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A bill to prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.

Introduced: January 28, 2013 Introduced by: Paul, Rand Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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Jan 29, 2013
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
Jan 28, 2013
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 28, 2013
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits any direct U.S. assistance to the government of Pakistan unless the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released from prison in Pakistan and any criminal charges brought against Dr. Afridi, including treason, have been dropped; and (2) Dr. Afridi has been allowed to leave Pakistan, if such departure is necessary to ensure his freedom.

What's happening now January 29, 2013

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.