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  1. @AhMukhtar DM me an email address and we can get you a copy. 12:14 AM May 26th via web
  2. As President Obama has said, the SPA is a clear message from the U.S. to the Afghan people: as you stand up, you will not stand alone. 12:14 AM May 26th via web
  3. We welcome the Wolesi Jirga’s ratification of the SPA. 12:14 AM May 26th via web
  4. With that wonderful expose on the requirements of the Double Standard law, we're calling it a night here. Have a great weekend, everyone. 6:52 AM May 24th via web
  5. @KerPat14 You don't seem to understand -- demonstrations had ALREADY shut down operations. That's why we publicized, as the law requires. 6:47 AM May 24th via web
  6. @kerpat14 Demonstrations in Feyzabad shut down the PRT, not us. And when that happens, the law requires us to tell people. 6:35 AM May 24th via web
  7. @KerPat14 Actually, not true. We have Embassy Personnel at the PRT. Their movements are restricted; we are legally required to publicize it. 6:22 AM May 24th via web
  8. @kerpat14 Not an OpSec breach. We are required by law to publicize our own personnel travel restrictions. 6:12 AM May 24th via web
  9. Due to on-going demonstrations and security concerns in Badakhshan province, PRT Feyzabad is suspending travel until further notice. 5:39 AM May 24th via web
  10. Alarm test today. No emergency here. 2:07 AM May 24th via web
  11. @Pressistan We agree that it was interesting -- just wanted to address that one point. 1:51 AM May 24th via web
  12. @Pressistan Re: Amin Farhang -- U.S. is not/not "withdrawing" Amb Crocker. He is leaving with regret due to health issues. 1:42 AM May 24th via web
  13. We've got up to $5 million to fund the best proposals and will do so until the money is gone. Get those proposals in! goo.gl/d2u47 6:15 AM May 23rd via web
  14. Women's Economic Empowerment grants info is LIVE on the website! We look forward to your proposals, and good luck! goo.gl/d2u47 6:14 AM May 23rd via web
  15. @mdknight2504 Actually neither there not their -- should've been "under THESE programs." Such is the danger of twitter by text message. 5:39 AM May 23rd via web
  16. 'Any proposal for funding under there programs must clearly demonstrate sustainability and benefits for women.' We need your best ideas. 3:20 AM May 23rd via txt
  17. Details of the program - six different grants, totaling US$5 million - will be announced on our website shortly. 3:10 AM May 23rd via txt
  18. Today: Amb Richard Olson officially opens the Request For Proposals for the Afghan Women's Economic Empowerment grant program. 3:07 AM May 23rd via txt
  19. Separately, we've restricted travel around the MFA, NDS and GMIC. Full advisory on our website: goo.gl/bk2pj 12:26 AM May 23rd via web
  20. A couple travel notices today. 1. Some demonstrations near Parliament and Ghazi stadium. No violence expected or reported. 12:24 AM May 23rd via web