The US-Vietnam Dialogue Group convened for their fourth meeting during the first week of June, 2009 as they continue to address the problems associated with Agent Orange-Dioxin. This bipartisan, non-governmental initiative is supported by the Ford Foundation and is comprised of distinguished policy makers, scientists, and nonprofit and business leaders.
Press briefing discussing the seminar entitled, "The United States and Vietnam: Addressing War Legacy Issues Together" and the June 4 hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment.
A hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment. The hearing will focus on Agent Orange-Dioxin related issues in Vietnam and is only the second such hearing to directly address these issues.
Contact: Jeffrey HarrisPhone: (202) 736-3848jeffrey.harris@aspeninstitute.org
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The US-Vietnam Dialogue Group on Agent Orange-Dioxin will hold a press briefing to discuss the seminar hosted by
Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson, chair of the dialogue group on Agent Orange/Dioxin, is featured in a recent episode of HDNet's "World Report" entitled "Vietnam's Lingering Ghost: Facing the Legacy of Agent Orange."
The Aspen Institute Advocacy and Exchange Program on Agent Orange/Dioxin is a multi-year project to help Americans and Vietnamese address the continuing health and environmental impact of herbicides sprayed in Vietnam during the war.
