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Congress Passes Welfare Act for N. Korean Children
Because we're rolling in dough, can't spend it fast enough to keep up with it... The bill urges the U.S. government to facilitate protection of North Korean children in China and other countries by reuniting them with their families or through adoption. It requires the secretary of state to "brief appropriate congressional committees on efforts to advocate for and develop a strategy to provide assistance in the best interest of these children." It calls for resolving "issues of statelessness of North Koreans" in foreign countries. The bill also calls on the U.S. government to carry out a pilot project in cooperation with the South Korean government to support family reunions for such children. Earlier on Dec. 28 the U.S. Senate passed the bill submitted from the House. It will come into effect once President Barack Obama signs it. By contrast, South Korea has enacted no law related to the North Korean people's human rights. Bills were submitted to the 17th and 18th National Assembly but their passage was blocked by the opposition. Posted by: Steve White 2013-01-03 |
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