(AP/Baltimore Sun) In a revolution in U.S. foreign aid, rewarding countries for how they govern, the $5 billion Millennium Challenge Account will favor countries whose governments are judged to be just rulers, welcoming hosts for foreign investment, and promoters of projects to meet their people's basic health and education needs. Corrupt police states need not apply.
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