Washington, D.C. - Congressman Howard L. Berman (CA-28), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the findings of a GAO report issued today prove the need for a comprehensive strategy for U.S. foreign assistance efforts.

“This report underscores the need for a foreign assistance strategy that lays out the purpose and goals of the aid we provide to other countries.  I will soon introduce legislation to ensure that the United States has a comprehensive strategy to reduce global poverty and promote broad-based economic growth in developing countries,” he said.

Berman requested the GAO report along with Senator Robert Menendez (NJ). 

Click here to download the report (pdf).

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