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Senator Ern began the hearing by emphasizing the pride Americans should feel regarding their generosity in international aid efforts. However, he pointed out troubling instances of mismanagement and questionable allocations by USAID. Notable examples included a $20 million grant to create an Iraqi version of Sesame Street, along with funds that were diverted to terror organizations in Syria, and funds from a $27 million project for "reintegration gift bags" for deported Central Americans.