By Monica Lawrence

“On behalf of the American people, I send my congratulations to all those who celebrate Haitian Flag Day – here in America, in Haiti, and around the world. Over 200 years ago, freedmen from what is now the Republic of Haiti came to the aid of American patriots

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(RHC) – U.S. President Barack Obama hosted Haitian President René Préval at the White House as part of Preval’s visit with top U.S. officials in Washington. The Haitian government is finalizing an aid proposal ahead of an international donors’ conference scheduled for later this month.

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Ordinary Haitians said yesterday they expected little from the meeting between U.S. President Back Obama and Haitian President Rene Preval. Preval and Obama are in Washington DC to discuss reconstruction efforts for Haiti, which was left devastated after the January 12 earthquake.

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By Brad Norington

HAITI’S President is asking for a $US14 billion ($15.3bn) aid package to turn the rubble of Port-au-Prince into a thriving modern city after January’s earthquake.

President Rene Preval unveiled details after meeting President Barack Obama at the White House yesterday.

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Haitian President René Préval and American President Obama speak to the press after meeting at the White House and reaffirm their mutual commitment to rebuilding Haiti after Januarys devastating earthquake. March 10, 2010.

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