to sign into law) (630)
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