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General David Petraeus, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Deputy Secretary Jack Lew testified about the Obama administration’s proposed strategy for the war in Afghanistan. The plan includes se…

The House Armed Services Committee heard testimony on the results of a strategic review of Afghanistan.

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Jacob Lew briefed the press on the progress made in civilian hiring in Afghanistan. He said that almost 300 U.S. agronomists, diplomats…

State Department Deputy Secretary Jacob Lew spoke to reporters and answered questions about his recent trip to South Asia. Among the topics he addresssed were levels o U.S. aid to the region…

Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Lew and the Director of Policy Planning Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter briefed reporters on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s new initiative to review U.S. strat…

Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including climate change legislation being considered in Congress. Deputy Secretary of State Jack Lew appeared with M…

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Transportation Secretary Lahood briefed reporters and provided updates on the H1N1 swine flu outbreak and the U.S. government’s response.