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On the recordApril 25, 2016
Despite almost $4 billion in U.S. assistance to Haiti, the nation suffers from high unemployment, political instability, and growing food insecurity due to prolonged drought.
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David Perdue
Republican · Georgia

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Senator Perdue highlights ongoing issues in Haiti despite U.S. aid.

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