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U.S. gov't, tourism industry woo foreign travelers despite flu concerns

The U.S. government and tourism industry on Tuesday encouraged foreigners to visit their country although it was in a national emergency state due to the A/H1N1 flu epidemic. "The United States is a top destination for millions of foreign... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Wed, Nov 04 2009

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