Number: 98-539
Title: RADIO FREE IRAQ AND RADIO FREE IRAN: BACKGROUND, LEGISLATION, AND POLICY ISSUES FOR CONGRESS
Authors: Susan B. Epstein, Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division 
Abstract: In early 1998 after recurring conflicts with the Iraqi government on weapons sites inspections, Congress debated various nonmilitary actions to support removing Saddam Hussein from power. On May 1, 1998 the President signed the supplemental appropriation (H.R. 3579, P.L. 105-174) which provides funding for a new surrogate broadcasting service--Radio Free Iraq. This report tracks legislation and issues pertaining to these surrogate services.
Pages: 7
Date: Updated January 7, 1999