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The State Department has determined that certain objects being imported for display in the “Anne Frank” exhibition at the Center for Jewish History in New York, and possibly other locations in the U.S., are culturally significant. These exhibitions are considered to be in the national interest. This determination is authorized under various U.S. laws and executive orders and has been made public via the Federal Register. For further details or inquiries, contact information for the Program Coordinator, Reed Liriano, is provided.

The State Department has approved the use of up to $16 million for foreign assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This money will support countries participating in the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti. The decision, authorized by Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma, was made possible by overriding other legal provisions. This determination will be reported to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

The U.S. Department of State has determined that certain culturally significant objects are being temporarily imported from abroad for exhibition in the "Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking" exhibition at the Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts. These objects may also be displayed at other yet-to-be-determined locations. The State Department deems this temporary display in the United States to be in the national interest, and these decisions have been published in the Federal Register. For more information, individuals can contact Reed Liriano at the U.S. Department of State.