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		<title>UN Development Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UN Development Business is an official publication of the Outreach Division of the Department of Public Information of the United Nations. The publication specializes in the dissemination of information on projects in the developing countries and economies in transition, funded by the following multilateral banks: The World Bank, The Inter-American Development Bank, The Caribbean Development [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PMDTC: Political Military Defense Trade Controls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:04:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130), is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ITA: International Trade Administration</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The International Trade Administration (ITA) is the lead unit for trade in the Department of Commerce. It promotes U.S. exports of manufactured goods, nonagricultural commodities and services. ITA: International Trade Administration]]></description>
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		<title>FAS: Foreign Agricultural Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products. FAS operates programs designed to build new markets and improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace. FAS: Foreign Agricultural Service]]></description>
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		<title>DoS: Department of State</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Department of State and Agency for International Development (USAID) Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2004 to 2009 sets forth the Secretary of State&#8217;s direction and priorities for both organizations in the coming years. The Strategic Plan supports the policy positions set forth by President Bush in the National Security Strategy and presents how the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>US Customs and Border Protection</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The priority mission of CBP is to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States.This important mission calls for improved security at America&#8217;s borders and ports of entry as well as for extending our zone of security beyond our physical borders &#8211; so that American borders are the last line of defense, not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BIS: Bureau of Industry and Security</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The mission of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. BIS&#8217;s activities include regulating the export of sensitive goods and technologies in an effective and efficient manner; enforcing export control, antiboycott, and public safety laws; cooperating with and assisting other countries on export control [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Department Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Considering the following: You have an approved MLA with a foreign company to manufacture certain components of a system. Upon receipt and testing of the initial batch of these components, you find that several of them are defective and need to be returned to the foreign company for repair and return to the United States. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Department Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can country A re-transfer to country B a defense article obtained from an U.S. company or person? Yes, provided country A obtains in advance the written approval of the U.S. Department of State. What is a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA)? A TAA is an agreement between an U.S. entity and a foreign person (government, industry, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Department Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If I have some technical data that I&#8217;d like to place in the public domain, how can I do it? By obtaining approval by the cognizant U.S. Government department or agency, or the DoDs Directorate for Freedom of Information and Security Review. How can I tell if a piece of information is really technical data? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Department Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is a foreign person? A foreign person is any natural person who (a) is not a lawful permanent resident of the United States as defined by 8 USC 1101 (a)(20), has dual U.S.-foreign citizenship, or is not a protected individual, (b) any foreign corporation or other entity that is not incorporated to do business [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Department Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have an item that is on the U.S. Munitions List. Is that all I need to know about it for licensing purposes? No. You should determine whether it is designated as Significant Military Equipment (SME). SME means defense articles for which special export controls are necessary because of their substantial military utility or capability. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Department Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What if it was designed for military use but my foreign customer only wants to use it for civilian applications? The USG does not consider intended use to be a relevant factor in determining whether the item should be on the USML or CCL. What should I include in the package in order to obtain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Department Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who determines what items are on the USML? The Department of State makes the determination, with the concurrence of the Department of Defense and in consultation with the Department of Commerce. If I have an item that is not on the munitions list, can I just go ahead and export it without a license? Not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Department Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:17:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do I need to get the U.S. Governments approval to export and import defense articles and defense services? Because Section 38 of the Arms Exports Control Acts (AECA) authorizes the President of the United States to control the export and import of defense articles and defense services and to establish regulations for that purpose. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Goverment Requirements</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Background For many types of commodities, an endorsement by a foreign goverment or its representative is required to signify that the shipments are authorized for export to the United States. This endorsement, often in the form of an export certificate, certificate of eligibility, or license, serves to describe the type and quantity of merchandise, certifies [...]]]></description>
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