U.S. Department of State - Press Releases
The Office of the Spokesman, Bureau of Public Affairs, releases about 2-5 statements or notices to the press each day.

• Special Briefing: Iraq Year in Review
  On Tuesday, December 18, at 11 a.m. (ET), a representative from a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Baghdad will brief reporters on the year’s progress in Iraq. Paul Folmsbee, Baghdad 3 embedded Provincial Reconstruction Team Leader, will discuss current activities taking place, and review progress over the last year.
• Daily Appointments Schedule for December 17, 2007
  SECRETARY OF STATE RICE: ON FOREIGN TRAVEL     MORNING PRESS GAGGLE: 10:00 a.m. with Tom Casey Pick up time for all press:  9:55 a.m. from room 2310 / no late escort   THERE WILL BE A DAILY PRESS BRIEFING: (at approximately 12:30 p.m. with Tom Casey)
• Turkey
  Question:   What is the U.S. reaction to the "return home" resolution being considered by the Turkish government that would grant amnesty to some PKK members? Answer: The United States welcomes such efforts by Turkey's sovereign leaders to resolve the PKK problem and eliminate terrorism.
• European Union on the Signing of the Treaty of Lisbon
  The United States congratulates the European Union on the signing of the Treaty of Lisbon. This action by the Heads of Government of the Member States of the Union represents the culmination of several years of efforts designed to enhance the functioning of the EU.
• Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Signing Ceremony
  I am delighted that today President Bush signed into law the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. This is the culmination of a process that began May 18, 2004 when our two nations initiated formal negotiations. I salute the considerable efforts of the Office of the United States Trade Representative and the Peruvian Ministry of Trade in negotiating this agreement, and I congratulate the United States Congress for approving the agreement by such an overwhelming margin.
• Daily Appointments Schedule for December 14, 2007
  SECRETARY OF STATE RICE: 9:45 a.m.   Attend the President's Cabinet Meeting, at the White House. (MEDIA TO BE DETERMINED BY WHITE HOUSE) 12:45 p.m.   Attend the President's bilateral with His Excellency Alan Garcia, President of the Republic of Peru, at the White House.
• President Bush Meets with President Yar'Adua of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
  10:50 A.M. EST PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. President, it's been my honor to welcome you here to the White House. We just had a very extensive and fruitful discussion on a variety of issues, and that's what you would expect when friends meet together. The President is committed to democracy and rule of law.
• Remarks on Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan
  View Video Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Good afternoon. Welcome to the Department of State. I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our distinguished guest from Afghanistan, Attorney General Abdul Jabar Sabit. A very special welcome also to the Ambassador of Afghanistan and to our private sector co-chairman, Robert O& rsquo;Brien.
• Application Fees for Non-Immigrant Visas to Increase On January 1, 2008
  Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee for a U.S. non-immigrant visa will increase from $100 to $131.  This increase allows the Department to recover the costs of security and other enhancements to the non-immigrant visa application process.  This increase applies both to non-immigrant visas issued on machine-readable foils in passports and to border crossing cards issued to certain applicants in Mexico.
• Daily Appointments Schedule for December 13, 2007
  SECRETARY OF STATE RICE: 10:15 a.m.   Attend the President's bilateral with His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, President of the Federative Republic of Nigeria, at the White House. (MEDIA TO BE DETERMINED BY WHITE HOUSE)   2:15 p.m.   Bilateral with His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, President of the Federative Republic of Nigeria, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1150 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC.