Tuesday, December 28, 2004

"Stingy"

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The Bush administration yesterday pledged $15 million to Asian nations hit by a tsunami that has killed more than 22,500 people, although the United Nations' humanitarian-aid chief called the donation "stingy."


Context, context...

The war on terror will take center stage at next month’s second inauguration for President Bush in Washington, D.C.

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The estimated budget for the event is $30-40 million, but that will not cover security costs.