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U.S. DELEGATION ATTENDING PANAMA'S PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Secretary Salazar is greeted by Ambassador Stephenson and members of Panama's Foreign Ministry
President Barack Obama announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Panama City, Panama to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Ricardo Martinelli, President-elect of the Republic of Panama on July 1, 2009.

The Honorable Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, leads the delegation. (more)

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA ON THE SITUATION IN HONDURAS

"I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter." (MORE)

DR. BEVERLY HALL, SUPERINTENDENT OF ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ADDRESSES THE U.S. PANAMA BUSINESS COUNCIL ON "THE TURNAROUND OF AN URBAN SCHOOL SYSTEM"

Dr. Beverly Hall
"Similarly, we know that children enter the school building with varying skill levels and challenges – from the high-performing student who comes from a supportive environment to the student who needs extra help but his or her family may not have the means to provide it. Regardless of their individual situations, I believe all children deserve nothing less than a high-quality education that prepares them for college and career. And that’s what I’d like to share with you today: our efforts in Atlanta to reform public education so that our students can compete in the global economy. It is my hope that by sharing Atlanta’s story of reform and improvement, I can in some measure assist others who are developing their own formulas for education reform." (more)

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USNS Comfort starts second humanitarian mission to the Caribbean

USNS Comfort

The U.S. Navy hospital ship Comfort departed Norfolk, Virginia, April 1 for a four-month cruise of the Caribbean, Central America and the Colombian coast to bring free medical care to those in need. Emblazoned with large red crosses on the side and the words “Continuing Promise” painted on the flight deck, the USNS Comfort returns to renew a promise made with a similar cruise two years ago: to extend medical humanitarian aid and improve health care in the hemisphere. (more)

Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon's Remarks at the 39th Washington Conference on the Americas

Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon
In opening the Council of the Americas 39th Washington Conference on the Americas, Assistant Secretary Shannon reflected on the outcomes of the recent Summit of the Americas and what that means for improving tenuous relationships with Venezuela, Bolivia, and Ecuador. One of the most important results for the hemisphere was the emergence of the Caribbean—through the leadership of the Summit host, Trinidad and Tobago—as a key player in inter-American affairs. (full text)

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: María Otero, Under Secretary of Global Affairs, Department of State and Arturo Valenzuela, Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State. President Obama said, "It gives me great confidence that these talented individuals will be joining my administration as we work to rebuild our economy, preserve our environment and keep our nation safe. Their experience and dedication will be of great value to the American people, and I look forward to working with these individuals in the coming months and years." (more)

Ambassador Shapiro Discusses the Fifth Summit of the Americas

Ambassador Charles Shapiro
"I think that the United States re-launched our relationship with the countries of the Americas through three days of very intensive discussion. President Obama emphasized that there are no junior or senior partners, simply partners committed to advancing a common agenda." (more)

• Continuing Promise 2009 - USNS Comfort
• WHA 2008 Highlights (pdf)
• Human Rights Report 2008 - Panama
• International Religious Freedom Report 2008 - Panama
• Trafficking in Persons Report 2009
• Remarks - Release of the 2008 Annual Report on Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries
• Global Cuba Solidarity Movement
• International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR)
• Rewards for Justice Program
• Country Reports on Terrorism

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