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A debacle in the Philippines lends urgency to a human-rights debate

Published June 15, 2005

The House Subcommittee on Human rights and International Development will once again be dealing with the situation of Canadian mining concern TVI Pacific and its controversial operations in the southern Philippines when it meets in camera today. Previously, the Subcommittee has devoted meetings held on March 23 and May 18 to TVI.

Over the course of committee hearings this year, members have grappled...

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