Almanac March 5 2010 highlights and history notes
Almanac for March 5 2010 recalls the Boston Massacre and Churchill Iron Curtain talk. It notes NPT entry into force in 1970, lists notable birthdays, cites Ben Johnson ban in 1993, and records NPT signatories. North Korea’s withdrawal in 2003 and nearby moon phase are mentioned.
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Donors urged to rethink Haiti aid at UN meeting
Joel Brinkley argues decades of aid have failed to build governance or growth in Haiti. He notes past pledges exceed 1 billion for quake relief and 5 billion spent since 1990 with little lasting impact. He calls for focused aid in basics and governance reforms.
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Transparency International
Iraq
Afghanistan
Rene Preval
U.S. Agency For International Development
USAID
U.S. State Department
Somalia
Congress ethics clash highlights Bunning and Rangel
Bloomberg columnist Margaret Carlson notes two lawmakers dominate the week’s controversy. Senator Jim Bunning’s one man obstruction and hostility clash with Unemployment benefits protests while Representative Charles Rangel faces ethics scrutiny over a corporate trip and alleged underhanded perks.
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Jack Abramoff
Fat chance you ll fly friendly skies
A Dayton Daily News columnist reflects on crowded cabins and cramped seats after the too far to fly episode. He notes middle seats, obstructed armrests, and safety concerns while questioning airline policies and discrimination claims as seating pressures grow.
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