Legislative files, 1988-2006
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Includes correspondence, Congressional debates, newspaper editorials, memoranda, informational packets for Congressional policy aides known internally as "hill drops, and other assorted materials. Materials document WOLA's efforts to influence US policy with topics including certifying the cooperation of foreign countries in US anti-narcotics programs particularly in Mexico and Colombia; military aid and training assistance; Hurricane Mitch; and protecting funding for the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB)'s Fund for Special Operations (FSO). Some files are addressed to members of Congress, President Clinton, and foreign heads of state. Additional related legislative materials can be found throughout the Geographic files, often under terms such as "hill drop," "Dear Colleague," or letters addressed to different officials. Originally assembled by WOLA staff, chiefly William Spencer.
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