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Red Cross Exec Doesn't Know What Portion Of Donations Go To Harvey Relief

Critics have long complained that the charity's finances are not transparent. A spokesman interviewed by NPR couldn't answer questions about whether that has changed.

As Americans are opening their wallets and donating to relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, one of the most prominent charities is the American Red Cross.

But donors might be surprised to learn the Red Cross won't, or can't say, what percentage of their dollars will go

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