House Approves ‘War Diamond’ Bill
From Times Wire Reports
The House passed legislation aimed at halting imports of uncut diamonds that help fund African civil wars, sending the bill to President Bush.
The bill is needed for U.S. implementation of an international accord to curb trade in so-called conflict or blood diamonds.
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