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Rep. Waters Demands U.S. State Department Provide Immediate Assistance for Americans Stranded in Morocco

In direct response to calls from her constituents, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo demanding that the Department provide immediate assistance to a resident of the 43rd District as well as approximately 3000 American citizens who are stranded in Morocco. The Trump administration has failed to provide guidance and assistance to Americans who are stranded in Morocco following the Moroccan government’s decision to close its border in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “It is absolutely shameful and utterly unconscionable that, in the time of a

NNPA Urges Better U.S.-Cuba Relations

“The majority of the people of the United States want better relations with Cuba, and that is the will that must prevail,” stated Chavis, who counted among the delegation of 30 American scholars who attended the 18th edition of the Series of Academic Conversations on Cuba in the Foreign Policy of the United States of America.

Moorpark College Offers Study Abroad Opportunity in Quito, Ecuador

Students and community members who wish to enrich their education by immersing themselves in Ecuador’s culture and language are invited to participate in Moorpark College’s new study abroad program in Quito, Ecuador. The 15-week program will be Aug. 24 – Dec. 6, 2020 and is in partnership with don Quijote, a leading Spanish language school with more than 30 years of experience.

Rep. Bass Impeachment Opening Addresses: ‘The World Is Waiting’

Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.) delivered the below remarks at the opening of the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. A final vote to send articles of impeachment to the House floor for a final vote is expected to be held by the committee tomorrow.

Outgoing AU Ambassador to US Blasts Commission for New Smear Campaign

Now, Dr. Quao finds herself fighting against the AU to maintain her reputation. She said their claims of misappropriation of funds are false. Also, the AU’s contention now that all programs and projects under Dr. Quao had no formal approval and that it found no evidence that donations and funds collected were deposited in any AU account.