The U.S. tied for fifth place with Switzerland in the World Giving Index 2010 report issued by the Charities Aid Foundation America Washington, D.C., a review of the state of giving in 153 countries representing 95% of the globe's population.

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The U.S. tied for fifth place with Switzerland in the World Giving Index 2010 report issued by the Charities Aid Foundation America Washington, D.C., a review of the state of giving in 153 countries representing 95% of the globe's population. Sixty-five percent of U.S. citizens are willing to help a complete stranger; 60% give to...