Clinton unveils plans to put diplomacy, development at the forefront of US foreign policy

WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday plans to restore civilian diplomacy and development to its former role as the leading edge of American foreign policy. Clinton is scheduled to present the results of a wide-ranging review of the operations of the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development, conducted with the aim of better responding to global threats and emergencies. The plan calls for hiring new personnel, creating new positions and the consolidating others under a revamped and streamlined leadership structure. The plan also outlines a strategy to reduce the government’s reliance on private contractors, which has rapidly expanded over…

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Clinton unveils plans to put diplomacy, development at the forefront of US foreign policy

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