In a quiet move bypassing Republican obstructionism, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has approved the release of $75 million in crucial food assistance for Palestinians just hours before the funds were set to be redistributed elsewhere.
Under the radar, US approves release of $75m aid to Palestine
Meanwhile, Israel gets $13.1 million in military aid a day!
China has pledged to forgive 23 interest-free loans for 17 African countries and will also provide food assistance to the struggling nations.
China forgives debt for 17 African nations
Report Details How Taxpayers Subsidize Cruel Low Wages Paid by Corporate Giants
Upon the study’s release Wednesday, Warren Gunnels, staff director and policy adviser for Sanders, tweeted: “The real looting in America is the Walton family becoming $63 billion richer during a pandemic, while paying wages so low that 14,541 of their workers in 9 states need food stamps — all subsidized by U.S. taxpayers. Yes. The Walton family is the real welfare queen in America.”
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