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More structures could collapse in Haiti

Extreme poverty, jigsaw neighborhoods and ramshackle slums are all part of Haiti's landscape, and many fear the recent school collapse is a sign of things to come. President Rene Préval said constant turnover in the government and poor oversight by inspectors are responsible for the collapse. "There is a code already, but they don't follow it," he said. "What we need is political stability."

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This story published in ASCD SmartBrief on 11/13/2008





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