[19990819]98-240_伊拉克：薪酬和资产问题.pdf

This report mentions some specific compensation claims, within and separate from the U.N.1compensation process, for illustrative purposes only. CRS has no way to independently assessthe validity or value of any specific compensation claim. Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web98-240 FUpdated August 19, 1999Iraq: Compensation and Assets Issues(name redacted)Analyst in Middle Eastern AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryA U.N. process to compensate the victims of Iraqs invasion and occupation ofKuwait is proceeding, aided by revenues generated by the U.N. “oil-for-food” programin Iraq. However, the amount of money available relative to outstanding claims suggeststhat the compensation process will not be completed in the foreseeable future. On arelated issue, progress to decide the disposition of frozen Iraq assets held by U.S. bankshas been hampered by differences over which claimants should have priority. A bill that1gives priority to members or veterans of the U.S. armed forces was incorporated into theHouse version of the FY2000 State Department authorization bill (H.R. 2415), passedby the Ho