Number: RL34761
Title: Vietnamese Victims of Agent Orange and U.S.-Vietnam Relations
Authors: Michael F. Martin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: This report examines various estimates of the effects of Agent Orange on Vietnam's people and environment, the history of U.S. policy on the issue, the current clean up efforts in Vietnam, the various forms of assistance - including U.S. assistance - provided to people with medical conditions associated with dioxin exposure, and the implications for bilateral relations. It concludes with a brief discussion of possible congressional responses to the issue.
Pages: 30
Date: November 21, 2008