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Experts and senators warn that cuts to aid and public diplomacy programs undermine U.S. influence in Africa
Summary
Committee members and witnesses said reductions in programs such as PEPFAR, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, YALI and Voice of America have weakened U.S. public-health, development and soft-power tools across Africa, with local clinics and services cited as examples of immediate impact.
Senators and witnesses at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing criticized cuts to longstanding U.S. aid and public diplomacy programs, saying the reductions have immediate humanitarian consequences and longer-term strategic costs.
Senator Shaheen and other members highlighted local examples gathered on recent congressional travel: closed HIV/AIDS prevention clinics and interruptions…
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