More People
The number of Foreign Service employees has more than doubled under Colin Powell's Diplomatic Readiness Initiative.
| Fiscal 2001 | Fiscal 2002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Service Officers | 229 | 467 |
| Foreign Service Specialists | 298 | 680 |
| Civil Service Employees | 473 | 633 |
| Note: Specialists provide technical, support or administrative services in the United States and abroad. | ||
Source: State Department, Foreign Affairs Council
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