Feb 24, 2020

What happens when foreign aid is stolen

Aid workers receives flood relief supplies in Gonaives, Haiti September 21, 2004. Sophia Paris/UN/MINUSTAH via Getty Images

Sharp increases in the number of coronavirus cases worldwide wreak havoc on markets. New U.S. immigration rules take effect today. An economics professor estimates that between 5% and 8% of international aid is diverted to offshore accounts.

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Trump administration's "public charge" rules go into effect

by Kimberly Adams

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Getting food aid or housing assistance could hurt immigrants' chances of getting a green card.

Using programs like food stamps can now hurt a person's chance when they are applying for visas or a change in immigration status.

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