To authorize appropriations to expand and enhance United States international broadcasting operations around the world, specifically enhancing the depth and scope of programming throughout the People's Republic of China.

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Authorizes additional appropriations to the Broadcasting Board of Governors for FY 2001 for Broadcasting Capitol Improvements, and for FY 2000 and 2001 for International Broadcasting Operations to: (1) increase personnel for the Program Development Office to enhance marketing programming; (2) strengthen Radio Free Asia's presence in Asia, including expanding news research, production, expansion of call-in shows capability, and website-Internet enhancement; and (3) make Voice of America enhancements, including the opening of four new news bureaus in Asia, enhancement of TV Mandarin, and an increase in stringer presence abroad.

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  Introduced in House · EN · 11 May 2000

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