Thursday, February 10, 2005

12 U.S. Senators oppose IMF Gold sales

12 senators from mainly U.S. mining states have told U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow to oppose the IMF proposal to sell gold to pay for debt relief, indicating the plan will face powerful congressional opposition.

They have stated that the plan would hurt gold producers and cause job losses, including in impoverished countries.

Source: Reuters
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