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2011-05-04 India-Pakistan

Congress may dock Pakistan aid over bin Laden

Congress may consider cutting the almost $1.3 billion in annual aid to Pakistan if it turns out the Islamabad government knew where Osama bin Laden was hiding, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Tuesday.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said she wants more details from CIA director Leon Panetta and others about the Pakistani government's role. Feinstein spoke to reporters about the raid that killed bin Laden early Monday and the questions raised by his hiding place deep inside Pakistan.

The No. 2 House Democratic leader, Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, said if Pakistan doesn't ease doubts about its dedication to fighting terrorists, Congress should explore whether it makes sense to reduce U.S. aid to that country.

Posted by Zebulon Thranter9685 2011-05-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 Go for it. Do something to actually earn your money for once.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2011-05-04 16:21|| 2011-05-04 16:21|| Front Page Top

#2 "Almost US$1.3Bilyuhn in annual aid to Pakistan" > Yokay, I'll bite, I'm pretty sure the CNN AM Reporter Babe said Pakland was getting OVER TWICE THAT AMOUNT PER ANNUM.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2011-05-04 20:29|| 2011-05-04 20:29|| Front Page Top

#3 JosephM, no doubt the rest of the money is directly related to specific projects, not general funds.

Posted by trailing wife 2011-05-04 22:37|| 2011-05-04 22:37|| Front Page Top

#4 ..and here I thought in Pakistan it was all the Generals' funds. ;)

Posted by Procopius2k 2011-05-04 23:59|| 2011-05-04 23:59|| Front Page Top

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