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[CITE: 22USC4608]

 
               TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
 
              CHAPTER 56--UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE
 
Sec. 4608. Independence and limitations

    (a) Nothing in this chapter may be construed as limiting the 
authority of the Office of Management and Budget to review and submit 
comments on the Institute's budget request at the time it is transmitted 
to the Congress.
    (b) No political test or political qualification may be used in 
selecting, appointing, promoting, or taking any other personnel action 
with respect to any officer, employee, agent, or recipient of Institute 
funds or services or in selecting or monitoring any grantee, contractor, 
person, or entity receiving financial assistance under this chapter.

(Pub. L. 98-525, title XVII, Sec. 1709, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2659.)
