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The U.S.-India Nuclear Deal: Current Situation

WHAT: The U.S. India Business Alliance (USIBA), in cooperation with the Congressional Taskforce on US-India Trade, cordially invites you to a briefing and discussion by The Honorable Richard A. Boucher, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

WHEN: Thursday, September 11, 2008 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm

WHERE: Room No. 2200, Rayburn House Office Building

Seating will be limited. To secure participation, please RSVP to: events@usiba.org

BACKGROUND: The Honorable Richard A. Boucher, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State, will deliver a very timely briefing on the current situation on the 1-2-3 U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement. This will be the first open briefing from the U.S. Administration to Members of Congress, staffers, professionals in the field, and the community sinceIndia was given a waiver by the 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) on Saturday, September 6, 2008 and the deal now goes back to the U.S. Congress for ratification.

Other speakers will include: Members of Congress including Members from the Congressional Taskforce on US-India Trade.

About USIBA: The USIBA serves as an interface between Governments and businesses in the U.S. andIndia, and represents the concerns and issues of the U.S. -India trade community to decision makers in both countries. The organization supports legislation, policies, and programs inWashington and inNew Delhi that will ensure the rapid growth of investment and trade between U.S. andIndia. Additionally, USIBA works to provide significant and profitable business and governmental networking opportunities both in the U.S. and inIndia.

SOURCE U.S. India Business Alliance