HR 4440 · 106th Congress · International Affairs
To authorize appropriations to expand and enhance United States international broadcasting operations around the world, specifically enhancing the depth and scope of programming throughout the People's Republic of China.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.(2000-05-30)
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Authorizes additional appropriations to the Broadcasting Board of Governors for FY 2001 for Broadcasting Capitol Improvements, and for FY 2000 and 2001 for International Broadcasting Operations to: (1) increase personnel for the Program Development Office to enhance marketing programming; (2) strengthen Radio Free Asia's presence in Asia, including expanding news research, production, expansion of call-in shows capability, and website-Internet enhancement; and (3) make Voice of America enhancements, including the opening of four new news bureaus in Asia, enhancement of TV Mandarin, and an increase in stringer presence abroad.…
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