nprnews_____ = ||| lubuntu at wor2|||The U.S. Is Giving Vast Sums Of Money To Fight COVID-19 Abroad. But There’s A Catch||| kickerpage = |||no kicker pagenpr for NPRNEWS||| summarynpr = |||Aid groups are frustrated by a new restriction on using U.S. funds to buy personal protective equipment like masks and gloves. The U.S. says it’s a way to ensure there’s enough PPE for domestic use.