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Federal Lobbying: China Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Lobbying Activities and Costs

GGD-00-199R Published: Sep 29, 2000. Publicly Released: Oct 30, 2000.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the efforts of the White House China Trade Relations Working Group, focusing on: (1) whether such efforts violated the antilobbying provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1913 or any applicable appropriations statutes; and (2) how much the administration has spent on its efforts to garner support for China Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR).

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Appropriated fundsAppropriation limitationsEthical conductForeign governmentsForeign trade policiesInternational travelLobbying activitiesChina tradeLobbyingCost estimates