Congressional Hearing on U.N. Peacekeeping in Africa
January 1, 2019
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Jon Golinger | $500 | Political Strategist/Attorney | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Angelina Longo | $100 | Not Employed | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Fabiana Ochoa | $100 | Director | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Brandee Marckmann | $100 | Homemaker | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Anhthu Tran | $100 | Interior Designer | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Julian Contreras | $100 | Stylist | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Phil Kim | $100 | Educator | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Jeremy Pollock | $100 | Administrative Analyst | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Joseph Pearson | $100 | CEO | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Criss Romero | $100 | Union Representative | Feb 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Brenden Shucart | $100 | Campaign Manager | Feb 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | David Fujimoto | $100 | Not Employed | Feb 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Victoria Sanchez De Alba | $100 | Self Employed/Same Name | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Tamar Hurwitz | $100 | Communications Specialist | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Rosanne Visco | $100 | Veterans Administration | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Joseph Honeymar | $100 | Cosmetologist | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Daniel DeNicola | $100 | Content Development Manager | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Edward Ahn | $100 | Civil Rights Lawyer | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Ahmed Erakat | $100 | Physician | Jan 2020 |
| Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020 | Jeremy Brenner | $100 | Product Manager | Jan 2020 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
This hearing establishes the legislative oversight framework for U.S. financial and diplomatic support of U.N. peacekeeping missions, which directly impacts the scale of international security operations across the African continent.
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U.S. Department of State
The department's international security policies and funding priorities are subject to the oversight and recommendations discussed in this hearing.
United Nations
The organization's peacekeeping operations in Africa rely on U.S. diplomatic and financial support, which is the subject of this congressional review.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 30, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subcommittee reviewed the current state of U.N. peacekeeping missions in Africa.
- The hearing examined the U.S. role in supporting and engaging with peacekeeping efforts on the continent.
- Four expert witnesses provided testimony regarding peacekeeping policy and operations.
- Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.
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Why It Matters
This hearing establishes the legislative oversight framework for U.S. financial and diplomatic support of U.N. peacekeeping missions, which directly impacts the scale of international security operations across the African continent.
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Discoveries
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Focus on Demographic Shifts
The committee explicitly linked the need for flexible peacekeeping policy to Africa's projected growth as a major global market.
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