Thanks for detailing how Congress EVENTUALLY "authorized" USAID through appropriations. USAID was created by executive order (John F. Kennedy, 1961). Like you, I take no position on whether it should be abolished or run, and I'm aware of several excellent agriculture-related grants over the past several years. Arguably, those programs could also be run by the USDA. It's an interesting debate.
Thanks for detailing how Congress EVENTUALLY "authorized" USAID through appropriations. USAID was created by executive order (John F. Kennedy, 1961). Like you, I take no position on whether it should be abolished or run, and I'm aware of several excellent agriculture-related grants over the past several years. Arguably, those programs could also be run by the USDA. It's an interesting debate.
Great job, as always!