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April 6, 2009

Report: Obama to Lift Restrictions on Family Travel to Cuba
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The Wall Street Journal reports the Obama administration is planning to
abolish limits on family travel and cash remittances between the United
States and Cuba. This would allow Cubans living in the United States to
travel freely to the island, instead of once a year as at present.
Obama, however, has rejected calls to lift the embargo. Meanwhile, a
group of US lawmakers arrived in Havana Friday. This is Congresswoman
Barbara Lee of California.

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA): “We’re here to engage in discussions with
regard to US-Cuba relations. Personally, I believe, many believe, that
it’s time to talk to Cuba, and we want to find out what the dialog
should entail, and we’ll communicate this very clearly to our government
officials upon our return.”



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