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handle is hein.crs/crsmthabemo0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Order Code RS22737 Updated December 14, 2007 CRS Report for Congress Burma: Economic Sanctions Larry A. Niksch and Martin A. Weiss Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary On October 19, 2007, President George W. Bush issued Executive Order 13449. This followed a September 25, 2007 statement by President Bush that sanctions against Burma, which have been in place since 1997, would be tightened to specifically target leading Burmese officials and impose additional financial and travel sanctions. This report provides background information on existing economic sanctions against Burma and possible options to expand sanctions. It will be updated as events warrant. The following table provides summary information on existing Burma sanctions. Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress