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To: STARWISE
The Homeland Security Department said it was legally impossible under the committee's rules to reconsider its approval without evidence DP World gave false information or withheld vital details from U.S. officials. The 30-day window for the committee to voice objections has ended.

Is there another way to stop this?

17 posted on 02/16/2006 1:50:05 PM PST by Mo1 (Republicans protect Americans from Terrorists.. Democrats protect Terrorists from Americans)
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To: Mo1

I would take issue with the representation that there's no way to stop this unless it can be shown that DP World gave false evidence or withheld vital details. Information on the Committee's website states quite clearly that the President retains the authority to make the decision.

http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/international-affairs/exon-florio/

Granted, I gave it a rather cursory reading, and there may be other statutory issues. But, my take is that this Committee is an advisory body who investigates and recommends, but does not issue the actual decision. The President does.


56 posted on 02/16/2006 2:50:12 PM PST by Eroteme
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To: Mo1

I'm confused. Are they already in the ports here or are we going to be one of the six ports they are talking about.


110 posted on 02/16/2006 5:42:17 PM PST by hipaatwo
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