The World - News from May 16, 1986
Reagan Administration officials outlined before Congress a proposed $605-million aid package for the Philippines, conceding that the government of President Corazon Aquino could use more but it is a “good start.” The officials told the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on East Asia that the request is $150 million beyond what has been allocated for the current fiscal year--$100 million in economic aid and $50 million in military aid. The additional funding is subject to congressional approval.
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