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Women of Courage Honored at State Department
First lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Clinton honored women human rights activists from around the world, including Sonia Pierre of the Dominican Republic, with this year’s Women of Courage awards, March 10, at the State Department.
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Clinton Urges Normalization of Relations with Honduras
“We believe that President [Porfirio] Lobo and his administration have taken the steps necessary to restore democracy, Clinton says, [and] we think it’s time to move forward and ensure that such disruptions of democracy do not and cannot happen in the future.”
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W. Hemisphere Leaders Face Economic, Social Issues
Government ministers from 14 Western Hemisphere nations gathered in Costa Rica March 4 to promote the conditions that will provide their citizens the economic and social opportunities necessary for regional and national stability.
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In Honor of Int'l Women’s Day
The President and the First Lady speak about the achievements of women around the world at a reception marking International Women’s Day.