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House Passes International Debt Relief Act

HeadlineApr 17, 2008

In news from Capitol Hill, the House has passed a bill that could lead to the cancellation of debts for two dozen developing nations, including Haiti, Kenya, Vietnam and Georgia. The Jubilee Act directs the Bush administration to begin negotiations with international creditors to allow up to twenty-four nations to qualify for international debt relief.

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