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R43727Appropriations
Proposed Train and Equip Authorities for Syria: In Brief
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: September 2014
September 16, 2014
Summary
This report presents the President's requests for authority and funding for the Department of Defense to provide overt assistance, including possible military training and weapons, to vetted members of the Syrian opposition and other vetted Syrians for select purposes are the subject of close congressional consideration.
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