ICYMI via LA Times — Iran nuclear talks: Congress is the elephant at the negotiating table

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In Case You Missed It…The following story on Iran nuclear talks appeared in the Los Angeles Times over the weekend.  The story highlights Chairman Royce’s efforts to continue and increase nuclear-related sanctions against Tehran.   Iran nuclear talks: Congress is the elephant at the negotiating table By Paul Richter WASHINGTON — Obama administration officials hoping […]
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A Look Ahead — Week of October 7 – 11

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, October 9 Hearing: Haiti: Is U.S. Aid Effective? 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman Invited witnesses include: […]
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Chairman Royce Presses Treasury Department to Continue Essential Iran Sanctions Enforcement

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Washington, D.C. – Citing Iran’s drive toward a nuclear weapon as a grave threat to the United States, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today pressed the Treasury Department to reconsider its budget-driven decisions to furlough the staff responsible for enforcing U.S. financial sanctions against Iran.   Prior to October […]
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Royce Statement on Obama Administration’s Slow Walk on Iran Sanctions

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following statement after Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman this morning asked the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold off on legislation that would increase nuclear-related sanctions on Iran: “The Administration’s comments today are troubling.  Rather, I […]
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Chairman Royce Opening Statement for al-Shabaab Hearing

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Washington, D.C. – This morning at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing to examine the growing threat of al-Shabaab,  the Somalia-based and al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist organization.  The hearing, entitled “Al-Shabaab: How Great a Threat?,” follows the brutal and deadly attack at the Westgate Mall […]
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Tuesday/Wednesday Committee Events Postponed

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Washington, D.C. – The following scheduled Committee events have been postponed until a later date:    Tuesday, October 1 Subcommittee Hearing: Human Rights Abuses in Egypt 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building * *Postponed until TBD date Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Rep. Chris Smith […]
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ICYMI Video: Chairman Royce Floor Statement on State Department Authorization Legislation Focusing on Embassy Security

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, spoke on the House floor in support of the bipartisan Department of State Operations and Embassy Security Authorization Act for FY 2014 (H.R. 2848). The legislation, a fiscally responsible State Department authorization bill to improve security at U.S. embassies and diplomatic […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on President Obama’s Phone Call with Iran’s President Rouhani

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President Obama’s phone conversation with Iran’s President Rouhani: “Our damaging sanctions have gotten Rouhani on the phone.  We must increase the economic pressure until Iran stops its nuclear drive.” NOTE:  Chairman Royce is the […]
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