Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the U.S. will be in Haiti for the long haul, although troop strength is down to 13,000 from a Feb. 1 peak of 20,000.
The House unanimously approved a measure Wednesday that will allow taxpayers to deduct cash donations to Haiti earthquake relief on their 2009 tax returns instead of having to wait to file the claims next year.
Aid groups say they are launching an emergency vaccination campaign for 140,000 people in Haiti to protect them against measles and other diseases.
A Haitian attorney representing 10 Americans charged with kidnapping for trying to take 33 children out of Haiti told CNN Sunday he has resigned.
The Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday that will allow taxpayers to deduct cash donations to Haiti earthquake relief on their 2009 tax returns instead of having to wait to file the claims next year.
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Donors are gearing up to send solar-powered cell phones, streetlights and even audio Bibles to earthquake-hit Haiti. Mobile phone. - Alan Boyle. - Bible. - Science and Technology. - Cellphones.
Taxpayers may be able to deduct cash donations to Haiti earthquake relief on their 2009 tax returns if Congress passes a measure expected to be taken up this week.
