USIP

 Started my job yesterday. So far, I love it. But with the joy came the news that the House passed a bill to cut all federal funding to USIP... gasp. USIP was blindsided by this, and hopes that it doesn't pass in the Senate (which most likely it won't). I'll keep following this and update you as we know more. For now, here is something from the Post:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2011/02/us-institute-of-peace-loses-al.html