Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio’s visit to the Vatican this week
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HR5251 · 119th Congress
To provide for the public diplomacy authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
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What HR5251 actually does
This story is about rising tensions between the US and the Vatican ahead of Rubio's visit. This bill would set and clarify public-diplomacy authorities at the State Department to support coordination of strategic communications and exchange-program functions.
If passed, it would:
- Clarify public-diplomacy roles and authorities at the State Department • Support coordination of strategic communications and exchange-program functions.
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