On the recordOctober 26, 2021
Getting the State Department to do the basics--provide witnesses for hearings, feedback on legislation, and updates before issues hit the news--is extremely difficult without authorizing bills.
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Highlighting challenges in obtaining cooperation from the State Department without proper authorization.
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