What’s going on here? Is more of your American taxpayer money going to other countries? Take a look at two recent news articles and find out more why America is the world’s largest debt holder!
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Philippines Aquino: Pursuing corruption or just Arroyo?
By Manuel Mogato | Reuters – 58 mins ago
“MANILA (Reuters) – A quarter of a century ago, a former president fled from the Philippines after a revolution. This week, another former president was stopped trying to leave in what President Benigno Aquino hopes will be the start of a new revolution.
Aquino, who swept to power last year on a platform of ending poverty by fighting corruption, has his sights on a high-profile target — his predecessor Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who faces accusations of election fraud, bribery and kickbacks.”
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Clinton to offer support to Philippines, Thailand
AFP | Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011
“ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will announce new support for the Philippines and flood-hit Thailand as she shores up ties with key US allies, officials said Tuesday.
Clinton was due Tuesday in the Philippines and will head later this week to Thailand, part of a renewed US focus on Asia. President Barack Obama is traveling separately to Australia, another longtime ally in the region.”
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