CIA & Aid to the Contra Rebels

The House debates an amendment to the Intellegence Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 1988-1989. The amendment, introduced by Representative… read more

The House debates an amendment to the Intellegence Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 1988-1989. The amendment, introduced by Representative Hyde, would remove restrictions on CIA support for the Contras. The supporters of the amendment argue that pressure needs to be placed upon the Nicaraguan government to ensure its compliance with the Sopoa Accord. The oppostion to the amendment argue that it comes at an inopportune time and has the potential to cause the ongoing peace talks to break down. close

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CIA & Aid to the Contra Rebels

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Program ID:
2734-1
Category:
House Highlight
Format:
House Highlight
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 27, 1988 | 1:53am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • May 27, 1988 | 1:53am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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