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federal deficit balloons 77 percent in first third of the fiscal year

Shutdowns delay payments, though the cost to stop and then restart certain government activities sometimes costs more than continuing those operations.. Federal deficits have come under increased scrutiny following criticism from Democrats of the 2017 tax law. ..

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$1m for women in politics project, national, politics, phnom penh post

The US Agency for International Development has provided more than $1 million to Collective Action to Support Women's Rights project to promote the leadership and engagement of in politics.. ..

meet the 2019 international #womenofcourage

State Department has recognized more than 120 women from more than 65 different countries.  U.S diplomatic missions overseas nominate one woman of courage from their respective host countries.  The finalists are selected and approved by Department officials.. ..

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