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Obama Eases Cuban Travel, Remittances

It bridges the gap between divided families: White House

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Apr 13, 2009 3:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – President Obama officially announced new rules for Cuban remittances and travel today, lifting barriers implemented by his predecessor. The eased restrictions allow Cuban Americans to make limitless money transfers and trips to the island nation, the AP reports. It fulfills Obama’s campaign promise to... Read full story »

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