Tom Omestad

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For the first time since 2006, American officials met yesterday with Fidel Castro in Cuba.  Members of the Congressional Black Caucus visited what they described as Castro’s “modest”…

Barack Obama and Fidel Castro's Cuba

For the first time since 2006, American officials met yesterday with Fidel Castro in Cuba.  Members of the Congressional Black Caucus visited what they described as Castro’s “modest”…

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For the first time since 2006, American officials met yesterday with Fidel Castro in Cuba. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus reported that he was healthy and talkative as ever.

Barack Obama and Fidel Castro's Cuba

For the first time since 2006, American officials met yesterday with Fidel Castro in Cuba. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus reported that he was healthy and talkative as ever.

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