WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 5535) to "require Senate confirmation of an individual appointed to serve as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan." The bill was introduced on Dec. 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Steve Chabot, 2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202/225-2216; or in the district offices at  more