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More Info on Port Operations Deal But Decision Still Clouded By Doubts

Follow-up to previous postings on the port operations deal

  • Statement by Vice Adm. Terry Cross on Coast Guard Due Diligence in Support of the CFIUS Process, February 28, 2006
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  • Senate Commerce Committee, Full Committee hearing today: Security of Terminal Operations at U.S. Ports – Links to opening statement and testimony
  • AP: Lawmakers Vow Not to Force Quick Port Vote and Bush renews support for ports deal
  • Jerusalem Post: Dubai ports firm enforces Israel boycott
  • Haaretz.com – ADL to U.S.: Freeze seaport contract with UAE due to Israel boycott
  • Ports’ Technology Failure – RFID tags could greatly increase port security by tracking international cargo — but no one wants to pay for it.
  • U.S. Senator Conrad Burns stated today: “I am not satisfied with the way this decision was made, without adequate congressional involvement. This process needs to be clarified, and all parties involved—the administration, Congress and industry—need to work together each step of the way.”
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