would still become a de facto government contractor and would not be directly responsible to the government -- either the Executive or Congress -- and thus is not a total answer to the problem. It has been my observation that 'not for profit' organizations always make money -- what they do with it is sometimes a mystery but their motive is continued and expansive existence regardless. They are rarely a beneficial solution to any problem.

A better solution would simply to undo the damage of Clinton and reestablish the USIA independent of State.