U.S.-Cuba Relations

Shock Cabinet Shakeup jolts core of Cuba's leadership
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Congress votes to ease Cuban travel
Congress passed the bill which makes it easier for Cuban Americans to visit their families in Cuba. The bill removes limitations on the amount of time that Cuban Americans can spend in Cuba, restrictions that were previously put in place by the Bush Administration.

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Cuba policy 'showdown' is far from over
This article looks at the controversy brewing over the passage of the bill that allows Cubans to visit Cuba without time limitations. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner along with two Senators Menendez and Nelson, promised to "interpret the law so strictly that it would be rendered ineffective." Whereas, House Rep. Serrano promised to not allow those in opposition to the bill behave "'just like the Bush Administration did.'"

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Cuban official rules out any Obama preconditions for improved relations
Cuba says they're willing to talk, but makes it very clear that they're unwilling to take any U.S. preconditions. Josefina Vidal Ferrerio, the director of the North American division of the Cuban Foerign Ministry, speaks on what it is that Cuba needs and wants from the U.S.

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Online radio show on Cuba and the U.S.
On this episode of WorldFocus, the history of U.S.-Cuban relations is discussed along with the future of U.S.-Cuban relations. The speakers include the director for the Cuban division of the Center for International Policy, and a former political analyst for the Cuban government.
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