06/22/2021
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"The tactical counterterrorism tools just do not cut it, and instability and violence are fueled by historical social grievances, a lack of accessible public services, and exclusion from political proc..."
"In Fiscal Year 2020, only 5.6 percent of USAID funding went to local partners."
"the question is, why does this matter? Why is it important to fund local partners directly? And the answer is: Power."
"Congresswoman Jacobs and Congressman Issa worked across party lines to draw attention to cases of legal permanent residents and Afghans at risk."