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Why Trump Is Targeting Foreign Aid, with Atul Gawande

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

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Defending USAID: A Call for Global Health

This chapter reflects on the speaker's emotional turmoil as they defend USAID amidst political challenges and funding cuts. It highlights the agency's critical role in addressing global health issues and critiques the misconceptions surrounding foreign aid. The discussion underscores the importance of maintaining support for international humanitarian efforts while addressing domestic health inequalities.

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