Department of State

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U.S. Department of State -  .

- Information about the department, its officials, and foreign affairs activities; also webpages for regular and special programs, consulates, and materials about geography, travel, foreign policy, and related topics.

Arms Control and International Security Affairs - - Responsible for international agreements on conventional, chemical/biological, and strategic forces, treaty verification and compliance, and supporting ongoing negotiations, policy-making, and interagency implementation efforts.

Bureau of Consular Affairs - - Passport, visa, and international travel warning information.

Condoleezza Rice Online - - An independent index of writings by and about Dr Condoleezza Rice, USA Secretary of Stat.

Foreign Per Diem Rates - - Maximum rates of per diem allowances for travel in foreign areas are established by the Secretary of State and apply to all U.S. Government employees and contractors.

Freedom of Information Act Electronic Reading Room - - Makes available to the public the Department of State records which have been declassified and released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or other information access programs the Department.

Independent States of the World - - Table of independent states listing both short and long-form names and capitals. Symbols next to names note status of diplomatic relations with the US, whether or not country is a member of the UN, and any changes since last update.

Iraq's Hidden Weapons: Failing To Disclose and Disarm - - US statement on the position of Iraqi compliance with UN resolution 1441. [PDF.

Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs - - Publishes the official documentary history of U.S. foreign policy. Archived site from the Clinton Administration includes timelines, records of past ambassadors and Presidential travels, Holocaust-era asset information, and similar materials.

Overseas Security Advisory Council - - Established in 1985 by the U.S. Department of State to foster the exchange of security related information between the U.S. Government and American private sector operating abroad. Travel warnings and public announcements.

Project Vote Smart - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice - - Provides a biography, committee assignments, campaign finances, voting record, issue positions, interest group ratings, speeches and public statements.

Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets - - Issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, that travel to a certain country poses a risk to American citizens.

U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs - - US policy on current issues in the Middle East. Includes country overviews, press releases, human rights information and tips for travelers.

US State Department Careers - - Learn about foreign and civil service career opportunities. Student and intern opportunities are also featured.