Bush Boosts Aid to Tsunami-Hit Nations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush on Wednesday increased his aid pledge to Asian nations hit by the Dec. 26 tsunami by $600 million to jump-start reconstruction efforts.

The new money, which must be approved by Congress, is part of a $950 million package that will also cover the cost of U.S. relief efforts to date. Bush pledged $350 million in tsunami aid on Dec. 31.