House panel OKs sharp cuts for US diplomacy, aid

Published July 19, 2013 2:10pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — A House panel has approved cutting billions of dollars in U.S. diplomacy and overseas aid programs.

Much in the legislation is unlikely to become law. It would slash State Department’s funding next year by almost 20 percent and completely halt funding for several U.N. and international organizations.

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