A Westlake Village resident is set to participate in the Alliance for American Leadership’s Soft Power Summer Hill Day, where she will urge Congress to recommit to international assistance. The resident, Allison Guo, argues that foreign aid is not merely “charity” from the U.S. to other countries, but rather a strategic investment that protects American interests.
The U.S. currently spends less than 1% of its budget on foreign aid, which Guo believes has a significant impact on protecting American businesses and containing deadly diseases. For instance, the recent Ebola outbreak, which has already claimed 223 lives abroad, poses a risk to American lives. Furthermore, the new world screwworm outbreak is threatening lives in the U.S., particularly in Texas, where cattle ranchers could lose $2.1 billion.
Guo is calling on Rep. Julia Brownley and Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla to urge the Office of Management and Budget to release appropriated foreign aid funds to contain global health crises before they cause further harm. By employing foreign assistance, the U.S. can protect both American businesses and consumers.
Original reporting: Thousand Oaks Acorn — read the source article.
