This money would be spent for the direction and conduct of the Departments operations. including the conduct of diplomatic relations with other countries and international organizations. As noted in the committee report. the authorization would provide funds to meet U.S. assessments in international organizations. and finance participation in international commissions that deal with U.S. boundaries with Mexico and Canada. This legislation also authorizes funds for educational and cultural exchanges. and for migration and refugee assistance. The funds provided for refugee assistance include $85 million to assist in the resettlement of Soviet Jewish refugees in Israel. USIA The bill would authorize $22.249.000 for USIA. in fiscal year 1973. Of this amount. $194 million is for salaries and expenses. including the funding of various media programs.
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