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U.S. Pledges Partial UN Payment Amid Reform Push | Los Angeles News
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The U.S. is finally paying $850 million to the UN — a fraction of the $5 billion it owes — after years of withholding funds to pressure global reforms. The money splits between regular operations and peacekeeping in Haiti and Congo, but not everyone’s happy: some Republicans argue it’s too little, doesn’t curb bloated bureaucracy, and fails to redirect aid from the Palestinian refugee agency. While the administration pushes for sweeping UN changes — including pulling out of certain bodies — this payment signals a cautious return, leaving major reform debates unresolved and global programs still at risk.
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