Shortage of Foreign Language Speakers in Government

Witnesses testified about the need for foreign language speakers in the military and other parts of government, and the potential implicatio… read more

Witnesses testified about the need for foreign language speakers in the military and other parts of government, and the potential implications for national security. Among the topics they addressed were recruiting personnel, providing incentives for foreign language study, and improving educational programs. They also talked about the potential impact of budget cuts on existing efforts to recruit and retain foreign language speakers. close

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Shortage of Foreign Language Speakers in Government

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Program ID:
306148-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 21, 2012 | 2:36pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
May 26, 2012 | 3:20pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • May 21, 2012 | 2:36pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 21, 2012 | 9:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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  • May 22, 2012 | 5:47pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
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  • May 26, 2012 | 1:40pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 26, 2012 | 2:49pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 26, 2012 | 3:20pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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