Smith-Mundt Act
B-118654-O.M.
Published: Feb 12, 1979. Publicly Released: Feb 12, 1979.
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The Comptroller General held a symposium on information and cultural exchange. During the session, the activities of the International Communication Agency were discussed, and among other things, the question was raised concerning whether the Smith-Mundt Act's prohibition on disseminating information domestically should be reconsidered. The Director, International Division, asked the General Counsel for its opinion on the matter.
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