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US Senate Committee Approves Water for the World Act
22 Jun 2012 - 10:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The U.S. Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee this week unanimously approved the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2011. The bill will now go to the floor of the U.S.
Global Petition Urges Cancellation of Xayaburi Dam
7 Dec 2011 - 13:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Bangkok, thailand — More than 22,000 people from 106 nations have signed US-based NGO International Rivers’ petition to halt construction of the controversial $3.5 billion USD Xayaburi Dam in Laos, one of 11 propose
Water Scarcity Could Affect Regional Stability in Central, South Asia
1 Mar 2011 - 10:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Water scarcity in Central and South Asia, particularly Afghanistan and Pakistan, is “fueling dangerous tensions” that could affect regional stability and US foreign policy in the region, accordin
U.S. Senate Passes Paul Simon Water for the World Act
29 Sep 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — T he United States Senate on September 20 unanimously voted for passage of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act, which aims to provide 100 million people living in extreme poverty with
U.S. Senate Passes Paul Simon Water for the World Act
29 Sep 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The United States Senate on September 20 unanimously voted for passage of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act, which aims to provide 100 million people living in
U.S. Senate Passes Paul Simon Water for the World Act
27 Sep 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — I he United States Senate on September 20 unanimously voted for passage of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act, which aims to provide 100 million people
U.S. Senate Passes Paul Simon Water for the World Act
27 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The United States Senate on September 20 unanimously voted for passage of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act, which aims to provide 100 million people living in extreme poverty with
USA: Proposed Bill Would Allot $300 Million USD for Safe Drinking Water
30 Jul 2007 - 08:09 by Local Press Report
washington, dc (Water Advocates (United States)) — — A draft bill proposed in the U. S.
Senate would allocated $300 million USD in funds for safe drinking water projects in poor countries.
The bill increases funding for such
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