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This Week From USINFO - November 28, 2007

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This week we discuss the Middle East peace process, development in Africa, the fight against hunger and student travel to America. And in this week’s 2008 election briefing, we’ll discuss how candidates meet the cost of running for president in America.

Wildlife Trafficking - January 3, 2008

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Illegal wildlife trafficking is a growing problem and a major threat to global ecosystems. Driven by demand for exotic animals and products, and increasingly carried out by organized crime, the trade ranks with drugs and guns in terms of value. In this podcast, we’ll explore the issue with Assistant Secretary of State Claudia McMurray, America’s lead diplomat in the fight against a growing threat.

Overcoming Disability - January 3, 2008

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Kamal Ud din is a Pakistani national studying in the United States as a Fulbright grantee. Ud din is a doctoral candidate in English literature at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is also visually impaired. USINFO Interactive highlights a December 3 webchat in which Ud din discussed overcoming disability to achieve academic success.

Citizen Responsibilities - December 20, 2007

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Healthy democracies require responsible citizens. Responsibility can be defined as a duty or obligation to do something. It also means that we have the ability to choose our actions, such as participating in a democratic community. Making the decision to participate is the first step in exercising your rights in a democracy.