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USINDO conducts visits to Indonesia for U.S. Congressional staff members to meet a broad cross section of leaders and experience Indonesia's rich diversity. More than 75 staff members have participated in this program since 1995.
To receive more information on USINDO's CONGRESSIONAL STAFF FACT-FINDING VISITS or to find out how to become part of one of these tours please contact Don Eirich.
Congressional Staff Trip XII to Indonesia
August 26 - September 3, 2005
The 12th USINDO congressional staff delegation (STAFFDEL) was conducted during August 26- September 3. The composition of the delegation reflected both an institutional and partisan balance: two from the Senate and four from the House; two Republicans and four Democrats. The staffers were selected specifically on the basis of their members’ involvement in international affairs, including service on the committees that affect the authorization and appropriations process with respect to Indonesia. A highlight of the trip was a tour of the tsunami devastation area in Aceh. Meetings in Jakarta included appointments with the Speaker of the MPR, the Minister of Defense and the Chief of Staff of the TNI. READ MORE....
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