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October 2009

10/30/2009	Signing of the U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement
10/30/2009	Secretary Clinton's remarks: Breakthrough in Honduras
10/30/2009	Ambassador Rice’s remarks on U.N. resolution on Cuba
10/29/2009	Pathways envoys inspire women entrepreneurs
10/29/2009	Education, economic opportunity help curb violence against women
10/28/2009	Press freedom group releases annual country rankings
10/27/2009	Freedom of speech and religion must be balanced, Clinton says
10/26/2009	State Department releases International Religious Freedom Report
10/26/2009	Uruguay Segment of 2009 International Religious Freedom Report
10/23/2009	Secretary Clinton at the United States Institute of Peace
10/23/2009	Clinton at Pathways to Prosperity Women Entrepreneurs Conference
10/22/2009	2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
10/21/2009	TOMS Shoes donates one pair of shoes for every pair purchased
10/20/2009	Gates Foundation announces $120 million in grants for agriculture
10/16/2009	Secretary Clinton's statement on World Food Day
10/16/2009	A New Approach to Global Food Security and Hunger (Op-Ed by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State)
10/15/2009	Diversity Visa Lottery for 2011 is open until November 30
10/14/2009	Emergency Operations centers inaugurated in Salto and Paysandu
10/09/2009	Nobel Committee awards Peace Prize to President Obama
10/08/2009	David D. Nelson, nominee for Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
10/07/2009	Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas Women Entrepreneurs Conference
10/01/2009	2011 Diversity Visa Lottery Program registration begins October 2
10/01/2009	United States and four Latin American countries partner to battle cancer
10/01/2009	"Doors to Diplomacy" 2010 Web project competition
10/01/2009	Agreement on Colombian bases does not increase U.S. presence
10/01/2009	Clinton hails U.N. resolution to protect women against violence
10/01/2009	Third Americas Competitiveness Forum held in Chile



September 2009

09/30/2009	United States calls for restoration of Honduran civil liberties
09/28/2009	U.N. conference calls for sustainable farming to end hunger
09/28/2009	U.S. launches multibillion-dollar effort to fight global hunger
09/24/2009	Economic forum set for Chile
09/24/2009	Winners of Independence Day video contest announced
09/23/2009	Obama challenges United Nations to “new era of engagement”
09/23/2009	President Obama’s address to U.N. General Assembly
09/23/2009	Inter-American network fights region’s poverty, social inequality
09/23/2009	President Obama’s remarks at U.N. Climate Change Summit
09/16/2009	Secretary Clinton's remarks with Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez
09/16/2009	Embassy officials visit northern Uruguay
09/15/2009	Study of the United States Institute for Student Leaders Program 2010
09/12/2009	Chargé Matthewman hosts Interfaith Service Day
09/11/2009	Secretary Clinton's remarks at National Day of Service and Remembrance
09/11/2009	Patriot Day and National Day of Remembrance and Service
09/10/2009	Chargé Matthewman visits Paysandu
09/09/2009	2010 Gus Hart Visiting Fellowship
09/08/2009	World Climate Conference launches global climate services effort



August 2009

08/31/2009	Senate’s liberal lion mourned by political friends and foes
08/28/2009	Media counsel will discuss Obama’s impact on Latin America
08/26/2009	Senator Edward Kennedy dies at age 77
08/26/2009	Chargé Matthewman visits the city of Melo
08/25/2009	Message by Secretary Clinton on Uruguayan Independence Day
08/19/2009	Statement by Secretary Clinton on World Humanitarian Day
08/19/2009	U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement
08/14/2009	Animation artist Manuel Cuchilla conducts workshop in Montevideo
08/12/2009	United States taking broader approach against violent extremism
08/12/2009	Human rights group embraces social media via “The Hub”
08/07/2009	Environmental Video Contest winner announced
08/07/2009	Sotomayor confirmed as newest U.S. Supreme Court Justice
08/04/2009	Less driving, better vehicles: keys to energy, climate causes
08/03/2009	English Immersion Winter Camp for elementary school teachers
08/03/2009	Q & A session with Democracy Video Challenge finalist Anna Israel
08/03/2009	American women's group donates mammogram machine to Uruguayan hospital



July 2009

07/31/2009	E-Teacher Scholarship Program
07/30/2009	Independence Day video contest
07/23/2009	Conductor Alfred Savia visits Montevideo
07/22/2009	Apollo 11: From the Earth to the Moon
07/22/2009	Change specialist will discuss entrepreneurship in the Americas
07/22/2009	Democracy Video Challenge winners will discuss their films
07/18/2009	President Obama's remarks at NAACP convention
07/17/2009	Webchat with astronaut Marsha Ivins
07/15/2009	Speech by Secretary Clinton at the Council on Foreign Relations
07/13/2009	Obama: Ghana shows democracy can thrive in Africa
07/11/2009	President Obama's speech in Ghana
07/10/2009	G8 leaders urge economic action to prevent deeper social crisis
07/06/2009	Fourth of July celebrations
07/04/2009	CDA Matthewman lays wreath at the monument of General Jose Artigas
07/04/2009	Secretary Clinton's 4th of July video message
07/03/2009	President Obama’s Fourth of July message



