It’s America That Suffers When We Cut Foreign Aid
U.S.A.I.D. keeps children alive and us safe.
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Cuts to foreign aid scramble young public servants' career plans
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When science itself comes under attack, we all suffer
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The case for persisting with foreign aid
Until now, the US has been a strikingly benign and successful hegemonFinancial Times - 1d -
Humanitarians warn of dire consequences if US foreign aid ends
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Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze
Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.The New York Times - 3d -
USAID employee describes "atmosphere of fear" amid foreign aid freeze
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Treasury Sought to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments, Emails Show
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Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.The New York Times - Feb. 5
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