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But the three parties were united in opposing a VAT increase, believing it would hit the poor hard.

The food day begins early for the poorest students in the Los Angeles Unified School District — with breakfast available before the start of class.

He argued that US productivity had been poor across numerous industries for a long time, which is why imports had thrived.

Laos and Cambodia, which are among the poorest countries in the region, are heavily dependant on Chinese investment in supply chain infrastructure.

Countries around the world have sent aid and rescue teams to Myanmar since the quake, but poor infrastructure and an ongoing civil war has complicated relief efforts.