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    2012 Advocacy Day registration now available!
    Register now for the Alliance's 2012 Advocacy Day on Wednesday, February 29 and Thursday, March 1 in Washington, DC and and help us spread the word about the importance of international exchange.
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    Summer Work Travel video: highlights of a cultural exchange
    The Alliance's new video, “Highlights of a Cultural Exchange,” details the positive experiences American communities and international students have through the State Department’s Summer Work Travel cultural exchange program.
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    The quiet diplomatic drive of exchange programs in Pakistan
    The Christian Science Monitor reports on the “quiet diplomatic drive that has been working since 9/11 to build positive ties between the U.S. and Pakistan: exchange programs.”
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    Power of Exchange series highlights key role of exchanges
    The Alliance has launched a new “The Power of Exchange” series to bring attention to hot topics in the international exchange world that highlight the important role that exchanges play in connecting America and Americans to the world.
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Policy Monitor

Policy Monitor Weekly Digest, January 23 – 27
Lisa Heyn
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 16:49

► The registration deadline for Advocacy Day is today, so go online and register now: http://www.alliance-exchange.org/policy-monitor/01/10/2012/register-now-our-2012-advocacy-day-and-raise-your-voice-international-exch.
If your organization still wants to register staff members after today, please just let us know by emailing Lisa at lheyn@alliance-exchange.org.

Federal Register since 01/20/12
Martina Erber
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:35

Below please find the listing of Federal Register announcements issued by the U.S. Departments of State, Education, and Homeland Security, and USAID since 01/20/12.

Lynne Weil named Director of Communications and External Affairs at BBG
Mark Overmann
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 11:03

Lynne Weil has been named Director of Communications and External Affairs of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), according to a BBG press release. Ms. Weil will act as the Board’s primary strategist on communications and outreach activities, and as the Board’s chief advisor for Congressional and external affairs.

Rick Steves: Study abroad is a “vital investment” for American students
Mark Overmann
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:29

Travel writer Rick Steves recently penned an op-ed in USA Today, sharing his belief that study abroad is not a “luxury” for American students, but rather a “necessity”:

President Obama takes actions to boost travel and tourism in the U.S.
Lisa Heyn
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:41

During a trip to Disneyland last week and as part of his ‘We Can’t Wait’ jobs initiative, President Obama announced new initiatives targeted at boosting travel and tourism in the U.S. and making the U.S. “the world’s top travel and tourism destination,” according to a White House press statement.

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