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Subcommittee Studies Aid
Published Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Ranking Member Marilyn Musgrave of Colorado said - though emergency assistance is an important component of U.S. aid around the world, agriculture development is believed by many to be the foundation of sound economic progress. She added - while we are willing and able to provide resources to help feed the world, I am confident that all Americans would applaud the moment these developing countries are able to build a sustainable economy.
The United States contributes more food aid than any other country, providing more than 1.78 billion dollars in fiscal year 2007, which is about 58% of the total spent globally for food aid.
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