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October 18, 2019

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Matthew Rooney Testifies on Capitol Hill on Aid to Central America

Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Managing Director Matthew Rooney recently testified before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee. He urged Washington to continue funding foreign aid for Central America and to consider coupling assistance with regional leadership.

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STAND-TO | 2019 Class Completes Veteran Leadership Program

The 2019 class of the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program met for its final session in Dallas last week, where the scholars spent time with President and Mrs. Bush and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.). Scholars presented their Personal Leadership Projects to explain how they will apply lessons learned to improve post-9/11 veteran transitions.
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SOUTH PARK WAS RIGHT | China's Censorship

The Chinese government wants to silence all who challenge its authority. Recently, its influence has even appeared on U.S. college campuses, in Hollywood movies, and through American enterprises like Apple and the NBA.
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DOMESTIC EXCELLENCE | School Leadership Initiative

Last week, the Bush Institute hosted four school districts in Dallas for the School Leadership Initiative convening. Michael Douglas, School Leadership and Improvement Services Director at Granite School District, shares positive changes he's seen in his school district since working with the Bush Institute's School Leadership team.
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