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Code · BILL · 114th Congress · S. 1635 (EAH) — 114 S1635 EAH: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 · Sec. 103

Sec. 103. Direct reporting

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The Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security shall report directly to the Secretary, without being required to obtain the approval or concurrence of any other official of the Department, as threats and circumstances require.
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