US withdraws from the World Health Organization
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DISPUTE OVER US-OWED FEES
Under U.S. law, it was supposed to give one-year notice and pay all outstanding fees - around $260 million - before departing.
But a U.S. State Department official disputed that the statute contains a condition that any payment needs to be made before withdrawal.
"The American people have paid more than enough," a State Department spokesperson said in an email earlier on Thursday. -
DISPUTE OVER US-OWED FEES
Under U.S. law, it was supposed to give one-year notice and pay all outstanding fees - around $260 million - before departing.
But a U.S. State Department official disputed that the statute contains a condition that any payment needs to be made before withdrawal.
"The American people have paid more than enough," a State Department spokesperson said in an email earlier on Thursday.Well thats on brand as our Health and Human Services Secretary is openly advocating unhealthy practices. I'm surprised the WHO didn't throw us out. They certainly have reason to.
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