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Department of State


Thursday, April 26, 2001



401 Transcript: Pentagon Spokesman's Briefing, April 26, 2001
(EP-3 aircraft aftermath, Taiwan/China, Vieques, Space Commission
Report due, Sen. Kerrey, Rumsfeld/defense contractors, Udari range
Rumsfeld/missile defense, new Japanese Prime Minister) (7250)

402 Text: Powell Outlines State Department Budget Request for FY 2002
(Modern embassies and peacekeeping are highlighted) (3700)

403 Text: Assistant Secretary-Designate Stresses Flexibility in Asia
(Kelly's April 26 confirmation hearing remarks) (1740)

404 Text: Senator Daschle Praises EP-3 Captain and Crew
(Senate Democratic leader's April 24 speech) (780)

405 Text: Kerry Says U.S. Not Obligated to Defend Taiwan from Attacks
(Sen. Kerry's April 25 speech on President Bush's remarks) (1580)

406 Text: Senator McConnell April 24 Speech on Arms Sales to Taiwan
(Urges Beijing to renounce use of force against Taiwan) (710)

407 Text: House Passes Taiwan-World Health Organization Bill 407-0
(H.R. 428 passes in roll call vote April 24, on to Senate) (720)

408 Excerpts: Lawmaker Decries Trade Ties with Belligerent Beijing
(Rep. Rohrabacher April 24 speech on U.S.-China relations) (3730)

409 Text: Proposed Resolution Seeks Trade Deals That Ban Child Labor
(Measure expresses condolences to Fanglin explosion victims) (800)

410 Text: Rep. Miller Calls on China to Stop Use of Child Labor
(Lawmaker cites March 6 explosion at school in China) (650)

411 Congressional Report, April 26: State Department Nominees
(Committee acts on Bolton, Dobriansky, Bloomfield, nominations) (140)

412 Text: Under Secretary-Designate Dobriansky Testifies
(Global Affairs nominee in confirmation process) (1180)

413 Senate Moving Toward Debate Over Export-Control Reform Bill
(A few prominent opponents seek to delay consideration) (680)

414 Text: Federal Trade Commission Announcement of econsumer.gov
(Project to provide consumer protection in global e-commerce) (810)

415 Fact Sheet: Open Skies Treaty, Typical Observation Mission
(Issued by State Department Bureau of Arms Control) (940)

416 Fact Sheet: The Open Skies Treaty, Enhancing Mutual Understanding
(Issued by the State Department Bureau of Arms Control) (910)

417 Commerce Dept. Rules Hot-Rolled Steel Dumped on U.S. Market
(Magnesium, lumber, mussels dumping cases advanced) (510)

418 IMF Forecasts Slower Global Growth in 2001 as U.S. Economy Slows
(Global slowdown greater than expected, but no recession) (990)

419 World Energy Consumption to Jump in Next Two Decades
(Strong demand expected in developing countries) (650)

420 Text: U.N. Secretary General Annan Speech at OAU AIDS Summit
(Annan calls for global trust fund to fight HIV/AIDS) (2530)

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