June 2009

06/30/2009	Military coup in Honduras reminiscent of “dark past,” Obama says
06/26/2009	The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra in Montevideo
06/26/2009	Montevideana conference
06/23/2009	President Obama addresses the situation in Iran
06/22/2009	U.S. regions experiencing climate change effects now, report says
06/22/2009	Kennedy Center honors Ellis Marsalis, jazz master and educator
06/16/2009	Annual Trafficking in Persons Report released
06/16/2009	Winners of Democracy Video Challenge
06/15/2009	State Dept. to announce winners of Democracy Video Challenge
06/12/2009	Freedom of information is bedrock of free and open societies
06/12/2009	Environmental video contest
06/10/2009	Youth science website builds international ties
06/10/2009	Jazz presentation at BNC's Teatro Alianza
06/08/2009	Regional specialist will discuss Obama and Latin America
06/05/2009	World Environment Day
06/05/2009	United States welcomes OAS resolution on Cuba
06/04/2009	Remarks by President Barack Obama: A New Beginning
06/03/2009	The President's speech from Cairo streamed live
06/02/2009	Obama seeks enhanced engagement with the Middle East, Europe
06/01/2009	Secretary Clinton's remarks at Pathways to Prosperity Ministerial
06/01/2009	U.S. pursues campaign to promote cybersecurity awareness, digital literacy
06/01/2009	President Obama to speak to Muslim world from Cairo June 4



May 2009

05/30/2009	Chargé Matthewman hosts Innovation Forum reception
05/29/2009	Obama administration breaks new ground on the Internet
05/29/2009	Congressional staffer visits Alianza Binational Center in Montevideo
05/29/2009	Delivering on Change: Foreign Policy
05/28/2009	President Obama announces more ambassadorial nominations
05/27/2009	Memorial Day commemoration
05/26/2009	Obama picks Sonia Sotomayor to serve on U.S. Supreme Court
05/22/2009	Chargé Matthewman visits the city of Fray Bentos
05/21/2009	Speech by President Obama on protecting U.S. security, values
05/20/2009	Chargé Matthewman visits Artigas
05/15/2009	Democracy Video Challenge finalists announced: public voting begins
05/15/2009	Clinton’s remarks on global engagement and citizen diplomacy
05/14/2009	Statement by Assistant Secretary-Designate Jeffrey Feltman
05/14/2009	Opening statement by Under Secretary-Designate Judith McHale
05/13/2009	Secretary Clinton's remarks at 39th Washington Conference of the Council of the Americas
05/13/2009	U.S. seeking improved relations with Western Hemisphere nations
05/13/2009	United States wins seat on U.N. Human Rights Council
05/12/2009	Films highlight hundreds of definitions of democracy
05/08/2009	Remarks by President Obama at Latino town hall on H1N1 virus
05/08/2009	Scientists learn more about H1N1 flu; critical questions remain
05/07/2009	New U.S. potato varieties introduced at seminar
05/07/2009	Obama proposes massive global health strategy
05/05/2009	Alternative financial services attract immigrants
05/05/2009	Democratic policing essential to protect individual liberties
05/04/2009	Preparation for avian flu helps nations fight H1N1 pandemic
05/02/2009	Attacking journalists hurts all society, democracy advocates say
05/02/2009	Statement by president Obama to mark World Press Freedom Day
05/02/2009	Climate change “clear and present danger,” secretary Clinton says
05/01/2009	Terrorist attacks fell 18 percent in 2008, report says
05/01/2009	2008 Country Reports on Terrorism
05/01/2009	Key to Obama foreign policy is expanded global engagement
05/01/2009	Obama marks his first 100 days



