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Arab Americans Hesitant to Donate to Lebanese Charities

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August 9, 2006

As the fighting in Lebanon enters its second month, Muslim charities in the United States are finding it tough to raise money to help Lebanese victims. They point to lingering fears among Arab Americans about donating to Muslim humanitarian organizations, for fear of being tracked by the U.S. government.

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Nidal Ibrahim, executive director, Arab American Institute

Molly Millerwise, director of public affairs for Treasury Department

 
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