US congress
Churches reject calls for international protection for ‘persecuted’ Copts
Egypt
June 28, 2011
Churches reject calls for international protection for ‘persecuted’ Copts
Representatives of the three Egyptian Churches and several Coptic activists condemned on Tuesday a demand made to the US Congress…
Netanyahu to outline peace vision in speech to US Congress
World
May 24, 2011
Netanyahu to outline peace vision in speech to US Congress
Washington - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would set forth his view of a future Middle East peace in…
US Congress discusses Brotherhood’s place in Egypt’s future
Egypt
April 14, 2011
US Congress discusses Brotherhood’s place in Egypt’s future
The US Congress on Wednesday discussed the place of the Muslim Brotherhood group in Egypt’s future political scene. Robert Satloff…
Egypt FM blasts US congressional hearing on alleged persecution of Mid-East Christians
Egypt
January 23, 2011
Egypt FM blasts US congressional hearing on alleged persecution of Mid-East Christians
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Sunday criticized a recent US congressional hearing that discussed the issue of perceived "discrimination" faced…
Does Congress really want democracy in Egypt?
Opinion
October 15, 2010
Does Congress really want democracy in Egypt?
The US Senate proposed a bill over a week ago that calls on the United States to pressure the Egyptian…
AmCham head moves to thwart US congressional bill critical of Egypt
Egypt
September 22, 2010
AmCham head moves to thwart US congressional bill critical of Egypt
American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Egypt President Shafik Gabr arrived in Washington on Wednesday to meet with members of…
US slashes funds for democratization in Egypt
Egypt
August 5, 2010
US slashes funds for democratization in Egypt
The US Senate Budget Committee, headed by Senator Patrick Leahy, announced a decision last Thursday to cut funds allocated to…
Mixed reaction in Egypt to human rights bill in US Senate
Egypt
July 30, 2010
Mixed reaction in Egypt to human rights bill in US Senate
A United States Senate draft resolution to support democracy and human rights in Egypt, provoked mixed reactions among Egypt’s political…
US to punish Arab sat channels for ‘inciting hatred’
Egypt
February 25, 2010
US to punish Arab sat channels for ‘inciting hatred’
Members of the US Senate are currently debating proposed legislation aimed at adding countries to Washington's "terrorism watch list" for…
US Congress: Gamal will inherit power
Egypt
January 24, 2010
US Congress: Gamal will inherit power
A recent study issued by the US Institute of Peace -- which is associated with the US Congress -- found…