Funds To Support Democracy In Cuba Not Spent
WASHINGTON DC (CBS4) ―
In the last two years, Congress has approved $40 million to support
pro-democracy efforts in Cuba. But to date not a single penny of the
fund has been spent.
Now Cuban-Americans and those working to support political opposition in
Cuba want to know why.
The government says it's taking its time to review program oversight and
efficiency. Critics note that the Obama administration has yet to ask
potential grantees for proposals to spend that money.
The Cuba program has long been criticized for wasting resources and for
not requiring competitive bidding. Still, supporters say the recent
death of one political prisoner and the hospitalization of another make
the aid more crucial than ever.
Funds To Support Democracy In Cuba Not Spent - cbs4.com (4 March 2010)
http://cbs4.com/local/cuba.funds.democracy.2.1537331.html
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