The committee in past years has sought to reduce the percentage of United States participation in contributions to international organizations. To that end it has brought pressure to bear upon the State Department. but the results have been most disappointing. Indeed. the committee records its disappointment on page 5 of the report submitted on this bill. Last year the International Refugee Organization was in this item and was provided with $25.000.000. However. this item is no longer in the budget. when this fact is considered it will be noted that the committee allowance is about $1.500.000 above last year. The theory of computing these contributions on the basis of alleged ability to pay is extremely questionable.