Haitian Senate hears from PM

Haitian Prime Minister, Michele Pierre-Louis was summoned to appear before senators yesterday to answer questions about US$197 million earmarked to help Haiti recover from 4 storms that killed about 800 people.



However, reports from Port au Prince say the prime minister opted not to appear before the senators, but instead sent them a letter outlining her position on the matter.



It is not clear how the funds were spent or what allegations of misuse the Prime Minister is facing.



A majority vote by the 29 member Senate could dismiss Prime Minister Pierre-Louis.



The lawmakers trying to unseat her include Senators from President Rene Preval\'s own party.



Mrs. Pierre-Louis has helped to lead efforts to increase foreign investment in Haiti, the hemisphere\'s poorest country.