The U.S. Information Agency (USIA) received $1.4 bil. in FY Ô95 & $1.08 bil. in FY Ô96 for the conduct of public diplomacy. USIA's mission are to explain & advocate U.S. policy to foreign publics, provide them with info. about the U.S., build lasting relationships & mutual understanding, & advise U.S. decisionmakers on foreign public opinion & its implications for the U.S. This report discusses streamlining efforts at USIA & identifies options that could enable USIA to adjust to add'l. budget reductions. Adjustments would be in addition to those that USIA has taken to reduce costs.