He points out this year's budget and funding fight will have its own dynamics because of the upcoming election and the large budget surplus. Another problem is just how much of a tax cut will finally be approved. An election year causes individuals and party positions to harden when compromise would ordinarily be reached. Major increases are also seen in Foreign Assistance. In 1995-96 there was a question if funding for international affairs was really needed and if it was getting too much.
Today there is an up-turn in resources for foreign affairs.
However, at current levels, the amounts are insufficient for the expanded needs and mission of diplomacy. Kathryn Boyer, ACA Country Contact in Sweden and David Ferrell, ACA Country Contact in Brazil. Karl Jauch, ACA Associate Executive Director, Geneva. Contact ACA's Geneva office T he News Update can be maintained in the long-term only if it justifies itself in terms of membership and donation revenue for the organization. Back to the top of ACA News.