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Presidential Proclamation ceasing the Congo-DRC's eligibility for AGOA preferences

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The White House
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The White House
Publication Date
27 December 2010
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Presidential Proclamation published on 21 December 2010 removing the Democratic Republic of Congo's eligibility for AGOA preferences.

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