Sandy Rosenthal (seated 3rd from left) and Middle East Delegation. Photo/Ines Sigel
The nine participants, accompanied by three interpreters, will also meet with representatives of the Bureau of Governmental Research, the Inspector General, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office with a focus on accountability in government.
The State Department wanted the delegation to have an opportunity to meet with a citizen’s group that is working for greater accountability in government. Levees.org was selected.
The delegation representations the countries of Egypt, Kuwait, Mauritania, Moroco, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The New Orleans Citizens Diplomacy Council have arranged for Sandy Rosenthal to speak to the delegation today at 2p at the Hotel Intercontinental at 444 St. Charles Avenue.
We were very pleased to be chosen as an example of a citizen’s group working for greater accountability in government.
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