Washington Hyper File

EPF edition



U.S. Department of State

Monday, 17 May 2004


101 Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, May 17
(President's schedule, Bush phones President Roh/Prime Minister Koizumi, South Korea/transfer of U.S. troops to Iraq, Iraq/assassination of Iraqi Governing Council leader, Iraq/transfer of sovereignty, Iraq/sarin gas, Seymour Hersh report/prison abuse scandal) (1700)

102 White House Report, May 17: U.S. Troops May Shift from Korea to Iraq
(Plan has "understanding and support" of South Korea, Japan) (270)

103 Coalition Provisional Authority Report, May 17: Iraq Update
(Bremer laments assassination of Governing Council president) (630)

104 Transcript: Powell Discusses Abu Ghraib, Post-June 30 Iraq, Mideast Peace
(Secretary of State interviewed on three American news programs) (9940)

105 Text: Defense Dept. Denies Prison Abuses Result of Sanctioned Training
(New Yorker article reflects "fevered insights," spokesman says) (320)

106 Text: Stability in Burma Requires Engaging All Parties, State Dept. Says
(Minorities' withdrawal from national convention triggers concern) (350)

107 Text: New Report Shows U.S. Work for Human Rights, Powell SaysNew
(Secretary's preface to "Supporting Human Rights and Democracy" report) (620)

108 Transcript: Armitage Says U.S. Creating "Constructive Legacy" on Rights
(Says new report demonstrates U.S. commitment) (1020)

109 Transcript: U.S. Will Continue Fight for Human Rights, Craner Says
(Says countries continue to seek U.S. support despite prison abuses) (5300)

110 Report Tells Story of U.S. Efforts to Support Human Rights
(Interview with Assistant Secretary of State Lorne Craner) (1260)

111 Backgrounder: New Report on U.S. Human Rights Efforts Abroad
("Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2003-2004") (780)

112 Transcript: World Economic Forum Discussions Productive, Statesmen Say
(U.S. Secretary of State, Jordanian minister recap meeting in Jordan) (3500)

113 Fact Sheet: Expedited FDA Review of HIV/AIDS Drugs Announced
(Goal is supplying low-cost, safe HIV therapies) (840)

114 U.S. Health Officials Discuss New Review Process for HIV/AIDS Drugs
(FDA will speed review of combination drug therapies, generics) (810)

115 Text: U.S. To Expedite Review of HIV/AIDS Drugs, Therapies
(New process supports Bush's emergency plan for AIDS relief) (1380)

116 Text: Global Fund Backs U.S. Move on AIDS Drugs
(Combination drugs will help global treatment expansion) (990)



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