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Obama and Dilma ready to give ties a higher status

After a period of 'differences' between Washington and Brasilia under the government of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Hillary Clinton last week delivered to the new Secretary of State, John Kerry, a bilateral relationship "elevated to a new status," says the U.S. Ambassador in Brasília, Thomas Shannon.
Black History Month: Struggle and Triumph

Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.
“Faith in America's Future” Is 2013 Obama Inaugural Theme

Washington — Ceremonies for President Obama’s inauguration for a second term will have “Faith in America's Future” as an overall theme.
The United States Diplomatic Mission to Brazil processed more than one million visas during the 2012 calendar year

The United States Diplomatic Mission to Brazil processed 1,020,352 visas during the 2012 calendar year. During the month of December alone, 66,932 visa applications were processed. The U.S. Mission releases consular workload measures to the Brazilian public every month.
Another 600 Brazilians leave for the United States on educational exchanges

The United States Embassy in Brazil, the Department of State, Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES) and the National Council of Education Secretaries (CONSED) celebrate a record number of Brazilians taking part in educational and cultural exchange programs in the United States.

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Nuclear Posture Review

The Obama administration issued a new U.S. nuclear strategy that sharply narrows the use of nuclear weapons.