Congressman Mickey Edwards to Meet with Salvadoran and Guatemalan Officials Regarding U.S. Foreign Aid, 1982-06-23

Oklahoma Congressman Mickey Edwards is heading a delegation to El Salvador and Guatemala to meet with government officials and assess the need for foreign aid. Edwards has been critical of foreign aid spending and is looking to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. He is particularly concerned about the political and economic situations in both countries and believes the US needs to be more selective in providing assistance. Additionally, he will be discussing President Reagan's proposed Caribbean Basin Initiative during the trip.