On Tuesday, George W. Bush met with British Prime Minister Tony Blair. One of the items on the agenda was Blair's hope for a long-term U.S. commitment to help get Africa's economy back on its feet.
They reached a compromise that fell far short of what Blair had hoped for from Bush. [Read story.]
(We must keep in mind, of course, that Bush's priorities have always been aimed more at making rich corporations richer, not helping the less fortunate.)
Aid agencies are saying that Bush's compromise is inadequate. [Read reactions.]
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