Friday, March 09, 2007

Colombia wants more aid

President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia is begging the United States public to continue a $700 million annual aid package. He says the aid is helping to make the country more peaceful and less corrupt. The Bush administration wants to continue the package as is, however many Democrats are skeptical about Colombia's human rights record and want more emphasis on social programs.

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