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May 2nd, 2008, 12:31 AM
Bush offers $770m for food crisis
Mr Bush said more still needed to be done to fight the world's food crisis
George W Bush has offered $770m (£390m) in international food aid to help ease the effects of surging food prices that have sparked riots in some countries.
The US president said he was asking Congress to approve his request.
The White House has come under intense pressure to step in as high food and petrol prices have squeezed poor families both at home and abroad.
The global crisis has sparked rioting in several developing countries, with the threat of worse to come.
"We're sending a clear message to the world that America will lead the fight against hunger for years to come," said Mr Bush.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7378807.stm
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That's nice!! That should make quite difference already. Now the Eu and Russia and China should step up to the plate. Oh, and Israel, too!
Bush offers $770m for food crisis
Mr Bush said more still needed to be done to fight the world's food crisisGeorge W Bush has offered $770m (£390m) in international food aid to help ease the effects of surging food prices that have sparked riots in some countries.
The US president said he was asking Congress to approve his request.
The White House has come under intense pressure to step in as high food and petrol prices have squeezed poor families both at home and abroad.
The global crisis has sparked rioting in several developing countries, with the threat of worse to come.
"We're sending a clear message to the world that America will lead the fight against hunger for years to come," said Mr Bush.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7378807.stm
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That's nice!! That should make quite difference already. Now the Eu and Russia and China should step up to the plate. Oh, and Israel, too!
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May 2nd, 2008, 06:35 AM
Canada has increased their contribution by $50 million to $210 million..............
The EU needs to step up to the plate.
And we need to dump the entire concept of ethanol.
And we need to stop the rise in fuel prices.
Quoting dancing-loon
That is excellent, especially as the USA already contributes four times as much as the next largest contributor...........this will mean the USA gives 1.8 billion dollars. Bush offers $770m for food crisis
Mr Bush said more still needed to be done to fight the world's food crisis
George W Bush has offered $770m (£390m) in international food aid to help ease the effects of surging food prices that have sparked riots in some countries.
The US president said he was asking Congress to approve his request.
The White House has come under intense pressure to step in as high food and petrol prices have squeezed poor families both at home and abroad.
The global crisis has sparked rioting in several developing countries, with the threat of worse to come.
"We're sending a clear message to the world that America will lead the fight against hunger for years to come," said Mr Bush.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7378807.stm
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That's nice!! That should make quite difference already. Now the Eu and Russia and China should step up to the plate. Oh, and Israel, too!
Mr Bush said more still needed to be done to fight the world's food crisisGeorge W Bush has offered $770m (£390m) in international food aid to help ease the effects of surging food prices that have sparked riots in some countries.
The US president said he was asking Congress to approve his request.
The White House has come under intense pressure to step in as high food and petrol prices have squeezed poor families both at home and abroad.
The global crisis has sparked rioting in several developing countries, with the threat of worse to come.
"We're sending a clear message to the world that America will lead the fight against hunger for years to come," said Mr Bush.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7378807.stm
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That's nice!! That should make quite difference already. Now the Eu and Russia and China should step up to the plate. Oh, and Israel, too!
Canada has increased their contribution by $50 million to $210 million..............
The EU needs to step up to the plate.
And we need to dump the entire concept of ethanol.
And we need to stop the rise in fuel prices.
