Congress

China: Views from Congress

lee anne shaffer — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:24:33 -0500

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September 26, 2011; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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China: Views from Congress, a Discussion with Congressmen Charles Boustany and Rick Larsen

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September 26, 2011

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Congressmen Charles Boustany and Rick Larsen share their perspectives on Congressional views of China and potential China-related legislation. Congressmen Boustany and Larsen co-chair the bi-partisan U.S.-China Working Group, which seeks to educate members of Congress on U.S.-China issues through meetings with leaders from the United States and China.

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Briefing for New Members of Congress

rayadmin — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:57:27 -0500

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Past Programs: February 28, 2007; April 28, 2009. Upcoming Program: March 31, 2011

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New Members of Congress Learn about the Current State U.S.-China relations

Date Inaugurated

March 31, 2011

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Freshmen members of Congress and members of the bi-partisan U.S.-China Working Group sit down with two former Secretaries of State to discuss the history of Sino-American relations and current issues affecting the relationship.

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Congressional Staff Delegation to China (1976)

rayadmin — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:12:48 -0500

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Program Dates: July 26-August 9, 1976

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Committee sends first group of Congressional staffers to China

Date Inaugurated

July 25, 1976

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While a few staff members accompanied their Senators and Congressmen on Congressional trips to China in the early 70s, it was not until 1976 that the first group made up entirely of Senate and House committee staff members visited China.

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Congressional Staff Delegations to China

Katherine Forshay — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:11:31 -0500

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Last held: August 20-29; next planned for late fall/winter 2011

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U.S. Congressional staffers meet counterparts in China

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Committee organizes listening tours to China for Congressional staffers to get a clearer understanding of the country's accomplishments and challenges.

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Congressional Members Delegation

Katherine Forshay — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:12:02 -0500

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Established 1996; last held: May 2009. Upcoming Program Dates: April 24 - May 1, 2011

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National Committee escorts Congressmen to China

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Members of Congress travel to China with Committee president Stephen Orlins to meet with high-level officials, discussing security issues and military to military relations.