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  • Close-up of Hillary Clinton (AP Images)

    Hillary Clinton Testifies Before Senate Committee

    Senator Hillary Clinton tells the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the United States must “renew America’s leadership through diplomacy that enhances our security, advances our interests and reflects our values.” If confirmed by the Senate, she will serve as secretary of state.

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    Inauguration Marks Continuity of Democracy

    The orderly transfer of power from one president to the next is a hallmark of U.S. democracy. The transfer occurs when the incoming president takes the Oath of Office on January 20. America.gov looks at the inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States.

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    HIV/AIDS Program Looks to Next Five Years

    In its first five years, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief supported treatment for millions of HIV-infected people around the world and care for many millions more living with HIV/AIDS. Money and goals have been increased for the next five years of PEPFAR.

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  • Congress Faces Huge Challenges

    The 111th Congress will be working with a new president. America.gov looks at the new Congress, its leadership and the daunting array of challenges it will face.

  • Russia, Ukraine Work on Gas Plan

    Russia and Ukraine have agreed on an initial plan concerning flows of natural gas to Ukraine and Europe. Many countries are rationing fuel pending resolution of the dispute.

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    Addressing the world's health challenges requires coordination across many areas.

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