Former Haitian Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Edwin Paraison said that part of the ransom money obtained through kidnappings in Haiti is used in the election campaigns of some candidates.
February 25, 2021
Over a decade after earmarks were banned by congressional Republicans, Democrats are looking to bring them back.
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It’s been dubbed the airport for no one, partially built with $200 million in congressional earmarks, federal taxpayer money for an airport in rural Pennsylvania that has a couple United Express flights each day.
This is the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, named for the late congressman who secured the funds.
“He had a grander vision for this area. He loved this area, there s no doubt about that,” Chad Gontkovic, the airport’s manager, told Newsy.
For 36 years, Congressman Murtha represented the Johnstown area in Washington, also serving as Democratic chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
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The General Customs Administration informs that on Thursday February 25, 2021 around 10:30 am, at the customs of Cap-Haitien, the Customs officers accompanied by the Brigade against Drug Trafficking participated in the verification of a container.
Thursday, February 25, following an armed mutiny, a spectacular and bloody escape, which left many dead, took place at the Croix-des-Bouquets Prison, considered as the most modern and secure penitentiary in the country.