Russia Expels USAID + "Dos And Don'ts" Of The Business Lunch




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Summary: <p>RUSSIA EXPELS USAID: After 20 years of working in Russia, the U.S. Agency for International Development is being expelled from the country. The Russian Foreign Ministry accuses USAID of funding local political organizations and breaking rules for the operation of nongovernmental organizations in the country. We explore USAID's role in U.S. foreign policy, and what the crackdown means for Russian democracy. (14 min.) "DOS AND DON'TS" OF THE BUSINESS LUNCH: In Washington, the power lunch and the client dinner are fixtures of our business and political culture. But not everyone knows how to navigate the table while closing the deal: which glass to use, what foods to avoid and who should reach for the check. We get tips from an etiquette expert and the manager of a D.C. power lunch bistro. (35 min.)</p>