U.S. Offers Remedy for U.N. Budget Flap ; 6 Months' Funding While Reform Mulled
The Washington Times › December 23, 2005
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Budget gridlock at the United Nations, driven by a U.S. threat to withhold its dues unless the world body embarks on a series of reforms sought by Washington, gave way yesterday to a Christmas compromise that would pay the bills for another six months.
The deal, proposed by the United States and other large financial contributors, would allow the General Assembly to adopt a budget in time for a holiday recess.See the full content of this document
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U.S. Offers Remedy for U.N. Budget Flap ; 6 Months' Funding While Reform Mulled
"It's getting a fair reading," said U.S. Ambassador John R. Bolton, who spent most of yesterday briefing the five permanent members of the...
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