H.R. 2621 offers the generosity of the American people to those who need it most. The bill increases funding for AIDs Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance [OFDA]. which does so much good work during emergencies overseas. from $40 to $70 million. The director of this office. Mr. Andrew Natslos. is a great humanitarian. More money for OFDA. like increased funding for refugees. goes to help the most vulnerable people in our world. H.R. 2621 expands the vitamin A earmark to include iodine and other micronutrients. This Is an important step toward meeting one of the goals set by the Bellaglo Declarationthe eradication of vitamin A and iodine deficiency by the end of this decade.
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