For over 60 years, the GI Bill has helped our servicemen and women pay for college, and in turn, helped employers find the talent they need in the ever-changing workplace. Since its inception, more than 20 million veterans and veterans’ dependents have participated in GI Bill education and training programs.
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Faith-based organizations working to aid the people of Africa have been effective despite institutional barriers within U.S. government agencies that impede their ability to operate, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) said today after convening a hearing on the role of faith-based organizations in U.S. programming in Africa.
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Mr. Chairman, I join you in expressing deep concern over the proliferation of child pornography and the perpetration of other crimes against children through trafficking, prostitution and sex tourism. Each year thousands of American kids are victimized through pornography, many subjected to violence in the process. The shocking reality is that often the perpetrators and purveyors of these crimes are parents or relatives of the victim. According to experts, at least half of those victimized are boys. The emotional, physical, and psychological toll on our youth caused by these crimes is overwhelming. It is known that the heavy toll contributes to the measurable rise in depression and suicide.
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U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today presided over a standing room only hearing of the House International Relations Committee where Grammy Award-winning recording artist Ricky Martin and officials from the Bush Administration said raising awareness of human trafficking at home and abroad is vital to bringing an end to these appalling crimes.
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U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) returned last night after traveling to Iraq on a three day trip to press the national commission formed to reconcile Iraq's sectarian and political groups to become more aggressive in their efforts to bridge the gaps that threaten the stability of the nation.
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With the newly-appointed special envoy to Sudan about to assume his responsibilities, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ)--Chairman of the House International Relations Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Subcommittee--called United Nations peacekeepers the next critical step toward bringing an end to the genocide in Darfur and peace and stability to all of Sudan.
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On Sunday, I spoke before tens of thousands who gathered in New York City's Central Park, united in their compassion and concern, to call for an immediate end to the genocide in Darfur. This rally, one of three dozen held worldwide, was an important and needed effort to help turn the world's collective attention to the plight of the people of Darfur
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U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House International Relations Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Subcommittee, today commended President George W. Bush for naming a special envoy to Sudan and said his Subcommittee hearing tomorrow will explore the challenges that the envoy will face in this position.
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U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) today called for a program that provides critical brain injury research and care for servicemembers and veterans to be funded at the highest requested level.
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