National Defense Authorization Act allows dissemination of government-paid news in the U.S.

“Information intended for foreign audiences may, upon request and reimbursement of the reasonable costs incurred in fulfilling such a request, be made available, in the United States.” Link to National Defense Authorization...

State Department or BBG shall not use tax dollars to influence public opinion in the United States

“No funds authorized to be appropriated to the Department of State or...

Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 did not prohibit access to government news by American media Text of 1948 Law

It was always legal for Americans and American media to use U.S....

1985 Amendment from Senator Edward Zorinsky (D-NE) to the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948

Senator Edward Zorinsky (D-NE) Congressional Record of the 99th Congress, 1st Session,...

Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1972 Amendment to the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948

Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1972 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION WITHIN UNITED STATES...

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National Defense Authorization Act allows dissemination of government-paid news in the U.S.

State Department or BBG shall not use tax dollars to influence public opinion in the United States

Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 did not prohibit access to government news by American media Text of 1948 Law

1985 Amendment from Senator Edward Zorinsky (D-NE) to the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948

Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1972 Amendment to the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948