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H.Con.Res. 309 (98th)

A concurrent resolution to condemn the closing of ABC Color, the only independent newspaper in Paraguay, and to urge the Government of Paraguay to permit the reopening of that newspaper and to guarantee freedom of the press.

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Introduced

17 May 1984

Last action

29 June 1984 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.Con.Res.331.

Sponsors

Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]

Subjects

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Source updated

23 January 2025

Summary

States that the Congress condemns the closing of ABC Color (a newspaper in Paraguay) and urges Paraguay to reopen such newspaper and to guarantee freedom of the press.

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Timeline

  1. 17 May 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 May 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 May 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 May 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 June 1984

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.Con.Res.331.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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