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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Department of State Review Act - Requires establishment of a nonpartisan independent Department of State Review Panel, which shall report to Congress on its review of the following matters concerning Department of State organization and operations: (1) current Department structures and possible reorganization; (2) changes to ensure effective diplomacy and implementation of U.S. foreign policy; (3) challenges through the year 2020 and beyond; (4) efficient handling of future risks; (5) planning assumptions; (6) positioning necessary for negotiation and conflict deterrence; (7) information infrastructure and technology; (8) the process of developing scenarios; and (9) future personnel policies.</p>]]></text>
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