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White House announces $105 million in Africa aid
Associated Press ^ | August 8, 2011
Posted on August 8, 2011 9:47:36 PM EDT by Free ThinkerNY
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has approved $105 million for humanitarian efforts in the Horn of Africa to combat worsening drought and famine.
White House press secretary Jay Carney says the money will help provide food, shelter, water, and sanitation and health services to those in need.
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