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“NEW PUBLIC LAWS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D1017 on Oct. 1, 2002.
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NEW PUBLIC LAWS
(For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, October 1, 2002, p.
D992)
H.R. 1646, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2002 and 2003. Signed on September 30, 2002. (Public Law 107-228)
H.J. Res. 111, making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003. Signed on September 30, 2002. (Public Law 107-229)