High Bridge, built in 1923-24 as a relief project for the unemployed.

It was planned in 1931 and begun as a relief project in 1932.

The labor-intensive construction techniques also reflect the need to employ many people in federal relief projects.

The money saved from the compensation fund would be used for relief projects for Iraqis.

"It has to be done as some sort of relief project," Mr. Jackson said.

Western relief officials say the commission and the relief project together can feed only a million people at most.

Chaudry is affiliated and has worked on various relief projects with Doctors Worldwide.

In the midsts of the economic crisis, Muroe used his office to raise money for relief projects and charity.

The surplus is to be put toward relief projects in Africa.

The only difference this time is that the rest of the world probably will not be willing to commit military aid or large-scale relief projects.