April 2009

04/29/2009	Obama to seek record levels of research investment
04/28/2009	U.S. commitment to research, innovation and education
04/28/2009	United States supports free, independent, sovereign Lebanon
04/28/2009	World Bank calls for action to prevent global catastrophe
04/28/2009	Youth Ambassadors discuss global challenges
04/28/2009	Swine flu outbreaks mobilize international public health effort
04/27/2009	White House press briefing on swine influenza
04/27/2009	Washington hosts climate change talks with 17 nations
04/24/2009	Statement on World Intellectual Property Day 2009
04/24/2009	United States will push for increased trade liberalization
04/24/2009	Clinton discusses wide-ranging U.S. diplomatic agenda
04/24/2009	National Security Through Diplomacy (Remarks by Secretary Clinton)
04/23/2009	Antarctic Treaty nations tackle tourism, protect native species
04/23/2009	World Digital Library offers cultural treasures from around globe
04/23/2009	International Monetary Fund sees global economic decline in 2009
04/23/2009	A nation of volunteers enters a new era of service
04/22/2009	Proclamation by President Obama on Earth Day
04/22/2009	U.S. launches new Microfinance Growth Fund for Western Hemisphere
04/22/2009	Clinton calls for unity in the Americas
04/22/2009	USNS Comfort starts second humanitarian mission to Caribbean
04/21/2009	Obama says U.S., Cuba taking critical steps toward a new day
04/21/2009	Greenhouse gas cuts now could lessen climate change effects
04/20/2009	Embassy staff give local orphanage a facelift
04/20/2009	Obama praises constructive talks at Summit of the Americas
04/18/2009	President Obama's remarks at opening of Summit of the Americas
04/17/2009	Secretary Clinton's remarks at Digital Town Hall of the Americas
04/17/2009	Clinton remarks with Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez
04/17/2009	Obama supports an inter-American arms treaty
04/16/2009	Digital Town Hall of the Americas
04/16/2009	Obama administration seeks greater involvement with U.N.
04/16/2009	Presidential Proclamation for 2009 Pan American Day, Week
04/14/2009	Obama heads to Mexico, Summit of the Americas April 16–19
04/14/2009	Youth Ambassadors will discuss global challenges
04/14/2009	Clinton travels to Caribbean to attend Summit of the Americas
04/14/2009	Secretary Clinton to conduct Digital Town Hall of the Americas
04/14/2009	Obama to allow more travel, money transfers to Cuba
04/14/2009	U.S. electric system begins long transformation to a smart grid
04/13/2009	Summit aims to advance prosperity in Americas
04/08/2009	Economic crisis top item on Summit of the Americas agenda
04/08/2009	Briefing by Ambassador Davidow on upcoming Summit of the Americas
04/06/2009	Secretary Clinton remarks at 50th Anniversary of Antarctic Treaty
04/06/2009	United States hosts 32nd meeting of Antarctic Treaty nations
04/06/2009	Secretary Clinton remarks with Uruguayan Foreign Minister
04/06/2009	United States to seek membership on U.N. Human Rights Council
04/03/2009	Doubling financial resources for agricultural development
04/03/2009	President Obama’s press conference after G20 meeting in London
04/03/2009	Obama calls G20 Summit a turning point for recovery
04/01/2009	United States official development assistance increases worldwide
04/01/2009	Volunteerism brings Wildwood students to Uruguay



March 2009

03/31/2009	United States seeks collaborative solution to financial crisis
03/30/2009	Biden on a New Day for Partnership in the Americas
03/27/2009	Remarks by President Obama at online town hall meeting
03/27/2009	U.S. Embassy Montevideo hosts video conference on Antarctic research
03/25/2009	Obama news conference on U.S. economy
03/25/2009	USDA implements Lacey Act plant and plant product declaration requirement
03/24/2009	World TB Day highlights work of international partnerships
03/24/2009	Op-ed by President Obama on global economic cooperation
03/24/2009	U.S. Navy carries filters to Haiti, Dominican Republic, Ghana
03/23/2009	“Planetary Skin” tool aims to improve response to climate change
03/20/2009	President Obama interview on NBC's Tonight Show
03/20/2009	Remarks by President Obama in celebration of Nowruz
03/20/2009	Stabilizing Afghanistan common challenge for America and Iran
03/20/2009	U.S. Central Bank moves to pump up economy
03/19/2009	Is the United States headed toward a new Great Depression?
03/18/2009	United States to participate in World Water Forum
03/18/2009	U.S. companies focus on extracting oil from algae
03/18/2009	World TB Day is March 24
03/18/2009	State announces winners of global online video contest
03/17/2009	U.S. institute helps developing nations put climate data to use
03/17/2009	New Guantánamo detainee policy rooted in international law
03/16/2009	Clinton, First Lady salute Women of Courage awardees
03/14/2009	Vice President Biden travels to Latin America March 27–30
03/13/2009	U.N. secretary-general says violence against women must stop
03/13/2009	U.S.-supported foreign broadcasting adapts to digital age
03/13/2009	12 Fulbright scholarships awarded to Uruguayan students and educators
03/12/2009	Economy seen as overarching issue for Americas Summit
03/12/2009	Summit of the Americas expected to focus on economic crisis
03/11/2009	Obama's new media campaign director visits Uruguay
03/11/2009	President Obama's address on education
03/09/2009	Obama lifts ban on government-funded stem cell research
03/09/2009	Statement by President Obama on International Women’s Day
03/09/2009	United States recognizes women of courage
03/08/2009	Secretary Clinton's Op-Ed Celebrating International Women's Day
03/08/2009	Statement by Secretary Clinton on International Women’s Day
03/04/2009	Peace Corps volunteers stories online
03/03/2009	Presidential Proclamation on Women’s History Month
03/03/2009	Singer/composer Stevie Wonder honored at White House ceremony
03/01/2009	U.S. celebrates women’s contributions to the world every March



