The House of Representatives yesterday approved a conference report on legislation that would authorize $7.7 billion to fund training for foreign military personnel. H.R.4919, the Security Assistance Act of 2000, would alter certain defense and security assistance provisions and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to foreign countries. The Clinton administration supports the act, stating that it would "facilitate and improve U.S. security assistance to allies and partners," according to a statement of administration policy submitted to Congress in July...
