dues

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A problem looms: Under U.N. rules, members lose voting rights in the General Assembly once their arrears top two years of assessed dues, a situation the U.S. could face as early as 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Rising homeownership costs, including property taxes, insurance bills, and homeowners association dues, are contributing to the increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The notice period has now expired but Washington has still not paid its 2024 or 2025 dues, owing around $260 million.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

After months of delay, the UN labour agency has appointed Trump administration official Sheng Li as its deputy director general, despite Washington's failure to pay its dues for two years.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Having blundered into something he really did not want to do, simply because it was something that probably ought to be done, he was terrified of the dues that would have to be paid.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols