JR.: The District of Columbia with approximately 131 Foreign Missions. is host to the largest foreign diplomatic community of any national capital. (Heretofore) no legislative committee in the Congress (has been) responsible for the investigation. study and resolution of the myriad of nondiplomatic problems which beset members of this community. The usual difficulties which arise in moving to a new city are complicated in this instance by language problems and cultural differences. They involve such things as their childrens education. municipal services to which they are entitled and where to go if such services are not forthcoming. dealing with local merchants. leasing and housing problems. immigration laws and customs regulations. and understanding of local criminal and civic laws and traffic regulations. These problems are especially pressing to newly established Missions from developing countries who have not had the years of experience and background to guide them through our bureaucratic maze of agencies. departments and bureaus. The District of Columbia is also the transitory home for a large number of members of our own Department of State Foreign Service and other Americans. as well as international organizations such as the World Bank. who share many of the same problems faced by the diplomatic community.
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