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<title>Recognizing the twentieth anniversary of the International Career Advancement Program.</title>
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<action-date>2017-09-14</action-date>
<action-desc>Introduced in House</action-desc>
<summary-text><![CDATA[<p>Recognizes that the United States needs to draw on the full diversity and talents of all Americans in order for it to be effective, innovative, and globally competitive.</p> <p>Calls on the Department of State to: (1) provide attention and oversight to the employment, retention, and promotion of traditionally underrepresented groups; and (2) promote a diverse representation among mid- and senior-level career professionals through programs such as the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP).</p> <p>Commends Dr. E. Thomas Rowe for his lifelong commitment to diversity and his belief that the diversity of American society should be reflected in its leadership.</p> <p>Recognizes the important impact ICAP has had on the lives of its fellows and in advancing U.S. interests and values.</p> <ul> </ul>]]></summary-text>
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