U.S. Nearly Triples Tsunami Aid Pledge, to $950 Million
W. might have been slow on the up-take, but the bucks are kicking in now..
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 - President Bush on Wednesday increased the United States tsunami relief pledge to $950 million, nearly tripling America's contribution.
The additional $600 million would put the United States, which was criticized initially as reacting slowly to the disaster, ahead of Australia, which has pledged $750 million, and Germany, which has pledged $680 million, among the top donors.
This on top of $700 in private donations.. I hope this money is well spent..for the victims sakes..
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