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August 8, 2013
By Jana Persky
Ghattas: U.S. Foreign Policy Must Adapt to the 21st Century, Rising Superpowers
During her term as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton traveled nearly a million miles to more than 100 different countries. And BBC Correspondent Kim Ghattas was right there with her.
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Topics: National Security
July 18, 2013
Review Finds Security Problems at Diplomatic Posts
An audit by the State Department Inspector General found deficient security at overseas posts under high threat.
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Topics: National Security
July 2, 2013
By Jana Persky
Obama Makes Second IG Nomination in Two Weeks
President Barack Obama made progress toward filling the federal government’s longest-running inspector general (IG) vacancy with his nomination of Steve A. Linick for inspector general of the Department of State.
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Topics: Government Accountability
June 11, 2013
Report: Possible Cover-Up of Sex and Drugs at the State Department
An internal memo reveals that the State Department “covered up” allegations of illegal behavior by its security officials including sexual assault and solicitation of prostitution, according to a report by CBS News.
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Topics: Government Accountability
April 22, 2013
By Joe Newman
After 5 Years, Is Obama Ready to Fill State Department Vacancy?
Secretary of State John Kerry says if it were up to him, the State Department would already have a permanent inspector general, a critical position that has been vacant for more than five years, but the delay is due to the White House’s vetting process.
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Topics: Government Accountability
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