Putin, others eye internet control

Op-Ed
History is replete with armed conquerors and brutal dictatorships. But great danger to liberty can also come from obscure corners. In fact, a new and high-stakes struggle has begun, one in which every American has a stake.
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Chairman Royce, Foreign Affairs Republicans Press President Obama to Approve Long-Delayed Keystone XL Pipeline

Press Release
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined by all 24 other Republican Committee Members, last night urged President Obama to finally end his opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline following Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman’s recent endorsement. If approved, the energy infrastructure project would create an estimated […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on Bulgaria Finding of Hezbollah Responsibility for July 2012 Bus Attack

Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement upon the Bulgarian Government’s finding that two members of Hezbollah were responsible for the July 2012 attack on a bus in Burgas, Bulgaria that killed six people, including five Israeli tourists: “Today’s finding by the Bulgarian […]
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Royce, Engel Request Secretary Kerry’s Support in Filling Five-year Inspector General Vacancy at State Department

Press Release
House Foreign Affairs Committee Leaders Urge President to Nominate Inspectors General for State, USAID Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee, Monday requested that newly sworn-in Secretary of State John Kerry urge President Obama to promptly nominate a […]
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Chairman Royce Calls for Continued “Free Flow of Information and Commerce” at Hearing on Internet Freedom

Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening statement at a joint subcommittee hearing entitled, “Fighting for Internet Freedom: Dubai and Beyond.” The hearing is being convened by the Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Chris Smith […]
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A Look Ahead: House Foreign Affairs Committee

Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events:  Tuesday, February 5 Subcommittee Hearing:  The Fatah-Hamas Reconciliation: Threatening Peace Prospects 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), […]
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Royce, Smith, Poe Announce Joint Hearing on Internet Freedom

Press Release
House Will Continue Efforts to Keep the Internet Free from International Regulation Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee and Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), Chairman of the Terrorism, […]
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