President Obama released his FY15 budget proposal last week. This post contains links to relevant budget documents, congressional budget justifications, testimonies, and media articles. This post will be updated with new information throughout the week.
Department of State and Other International Programs
President Obama requested a total of $46.2 billion for the Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development. This amount also includes $5.9 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations activity.
Opportunity, Growth, and Security Initiative
President Obama proposed a $56 billion Opportunity, Growth, and Security Initiative. This new initiative will fund research and development projects, education and training programs, and infrastructure projects. The President’s $1 billion Climate Resilience Fund is part of this new initiative.
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In the latest from the Agri-Pulse and Chicago Council column series, Jack Payne of the University of Florida discusses potential US engagement in Cuban agricultural markets.
Erik Pederson, Director of Congressional Relations at the Council, discusses his experience at the White House Summit on Global Development and the significance of the Global Food Security Act.
In the latest from the Agri-Pulse and Council column series, Andrew LaVigne of the American Seed Trade Association discusses the opportunities presented by the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
