USAID freeze slams American manufacturer of item that saves babies' lives

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The Hill - 2d

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The Hill - Feb. 21

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ABC News - 3d

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The Guardian - Feb. 21

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CNBC - Feb. 20

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The Guardian - 5d

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CBS News - 5d

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The Guardian - 4d

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Financial Times - Feb. 21

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ESPN - 1d

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The Hill - 6d

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ABC News - Feb. 21

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BBC News - Feb. 21

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ABC News - Feb. 21

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ESPN - Feb. 22

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USAID freeze slams American manufacturer of item that saves babies' lives

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