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GAO says State Department merger is lacking

In an attempt to address post September 11th challenges, the State Department merged three of its bureaus that deal with arms control and nonproliferation down to...

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July 20, 2009 7:50 am

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In an attempt to address post September 11th challenges, the State Department merged three of its bureaus that deal with arms control and nonproliferation down to two.

But a new report from the Government Accountability Office shows the restructuring did not accomplish all of its goals.

Joe Christoff is the Director for the International Affairs and Trade Team at GAO.

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