Department of State
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Agency description: |
The Department of State (DOS) represents United States’ interests abroad and advises policymakers on issues of international diplomacy. |
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Website: |
www.state.gov |
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Enabling Statute: |
“There shall be at the seat of government an executive department to be known as the “Department of State”, and a Secretary of State, who shall be the head thereof.” 22 U.S.C. § 2651 |
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Key issues: |
Energy; climate change; arms control; human trafficking; terrorism; drug trafficking; international aid and development; nonproliferation. |
