US lawmakers wrap up observer mission to Haiti

A group of U.S. congressional representatives have wrapped up a visit to Haiti to observe the humanitarian and political challenges facing the Western Hemisphere's poorest country.

Rep. John Conyers, a Michigan Democrat who is chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, led the group of U.S. lawmakers, which reviewed operations of agencies involved in drug interdiction efforts, legal immigration and humanitarian and development issues.

Conyers praised Haiti's improving security at a brief news conference in Port-au-Prince on Tuesday.

The U.S. lawmakers said they met with President Rene Preval and conducted site visits to an orphanage, hospital, and shelter during their trip.

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