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After Myanmar earthquake, China fills vacuum left by USAID

The true impact of the massive earthquake in Myanmar is starting to reveal itself. The military government says the official death toll is more than 2,000 people and hundreds are still missing. Thousands more are injured and homeless. Nick Schifrin reports on the latest and talks with Chris Milligan, a former USAID mission director to Myanmar.

After Myanmar earthquake, China fills vacuum left by USAID

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