February 2009

02/28/2009	Democracy Video Challenge: you select the winners
02/27/2009	Illegal drug trade takes lives, ruins societies
02/27/2009	Uruguay segment of the 2009 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report
02/27/2009	International Narcotics Control Strategy Report released
02/27/2009	Obama submits U.S. Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2010
02/27/2009	Human rights report sees worldwide demand for greater freedom
02/26/2009	Record number of farmers growing biotech crops
02/26/2009	Language-immersion program focuses on teaching through play
02/26/2009	Youth worldwide join in call to stop use of child soldiers
02/25/2009	Uruguay segment of the 2008 Country Reports on Human Rights
02/25/2009	State Department releases 2008 Human Rights Reports
02/25/2009	Obama administration imposes tough lobbying restrictions
02/25/2009	Remittances bring hope to many Latin American families
02/25/2009	President Obama’s speech to a Joint Session of Congress
02/19/2009	Local business delegation to attend Graphics of the Americas Show in Miami
02/18/2009	Abraham Lincoln and the World (Op-Ed by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Robin Matthewman)
02/15/2009	Americans celebrate Presidents' Day
02/14/2009	Abraham Lincoln “made my own story possible,” Obama says
02/12/2009	U.S. Government donates equipment and supplies for dental health program in Uruguay
02/11/2009	Website contest welcomes American, international students
02/11/2009	U.S. agencies plan National Climate Service structure, products
02/10/2009	President Obama's first prime-time press conference
02/09/2009	University partnership aims to fight HIV/AIDS more effectively
02/07/2009	Secretary Clinton addresses town hall meeting
02/07/2009	Navy ships offer training, deliver supplies to the Americas
02/06/2009	National Wear Red Day
02/04/2009	World Cancer Day targets growing burden of disease
02/03/2009	House passes economic bill with huge boost for education



January 2009

01/30/2009	Black History Month honors legacy of struggle and triumph
01/28/2009	Obama speaks to Muslim world on Arabic TV
01/28/2009	Secretary Clinton’s remarks with reporters on U.S. foreign policy
01/28/2009	Obama makes climate change a national priority
01/28/2009	Restrictions lifted on U.S. funding of family planning services
01/28/2009	Immigration and entrepreneurship will be focus of Webchat
01/28/2009	Immigration and entrepreneurship will be focus of Webchat
01/23/2009	Challenges ahead for New White House Web team
01/23/2009	U.S. foreign policy shifts with lightning-like speed
01/22/2009	Obama orders Guantánamo shut down
01/22/2009	Secretary Clinton’s remarks to State Department employees
01/22/2009	Senate confirms group of Obama’s Cabinet picks
01/22/2009	Uruguayan Young Political Leaders travel to the U.S.
01/21/2009	Obama’s inauguration evokes global celebration
01/21/2009	Crowds pack Washington for Obama’s inauguration
01/20/2009	President Obama’s Inaugural Address
01/20/2009	Barack Obama becomes 44th President of the United States
01/20/2009	Americans heed Barack Obama’s call to service
01/19/2009	Martin Luther King's dream of racial equality
01/18/2009	Washington prepares to host record-sized inaugural crowd
01/18/2009	Americans urged to do volunteer work on Martin Luther King Day
01/18/2009	Americans urged to do volunteer work on Martin Luther King Day
01/16/2009	Religious Freedom Day marks American tradition of good will
01/15/2009	Ambassador Frank Baxter's message on his departure from Uruguay
01/14/2009	Chat with Ambassador Baxter
01/14/2009	Presidential Proclamation on Religious Freedom Day, 2009
01/13/2009	Bush’s successful HIV/AIDS program looks to next five years
01/12/2009	U.S. donates firefighting equipment to Uruguayan Air Force
01/12/2009	President Bush, ex-Presidents welcome President-elect Obama to the White House
01/08/2009	Road to the White House: transition to the Obama administration
01/07/2009	Obama inauguration will honor black Civil War volunteers
01/07/2009	United States proposes three elements in a Gaza cease-fire plan
01/05/2009	United States leading diplomatic efforts for a meaningful cease-fire in Gaza
01/05/2009	ESTA authorization required for all Visa Waiver Program countries beginning January 12
01/05/2009	Alaskans celebrate 50 years of statehood
01/02/2009	Filmmaker, economist to chair Democracy Video Challenge competition
01/02/2009	Presidential Message on New Year’s Day

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