To increase the funding for broadcasts to Cuba and to provide an offset.
What it does: Inserts new text on page 410, between lines 15 and 16
Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL)Inserts new text on page 410, between lines 15 and 16
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS TO CUBA
Inserted: Sec. 699B. (a) The amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title I under the subheading "international broadcasting operations" under the heading "Broadcasting Board of Governors" is hereby increased by $5,019,000 and such amount shall be available for the international broadcasting operations to Cuba and is in addition to any other amounts available for broadcasting operations to Cuba under title I.
Inserted: (b) The amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title I for the Department of State and Related Agency under the subheading "diplomatic and consular programs" under the heading "Administration of Foreign Affairs" for expenses of general administration is hereby decreased by $5,019,000.
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On page 410, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following:
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS TO CUBA
Sec. 699B. (a) The amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title I under the subheading “international broadcasting operations” under the heading “Broadcasting Board of Governors” is hereby increased by $5,019,000 and such amount shall be available for the international broadcasting operations to Cuba and is in addition to any other amounts available for broadcasting operations to Cuba under title I.
(b) The amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title I for the Department of State and Related Agency under the subheading “diplomatic and consular programs” under the heading “Administration of Foreign Affairs” for expenses of general administration is hereby decreased by $5,019,000.
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Senate amendment submitted
September 6, 2007
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Senate amendment submitted
September 6, 2007
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2695 proposed by Senator Martinez.(consideration: CR S11170-11171, S11176; text: CR S11170)
September 6, 2007
Amendment SA 2695 proposed by Senator Martinez. (consideration: CR S11170-11171, S11176; text: CR S11170) To increase the funding for broadcasts to Cuba and to provide an offset.
September 6, 2007
Proposed amendment SA 2695 withdrawn in Senate.
September 6, 2007